[T]he Italians grossness of Conversation is still very offensive & nauseous, tho' long accustomed to it.

Many people remained in their hiding places until the war was well and truly over.

What was laughable or weepable was the realization that lots of other towns around the country go to some lengths to claim a connection to Custer when we seem embarrassed to embrace the links we have.

A serene sky and verdant fields filled me with ecstasy.