Joseph Ricci
@joseph-ricci.bsky.social
Historian, writer, researcher, podcaster, and avid reader
Got to read this for a review for Emerging Civil War this month. Look for the full review in a week or two!
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
October 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Got to read this for a review for Emerging Civil War this month. Look for the full review in a week or two!
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
I sent in a manuscript for review this morning for a phenomenal series on America’s veterans and their experiences. Now we wait.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
October 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I sent in a manuscript for review this morning for a phenomenal series on America’s veterans and their experiences. Now we wait.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
The irony was not lost on me that I presented a lecture on Juneteenth about the Canal Street Coup of 1874-an attempt to overthrow Louisiana’s duly elected Republican governor.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
June 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The irony was not lost on me that I presented a lecture on Juneteenth about the Canal Street Coup of 1874-an attempt to overthrow Louisiana’s duly elected Republican governor.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
Father’s Day Book Haul:
June 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Father’s Day Book Haul:
I have worked 18 hour days in this house for the last four days to try and get it ready for our moving day.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
May 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I have worked 18 hour days in this house for the last four days to try and get it ready for our moving day.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
I’ve never run like this before. Six months ago I couldn’t and now here we are:
April 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I’ve never run like this before. Six months ago I couldn’t and now here we are:
April 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
One thing I love about about adding a good black wash before I paint is how the easily the quality of Empress Miniatures is evident. These will be part of an Arnhem medical diorama.
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
March 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
One thing I love about about adding a good black wash before I paint is how the easily the quality of Empress Miniatures is evident. These will be part of an Arnhem medical diorama.
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
Took in about an hour’s worth of cricket this morning. Little did I know that Ponchatoula, Louisiana would be home to a cricket league. Between this and wargaming, my weekend plans are taken care of.
March 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Took in about an hour’s worth of cricket this morning. Little did I know that Ponchatoula, Louisiana would be home to a cricket league. Between this and wargaming, my weekend plans are taken care of.
Update.
He has snuggled away under the blankets.
“Thank you father.”
He has snuggled away under the blankets.
“Thank you father.”
February 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Update.
He has snuggled away under the blankets.
“Thank you father.”
He has snuggled away under the blankets.
“Thank you father.”
Well, good morning to you too?
February 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Well, good morning to you too?
The road trip? All to get a look at these! Members of the 2nd Battalion, 156th Regiment, 31st Division, including my wife’s great-grandfather. The Louisiana National Guard unit, comprised of Cajun-French speakers was deployed to Algeria and several served as translators.
Now for some more research
Now for some more research
February 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The road trip? All to get a look at these! Members of the 2nd Battalion, 156th Regiment, 31st Division, including my wife’s great-grandfather. The Louisiana National Guard unit, comprised of Cajun-French speakers was deployed to Algeria and several served as translators.
Now for some more research
Now for some more research
A little (light) road trip reading:
February 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A little (light) road trip reading:
This Monday mate! Well all make up for lost time!
February 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This Monday mate! Well all make up for lost time!
It was cold, dark, and damp, but there’s no place like Carter House at dawn on November 30.
December 1, 2024 at 3:22 PM
It was cold, dark, and damp, but there’s no place like Carter House at dawn on November 30.
Thanksgiving done the proper way.
November 29, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Thanksgiving done the proper way.
When you and your friend insist on working kit into your wardrobe.
I do think he and I need to switch jackets though.
I do think he and I need to switch jackets though.
November 22, 2024 at 8:39 PM
When you and your friend insist on working kit into your wardrobe.
I do think he and I need to switch jackets though.
I do think he and I need to switch jackets though.
This was a surprise on my desk this morning!
November 20, 2024 at 9:24 PM
This was a surprise on my desk this morning!
Some light reading…
November 20, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Some light reading…
So last night, I was scrolling through channels and what should I find?
November 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
So last night, I was scrolling through channels and what should I find?
All week?
What kind of out of pocket programs are coming up?
What kind of out of pocket programs are coming up?
November 19, 2024 at 2:26 AM
All week?
What kind of out of pocket programs are coming up?
What kind of out of pocket programs are coming up?
The Coolidge Medal of Honor Museum lived up to the hype. Absolutely stunning displays and a well designed gallery made our day trip worthwhile!
November 19, 2024 at 12:35 AM
The Coolidge Medal of Honor Museum lived up to the hype. Absolutely stunning displays and a well designed gallery made our day trip worthwhile!
A beautiful morning for a battlefield hike.
November 16, 2024 at 1:51 PM
A beautiful morning for a battlefield hike.