January 20th, 2010

Home again. The 17th Century attorney general Edward Coke wrote “The home of everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defense against injury and violence, as for his repose.” I don’t think that applies now that homes have the internet. My fortress has not protected me from injury or the threat of violence. I have been in long talks with authorities today about the threats and pornography I was emailed prior to leaving on the book tour. For those of you who have emailed to ask about the identity of the culprit I can tell you it’s a student from BYU, her friends and associates. The head of the FBI is quoted as saying that the “internet gives cowards a false sense of security, but cowards are always found out.” I had a wonderful time on the road promoting the Buffalo Bill Cody book. As usual, Mary Kay Speaks at the Barnes and Noble in Independence was a delight. She always makes time for authors when they visit and her store is very busy. I got to spend time with my niece while I was in the Midwest. She’s adorable and I love her more than I realized. I’m anxious to get back to work on the Elizabeth Custer biography. I received another of her journals from Yale University while I was gone and can’t wait to pour over it’s contents. I’m blessed to be able to make a living doing what I love. And speaking of history?on this day in 1893, the outlaw Bitter Creek George Newcomb and two others were jumped by a posse near Bartlesville, Oklahoma. One of the outlaws was wounded and captured, but Bitter Creek and Henry Starr both got away. They were eventually caught and gunned down. I guess cowards were found out in the Old West too.