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Who are we? How do we arrive at our sense of "self"? In many ways, we are each the
product of the sum total of our personal experiences. We are shaped by the events of our
lives and the influence of people we've known. Our personal histories go into making us
who we are. Similarly, groups of people - neighborhoods, ethic groups, religious groups,
nations - derive a sense of identity from the sum total of their collective experiences.
History, personal or collective, is a common bond we all share.
When we were looking for a name we could use for our historical projects, we hit upon
"common bond" for a number of reasons. We view history as a common bond, not only in
the sense just described, but also between ourselves. It was one of the things which first
brought us together in our personal relationship.
We also tend to gravitate towards the history of the average "common" people and
everyday life. So "common" here also means the vernacular.
In short, we are just a couple in New Jersey who love history and are trying, in our small
ways, to make a contribution to the study of our shared "common bond." We've created
this website to share what we've been doing with others who also enjoy history. We hope
you'll enjoy exploring it. And feel free to say "hi" in our "Guest Book."
To contact us:
E-mail: cbhistorians@yahoo.com
Tel: 908-352-0313
Mail: 1335 Woodruff Place, #2
Union, NJ 07083
product of the sum total of our personal experiences. We are shaped by the events of our
lives and the influence of people we've known. Our personal histories go into making us
who we are. Similarly, groups of people - neighborhoods, ethic groups, religious groups,
nations - derive a sense of identity from the sum total of their collective experiences.
History, personal or collective, is a common bond we all share.
When we were looking for a name we could use for our historical projects, we hit upon
"common bond" for a number of reasons. We view history as a common bond, not only in
the sense just described, but also between ourselves. It was one of the things which first
brought us together in our personal relationship.
We also tend to gravitate towards the history of the average "common" people and
everyday life. So "common" here also means the vernacular.
In short, we are just a couple in New Jersey who love history and are trying, in our small
ways, to make a contribution to the study of our shared "common bond." We've created
this website to share what we've been doing with others who also enjoy history. We hope
you'll enjoy exploring it. And feel free to say "hi" in our "Guest Book."
To contact us:
E-mail: cbhistorians@yahoo.com
Tel: 908-352-0313
Mail: 1335 Woodruff Place, #2
Union, NJ 07083
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| Special Announcement! Gordon Bond is pleased to announce that his book, "James Parker: A Printer on the Eve of Revolution" is scheduled for release in the fall of 2008 by New Jersey Heritage Press! He is now booking promotional presentations. If your group is interested in a lecture, please contact him at the email, phone or mail address below. |