The Projector

Amusements & Useful Devices from K. A. Wisniewski

The Forgotten Fruit of America: A Brief History of the Pawpaw

In recent years, the pawpaw has begun to make a quiet comeback at farmers’ markets, in culinary circles, and even in local festivals dedicated to its revival. For much of … Continue reading

October 1, 2025 · Leave a comment

Lest We Forget! A Poem

  LEST WE FORGET! The World is Round and Very Wet! By Bob Brown   Pilsener beer from a tall frosted glass at Luchow’s             … Continue reading

April 2, 2019 · 1 Comment

Student Projects from Spring ’17, Part 2

This is Part 2 of the series on student projects from this past semester.  The last post featured videos of place-based historical studies.  This post shares some images from a … Continue reading

August 1, 2017 · Leave a comment

My London Pub Quad

It’s difficult to imagine London without pubs.  There’s something special about them. Their history? The experience? The booze? I don’t know.  While my English allegiance and affinities lie with the … Continue reading

August 13, 2015 · Leave a comment