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Columbia and a Commitment to the Bit

 


I just realized that lots of folks were down at the Lakefront this weekend and I haven’t seen any photos of the People Tree. Well, now that it’s specifically a commercial symbol wholly owned by HHC, perhaps it doesn’t feel as aspirational as it used to. At any rate, here’s something for sale in Facebook Marketplace that gave me that old People Tree vibe.


You’re welcome.

I’ve had a bunch of Columbia-centric things piling up in my bag of tricks lately. There’s a local real estate agent who has taken it upon himself to explain the whole, entire deal about the New American City in a series of videos. I am not kidding! This is not an endorsement nor have I watched all of them. I am merely noting his commitment to the bit.



Scott Moran, Maryland’s Tallest Realtor

It’s at least good to see someone making the effort?

Are you a Pioneer? Do you know any? I saw this comment on generational affiliation on Bluesky recently and wondered if I knew any Columbia Gen X-ers who’d disagree. Some folks have very strong feelings on this stuff. 

I'm 1978, but grew up in Columbia, MD, in a "village" where absolutely everybody had moved there at the same time, all families with kids my age and younger.

Older siblings did not exist. There was simply no exposure to Gen X. culture.

Really? Your mileage may vary, I suspect.

The Howard County Historical Society hosted a Lunch Date with History event last Friday about Columbia’s history, but I was a bit puzzled why their flyer didn’t include the correct name or logo.


The correct name is “Columbia Maryland Archives” and you can see their logo at the top left corner of their website’s home page.


One thing you can’t see in the Historical Society flyer or on the website shown above: the name of the Head Archivist of the Columbia Maryland Archives. Somehow I feel that this is useful information to put out there, front and center. The last time I checked it was Erin Berry, but I’m not finding any recent posts from the Columbia Association that feature her name.

Yikes.

Finally, the Columbia Association has debuted a video podcast about Columbia called “Between Villages” and I’d love your feedback. I have some feelings about this but I don’t want to jeopardize anyone’s first impression. See for yourself.

Here’s the trailer.


Between Villages trailer, Columbia Association YouTube channel 


Have a great Monday! I’m going to the library to get some work done.


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