For those familiar with Wikipedia, disambiguation “is the process of resolving ambiguity, the conflict that occurs when a term is closely associated with two or more different topics.”
The purpose of this page is similar. It addresses the possibility you may have arrived at this weblog by mistake, and are actually looking for someone or something else. It also clears up some major/minor points of confusion.
1. TransylvanianDutch
Yes, this is a pun on the phrase Pennsylvania Dutch. The ‘Dutch’ in Pennsylvania Dutch is “German”. The Dutch in TransylvanianDutch is “Netherlands,” from whence several of my ancestors came.
2. John Newmark
This is my name. It is also the name of a:
- A. Canadian pianist (1904-1991).
- B. therapist in Miami, FL
- C. Co-author of Two by Two to the London Zoo
To my knowledge, I am not related to any of these individuals.
3. Other Newmarks
Real:
- Craig Newmark: Founder of Craigslist
- Craig Newmark: Economist and blogger
- Betsy Newmark: History teacher and blogger
- Andy Newmark: Drummer
- Brooks Newmark: Conservative Member of British Parliament
To my knowledge, I am not related to any of these individuals.
Fictional:
- Kellie Newmark: Character on the Drew Carey Show played by Cynthia Watros
- Bobby Newmark: Count Zero, from the William Gibson novel