New York: Memories of the Empire City
For over 50 years, I had the good fortune to visit New York in early December which resulted in the most pleasant and fulfilling of opportunities to enjoy “The City” when it was peaking for the holiday season.
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Dictionary project highlights the lost skill of doing research
In the not so distant past, schools, colleges and universities kept a particular book that was of great use.
Thoughts on darkness and noise
Thoughts on light and sound (or the lack thereof).
Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789) ‘A mother’s influence’
Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789) was the dedicated Christian mother of George Washington, our first president.
Thankful for a flat tire
It was a wet Thanksgiving Day afternoon, in November 1976, as my assistant, Specialist Fifth Class Dennis Wilson, and I journeyed by jeep down a country road in Korea.
Eating crow for Thanksgiving: Backtracking on past statements
Written historical record shows that the people of the Wampanoag tribe fed the starving early American settlers fowl during the meal that has become recognized as the first Thanksgiving. Exactly what kind of fowl was on the menu wasn’t noted, but it’s safe to assume it was turkey.
Thanksgiving, in the beginning
When did Thanksgiving begin? Many claim it began in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts in 1621.
On the discovery of mummies and the cleaning of sheds
The excavation team was silent in the dark, submerged hallway. Only the dim light of a lantern illuminated the sealed doorway at the end of the passage.
A Psalm of thanksgiving praise
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness.
Did you know: Why does Venus rotate in a direction opposite that of the other planets?
Thanksgiving is one week from today! (If you’re reading this on a Thursday, that is.)
Dictionary project highlights the lost skill of doing research
In the not so distant past, schools, colleges and universities kept a particular book that was of great use.
Thoughts on darkness and noise
Thoughts on light and sound (or the lack thereof).
Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789) ‘A mother’s influence’
Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789) was the dedicated Christian mother of George Washington, our first president.
Thankful for a flat tire
It was a wet Thanksgiving Day afternoon, in November 1976, as my assistant, Specialist Fifth Class Dennis Wilson, and I journeyed by jeep down a country road in Korea.
Eating crow for Thanksgiving: Backtracking on past statements
Written historical record shows that the people of the Wampanoag tribe fed the starving early American settlers fowl during the meal that has become recognized as the first Thanksgiving. Exactly what kind of fowl was on the menu wasn’t noted, but it’s safe to assume it was turkey.
Thanksgiving, in the beginning
When did Thanksgiving begin? Many claim it began in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts in 1621.
On the discovery of mummies and the cleaning of sheds
The excavation team was silent in the dark, submerged hallway. Only the dim light of a lantern illuminated the sealed doorway at the end of the passage.
A Psalm of thanksgiving praise
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness.
Did you know: Why does Venus rotate in a direction opposite that of the other planets?
Thanksgiving is one week from today! (If you’re reading this on a Thursday, that is.)