Last month we were at Disney World with my youngest son and his family. They went to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster that made me sick last time I rode it. Lynnda and I stayed in Star Wars Land, got a cold drink and relaxed. I had a ...
I spoke with friends and asked them to revisit the Good Old Days. Look back to a time or place they experienced that made a lasting memory. The experiences of those I talked with often involved others in those good memories. Perhaps a time when families were closer and spent time together. ...
For over seven decades I have been hearing political speeches and promises. I remember watching President Dwight D. Eisenhower on our small black and white TV as far back as 1956. Did not understand his words, but my dad told me he was a famous general. I had toy plastic soldiers I played with ...
After the vote in Richmond of secession, the western delegates left the capital and returned to find its citizens beginning to divide on their loyalties. Some believed the federal government had no rights to tell states what they may do. Others believed that it was not a question of north and ...
West Virginia is about to celebrate 161 years of statehood. For those of us who attended school in the state we were taught by the education system why we became a state. I consider myself to be a bit of an amateur historian; therefore I should in all likelihood know the answer to the question. ...
Last month, Mary and I headed west to visit friends in Texas. Along the way I wanted to visit a couple places where the history of our country was written. One of those locations was the city of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River. The city is located on a high bluff overlooking a long sweeping ...
Recently Mary and I visited with our son Jeremiah and his family, Jennifer and Cameron. Their home is in North Carolina. During Memorial Day weekend Jeremiah purchase tickets for the three-day event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Big time racing on the mile and a half track. A lot of good racing, ...
With all the joys of summer here, I would like to remind you before it fades, the importance of honoring this day known as Memorial Day. Each year we designated this day as a moment we set aside to remember those who have served our country and are no longer with us. Some will proudly raise the ...
Next Monday America celebrates Memorial Day. For some, it is the unofficial first day of summer. School is out, pools open and people picnic in the park. American Flags are displayed, and red white and blue bunting decorated porches and businesses. Today is a little different than when those ...
Recently Mary and I returned from a 2,600 mile trip. The primary goal of the trip was to visit with friends in Texas, Milton and Linda Neal who spent many years as part of our community. After retiring they returned to Texas where their children and families were living. But the story of Linda ...
