The Sixties in Rearview
The Sixties turned out to be anything but quiet.
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Missed Opportunity
It was early fall of 1940 and I was in the third grade of James Witcomb Riley School, a rural elementary school on the outskirts of Richmond, Indiana, my hometown.
Local Planner: Fort Point National Historic Site
Originally built during the Gold Rush between 1853 and 1861 by the U.S. Army Engineers, Fort Point is one of a system of forts designed to protect the San Francisco Bay.
True Story from the Arizona Memorial
Recently, there were many signs of trouble as the tourist boat landing area at the Arizona Memorial began crumbling away. Then came the announcement that the memorial was closing indefinitely for repairs.
Confessions of a Royal Wedding Junkie
My fascination with the lives of the historically famous extends to all periods of history and all parts of our world.
Scouts Out
Sixty-five percent of the 10,631 missions flown by the Eighth Air Force aircraft — 6,900 missions — were affected by European weather.
What a Day on the Bay
One Saturday evening our PVE friends asked, “What are you doing tomorrow?” We were thrilled to be able to answer, “We’re sailing on the bay with our Petaluma buddies, George and Anita.
Swords in the Military
The sword is said to be the emblem of military honor and should incite the bearer to a just and generous pursuit of honor and virtue.
