An Inflight History Lesson
Several years ago, I was flying to Washington, DC from San Francisco for a few days of meetings.
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Battle of Iwo Jima
If you visit the wall of Remembrance at Paradise Valley Estates you’ll likely recognize picture 21, one of the most iconic images of World War II.
My December Seventh
December 7, 1941, was declared a “Day of Infamy,” and for my chums and me, it was a day of emotional contrasts.
Commander Bill Tschudy (USN, Ret), POW
On September 15, resident Bill Tschudy spoke to a full house in Rawlinson Hall about his seven-and-a-half years as a POW in North Vietnam.
Off to Europe
In 1971–72, Joan had a sabbatical from her community college teaching position so we planned to visit about twenty countries in Europe.
NorthBay Clinic at PVE
After long discussions and negotiations, the NorthBay Clinic at Paradise Valley Estates is a reality.
This Old Uniform
I got my old service greens out of the closet recently. The idea was to get rid of them to make room for other clothes but I can’t throw them away. They say too much about me.
Beating the Holiday Blues
Life moves so fast during the holidays, you might miss the arrival of two unwelcome guests: loneliness and depression.
Are Men and Women Really Different?
I know that sounds like a silly question—but then why do we spend millions of dollars on research and write dozens of books every year on that very subject?
Exerstride Your Way to Better Health
Unlike walking, exerstriding is a total body exercise that provides numerous benefits for people of all ages.
