history
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Remembering D-Day in my family
D-Day was 79 years ago today, and one of the most important days of the life of my grandfather, US Army 1st Lt. Edward A. Gough. The next day marked the start of his nine months in or near the front lines. That’s a source of pride for my family, yet I hardly think that Continue reading
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‘The greatest pilot anyone had ever seen’
Sixty years ago today, immortalized in one of my favorite flicks, “The Right Stuff,” and one of my fav movie endings ever, with the actual film of Faith 7’s launch and the late, great Levon Helm’s voiceover: “On that glorious day in May 15, 1963, Gordon Cooper went higher, farther, and faster than any other Continue reading
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One cool device from history
I was going through a thrift shop the other day when I saw something that I hadn’t ever seen before: A nearly century-old air conditioner. Yep, that’s right. A nearly century-old air conditioner. I collect old radios, so every once in a while I’ll stop by places to see if there are any of interest. Continue reading
About Me
Journalist and writer. Loves writing, storytelling, books, typewriters. Always trying to find my line. Oh, and here’s where I am now.
Nows and Forevers 