Mike Murphy, my father-in-law, loves to share humorous stories about the family. He declares himself half-Irish and half-Lithuanian. Here is … More
Category: A Wee Bit o’ History
Why are those Irish Eyes Smiling?
March is finally here, one of my favorite times of year! While most of our house is sick with the … More
Did “Ewe” Know There Was an Aerial Attack on South Padre Island?
(Flyboys in training at Navy Air Station Corpus Christi, 1943-44, Grandpa Springer is in the front row on the far … More
The Amtrak Chronicles
Last fall, I spent a great deal of time with my mom, helping her settle in after some health issues. … More
They’re Crusin’ Like It’s 1909…
I was looking through my Aunt Gladys’ memoirs and came across this story written by her husband, Uncle Steere de … More
The Greatest Generation Goes To College
I have been spending time taking care of my mom after some health care issues. I asked if she had … More
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