Have you ever planned a trip where you were bringing your children “home to a place [they’ve] never been before?” … More
Tag: history
Solving the Mystery of the Silver Spoon
In 2023, I shared the fascinating story of my great-grandmother’s sister, Gladys Hagee Mathew, from her humble beginnings on the … More
The Power of Reunions
Chad and I were honored to attend the 716th Military Police Battalion Vietnam Reunion in Des Moines, Iowa, last month. … More
The Mystery of the Silver Spoon
In the late 1800s, a series of events unfolded, which led to a unique collection of British antiques, historical documents, … More
Take the Long Way to The Big Easy
The first and last days of vacations are often a flurry of exhausting drives, pushing the limit for those extra … More
Caroling with Tennessee Ernie Ford
Christmas presented another holiday of challenges. Some family needed to isolate, so we surprised them with a few songs and … More
The Long Weekend Road Trip: “The Hostess City of the South”
In our search for a warm adventure with opportunities to remain socially distant, we found the ideal location, Savannah, GA. … More
Busking Away COVID-19
To busk: Dancing, singing, or reciting on the street or in a public place (dictionary.com) Summer 2020 sure seems off … More
The Other Mighty Mac
A well known Michigan landmark is our Mackinac Bridge, or the Mighty Mac, connecting the upper and lower peninsula. We … More
Guest Blogger: Cowboys and Flyboys
By Dr. Micah Murphy (Flyboys in training at Navy Air Station Corpus Christi, 1943-44, Grandpa Springer is in the front … More