Memorial Day in the United States is a time to remember and honor the men and women who have given … More
Tag: history
Kodak moments
I imagine many my age have raised children from newborns, and seen them grow, mature and in turn, raise their … More
proxy grampa
In 2018, I became a grandfather, by proxy, for the first time. While not contributing any DNA, I nevertheless have … More
Independence Day 2018
I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it. —Abraham Lincoln For … More
bridge education
Two centuries ago, a half-million children of the majority poor and working class in Ireland never went to what we … More
a man of block letters
Communicating with others is part of my DNA. Two hundred fifty-eight years ago, my maternal ancestor, James Blaw, was born in a small town on the eastern coast of Scotland.
Benjamin Franklin’s friends
an industrious mind never starves There has been much ado in recent years about university campuses, on one hand, preparing … More
Satellite dog
In the cinematic history of spaceflight, we have sent people to alien worlds; some get eaten, others enslaved, and still … More
a royal gets the dog treatment
“During the Prince’s visit, King Timahoe will be referred to only as Timahoe, since it would be inappropriate for … More
