Month: December 2019
A Journey of Cows to Antartica
Today I’ll take you on a journey to milk cows in Antarctica. It’s not a fictional trip. In fact, it’s one that took place many…
From Hand to Mechanical Milking
A century ago many farmers still went to the barn to milk their cows by hand. It was the way things had been done for…
A Woman and Her Gun
Osa Johnson was certainly not an imposing figure, but give her a gun and she could drop some of the most ferocious animals in the…
Christmas at The Chateau
Some homeowners may decide to open their doors to guests and create a bed and breakfast. This owner did so. Her residence not only has…
Life-Saving Milk
It’s a story hard to believe, yet it is true. Four milk cows made a trip all the way to Antarctica where they were credited…
Home of the Safari Museum
Many towns have a museum of local history, but why is Chanute, Kansas home to the Safari Museum? It may seem like a piece of…
A Famous Building and Battle
It’s one of the most famous buildings at the center of one of the most famous battles in history. A site of a defeat that…
The Famous Ones from the Alamo
James Bowie and William Barrett Travis are two of the famous names to defend the Alamo. Perhaps the most well known of those inside the…
The Mission San Antonio de Valero
Today we head to Mission San Antonio de Valero. Most people believe they have never heard of the place…but it’s safe to wager just about…
What Was the Greatest Thing Before Sliced Bread?
We like to think out program is the greatest thing since sliced bread…but if not…perhaps we can accomplish the next best thing. We’ll tell you…