Month: May 2023
Twice a POW
Imagine being taken a prisoner of war, not once but twice and while you were away from home, the opposing army used your house to…
Paying the Son To Choose a Different Spouse
There are times when a family is not thrilled with a son’s choice of a spouse. There may be many reasons for their displeasure, but…
The Higgins Boat Memorial
Every Memorial Day we remember our family and friends who have passed. Many communities will also remember their veterans and that’s certainly true in Columbus,…
Hitchhiking to Meet the Civil War Drummer Boy
I will confess, there are some interviews for this show that sent me driving hundreds of miles just to meet the person who could share…
Heading to Vietnam
Sometimes when a conflict erupts somewhere around the world, young men will volunteer for the war effort. That was the case for Milt. But his…
Stallion Bonnie Scotland
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of a horse named Bonnie Scotland. However, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of many horses – in…
Why the Thoroughbred Industry Moved from Tennessee to Kentucky
Today we know Kentucky as home to some of the top thoroughbred farms in the nation. However, roll back the calendar to the 1800s and…
Beginnings of Belle Meade
When John Harding moved to this property, it was just another parcel of land just outside the town of Nashville. However, it’s location and Harding’s…
Helping Veterans Tell Their Story
I like to say that everyone has a story. Today’s guest helps people tell their story. In fact, he helps people who have never told…
The Presidential Limo Collection
March 30th, 1981. After delivering a speech at the Washington Hilton Hotel, President Ronald Regan was hit by a bullet fired by John Hinkley Jr. …