Posted in American Countryside Kansas

A Distinction in Kansas

The Harold family has farmed and ranched along the Kansas-Colorado border for over a century.  Their homestead may appear to be much like many others…

Continue Reading... A Distinction in Kansas
Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

The Ride of Jack Jouett

You no doubt have heard of Paul Revere.  However, you’ve probably not heard of Jack Jouett.  When you hear the two stories, you’ll wonder why…

Continue Reading... The Ride of Jack Jouett
Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

Jefferson’s Escape from Certain Capture

It was June of 1881 and British troops were advancing on the home of future president Thomas Jefferson – in fact, they were under a…

Continue Reading... Jefferson’s Escape from Certain Capture
Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

Helping the Founding Fathers In the Revolution

There’s a good chance you’ve not heard of Jack Jouett, yet he may have been the man who saved some of the founding fathers in…

Continue Reading... Helping the Founding Fathers In the Revolution
Posted in American Countryside California

The Story Behind the Tsukamoto School

The Tsukamoto school in Sacramento is a place of triumph.  Some may not know the story behind the name, but when you dig deeper, you…

Continue Reading... The Story Behind the Tsukamoto School
Posted in American Countryside California

A Humorous Moment Wrapped Inside Regrettable History

When Marielle arrived in Arkansas, she found her new home must have been constructed for a group of second graders.  It was a humorous incident…

Continue Reading... A Humorous Moment Wrapped Inside Regrettable History
Posted in American Countryside California

Stepping In To Make Things Right

Bob Fletcher is a hero to many around Sacramento.  When others were wronged, he stepped in to make things right – giving of his time…

Continue Reading... Stepping In To Make Things Right
Posted in American Countryside Georgia

The Centerpiece of Tourism

Sometimes we don’t realize the historic value of what is around us until it is too late.  That was partially the case for this town. …

Continue Reading... The Centerpiece of Tourism
Posted in American Countryside Georgia

Defending Your Home With a Shotgun

It’s a town relatively new in the south, and a place where one woman defended her historic home by standing guard on her porch with…

Continue Reading... Defending Your Home With a Shotgun
Posted in American Countryside Wisconsin

A Delay Going To Space

When this astronaut was grounded due to health concerns, he used an alias to get reassessed at a world-renowned hospital.  The results of that trip…

Continue Reading... A Delay Going To Space