Author: Tom
Moving the Official End of World War II
September 2nd, 1945. The Japanese were ready to sign documents officially ending World War II. That event took place aboard the USS New Jersey–at least…
An Iowa Class Battleship
For the next few days we’ll take a look at an event that took place 65 years ago this week–the formal surrender of Japan. The…
Hawaii’s Kokee State Park
Most people head to Hawaii for the balmy weather, so it’s quite unexpected to find this place has beautiful ocean views and temperatures that can…
A Job with a Beautiful View
Pristine beaches, huge swimming pools, beautiful fish ponds all surround the place where Sally goes to work. We tag along as she goes to work…..
A Hawaiin Luau
When visiting the Hawaiian Islands, there’s no better experience than a traditional Hawaiian luau–except that’s not what you’ll get here. It’s one of the top…
The Story Behind Little House on the Prairie
It’s hard to imagine it happened by chance–8 books and a 10 year television series–all based on one young pioneer girl’s memories of growing up…..
The Birthplace of Little House on the Prairie
She never set out to become a famous author; she was simply writing down some stories from her childhood. But those memories became one of…
A 21st Century Soda Fountain with 1950s Prices
In 1950s America kids might have finished their school day with a trip by the drug store soda fountain where they could get a ice…
A Drugstore for Ava
Today many cities of a few thousand people or more have pharmacies from one of a number of large national chain stores. Ava, Missouri has…
A Collector of Pens and Pencils
Residents in Trenton, Missouri know that when they need a pen or pencil, there’s one man in town that can most certainly help them out…..