Author: Tom
The Battle of the Hemp Bales
The bullet holes still scar the inside and outside of this home–a place that was a hospital during a skirmish known as The Battle of…
Eisenhower’s Birthplace
This President was born in Texas, but always claimed Kansas as his home…..
Undercover at the Sale Barn
Imagine a place of espionage where secret agents carry modified briefcases with hidden cameras capturing images from their reconnaissance missions. Where does such a scene…
An Arizona Pheasant Farm
Most people don’t go pheasant hunting in Phoenix, AZ. But if you to come to Molly’s farm, you will perhaps see more pheasants than you’ve…
France’s Boxcar Gifts
Thousands of boxcars crisscross the country each day with a variety of cargo. But these boxcars were truly special, because of the cargo they hauled…
40 and 8 Boxcars
The term 40 & 8 doesn’t mean much to most Americans–unless you happened to serve in France during one of the World Wars. But the…
A Car and An Apartment in Joplin, Missouri
An automaker is usually happy when a customer writes a note to tell them how much they enjoy their car. Henry Ford was pleased with…
Strangers In An Apartment
Phil McClendon is quick to tell you that he is not trying to glorify a life of crime. Rather, the apartment he owns is a…
The New Farmers of America
Most people have heard of the National FFA, formerly the Future Farmers of America. In fact, many listeners to these broadcasts are past FFA members….
A Career In Agriculture Education
At 96 years old, W.G. Parker has memories of teaching agriculture well before World War II. Most of his career his students were active in…