Author: Tom
An 8-Year Old POW
Life was good for eight year old Tom Crosby, an American living in Manila in 1941. Then December 7th came, and his life changed forever…
George Washington
Sometimes a person gains so much fame, they become bigger than life. So is that the case when we hear the story of George Washington…
Andrew Johnson
Every February we celebrate the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington. But what about some of the other lesser known individuals who occupied the White House?…
Western Expansion
Daniel Boone is one of the most famous American frontiersmen. But when he crossed the Mississippi River, he went to work for a country other…
An Early History of St. Louis
It’s one of the oldest and largest cities on the Mississippi River. Although some may have heard of names like Laclede and Chouteau, why did…
Shawnee Mission
It was one of the most ethnically mixed schools in America with whites and slaves teaching children of many backgrounds from the age of 5…
A Midwest Mission
As Europeans crossed the Atlantic, those who had been living on the eastern seaboard for centuries were often forced to leave their homes. Here’s the…
Park City, Utah Olympic Park
Although winter might seem to be the only time this facility could be in operation, it has become a destination during any season of the…
Levee High Apple Pie
The flood of 1993 almost washed away this restaurant. The levee saved the building and provided the inspiration behind their best selling item. Now, they’re…
Baking Cookies at the Blue Owl
1983 was the best of times and worst of times for Mary. She was going through a divorce, but it’s also the year she began…