Category: American Countryside
An Unexpected Business
It is perhaps an unexpected business to find on the streets of Hico, Texas. It is a place some might find in a metropolitan area…
From 4-H Project to Unexpected Business
It all began with a 4-h project in a rural area about an hour outside of Texas. Fast forward about two decades and some of…
The Very Last Round of the Vietnam War
Many of you listening to our broadcasts lived through the Vietnam War. No doubt, some of you fought in that conflict. Today we meet a…
Keeping Fishermen at Bay
Why would a small fishing boat try to stand in the path of a U.S. Navy Destroyer. This sailor knew exactly what they were up…
A Bigger and Badder Name
Sometimes you’ll looking for a name that will intimidate your enemy. Therein was the problem. The latest ship due to roll off the line for…
The Story Behind the Namesake of a Ship
Many ships, both military and otherwise are named for a person or place. Often the story behind those namesakes it quite a tale in itself…
The Nuisance That Made People Look Up
At first people thought it was as nuisance. But there was little anyone could do about it. And after awhile, the nuisance seemed to grow…
Looking Up at The Courthouse
The county courthouse is the centerpiece of many town squares across the country. But the square in Decatur County, Indiana is one that has many…
A Beautiful Museum Looking For a New Home
Today may be a first in the 20 plus years of our broadcasts. A recent interview took an interesting twist when I learned that one…
A Knick-Knack Purchase That Grew Into a Collection
Perhaps some husbands listening to this show have been told that if they want to bring a certain knick-knack home for a trip, then they…