Category: American Countryside
Farming Taro
We have all heard of corn and soybeans, but most of us are not familiar with taro. However, go to Hawaii and you’ll find it…
A Sixth Generation Farm in Hawaii
Some long-time ag operations in the U.S. are designated as Century Farms. Family members have been stewards of those acres for over a century. But…
Martial Law Following Pearl Harbor
When we think of Pearl Harbor during World War II, we often focus on just the events of December 1941. However, for those living in…
Witness To Pearl Harbor
The December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor cost the lives of over 2000 American servicemen and women. Over half of those killed that morning were…
On The Banks of Pearl Harbor
Jimmy Lee’s family lived on the banks of Pearl Harbor. As a kid, one of his jobs was feeding their hogs. That’s what he was…
A Unique Tie to the Family Farm
Malcolm Jameson’s family has a unique tie to their family farm. It all began with a grandfather who fought on the property during the Civil…
Calls to Start and End the Day
Any good bugler knows to play Reveille in the morning, Taps in the evening. But how did those calls become commonplace in the military. Well,…
Keep Your Comments Brief – Or Else!
Public speakers are often warned to keep their comments brief. Long windedness can bore an audience…or even worse it might kill you…
The Sand Creek Masacre
It’s been 150 years since a massacre on the high plains angered a nation. The subsequent military investigations showed that what some thought was a…
A Sad Chapter in American History
While U.S. troops fought Confederate forces in the eastern half of the country, troops on the high plains were concerned about an Indian uprising. Their…