THOUGHTS ON 9/11
More than two decades after a group of terrorists attacked the U.S.A. using commercial airliners my memories of that day are as clear as if …
REMEMBRANCE
MEMORIAL DAY MUSINGS
Today is the U.S. observation of Memorial Day (27 May 2024). This day is one of two holidays dedicated to those who have given military …
COMPANIONS, CAMPFIRES, AND COOKING
Recently I spent a weekend with several friends at a shack in the woods that some of us laughingly call a “hunting camp”. The old …
THE GLOWING ALLURE OF A CAMPFIRE
Fire is one of humanity’s oldest tools. It has been used to cook food, to create items like bowls and boats, and to illuminate our …
MEMORIAL DAY IN THE USA
Memorial Day was begun as a time to reflect upon and honor the memory of military service personnel who have died in service, whether in …