The Story of Father’s Day
Intro — Author Unknown Father’s Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a “father’s day” was first proposed there were no Father’s Day cards! Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the idea of a “father’s day” […]
Continue readingThe Best Tree House Ever
The Best Tree House Ever lives up to its title! It was built by a great set of grandparents who can teach us all (starting with me) something about inter-generational connection. First, watch this fascinating video history of the motivation for and many creative, innovative features of the house. Are you as impressed […]
Continue readingVictor Borge – The Clown Prince of Denmark and the Great Dane
Victor Borge is one of my favorite entertainers. I have seen him in person, on television many times and in videotapes given to me by my children who knew the tapes would be cherished gifts. There are many Borge videos on YouTube and I encourage you to Google “Victor Borge YouTube” and you won’t be […]
Continue readingA Mother’s Love – Marc Mero Champion Pro Wrestler
How Much is a Mother’s Love Worth? Meet Our Founder – Marc Mero Marc Mero experienced his first crisis at age eight when his parents divorced. He grew up in a single-family home in a poor section of New York, but wrote down his dreams and goals, setting his sights on athletics. Marc […]
Continue readingRick Steves Remembers D Day June 6, 1944
D Day June 6, 1944 D Day was the day of the Allies assault on Normandy, France beaches, most famously, Omaha Beach. Much has been written, spoken and filmed about this day, in one film dubbed “the Longest Day”. Now, over seventy years later, the immensity of that day both in military terms and in […]
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