A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park There can’t be many people in the United States today who have not heard of Jurassic Park…as in, probably nobody. You know the theme well; scientists find a way to…
History
The Incredible Career of the USS Tang
The Incredible Career of the USS Tang The USS Tang was one of the most devastating submarines of World War II. During the war, it was credited with sinking 31 ships, totaling approximately 227,800 tons. …
I’m not Arnold.
I’m not Arnold. He was born to Japanese immigrants to California on June 28, 1932. Their second son, he was named Noriyuki. Over the next couple years, the baby showed signs of high intelligence. His…
More Than Just A Horse
More Than Just A Horse While wives of Marines might argue that they are all a bunch of jack a—s, I know of one that definitely was not. No, no, Reckless was a horse, but…
Unpleasant Dreams
Unpleasant Dreams According to all accounts Susan Godsey lived a normal life for the first eight years of her life. I can imagine the cute little girl dressing her dolls and playing house. She would…
Hang It All!
Hang It All! Joseph Samuels was born in England in the 1780s. He was a pretty normal boy for those times, but things were hard. Hard times can often make for hard men, and Joseph…
We’ve been buffaloed!
We’ve been buffaloed! I’ve heard it over and over, and I’m sure you have too. Those who repeat it most often use it to support their contention that Native Americans were natural people who purposely…
What He Said
What He Said When I was a teenager in the 1970s, I bought a poster at the local Magic Mart. It featured a picture of a Native American named Sealth and included a few words…
The Jerk We Owe So Much.
The Jerk We Owe So Much. There were those who didn’t like Henry very much. He was accused of lying, cheating, stealing, and even cruelty to animals. Then why do we remember him today? ——————————————…
Mountain of the Dead
Mountain of the Dead In 1959 a group of eight men and two women planned an expedition, funded by the Ural Polytechnical Institute. Each member of the group was an experienced Grade II skier. Completing…