Tag Archives: history
THE FRONTIER ARTIST
Instead of featuring one of Paul’s masterpieces, I’m including a few of them today. What seems like a lifetime ago (about three weeks ago) Paul was reenacting a frontier artist at the Rum River Art Center’s Artathon. The event was … Continue reading
HISTORY CHANNEL MINI-SERIES
Last night was the first in a trilogy about our first president, George Washington. We knew nothing about it until our son-in-law, a real history buff, brought it to our attention. I love the way the history channel gives us … Continue reading
REMEMBER
It may have begun somewhere in the late 1960s or early 1970s. We were winding down a seemingly endless war in Viet Nam. Women fought for equal rights. Segregation was still an issue. We had a national scandal which caused a … Continue reading
THE FLOWERS OF MAY
Today is May Day. My fondest memories of this day are hand making May baskets filled with flowers and treats and placing them at the door of a friend and running away before they opened the door. It also included … Continue reading
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Last night, I tuned into the American Hero channel for the series of programs about the American Revolution. It was designed to show the unsung heroes of that war – those who made a huge difference in the outcome. We often … Continue reading
SLANDEROUS NEWS
The media today has had to prove themselves accountable for each story they put out there. The fact that news is no longer really edited until after the fact, leaves their stories full of holes and often untruths. The term … Continue reading
THE FLIGHT OF THE RED BARON
Most of us have heard of the Red Baron of World War I through the antics of Charles Schulz cartoon character, Snoopy. The persistent beagle dons his leather pilot’s helmet, goggles and white silk scarf, ascends to the top … Continue reading
FATHER FIGURE?
Born on April 5, 1900, in my home town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Spencer Tracy would become a star in the movies. He was the quintessential father figure in my eyes. His kind and compassionate approach to each character he portrayed, showed in his … Continue reading
A SAD LITTLE BOY
On this day in 1853, the fourth and last child of Abraham and Mary Lincoln was born. He was named Thomas. It was a difficult labor for Mary. Many hours of pain and the attendance of two doctors resulted. Little Tad was born … Continue reading
MANY FACETED MEN
Yesterday was Easter, so I didn’t have time to research famous birthdays – however, we should not forget the man who brought many faces to the silver screen through his characterization. Lon Chaney was born on April 1, 1883. I imagine … Continue reading
TOO YOUNG TO DIE
There are so many harsh memories of the American Civil War. Even today, remnants of the pitting of brother against brother seems impossible to imagine. Yet even in times of war, deference to family can take a back seat to … Continue reading
A BEAUTIFULLY, TROUBLED MIND
“What am I in the eyes of most people – a nonentity, an eccentric, or an unpleasant person – somebody who has no position in society and will never have; in short, the lowest of the low. All right, then … Continue reading
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BIG BOX
Celebrate your success and find humor in your failures. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Loosen up and everyone around you will loosen up. Have fun and always show enthusiasm. When all else fails, put on a costume and sing silly … Continue reading
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER
On this day in 1793, the United States was just a fledgling nation with much unexplored land to the west. On that day, Henry Schoolcraft was born in Albany, New York. His father was a glass maker and Henry would … Continue reading
HIDDEN HISTORY
Picture this fellow wearing a worn out fedora, a slightly unshaven face and a whip encircling his shoulder. He wears a leather bomber jacket. He’s fit and strong. His brain is sharp. His sense of adventure stirs him into action. … Continue reading
THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC
It was 1953 and I was only eleven. I think I’ve mentioned that I spent most of my early childhood at the local movie theater. This particular day, the very handsome, Tony Curtis and his lovely wife, Janet Leigh, were … Continue reading
ARTIST OF DEATH
My father in law became part of the family mortuary business which his father established before him. He had a keen eye. He was able to restructure faces which had been mangled or disfigured by disaster – burned – cut – bruised – suffering … Continue reading
ONE, TWO, THREE STRIKES – YOU’RE OUT!
Here in Minnesota we have the Twins as our representatives in Major League baseball. Not since their big World Series win, in 1991 against the Atlanta Braves, has there been so much excitement for the team. Yet when spring training starts, … Continue reading
THERE’S NO BIZ LIKE IT
There’s no people like show people They smile when they are low Even with a turkey that you know will fold You may be stranded out in the cold But still you wouldn’t change it for a sack of gold Let’s … Continue reading
ADVENTURES OF THE OLD WEST
Several years go, I wrote a play for my children’s theater about the old west. It was called, WILD WEST WOMEN & A FEW GOD MEN. The play spun a story of many of the women of the west, which required … Continue reading
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