Quantum Leap The Leap Home “Quantum Leap” (1989-1993) was one of my favorite TV shows. It is remarkable because its central premise was to make viewers consider how other people thought, felt, and reacted. I will tell you about a specific … Continue reading
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II were born within two months of each other? Or that Albert Einstein was still alive when Steve Jobs was born? Sitting Bull, Van Gogh and Charlie Chaplin were briefly all … Continue reading
One Shining, Golden Star: Remembering a Doolittle Tokyo Raider Amy E. Dimond There are 4,000 sculpted gold stars that gleam at night, standing guard above a reflecting semi-circular fountain at our nation’s World War II Memorial. Each star represents 100 … Continue reading
Three Myths About The Doolittle Raid The Doolittle Raid is one of the most famous events of World War II. It is also, on some levels, the most misunderstood The basics are correct. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led an elite team … Continue reading
Walt Disney famously said, ” I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it all started with a mouse.” It is undoubtedly true that Mickey Mouse was the great catalyst for the world-changing success of … Continue reading