“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” Julia Child Julia Child was the first celebrity chef on television. Her influence was so great that her kitchen has been preserved in the Smithsonian Institute! An entire generation … Continue reading
The men who’ve been president have certainly been a varied lot! From brilliant (Thomas Jefferson) to dopey (Warren G Harding), from unifying leader (Dwight Eisenhower) to divisive loner (Richard Nixon), our presidents have represented both the best and worst that … Continue reading
The Sinking Of PT-109 And The Mystery Of History As a child, I grew up thrilled to hear the story of John F. Kennedy and the PT-109. For those of us who were children of World War II veterans, it … Continue reading
The Lady Eve – Screwball Comedy Has Never Been Sexier! Wickedly Funny, Tremendously Romantic, and Very Sexy! The Lady Eve is one of those films you fall in love with the first time you see it – and then you … Continue reading
I often speak to audiences comprised of older adults. It is always a joy for me to hear their enthusiastic response to presentations about history! Just as enjoyable for me, however, is listening to their stories. In 2012 I did a presentation … Continue reading