It was on the 11th hour of the 11th month in 1918 that “The Great War” ended. The first World War (no one expected the second- but they should have) was called that back then. It’s the name my father learned, too- and it was among the last sanctioned battles in which my grandfather (my mother’s father) was a participant.
Continue reading Veteran’s Day. Almost 100 years old…
You know, we write these dates, never really considering that they are not quite as descriptive as we think. Because the date to which I refer is not five years from now, but 95 years ago.
An auspicious day. Today is the birthday of someone who has made a big difference in my life. I met Sam 39 years ago. He was a young man then (and I was a kid). We made great things together. And, I’m honored to have him as a friend.
Continue reading The Ides of March… Plus 3
