Before You Go
Saturday, March 1st, 2008
This one gets me every time: Tribute to the WWII generation.
Archive for the 'History' Category
Out With the Old, In With the New
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008
Happy New Year, everyone!
Another Legend Gone
Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Weltanschauung joins QandO in saying a final farewell to Adm Eugene B. Fluckey. He was perhaps the most successful WWII submarine skipper. His book Thunder Below was totally inspiring (even for an aspiring Air Force fighter pilot). [Hat tip to HoyStory]
Roll The Stone Away
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
It’s Independence Day! Happy Fourth of July.
If you get a chance, check out the National Archives website [Hat tip to Cox & Forkum]. You can download images of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
More Good Stuff from VDH
Sunday, January 14th, 2007
If you’re not regularly reading Victor Davis Hanson, you’re letting some of the best commentary on the War on Terror pass by. If you disagree with him, at least he makes you think. Here’s some good thinking to get your 2007 underway.
Happy Birthday!
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006
You know who you are! I hope you had a great day!
Settling an Argument
Friday, July 21st, 2006
I’m pretty close to a number of Germans. They’re very good friends (and family), and I really love them all.
Occassionally we’ll discuss world events, and since the Middle East is nearly always in turmoil, it tends to come up as a good topic. I tend to talk at length about [...]
Weekend Blog Reading
Saturday, April 1st, 2006
Here are a few noteworthy readings: On the Return of History. When Cynicism Meets Fanaticism.
Sunday Bike Ride
Sunday, March 19th, 2006
Christina and I spent a couple hours riding our mountain bikes along the paved trails of Bad Nauheim this afternoon. We checked out the old salt-making facilities, the city park, the Usa River, and the Spa district. It was a great day! It was a bit brisk, but [...]