Category Archives: History

The Vikings Series Marathon

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Walt

Tonight has been a marathon of the Vikings series on the History Channel. I’ve already watched every one of the episodes, but I have enjoyed watching them a second time and noticing some of the details that I missed on … Continue reading →

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Strange to Not Have a Pope

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Walt

Most of the time I refrain from commenting on religious issues, and as a disclaimer, let me say up front that I am not a Catholic. However, the fact that Pope Benedict XVI has resigned and that the world does … Continue reading →

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Lincoln – The Movie – Awesome!

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Walt

There is just one word to describe the new movie, Lincoln. The word is, AWESOME! This movie was up for all kinds of Academy Awards and that is not always a good guide for me. there have been lots of … Continue reading →

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Elvis Week in Memphis Every August

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Walt

Every year, people flock to Memphis to honor the death the “The King of Rock and Roll,” at his homeplace, Graceland. We call it “death week” – as Elvis died in August and they still mourn him every year in … Continue reading →

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Reading Up on the Marshall Islands

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Walt

My brother has been living in the Marshall Islands for about 10 years now but I have not had the opportunity to travel that far and visit him. Our mom has gone out there 5 times, every other year. She … Continue reading →

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