The Moment that changed my World and America’s. As Tom Brokaw said in his book–“Boom”, it was the real Beginning of the 60’s. I entered the parking lot and looked to my left. There it was, the fence—it sent chills of memories up my spine. I parked and got out of the car and immediately […]
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Jackie Robinson—One Courageous Man!
As a Kid, watching him, I didn't understand what he accomplished Destination: Ebbets Field. It’s the 6th Game of the 1956 World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees. One day after Don Larson pitched his perfect game, Jackie Robinson strides to the plate with runners on first and second base and two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning … [Read More...] about Jackie Robinson—One Courageous Man!

A Yankees Road South to Knoxville, Tennessee
Recently an article appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch that ushered me back to September 1965. I was driving from Lebanon, New Jersey to Knoxville, Tennessee to enter the University of Tennessee. I had come to the realization that I couldn't make it as a baseball player and figured I had best decide what to do with my future profession. I … [Read More...] about A Yankees Road South to Knoxville, Tennessee
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Historic American Transportation Ghosts.
Cross Country Richmond to San Diego and Back: Days 8-9. We were crossing the Colorado River, on Arizona Rt.#72N when suddenly, like magic, it appeared: The Modern Day Iron Horse emblazoned with the screaming red and yellow Santa Fe Railroad logo pushing across the Mojave desert. One could almost hear Judy Garland singing “The Atchison, Topeka … [Read More...] about Historic American Transportation Ghosts.

Jackie Robinson—One Courageous Man!
As a Kid, watching him, I didn't understand what he accomplished Destination: Ebbets Field. It’s the 6th Game of the 1956 World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees. One day after Don Larson pitched his perfect game, Jackie Robinson strides to the plate with runners on first and second base and two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning … [Read More...] about Jackie Robinson—One Courageous Man!

Dallas-November 22, 1963-A Reflective Visit.
The Moment that changed my World and America's. As Tom Brokaw said in his book--"Boom", it was the real Beginning of the 60's. I entered the parking lot and looked to my left. There it was, the fence—it sent chills of memories up my spine. I parked and got out of the car and immediately noticed a couple of men walking in front of me to the … [Read More...] about Dallas-November 22, 1963-A Reflective Visit.