House of the Dead In an article in the NY Times entitled My Home, the House of the Dead, by William G. Thomas III, a professor of history at the University of Nebraska, he tells of his family lore making their homestead in Virginia a hospital during the Civil War. Even more important to a […]
Tag: Vietnam War
When Weak Old Work Becomes Vibrant New Work
A good idea is a good idea, period. Right? Yes! When I first wrote a number of short stories and plays, the impetus for writing them was that they represented truth as I knew it. Now, I reread them and find that the development of the idea seems weak. I did a fairly decent […]
The Rescue of Roger Locher
This is a video of Air Force General Steve Ritchie telling of the incredible rescue of one of our pilots during the Vietnam War. It’s also a story about the teamwork necessary to bring this off, and the loyalty and affection that men in the service of their country have for one another. Thanks for […]