Here it is, the first long 3 day weekend in a few months, and the weather if starting to look like summer (at least where I live it is). So it is fitting that we take a few minutes and find out about the holiday that we are celebrating this weekend. It is the Memorial…
We have remembered the men and women of our military the past few days, keeping them in our thoughts and prayers. Today we look at a site that pays homage to the mothers of those troops, and the sacrifices that they make, have made, and will continue to make. The name of the site is…
Whatever your feelings about the conflict with Iraq, and the ongoing war with terrorism, we still owe the people in the front lines our support and gradtitude for putting themselves in harm’s way. Today’s FamSite is one that takes you to the front lines, to find out about what our men and women are thinking…
With all the rhetoric about Saddam Hussein and how he is trying to peacefully end the problems he is having with the United Nations, one forgets how his past deeds are what has gotten him in the situation he is in. The media would have you believe the he is nothing more than a victim,…
It was 11th month, at the 11th minute of the 11th hour, of the 11th day in the year 1918 that a piece of paper was signed in a railroad car in France. That paper ended the conflict known as the Great War. It was also known as the War to End All Wars. History…
Today it the day that our country has set aside to remember the men and women who have served in peace and war, and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Today’s FamSite looks at a site that all veterans may be interested in. The site is the Department of Veterans Affairs, the…
Time heals all wounds, so the saying goes. It is also said that in order to prevent history from repeating itself, we must learn from the mistakes of the past. Today’s FamSite combines those two concepts in a most interesting site. Called The Virtual Wall, this site is digital interactive legacy of the men and…
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players..” So goes on of the most famous lines from one of the most famous plays by one of the most famous playwrights of all time. I thought it would be great to spend some time with him, since he just celebrated a…
It was on the 11th minute of the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month, in the year 1918 that a piece of paper was signed in a railroad car in France. That paper ended the conflict known as the Great War. It was also known as the War to End All…
We interrupt our visit to Harry Potter sites for a brief side trip to another site. Today is the day that we Americans have set aside to remember the men and women of our armed forces. This date was chosen because the war to end all wars (World War I) ended on this day, at…