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“Sky High” – A WASP Aviation Book Review
A review of the award-winning book, "Sky High: The True Story of Maggie Gee" written by Marissa Moss and illustrated by Carl Angel.
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Egg Shortages: Helpful Tips We Can Learn from WWII
Do the egg prices and shortages have you in a tizzy? Stay calm and read on. There are several things we can learn from the folks who lived during the WWII era. This is a great way to teach the younger generation the value of learning history. Often times, we discover helpful information relevant to current situations. At the time of this writing, Hawaiians are paying almost ten dollars for a dozen. Florida is pushing seven dollars; but the average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. is hovering around six dollars a dozen. Whether it's due to disease or other factors, it's estimated over 58 million poultry have…
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POW/MIA Day & Former POW, Louis Zamperini
In recognition of POW/MIA Day, I want to share with you a little about our POWs, especially former WWII POW, Louis Zamperini.
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WWII Veteran’s Letter and His Service Inspire Us
No matter how big or small we think our contribution is in life, this WWII veteran's letter and service inspires us all to give our best. The letter was written just before WWII Navy sailor, Charles H. Walker took part in the invasion at Normandy.
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The National D-Day Memorial: Clearly a Worthwhile Journey
Our trip to Virginia, in the summer of 2015, began on a sunny note, but quickly immersed under thick clouds and drizzling rain. The dreary weather lounged with us almost every day in the Shenandoah Valley. The morning of our departure, June 5, the dense fog finally rose just enough to scout over the trees. The rain ceased. Wanting to squeeze in one more activity before checking out, we raced to the chairlift located on the property. By the time we reached the summit, the weather changed. A thick, white fog veiled everything from sight. As we descended the mountain, I thought about how thick clouds caused problems on another…
