Life Lesson from the Attic
From the act of scaling a ladder to the attic, i learned a lesson applicable to my whole life. It applies to both work and personal journeys. When I was a boy growing up, I was always fascinatedRead More…
On Defunding the Police
Author’s Note: Across the U.S. and in many other cities around the world, people are gathering in protest of violent interactions between police and African-Americans. I do not intend this article toRead More…
Reflections on ‘Law & Order’
With limited outside attractions due to COVID-19, I’ve been watching reruns of the TV series Law & Order. Law & Order – the original – is the longest running hour-long prime-tRead More…
The Edison House of Louisville
In 1866 and 1867, 19-year-old Thomas Edison rented the left side of this duplex. Its current address is 729 E. Washington St. in Louisville. Built in the 1850s, it is one of the few remaining shotgunRead More…
My Cousin the Pirate – Part 2
In a previous post I began the story of Captain Richard Worley, my first cousin – eight times removed. He was a real-life pirate in the early 1700’s. His story continues: After leaving the BaRead More…
My Cousin the Pirate
Yes, you’re reading that right. My cousin was an honest-to-goodness pirate. Well, technically in genealogical parlance, he was my first cousin – eight times removed. But my cousin still.
His name was Read More…
Seizure of the USS Pueblo
USS Pueblo
Fifty-two years ago today, January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo was seized by North Korean gunboats in international waters. The Pueblo was fired upon by the North Koreans, resulting in the deaRead More…
Saving a United States President
This is the story of how a young boy saved the life of a United States President, 23 years before the man was born. One of the great things about living in Louisville, Kentucky, is that you are surroRead More…
Eva Cassidy – The Undefinable Singer
In another ‘impressive talent’ segment, I am highlighting the work of Eva Cassidy, an incredible singer that could not be pigeon-holed by the record companies. As a result, and the fact that she Read More…
American Graffiti – Car Nostalgia
My brother and his ’32 Ford 5-window My brother, Roger, retired as a successful businessman. But, in a real life American Graffiti, he is best remembered as one of the first hot rodders in theRead More…
Shin Morita – an Amazing Talent
Shin Morita at dinner. The caption says OISHI (delicious). Every once in a while, you learn of someone with talent beyond anything you believed possible. That happened to me today when a friend inRead More…
Red Pepper Deli – a Review
Sometimes a chance meeting can lead to interesting results. My introduction to the Red Pepper Deli came from just such a meeting. A few weeks ago, I was buying propane for my gas grill when I started Read More…
The Caleb Pusey House
In a previous post, I talked about my ancestors coming to America with William Penn. They constructed a house of river rock near the colony’s mill on Chester Creek in what is now southeast PhiladelphiRead More…
‘Welcome’ to America
The story of my family’s coming to America begins in a small town in Essex, England and ends with their very own ‘Welcome’ to America.
Henry Worley was born into a small farming family in Essex in 164Read More…