Month: December 2025

As the number of living World War II veterans continues to decline, their stories become ever more precious. One Southern California artist is making sure those memories are preserved in a meaningful and deeply personal way. With a unique tribute to a centenarian veteran, he is honoring not just a man, but an entire generation […]

For Vietnam veteran Bill Driscoll, the journey to a high school diploma spanned nearly six decades. On a recent Friday in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the 76-year-old finally received the graduation recognition he had long postponed—an experience made possible through a program called Operation Recognition. This moment, filled with emotion and quiet triumph, marked the culmination […]

My family is not big on turkey so we never need a very big turkey for Thanksgiving. We are, however, big on the things that go with turkey, like stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce, so we still need a turkey of some sort… but the smaller the better as we always serve another […]

If the British royal family had its way, it would be out of sight, out of mind for Prince Andrew. But even though Andrew just gave up the use of his titles and honors, hasn’t been a working royal for years and is reportedly not even being invited to spend Christmas with the rest of […]

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has marked a historic milestone with the election of its first female commander-in-chief, Army veteran Carol Whitmore. Her appointment, announced during the organization’s 126th National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, highlights a significant step forward in veteran leadership and representation. With over three decades of military service and years of […]

Have you ever heard of or tried Boston brown bread? It’s a classic New England staple that doesn’t seem to have caught on in other regions, but really everyone should know about it. What it is is a moist, sweetened brown bread that’s chock-full of raisins, that’s got a rich, molasses flavor. The real trick […]

For many military veterans, the most difficult battles begin not on foreign soil but after they return home. The transition to civilian life can be filled with invisible wounds—emotional and psychological impacts of war that linger long after physical injuries have healed. One story that highlights both the struggle and the strength of this journey […]

Discover the Timeless Charm of Historic Route 66 and Its Legacy

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