The Perfect Gospel Song to End a Book
When I was a little girl, I loved going to church with my grandparents and singing old gospel hymns with them. My Grandmother and my...
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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever
Jul 302 min
When Old and Newer History Come Together: The Story Behind this Savannah Historical Marker
One of my favorite cities is Savannah, Georgia. As a history lover, that is no surprise, as the city has some of the oldest and most...
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Jun 16, 20221 min
Grocery Shopping at the Jitney Jungle in 1941
While shopping through the grocery aisles this week, I was shocked at the current grocery prices due to inflation. Then, it made me think...
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May 18, 20221 min
Construction Men and History Makers Wanted!
World War II War propagandists were some of the best marketing agents in history. One of my favorite things to discover are old war ads...
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Jan 13, 20212 min
It’s Bing’s Day on the Philco Radio Time Program!
Bing is still singing in my mind. At Halloween, as I do every year, I watched The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and listened to Bing...
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Nov 2, 20202 min
Go Vote, Soldier! How World War II Changed Voting
World War II changed our country in many ways, including the way we vote. During the war, congressman grappled and debated with how to...
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Jan 8, 20191 min
It's a New Year in 1949!
The New Year is always a time to look forward and plan for better things, but it is also a good time to look back. After a holiday break,...
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Mar 28, 20181 min
Sanders' Bumpy Cakes Make Delicious Research!
Research for a book can be so many things – interesting, informative, fun, and even yummy. Yes, I said yummy! I am currently completing...
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Apr 4, 20141 min
When Affordable Health Care Truly Was Affordable
A new hospital just opened next to our subdivision this week. Fittingly, during my recent research, I read about the first hospitals in...
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