Author Archives: John Michael

The Rejected Author- Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story

Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009), better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He broadcast News and Comment on mornings and mid-days on weekdays and at noon on Saturdays and also … Continue reading

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Funeral Program Major General Victor Joseph Hugo Jr

Funeral Program Major General Victor Joseph Jr Major General Victor Joseph Hugo Jr was a warrior, a soldier, my mentor, and most of all… my friend.  It was his belief in me and the work I was doing that convinced … Continue reading

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2020 NATIONAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE

News Release The U.S. Army Military District of Washington Guardians of the Nation’s Capital FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20-14 DATE:  Nov. 4, 2020 NATIONAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE – “Recognition and commemoration of the Veterans who have served and continue to serve … Continue reading

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If — By Rudyard Kipling

If— If you can keep your head when all about you    Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,    But make allowance for their doubting too; If you … Continue reading

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The Radio Beacon of Flight at College Park MD

The Radio Beacon Improves Aviation The First military aviation flights were on Fort Myer, Virginia… But College Park, Maryland is where aviation continued. It was first in 1909 when the US Army Signal Corps leased the acreage for the Wright Brothers to train … Continue reading

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Final Honors for US Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II

Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II Is Laid to Rest Soldiers of  3d Infantry Regiment – The Old Guard – who are garrisoned at Fort Myer, had the sacred duty of rendering final honors for US Army Staff Sgt. Ronald … Continue reading

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Inspiration

!   Over 85 stellar, totally do-able desserts and other fun-fueled treats for kids (or adults!) to make, from Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar and MasterChef Junior judge! Milk Bar: Kids Only: A Cookbook I learned … that inspiration does … Continue reading

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If I Were the Devil … Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009), better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He broadcast News and Comment on mornings and mid-days on weekdays and at noon on Saturdays and also … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday 22 October 2020

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America’s Unknown … Continue reading

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Fairy Tales

“Someday you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” — C. S. Lewis **   C. S. Lewis Signature Classics (8-Volume Box Set):   **

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