No Man’s Land

It has been five years now since the start of the occupation of Iraq and I could probably fill up your screen with countless links to facts and opinions but instead why don’t you take a few moments and listen to the song, The Green Fields of France by Eric Bogle.     Also known [...]

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Christmas Truce

Minnesota Public Radio aired a program today called ‘All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.’ This remarkable event in the history of war is presented with song and the reading of actual letters from soldiers of the time. Peter Rothstein, Artistic Director for the Theater Latte Da put together this show which features the [...]

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Moving On

The last six weeks have been emotional and difficult for my wife, myself, and our families. On August 29, 2007 my wife’s mother passed away at the age of 99. Born in Murray County, Minnesota late in the year she was one of 15 children. Teddy Roosevelt was president and women would not have the right to [...]

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The Hero

THE HERO This drawing by German artist George Grosz in 1936 depicts a crippled war veteran, apparently trying to sell flowers to eke out an existence. This timeless picture is a stark reminder of the horrors of war.  You can see this picture and others from WWI from the  website The Heritage of the Great War. Don’t expect [...]

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