Greene Square in Savannah [pinit]  I came across Greene Square in Savannah while wandering through the town one evening. This square was dedicated in 1799 and named after Major General Nathanael Greene. I know, because it says so on the plaque. Greene was a Revolutionary War hero and an aide to General Washington. That resonates with…
The Great Hall of the Library of Congress [pinit] The Library of Congress is one of the most impressive buildings I’ve ever visited. When you stand in the Thomas Jefferson Building’s Grand Hall, you almost don’t know which way to look. There are magnificent views in every direction. That also makes it an interesting room…
Somewhere Over Alaska [pinit] This is my version of calling an audible. That’s because I had an ambitious post planned for today, but I just can’t get to it. So I reached way back into the summer of 2003 when I joined my friend Kim on a trip to Alaska. She used to work for…
The Corporal Missile [pinit] The Corporal Missile was America’s first operational guided missile. It’s also the first authorized missile to carry a nuclear warhead for us. It had a 75 mile range, which isn’t that far compared to the inter-contentinental missiles of the Cold War. However, this little baby came about shortly after WWII and…
Waiting for Hurricane Isaac By the time Monday morning rolls around, Tropical Storm Isaac ought to be converting into Hurricane Isaac. Living in Florida, you spend a fair amount of time wondering if one of this bags full of wind and rain are going to plot a course through your living room. Â Hurricane Charley damn…
Washington DC Attractions [pinit] The best time to hit the Washington DC attractions is sunrise, or perhaps just before sunrise. I love to stay up late and sleep in well past sunrise, but sometimes you just have to adjust your schedule to make the most of your time. I thought I would avoid the crowds…