It's not often you meet a cannon maker whose home resembles a small museum. ...more

September 22, 2008

George G. Morgan remembers his introduction to family history. It was 1962 and he was 10. His grandmother, Minnie Morgan, 89, was determined to teach him about his ancestors, two of whom fought in the Revolutionary War. ...more

September 10, 2008

Does anyone know anymore just what makes an American ... an American? ...more

July 4, 2008

What freedoms afforded by the Bill of Rights do Hernando High students cherish the most? ...more

February 5, 2008

"George Bushong" wobbles to the front of the room, leaning heavily on his gnarled walking stick. He speaks to the audience in a trembling yet passionate voice to tell the story of his life in the 1800s. ...more

December 30, 2007

The other day I watched a religious speech by Mitt Romney, candidate for president. He mentioned God so many times I lost count. He also credited God for giving us liberty, freedom and winning the Revolutionary War. As far as I know the good citizens and soldiers gave us all that. And government is derived from the governed, not God. He would like to see more religious icons in the public square. He actually spat out the word secular as if it were a disease. For this speech he got a huge ovation. ...more

December 10, 2007