Category: History

01-20-09 – A Day To Remember

Today was a memorable day for several reasons.  All days have something that make them unique – regardless of how much you may think it is all the “same ole, same ole” routine, give it some thought and you’ll find something unique.  Today, however,… Continue Reading “01-20-09 – A Day To Remember”

Yankee Stadium Closes

Sunday marked the last game that will be played at the historic Yankee Stadium!  The Yanks went out with a victory over the Orioles, speeches, tears, sentiment, and cheers from the crowd!  It is sad to think that the “House that Ruth Built” – a strong,… Continue Reading “Yankee Stadium Closes”

Memories of my first trip to NYC

When I say I am from New York, most people immediately think that I mean I am from New York City. When I first moved to Sanford in June of 1985, I soon learned to say “upstate NY”, not just NY. I actually lived… Continue Reading “Memories of my first trip to NYC”

Look what I found….

I was going through some files this evening and came across a newspaper clipping of an article I wrote quite some time ago.  I didn’t include the date in the cut out, but the hint written in the article makes me think it must… Continue Reading “Look what I found….”

Final Resting Place

This is the final post in the series of photos that I took while I was visiting my Mom over the Memorial Day weekend. I saved what I think is the best for last — the final post will be focused on the historic… Continue Reading “Final Resting Place”

Rich In History

There is a sign right about where the downtown area starts in my hometown that reads “Welcome To Albion – Where History Lives”! I like what it says and that they chose to put it right where so much history is concentrated in one… Continue Reading “Rich In History”