A Memorial Day tradition ends
The iconic Memorial Day motorcycle parade in Washington, D.C., Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom,” will end this year. Organizers say the event, which…
Month: May 2019
Facts about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
* The 200-foot V-shaped wall contains 144 panels. * As of May 2018, there were 58,320 names, most in chronological order by date of their casualty. * The…
Life of military spouse can be uncertain
To be a military spouse requires learning a whole new lingo, observing military protocol — and taking care of everything while the uniformed spouse is…
How’s the weather? May 9, 1780: ‘Unnatural gloom’
About noon on May 9, 1780, day turned to night. “It was very dark where I then was in New-Jersey; so much so that the fowls went to their roosts, the…
Memorial Day: Honoring sacrifice in Vietnam–The wall and its history
What has become a treasured memorial to the sacrifice of troops in Vietnam was greeted with outrage when the design was unveiled in 1982. The Vietnam…
Seafarers connect the world
We don’t think about it when we pull on socks, slip into shoes, and grab the phone. But all these goods have traveled the open sea, courtesy of the…
Pineapples: Symbols of welcome for seafarers to hostesses
The sweet and juicy pineapple, a fruit fond of heat and tropical climes, has sailed the world’s cultures to become an iconic message of welcome and…
Amaranth: a seed-grain protein source
As demand rises for plant-based proteins, our vocabulary increases. Meet amaranth, a gluten-free grain rich in protein, fiber, and micronutrients. Or is…
What is a kombucha?
Is kombucha the new cilantro? As it rises in popularity, the fermented drink has gained its cult following – as well as its haters. Seems no one stands in…
Avoiding back pain as you get older
It sometimes seems inevitable: as you get older, things ache more — most noticeably, your back. But does it need to be that way? Can you avoid back…