1941 has always seemed like the calm before the storm to me in terms of how the war was playing out, at least for America, which was rather insulated. Europe was mostly taken over by the Nazis, Japan was greedily eyeing the various parts of Asia, and Hitler stupidly decided to invade Russia in Operation … Continue reading During World War Two: 1941 Movie Recs
Getting There Is Half the Fun
We all know travel can be a big ol' crapshoot. Just two weeks ago my parents and son and I took a whirlwind two-day trip to Carson City and Virginia City, which was really great, by the way (see some of the photos here), and we decided to come back via Reno and I-80. While … Continue reading Getting There Is Half the Fun
Heigh-ho For Cuba
In this post-Fidel Castro day and age, it seems really odd to think about Cuba being a top tourist destination for Americans, but at one time it was. Before the country was declared off-limits to Americans, people liked the fact that they could pop round to an exotic country for a quick visit and be … Continue reading Heigh-ho For Cuba
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