american greatness

  • Waco UPF-7

    Beautiful 1941 Waco UPF-7 showing off on the flight line at the Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-in (MERFI), Grimes Field (I74), Urbana, Ohio. “Just as musicians feel about scores and melodies, dancers about the steps and flow of music, so we’re one… Continue reading

    Waco UPF-7
  • Meyers OTW-160

    “The lure of flying is the lure of beauty. The dramas of the clouds, the glory of the stars, the charm of landscapes and the wonders of the waters and skies have, to me, an irresistible appeal”  Ameila Earhart, Quoted… Continue reading

    Meyers OTW-160
  • Beautiful Old Church

    “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” — C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity — Built in 1870, the First Presbyterian… Continue reading

    Beautiful Old Church
  • Sunset of Memories

    As the sun descends to embrace the surrounding hills, waves gently caress the shore. Children laugh as boaters conclude their fun, my thoughts drift to the past. While Dillon Lake was created to alleviate flooding in the nearby town of… Continue reading

    Sunset of Memories
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse

    Embracing the Lake Michigan shoreline, a shining gem emersed in blue, welcoming waves near her base. Completed in 1858, Point Betsie Lighthouse still serves as a navigation aid in Frankfort, Michigan. The French referred to this area as Pointe Aux… Continue reading

    Point Betsie Lighthouse
  • American Heritage

    “History is a ribbon, always unfurling. History is a journey. And as we continue our journey, we think of those who traveled before us. . . . [W]e see and hear again the echoes of our past: a general falls… Continue reading

    American Heritage
  • Winter Time

    “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” Edith Sitwell, “I Live Under a Black Sun” Continue reading

    Winter Time