It was on this date in 1919, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed and technically brought an end to WWI.   This war began on the same date five years earlier.   Unfortunately,  this treaty did not bring about the true rest it promised.  As history shows, political unrest in Germany following this auspicious document enactment led to the rise of […]

The above picture is an actual picture from today’s feature.  On this date in 1917, the first draft for WWI was held.  This was not optional–it was required.  Around ten million males between the ages of 21 and 31 were registered all over this country.  “Substitute fighters” were not allowed (as it had been during the time of the Civil […]

If you’re like me, you can remember Snoopy fighting the Red Baron in the beloved Peanuts comics and television specials. However, the Red Baron was more than just a fictional character.  His name was Manfred von Richthofen, and he was a German fighter pilot during WWI.  He was truly a baron, and he indeed flew a red plane.  He shot down […]

Description of The Summer “Before the Storm”: Publisher: Mindshadows, 2006 Category: Historical Fiction Tour Dates: November, 2012 Available in: Print and Kindle, 551 pages It’s the Age of Elegance in the summer playground of the affluent and powerful. Amid the pristine, island-dotted lakes and pine-scented forests of the Canadian wilderness, the young and carefree amuse themselves with glittering balls and […]