by Ron | Oct 5, 2023 | 2023, Original Nonfiction
Navy Lieutenant Hugh Shake knew that he had married a strong-willed woman, but he never could have imagined the lengths by which she’d prove it. She had just accomplished a feat that had never been done before, and in all likelihood, would never happen again. What was...
by Ron | Jul 17, 2023 | 2023, Original Nonfiction
Last month, while rummaging through a box of old postcards, I came across three letters from 1908. All were written by an A.O. Potter who was offering Robert Werth a job at the Bausch and Lomb Optical Company. I had many questions. Why three letters? Why were two of...
by Ron | Nov 20, 2018 | 2018, Original Nonfiction
It’s called a green leaf, Ancestry.com’s notification symbol that represents a genealogical hint. Most ancestry stories start by clicking on these leaves, but this particular click lead to the end of one. On February 10, 2018, the clues hidden behind this iconic...
by Ron | Mar 21, 2007 | 2007, Original Nonfiction
In this Griddlesode, Ron continues the story that he started last Griddlesode. He calls part two: Bluenose. Thanks to Harry Wolf for sending me today’s ID. Make sure to check out his podcast: The Harry Wolf Show. On this Griddlesode, we featured the following...
by Ron | Mar 5, 2007 | 2007, Original Nonfiction
In this Griddlesode, Ron tells a special historical story called: “The Fisherman’s Cup” On this Griddlesode, we featured the following recording artists in order of appearance: “Smooth Sailing” by: Mark Heimonen “Drifting” by: Karmyn Tyler...
by Ron | Feb 19, 2007 | 2007, Original Nonfiction
In this Griddlesode, Ron tells the story of summers that he spent in Gloucester, Massachusetts. On this Griddlesode, we featured the following recording artists in order of appearance: “Flow on Waterford River” by: Jim Fidler “I still Remember” by: Jim Fidler...
