That is an apt description for the Netherlands. With its seafaring tradition and Protestant background, it is no surprise to me that a modern Noah’s ark was built here. (more…)

That is how many reacted when the heavyweight title fight was announced in 1966. "Karl" turned out to be the only boxer to knock down Muhammed Ali in a title bout during Ali’s first reign as world champ. (more…)

This time last year I started running again. One year later I have logged 1000 miles. (more…)

I guess that’s correct grammar. That’s the question when my brother Ted comes for a visit. (more…)

The European Union welcomed its new member yesterday. Not the EU in Brussels – the one in the UK. (more…)

With the European Union removing intra-European borders, it was about time for a visit to a Church of God congegation only 45 minutes from Germany. (more…)

That sounds like a pretty ambitious claim. But it is true – if the author is Mary Ann Miller (Bates). (more…)