In 1967 the military build-up in Viet Nam is undergoing a dramatic surge. The resulting explosion of anti-war sentiment tears the country apart, slicing through generations and shattering families. In the quiet bedroom community of Shepherdsville, Minnesota, the war...

We have now entered the tower and will soon pass by the Traitor's Gate. Under this gate, Queen Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas More, Queen Katherine Howard, Princess Elizabeth and many others, passed through to their imprisonment, trial, or execution.

Here is a wonderful quote/prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson, the 19th century author who penned books like Treasure Island, Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Kidnapped. "Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind.Spare to us our friends, soften to us...

Okay, so for others like myself who enjoy history, this was a fantastic treat! The Tower - full of mystery, history, sadness, unrequited love, and suspense.A little bit of history: The Tower of London was built in 1066 by William the Conqueror. Yeah, it's a pretty old...

Our first stop was the Tower of London. Known for it's relationship to torture and death of some of the 'best and brightest', it is also a grand palace and armory - and home of the Crown Jewels. The most surprising, and maybe a bit disappointing, thing for me was that...

Saturday morning, May 31, we left bright and early for our trip to England. Gilly helped me get the tickets and everything - she is FANTASTIC!! We took the East Midland Train south for about a two-hour ride to London. Inside the train, there were purplish seats with...