Author Archive : Helen P.
What’s trending for National Coin Week this year?
Did you know that popular culture emerged in the aftermath of WWI? Peace and prosperity gave rise to new entertainment that found eager audiences. Today, those artifacts are sought-after collectibles. In a nod to
Who were America’s first 3 First Ladies?
In the long march to American independence, men weren’t alone. There were women. Three became our new nation’s first First Ladies – none more outspoken than Abigail Adams. Her championing of women’s rights is
When #11 Was #1!
Remember the 1980s? It’s the decade that gave us MTV and hip hop. It also gave us shoulder pads, neon leg warmers, big hair, plus movies such as Nine to Five and Wall Street.
“I yam what I yam…”
Greetings from the port of Sweethaven! I’ve been spending several months with Popeye® the Sailor Man and his loveable crew as imagined by cartoonist E.C. Segar. Come adventure back in time with me to