A Little Levity to End the Year 😁 I Never Know Where the Research will Go

Published: Fri, 12/26/25

But it's always interesting! December 26, 2025Hello, You probably know someone like me whose birthday is close to Christmas, maybe even on Christmas…

A Fresh Encounter with Courage and Evil

Published: Fri, 12/19/25

December 19, 2025Hello, This week's headline does not pertain to the early-Christmas celebration with my two younger children last week! We had a…

A Moment of Beauty

Published: Fri, 12/12/25

December 12, 2025Hello, This week my children came home from out of town to celebrate an early Christmas! I took the week off, but still want to…

The Real Warrior Princess of the Tang Dynasty

Published: Fri, 12/05/25

December 5, 2025Hello, Somehow, I missed the Disney movie about Mulan, a Chinese girl warrior, But I've heard it's good. Disguised as a man, Mulan…

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Published: Mon, 12/01/25

Updated: Tue, 12/02/25

December 1, 2025Hello, So sorry, sent an email to everyone that was supposed to go to Nancy. Until ne t week... Follow me on social media This…

Thank you!❤️

Published: Mon, 12/01/25

Updated: Tue, 12/02/25

You're amazing December 1, 2025Hello, Nancy!Thank you for becoming a paid subscriber! Over the years you have been such a wonderful support to me. I'm…

Long Story In Which I Confess My Struggle Boycotting Big Tech

Published: Fri, 11/28/25

Updated: Tue, 12/02/25

November 28, 2025Hello, Thinking of you this Thanksgiving and feeling grateful. 🥰 Alone at my computer every week, I write about people who inspire me…

1920s Queen of the Steering Wheel

Published: Fri, 11/21/25

November 21, 2025Hello, In 1920s Czechoslovakia, most roads were unpaved and few women drove cars. But Eliška Junková got her license at the urging of…

Widow's Anger Drove the Fight for Coal Mine Safety Law

Published: Fri, 11/14/25

Updated: Fri, 11/14/25

Every safety rule and regulation is written in blood... November 14, 2025Hello, Every safety rule and regulation is written in blood say labor…

Women vets deserve attention: their harrowing stories impact us all.

Published: Fri, 11/07/25

2025Hello, US Army Nurse Josephine Heffernan, a veteran of both WWI and WWII served 43 years in the US Army Nurse Corps.She might have slipped into…