My husband recently took part in an expedition to examine the USS Independence. He had a stimulating visit on board the…
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At Sea on the E/V Nautilus
My Navy guy took to sea recently with Dr. Robert Ballard on board the E/V Nautilus. It’s the first time…
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Scuttling Subs to Play
With summer upon us, I’m remembering the year my husband scuttled his submarine career to play with his children. He’d…
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The U-Boat Dilemma
Here’s the deal: I both hate German U-boats and I admire them. It’s a real problem when I’m watching a…
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Reading Love Letters
Do you like to read love letters? Well, certainly if they’re addressed to you. But what if, as an historian,…
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Will No One Invite Us to Thanksgiving?
For many people, Thanksgiving can be fraught with uncomfortable memories. The holiday may be filled with loneliness more than familial…
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