Volunteering in Vietnam
By Francoise Yohalem, Volunteer Team Leader In 1995 I had the pleasure of leading a Global Volunteers team to the village of Tan Hiep, located in the Mekong Delta area, some two hours south of Ho Chi Minh City. There we worked at the local high school...
Thanksgiving Day is “Turkey Day” for most Americans
by Jim Weaver Had founding father Ben Franklin had his way the Wild Turkey, not the Bald Eagle, might have been our national emblem. While it is the domestic turkey that graces the Thanksgiving dinner table throughout the nation, its the wild bird that...
Paint Torch Is Newest Public Art in Philadelphia
by Jim Weaver The oldest art school in America, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) in Philadelphia is the site of the city’s newest public sculpture. The 51 foot tall “Paint Torch” by acclaimed artist Claes Oldenburg is located on...
First Class Lodging and Gourmet Dining in Wisconsin ’s Northwoods
by Ann Hattes with photos by Neil Hattes Year round outdoor adventures await in Eagle River , Wisconsin , situated on 28 interconnected lakes, the world’s largest chain of freshwater lakes. Fish year round or enjoy silent sports like kayaking and canoeing,...
