Vintage Eats Recipe: 1955 Banana Cookies

In looking through local church cookbooks for great recipes to make, it has been a delight to find names of people who have been a part of my life. Usually it is a female, but in this case it is a man -- WWII vet Dick Beitler of Berne, Indiana. I'll explain. In 2012, I... Continue Reading →

Vintage Eats Recipe: ‘Crea-Peas’

Crea-Peas is a easy-to-make, economical dish full of protein! This name 'Crea-Peas' may sound like a belated Halloween treat, but it’s not. It is, in fact, a nutritious stove-top dish that is quick and easy, economical, and tastes good! In my opinion, all of that is helpful for a anyone's diet through the upcoming busy... Continue Reading →

‘Born To Be Soldiers’ Launches!

Women who served in various military branches are featured in the book-- L-R: Coast Guard SPAR, Women's Air Service Pilots (WASP), Army Nurse Corps (ANC). It’s been a busy week with three exciting events! All were to let people know about my new book, Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II.... Continue Reading →

WWII Female Army Technician Aided Wounded Soldiers

This next story in my weekly series of excerpted stories of veterans from my books is about a young woman who wanted to help sick people but had no funds. The war helped her achieve her dreams of being a nurse. Stories from females who volunteered to join the military are few among my total... Continue Reading →

WWII Author Profile: Dandi Daley Mackall

Dandi Daley Mackall's novel, With Love Wherever You Are, is based on her parents' love story. I first met Dandi Daley Mackall around 2003 at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference in California. She taught a class on children’s writing. The thought of writing for children had never entered my mind, even though I had... Continue Reading →

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