Reader. Writer. "The Battalion Artist" traces Nat Bellantoni's World War II odyssey in the Pacific. Next up, my Uncle Joe's #WWII experiences in the Atlantic. From service on the legendary USS Wichita to Lighter Than Air sailor, Lakehurst NJ blimp base.

Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.

Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

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A PROUD Veteran*, husband, father, grandfather, coach, weekend baker, outspoken GEEK, or Nerd.  


* Not a Traitor

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