WW-II: Outstanding patriotism was evident in WW-II, lines at enlistment centers and sacrifice on the home front. An example... More > was a group enlisting underage; the ultimate volunteers. World War II; a 500-day adventure The saga began with the allied invasion of Europe on Utah Beach in Normandy with a novice navy man in his first mortal combat. Transferred to the Pacific he participated in the invasions of Saipan, Tinian, Pelieu, Leyte, the Philippine Sea naval battle witnessing the first kamikaze attack and then Luzon. After a brief respite he participated in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions, a decorated veteran with eight battle stars. In September, he attended high school for a less than a month, quitting and reenlisted underage. < Less

Biblical: America was founded on the basis of Judeo-Christian principles and philosophy that influenced our moral climate... More > and decisions, both governmental and personal. A Biblical allegory A perplexed teenager deciding on a career and possessing doubts regarding his ability to pursue the Catholic priesthood explained to his family. His father -- undertaking a plan to assist his son -- related a thought-provoking story to his family involving an insidious conspiracy plot with political machinations, deliberate deception and the murder. After listening to the inglorious tale and his father's explanation of why he related the moralizing narrative the young man developed a capability to determine the correct decision regarding his future. < Less

Duplicity: Driven by greed, lust and personal gain some in society will cut corners, cheat, lie, or use criminal means to... More > reach their goals, some even to the extent of murder. A felonious family man Martin was a paradox, a loving and doting husband and father, yet also a philanderer of monumental proportions. He was a murderer, cheat, liar, thief, but was adorable to his lovers who see him as man without fault. In a moment of surprise and extreme anger makes a costly mistake and his life is changed forever. Martin, with his future destroyed and pursued by the authorities initiates a new life as Stewart, a life he visualized for himself and his wife. It was possible if he could garner the resilience to diminish his amoral appetites. < Less

Love: In life, as recognized by psychologists, we require three items to be content: an occupation or job, hope for the... More > future and someone to love and be loved in return. A lifelong love affair They met in elementary school and she became his girl; he doted on her in high school and after graduation he was drafted during the Korean conflict. He wanted to be married but she asked to wait until he returned. While in Korea he received a 'Dear John' and later was taken prisoner, returning to her believing it was all some kind of mistake or poor joke. They were wed enjoying a loving but tumultuous marriage. After suffering divorces, charges, counter-charges, and ill will he successfully convinced his love to try again. < Less

The court: The legal system, the entity that guarantees liberty contains checks and balances depends on the courts to ensure... More > this occurs when a case is tried before the people. A report of child abuse A couple received good news regarding their future. Their happiness was shattered as their daughter made an incredible allegation of sexual abuse against her stepfather. A court battle developed under local and state media attention. The state Attorney General actively used the case to promote a personal agenda, providing assistance and direction in the prosecution of the case. The trial was bitterly fought and was placed in the hands of the jurors. The trial came to an abrupt, climactic and conclusion after the announcement of the jury verdict. < Less

Pearl Harbor: The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor will always remain a hallmark of our history. Its lessons should never be... More > repeated nor the brave men and women forgotten. Pearl Harbor, war and romance Pearl Harbor was a major loss due to an unexpected attack on Sunday morning when the fleet sailors wore white uniforms while attending church services as the Japanese planes came in for the slaughter. What if those in charge took another approach to the situation, planned differently and trained for an attack acknowledging the Japanese were a legitimate and dangerous enemy This story unfolds during February to December 1941 on both sides of the Pacific. It was fateful time as a young airman and woman become involved in a courtship. < Less

Investigation: Murder is reported in the media every day. What is not reported is the tedious and lengthy hours investigator... More > must perform to capture the culprit. Chronicle of a murder On a quiet evening in the suburbs a man, observed by many neighbors, walked to a home, rang the bell and shot the woman dead without a sound. Investigators suspected the husband was guilty but the physical evidence was imperfect ballistics data, leaving the authorities with circumstantial evidence to arrive at a guilty verdict. Exploring all known avenues of inquiry they arrived at an agreeable solution; the husband was subject to proving his foolproof alibi was not false. With those tenuous conditions, the District Attorney proceeded to trial. < Less

Korean War: Erupting unexpectedly in 1950 the war lasted for almost four years, extracting a toll of two million casualties... More > on each side; the US suffering over 35,000 killed in action. A series of linked short stories There were many stories of heroism and extreme sacrifice during this horrific conflict occurring a short five years after WW-II: the war to end all wars. The enemy was fanatical, the fighting brutal, the weather miserable, the armed forces inspiring and the ending, tragic. After four years of seesaw battles in South and North Korea it ended in a stalemate, almost at the original borders. The inspirational tales are related in the form of short stories of the men and women who fought and died in what has become known as the Forgotten War. < Less

Medical: During the course of a lifetime and marriage, dreaded and unexpected events occur disrupting our lives and causing... More > adjustments to be made in our lives and lifestyles. Middle-age love affair A middle-aged man's marriage, career and family were thrown into chaos after losing of his wife in a traffic accident due to reckless driving. Desperately fighting his prospective desolate future he met and began dating a lovely woman and a platonic friendship evolved and intensified, terminating in a loving marriage that changed their lives and personalities. While enjoying an exciting and rewarding future unexpectedly the specter of breast cancer raised its hideous head. If the situation was not firmly accepted and resolved, the ramifications would be devastating to the marriage and family. < Less

The Media: The media: newspaper, television and radio are a huge part of our lives. We're in constant contact. How the media... More > presents news to us can become an issue. Power and problems of the media A picture in the local newspaper honoring veterans for Memorial Day contained a caption naming the man in the picture, a resident of the city. The photograph was of Iwo Jima in the Pacific and the man named served in Europe. Incorrect and biased reporting of news by the news media surfaced and were challenged: one international, was resolved in spectacular fashion on television and witnessed by the entire world. A conflict of will erupted between the community and the publisher of newspaper, a battle that comes to a head when the man in the photo is identified. < Less