Bert Edward Mothersbaugh (1888-1918) is not a direct relative. He was the brother-in-law of my great-great aunt Maria Raiffeisen Mothersbaugh. Bert was the youngest of five brothers (Lewis, Charles, Walter, …
I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome each of you to my new website. Some of you have been with me for many years while others have joined me …
In my family September brings the promise of fall, of the harvest and preparation for colder months. Fall is my favorite time of the year and September acts as a …
As Members of Congress watch the clock run out for funding Fiscal Year 2024, I thought it might be good to refresh our memories of how the legislative process works. …
One hundred and five years ago today the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was rocked by the largest non-nuclear, man-made explosion with the equivalent of 3,000 tons of TNT. More than 325 acres were immediately destroyed from the shockwave emanating from the collision of two ships in the harbor. Approximately 1,900 people lost their lives, while 9,000 were injured. The news spread quickly by telegraph that initiated before the explosion (a great story in and of itself), although all means of communication and transportation into and out of Halifax were disrupted by the blast.