John A. Heldt

As battles go, it wasn't very decisive. Two armies met, two fought, and two left the field. As in baseball, the tie went to the runner. ...

There is nothing quite like it. Holding a grandchild for the first time is like holding a child for the first time. It is a joyful, meaningf...

I never read my books after they are published. I occasionally update errors I discover or that readers point out, but I never read a book a...

Playwright George Bernard Shaw advised that you should not "wait for perfect conditions" to begin an undertaking. You should inste...

As I posted in May, I am always in a history mood. As a reader and a TV viewer, I go out of my way to find a good story set in the past. S...

I have long had a fascination with the American Revolution . When I was eight, I latched onto The Young Rebels , a one-hit-wonder television...

It's never easy. As many people have observed over the years, losing a beloved pet is like losing a family member. You lose not only a c...

On Independence Day, many Americans attend patriotic parades, have picnics, and watch colorful fireworks shows well into the night. (And som...

I don't know wine. To me, a good vintage is one that's in the clearance aisle at the supermarket. Beer is my beverage of choice. O...

He was not the most glamorous founder. Or the most charismatic. Or even the most admirable. His most notable initiative as president, the Al...