Stories

March 1, 2024

List of my February 2024 Blogs on “Where was Dad 80 years ago today?”

I’m continuing a blog on most days for the next 18 months or so following my father’s exploits and adventures during WWII. Each blog will represent […]
February 29, 2024

February 29, 1944 – Dad his men survive a viscious attack on Anzio

On February 29, 1944, as the first streaks of light glinted on the snow-covered peaks of the Lepini mountains ringing the beachhead, regimental command had Phil […]
February 28, 2024

The American Teen Who Became a World War II Hero (magazine article from London)

The American. magazine is a British publication for ex-pats. In their January-February 2024 issue, they ran an article about my father’s WWII exploits and heroics that I […]
February 27, 2024

February 27, 1944 – Dad writes home from Anzio

From February 23-28, the 3rd Infantry Division continued to hold on to all positions and the usual aggressive patrolling was carried out. … The enemy was […]
February 26, 2024

My “Ask Dr. Walt” column in Today’s Christian Living on Acupuncture, Cooking Oils, and Vitamin Water

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. I forgot to post the September 2023 issue where I addressed Acupuncture, […]
February 24, 2024

February 24, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero’s men comment of their first days on the front-line in war

Young men made many many discoveries in the first few days of combat, about war, about themselves, and about others on the front line in World […]
February 23, 2024

February 23, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero’s faces his first death on the front line at Anzio

The following night in shivering rain, Phil accompanied his men in his A&P platoon on his first mission to the front lines in World War II: […]
February 22, 2024

February 22, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero meets his A&P platoon

Ross Calvert, Phil’s good friend from Officer Candidate School two years before, walked him into the building, where Phil’s men rose to attention. “At ease!” Ross […]
May 1, 2023

Monthly Family Update – May 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: New Blog Launch was Successful “Ask Dr. Walt” Q&As in Today’s Christian Living “Vaccine News You Can Use” […]
May 5, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 04 – My Interview with Best-Selling Author Jerry B. Jenkins and his Super Agent Alex Field

Can an aspiring writer afford NOT to have an agent? Mega bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins and his literary advocate and super agent Alex Field return […]
May 24, 2023

Our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Barb and I just returned from a stunning 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. After long flights there (10 hours from Denver to Frankfurt and 4 […]
May 26, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 07 – My Interview with Debbie Macomber (Part 1)

You’re in for a treat as one of America’s most published and beloved authors Debbie Macomber visits with me and shares her journey to mastering the […]
June 2, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 08 – My Interview with Debbie Macomber (Part 2)

Debbie Macomber, one of America’s most published and beloved authors, returns in Part 2 to share more about how she learned her craft as well as […]
June 6, 2023

Remembering Normandy

Today is the 79th anniversary of the massive amphibious invasion of Nazi Europe by the Allies. More than 150,000 American and Allied troops, many just 18 […]