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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 […]
February 21, 2024

February 21, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero arrives at his new battalion on Anzio

In the middle of February, the weather turned rainy, and the wind was sharp and ice-cold. Phil and the other men were a miserable bunch, and […]
February 20, 2024

February 20, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero arrives at his new unit on Anzio

Phil was one of 182 men (17 officers and 165 enlisted men, including men returning from the hospital) who received slips indicating they would be replacements […]
February 19, 2024

February 19, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero ships out to Anzio

On February 19, 1944, Phil received his orders to report to the 30th Infantry Regiment on the Anzio Beachhead. Late that afternoon, he hopped aboard a truck […]
February 18, 2024

February 18, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero rides a master dressage stallion — Magellan

Phil returned the next day and began instruction with the master and one of his apprentices, Antonio, who was bilingual. “He wants you to mount one […]
February 17, 2024

February 17, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero meets a dressage master

After arriving on the docks at Naples, the ever-present Army 6×6 trucks were waiting to take Phil and the other second lieutenants to the Replacement Depot, […]
February 16, 2024

February 16, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero’s future units pinned down on Anzio

On February 16, 1944, the Germans had completely surrounded the Allies that were pinned down on the Anzio Beachhead — which the men quickly named ‘The […]
February 15, 2024

February 15, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero ships out to Naples

In Oran, Phil was among 200 infantry lieutenants who boarded the Highland Queen, a small British steamer bound for Naples, Italy. He was part of a […]
April 28, 2021

You desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place

To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness. … Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the […]
April 29, 2021

I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed about God

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear […]
October 24, 2021

Want to be on the Launch Team for my next book?

My 39th book, The Best Gift: Tales of a Small-Town Doctor Learning Life’s Greatest Lessons, will be released on November 16, 2021. It’s about my days […]
October 25, 2021

Is acetaminophen during pregnancy now considered risky?

Pregnancy can be a time of great joy and expectation for a young family. But a pregnant woman needs to be especially careful of what she […]
October 29, 2021

Read “The Best Gift” for free before it comes out November 16

Yes, a free digital copy of my newest book, The Best Gift: Tales of a Small-Town Doctor Learning Life’s Greatest Lessons, is available for free. The catch is […]
October 30, 2021

Want to write a book? Then the on-line “Ultimate Writer’s Conference” I’m hosting may be for you!

I’ve heard that something like 80 percent of people want to write a book. Does that sound like you or someone you love? Perhaps you’ve got a […]