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Columnist Tom Morrow stands with noted director Billy Wilder at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Tom Morrow)

Notes and Quotes: My breakfast with a film legend

OsideNews April 28, 2022

By Tom Morrow: I would imagine everyone at one time another has visions or dreams of having a conversational meal with someone considered great or a genius. Churchill, Eisenhower, or even Einstein –...

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes and Quotes: Short visits to small places

OsideNews April 10, 2022

By Tom Morrow: This week, columnist Tom Morrow continues his series about “Following the Sun” to the West. During my many years of “Following the Sun,” there were interesting and historic encounters...

“Washington Goes To War,” By David Brinkley.

Notes & Quotes: When Washington went to war; reviewing our past in light of today

OsideNews April 1, 2022

By Tom Morrow: As the winds of war once again begin to blow, it is interesting to take a look back at how our nation became the world’s leading armed force. There are numerous historical resources to...

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes & Quotes: The Smiths of the Okefenokee Swamp

OsideNews March 24, 2022

By Tom Morrow: This week, columnist Tom Morrow continues his series about “Following the Sun” to the West. We left Glynco Naval Air Station at Brunswick, Georgia, with enthusiasm — my wife was returning...

Sunset. (OsideNews file photo)

Notes & Quotes: The sun shines brightest on the Pacific

OsideNews March 17, 2022

By Tom Morrow: My first adventure following the Western Sun took place in March of 1959. A year earlier, I had joined the U.S. Navy to see the world. After several months of training in San Diego; Norman,...

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes & Quotes: First steps to the West in a historic year

OsideNews March 10, 2022

By Tom Morrow: My life quest to “Follow the Sun” westward to find adventures really began to take fruition in 1954. Why? Because I would soon have a driver’s license. Freedom was on the horizon....

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes & Quotes: The miracle of mentioning ‘Kansas’ 

OsideNews March 1, 2022

By Tom Morrow: Since my early days on this planet, I’ve always looked to the West for my destiny. From my very first family vacation as a youngster, I’ve always wanted to “Follow the Sun.” After...

Notes and Quotes- February 20, 2022

Notes and Quotes- February 20, 2022

OsideNews February 20, 2022

History from the Middle of the 20th Century By Tom Morrow By the time I reached my teen-age years it was 1953. It was a pivotal year in many respects. Among the many noteworthy events taking place was...

Notes and Quotes-February 6, 2022

Notes and Quotes-February 6, 2022

Tom Morrow, OsideNews February 6, 2022

  The World’s Most Mysterious Organization By Tom Morrow Chances are very good you, or one of  your close relatives or friends have or is a “Freemason.” It’s an ancient fraternal organization...

Notes and Quotes- January 30, 2022

Notes and Quotes- January 30, 2022

Tom Morrow, OsideNews January 30, 2022

You’re Never Too Old for the NFL By Tom Morrow Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback Tom Brady won’t be in this year’s Super Bowl, and at 45 years old, he still isn’t the oldest in the NFL to ever...

Notes and Quotes- January 23, 2022

Notes and Quotes- January 23, 2022

OsideNews January 23, 2022

History’s Most Controversial U.S. Presidents By Tom Morrow There are several Presidents whom students of history should study to understand what made America the dominant global nation. Today’s young...

Notes and Quotes- January 16, 2022

Notes and Quotes- January 16, 2022

OsideNews January 16, 2022

The Automobile Man and his Dream By Tom Morrow Long before Elon Musk and the all-electric Tesla there was a revolutionary car created by a post-World War II automotive visionary, Preston Tucker. He conceived...

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