In looking back at last week’s article, I was perplexed by the idea that so many people on the island of Martinique perished during a 1902 volcanic eruption. Most were unable to escape, in part because they didn’t have the strength or stamina. Yes, the speed of the lava flow was certainly a major factor, …
In May of 1902, there was a massive volcanic eruption on the French Caribbean Island of Martinique. A young, French naval officer by the name of Georges Hebert led a rescue mission, and was able to save many of the residents. Nearly 29,000 out of approximately 30,000 residents perished in the incident. Georges Hebert recognized …
This week with all the snow shoveling I did during the 24 to 30 inches of snow that fell on the Nation’s Capital, I was reminded of the importance of personal independence as we get older. Several years ago, during a lesser snow, one our senior neighbors was literally begging for help in getting his …
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