Jean-Paul and the Rifle He Had No Business Picking Up
I met a man in a field in Normandy. His name was Jean-Paul. In 1944, he was a boy in the French Resistance.Read More
The Scariest Moment Had Nothing to Do with Jumping
Six months of training, an ocean crossed, a vintage C-47 waiting. The scariest moment was a folding table with documents.
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Know Your Drop Zone
Before you jump a round canopy into a Norman cornfield, you better have a plan. Frank Cashman made sure I did.
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Blue Skies, Bill Markham
Bill Markham is in our prayers. This is a moment to pause and say out loud what so many of us carry quietly.Read More
JMPI en Français
My jumpmaster for the Normandy jump was French. Commands in French. Safety checks in French. I did not see that coming.
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The Kids of Normandy Will Not Forget
They came to our landings. We went to their schools. The children of Normandy showed up in period dress, in loving kindness, toRead More
The Only Stained Glass Window With Paratroopers In It
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. The Virgin Mary at the top. And descending below her -- WWII paratroopers with round canopies. There is nowhere else on earthRead More
Joie de Vivre Should Be a National Pastime
France has some of the lowest depression rates in the world. The secret is joie de vivre. Here is why it should beRead More
Meet the Reason Norman Butter Exists
Norman butter is renowned the world over. Tag number 1042. She seemed unbothered by her fame.
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Normandy Breakfast – I Shared the Kitchen With th
I cooked breakfast for the crew at our Norman cottage. The eggs were fresh. The source was standing right there watching me cookRead More