Happy Birthday USAF – September 18, 1947

 PROUD TO BE AN AIRMAN IMAGE SOURCE I am not a political person, but I am a patriot because I believe in freedom and diversity.  I believe in service to my country, community, and family.  However, there are many ways for people to serve, and, for me, it was by enlisting in the United States … Continue reading Happy Birthday USAF – September 18, 1947

DID YOU KNOW Bob Brown?

 Godfather of the E-Reader #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com and www.nornstriad.com Robert "Bob" Carlton Brown, II (June 14, 1886 – August 7, 1959) An American writer and publisher Bob Brown wrote a manifesto called 'The Readies' in the 1930s that described the modern-day eReader.  His original machine used microfilm ribbon that could be adjusted as it scrolled over … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW Bob Brown?

Women Writers

DID YOU KNOW? #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on http://www.jmnorthup.com Who are the most influential women authors?There are many lists out there to tell you about the amazing women in literature.  However, this one will reflect not only historical considerations but also the ones that have made a lasting impact on the women of Norns Triad … Continue reading Women Writers

Did You Know – JERRIE MOCK

 First Woman To Fly Solo Around The World - 1964 #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Geraldine 'Jerrie' Mock was from Ohio.  She not only became the first woman to fly solo around the world (for which she was presented the FAA's Exceptional Service Decoration by President Lyndon B. Johnson), but she's also one of the … Continue reading Did You Know – JERRIE MOCK