Gaslighting: “A form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self doubt and confusion in their victims mind. Seeking to gain control over the other person, by distorting reality and forcing them to question their own judgment and self-worth.”

Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas is a sprawling, 5,600 acre Army Military Base in which much of it is frozen in time. Home to the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, the Fort is often referred to as, “the intellectual center of the Army.” The Forts storied history reflects America’s history. Built in 1827 it is the second oldest continued use military base west of Washington D.C.

Did you ever feel you didn’t fit in? Did you care if you didn’t? You know if you would just conform, life would be so much easier, but it’s just not in you.

That’s how Amelia Earhart must have felt in Atchison, KS, especially since she grew up in the early 1900’s. It’s people like Coco Chanel, Marie Curie, Osa Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia who stayed focused and true to themselves that changed the world.

July 4 is traditionally regarded as the nation's major national holiday.

Baseball fans consider opening day of the major league season a close second.

There's something magic about opening day. Much like everyone thinks Irish on St. Patrick's day, opening day is special even to those who couldn't name the Most Valuable players in American and National leagues a season ago., or tell the difference between George Brett and Bret Favre.

It's more than just the re-birth of real baseball after a five-month slumber. It's the start of spring and the explosion of optimism.

History is fascinating! A skillful interviewer chatting with experts can make it stimulating.

History is more than just memorizing dates and events. It's the key to a full understanding of the human condition -- the successes and the failures, the triumphs and the tragedies, the heroes and the scoundrels.

History is fascinating! A skillful interviewer chatting with experts can make it stimulating.

History is more than just memorizing dates and events. It's the key to a full understanding of the human condition -- the successes and the failures, the triumphs and the tragedies, the heroes and the scoundrels.