Current Issue: December 2003/January 2004
Features
On the Road to Your Family History, by Patricia Ann McNair
Most family trees in this country involve distant voyages from faraway lands, and retracing one's genealogy makes for heart-warming excursions. Traveling can help you find your roots, past, present, and future.
Veterans: Elks National Veterans Service Commission
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has never forgotten the sacrifices made by those who have served the nation, as proven by the service of Lodges across the country.
The floating White House--A Glimpse at Presidental Yachts, by Victor M. Parachin
One boat was used for covert emergency cancer surgery on a U.S. president, and many provided common ground for important diplomatic events. Presidential yachts were often the settings of drama on the high seas.
A Prescription Worth Taking: The Health Benefits of Laughter, by Rita Robinson
Scientists are proving the old adage "laughter is the best medicine" as research increasingly shows giggle contain a secret to living long, happy lives.
Positive Signs about the Future of America"s Children, by David Geer
In the face of relentless media coverage of youth violence, some theories help us understand that America's youth need not be the subject of so much concedrn. With the help of parents and teachers, the "kids" are all right.
