James

March 5, 2024

March 5, 1944 – The grim and deadly struggle for life on the beachhead of Anzio

From the beginning of March, the forward positions at Anzio beachhead were stabilized and remained practically unchanged until the breakthrough in May. Conditions at Anzio resembled […]
March 4, 2024

March 4, 1944 – Letters home from Anzio

On March 4, Phil wrote two letters home about his arrive at Anzio”
March 4, 2024

My “Ask Dr. Walt” column in Today’s Christian Living on cannabidiol (CBD)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the November 2023 issue I addressed the controversies and the evidence […]
March 3, 2024

March 3, 1944 – Dad is part of the ‘Rock of Anzio’

On March 3, Phil Larimore received his first battlefield evaluation, handed to him directly by Major Bacon. The key finding: “Manner of Performance: Superior.” As the […]
March 2, 2024

Monthly Family Update – March 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: At First Light released in soft cover Don’t miss my continuing blog series: “Where Was Phil Larimore 80 […]
March 1, 2024

List of my February 2024 Blogs on “Where was Dad 80 years ago today?”

I’m continuing a blog on most days for the next 18 months or so following my father’s exploits and adventures during WWII. Each blog will represent […]
February 29, 2024

February 29, 1944 – Dad his men survive a viscious attack on Anzio

On February 29, 1944, as the first streaks of light glinted on the snow-covered peaks of the Lepini mountains ringing the beachhead, regimental command had Phil […]
February 28, 2024

The American Teen Who Became a World War II Hero (magazine article from London)

The American. magazine is a British publication for ex-pats. In their January-February 2024 issue, they ran an article about my father’s WWII exploits and heroics that I […]
March 26, 2020

How to Have a Good Day – Be Patient

As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The […]
March 28, 2020

How to Have a Good Day – Be Peaceful

Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.
March 28, 2020

How to Have a Good Day – Be Prayerful

I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing … And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds […]
March 30, 2020

How to Have a Good Day – Be Pure – 1

Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, who do […]
March 30, 2020

How to Have a Good Day – Be Pure – 2

Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
March 31, 2020

Ten Ways to Love

To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.