During the 1920s, the Goff and Wilson families suffered through severe cases of the Spanish influenza, whooping cough, and the mumps, which led to the loss of two five-week-old twins and a young mother. The family's struggles during the Great Depression and their resilience in the face of hardship are a testament to the strength of American families. [... more]

Parents in Texas are coming under fire because they are throwing measles parties This was a common practice back in the s and s to expose kids to chickenpox and the mumps because all were so highly contagious Nowadays there's a vaccine for that But many parents are wary of the vaccines Just one of the many topics covered on today's podcast edition of my radio show nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

A family's struggle during the Great Depression is revealed through the story of Joy Neal Kidney's family, who lost two five-week-old twins to whooping cough, highlighting the hardships of caring for nine children with the disease and the devastating loss of young lives. [... more]

The story of Art Rooney, the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is told through the eyes of a sports journalist who considers him a grandfather figure. Meanwhile, a family living through the Great Depression struggles with the loss of two infants to whooping cough. Additionally, a keycap artist shares her journey from a corporate job to pursuing her passion for art, highlighting the challenges and rewards of turning a hobby into a career. [... more]