Category Archives: History

Happy Anniversary

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Franki Kohler

It doesn’t seem possible but it’s true — June 15th marked my one-year anniversary as a blogger. Keeping my commitment of twice-weekly sharing helps to keep me focused on my goals. (Notice I did not say that it means I … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Special Events | Tagged anniversary, commitment, ocean view, one year | 13 Comments

Golden Gate Diamond Anniversary

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Franki Kohler

At last the mighty task is done; Resplendent in the western sun The Bridge looms mountain high; Its titan piers grip ocean floor, Its great steel arms link shore with shore, Its towers pierce the sky. From the poem “The … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Special Events | Tagged 1937, 75th Birthday, Coit Tower, Fireworks, Golden Gate Bridge, Joseph Strauss, San Francisco, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge | 9 Comments

Let’s Talk Turkey

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Franki Kohler

Congress debated for 6 years before naming the bald eagle as the symbol of our country. And though there doesn’t seem to be a congressional record of his opposition, Ben Franklin shared his views with his daughter Sarah Bache in … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Inspiration | Tagged bald eagle, Ben Franklin, character, turkey | 7 Comments

Time Travel

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Franki Kohler

The phenomenon of social media has tweaked lives, mine included. Just this week I checked out a photo album on a site for Frankfurt American High School and found 2 photos of myself in my drill team uniform on the … Continue reading →