Hello. Just a 'brief' introduction, as my first post in this Forum. I actually stumbled across it, while doing a little research to help my wife teach Seminary this Friday, about Hannukah. I'm a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, almost 18 years ago, from my 'birth faith' of Judaism (yes, I'm 'old' ). Needless to say, while my folks give me neverending 'tsuris' (Yiddish for aggrivating trouble) for dishonoring them, I in no way regret my decision, and feel it was right for me and my family. Blessings abound, as our eldest son returned from a successful mission early this year, and is now getting married in the Temple next week. Our #2 (daughter) is right behind her brother, finishing up college and having her own Temple marriage, while the wife & I desparately cling to our "baby" (daughter, 17) before she goes off to college and follows her siblings (well, maybe it's just me ). Besides "doing my thing" (Maritime worker bee, church bee, scouter bee, etc), I'm a former Naval Reserve Officer (18 yrs), former Vol. Firefighter (too many to count), and I'm an avid (most say, ADDICTED!) Model Railroader and Railfan. I blog about it and the occasional 'off topic' at The Train Fanatic!. When I leave myself a moment or two, I am also into American History, Coin Collecting (US coins, mostly), and being a victim to the Facebook "Time Vampire". Other than that, ask any questions, and I'll be glad to answer. I hope to learn much, and help where I can. Thanks! Norm Wolf Fredericksburg, VA "Deep in the Heart of American History"
