In the pantheon of Greek mythology, Leto stands as a prominent figure, renowned for her resilience and her role as the mother of the divine twins, Apollo and Artemis. Born to the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, Leto's story is one of perseverance in the face of adversity, as she endured the wrath of Hera, the … Continue reading Leto
Apollo
AFI #57 – Rocky
Rocky 1976 Directed by John G. Avildsen Netflix says... When world heavyweight boxing champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) wants to give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers pick palooka Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), an uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark. Gritty, grim and epic, this crowd-pleasing … Continue reading AFI #57 – Rocky
Life Story: Chapter Forty Nine
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... There were a few people who probably … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Forty Nine
To the Moon
A few days ago, the world celebrated the 46th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. It was on July 20, 1969, that Neal Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldren became the first men to walk on the moon.After that first lunar landing, NASA returned to the lunar surface five more times. After the Apollo 17 mission … Continue reading To the Moon