Sunny Side of the Street: Rich as Rock-e-fellow

by Linda Bennett Pennell

Readers will recognize the lyrics from the 1930’s show tune, Sunny Side of the Street, and the line from it regarding the wealth of the “Rock-e-Fellows.” If I never have a cent, babeI’d… Continue reading →

A Mother’s Love: A Look at Zerelda Samuel, the Mother of Jesse James by Pat Wahler

by Linda Bennett Pennell

To a native Missourian like me, the tale of Jesse James is a familiar one. After all, the Show-Me state was Jesse’s birthplace and home for most of his life. To this day,… Continue reading →