1918 by Melina Druga launches on Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo and More June 10 World War I, like most wars, was started by politicians and fought by ordinary men who generally had no stake in the conflict. They fought because of patriotic fervor or a sense of adventure, and millions lost their lives…
An excerpt from 1918 by Melina Druga The news was met with unbridled joy in North America with spontaneous celebrations breaking out in communities small and large. In Ottawa, the first Canadian city to receive the news, wireless operators feverishly telegraphed the news to other parts of the dominion. The church bells, factory whistles,…
An excerpt from 1917 by Melina Druga Patriotic zeal gripped the U.S. Frederick Summer Boyd, an Englishman in New York City, was pelted with salad and mayonnaise at a restaurant for refusing to stand when the orchestra played “The Star Spangled Banner.” He was dining with Jessie Ashley, a suffragist and attorney who had…
An excerpt from 1916 by Melina Druga On Election Day in the United States, Nov. 7, both Democrats and Republicans were confident of victory. Wilson was in Princeton, New Jersey, staying at his home, Shadow Lawn, and Hughes was in New York City, staying at the hotel serving as his campaign headquarters. Hughes would vote…
An excerpt from 1915 by Melina Druga Remembering the Dead By April 27, the troops were relieved and sent behind the line where they were expected to be given up to two weeks of rest. A report the next day, however, contradicted this. It stated the Canadians were still fiercely fighting along a five-mile…
An excerpt from 1914 by Melina Druga “Canada’s Duty” The Canadian Press was clear on the nation’s duty should Great Britain declare war. “Canada’s place is at the side of the Mother Land,” the Calgary Albertan said. The Calgary Herald, the Hamilton Times, the Montreal Mail and others echoed this sentiment. The…
An excerpt from Enterprising Women: A Practical Guide to Starting Your First Business by Melina Druga Like most women, you probably find that you take care of others before you take care of yourself. What is true in our personal lives also is true in business. You’ll make establishing the business your priority and will…
Edith Wharton is my favorite author and has been since I discovered her as an English major. Unlike many people who see movies based on books they’ve read, I tend to do the opposite. It was after seeing the film version of The Age of Innocence that I decided to read the novel. To date, I…
An excerpt from Enterprising Women: Practical Advice for First Time Entrepreneurs by Melina Druga “You wouldn’t believe how many people start a business without a business plan,” Lorraine Duncan, Footpath Coaching owner, said. “I believe a business plan is like a GPS.” Like a global positioning system, a business plan lets you know what…
