Welcome to Richard’s Journal
This site grew out of a fascination with the Internet prompted by a need to get involved with my job responsibilities. I realized this would be a great way of sharing some of my experiences and knowledge.
It all started with my interest in William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. From a Cody family I started researching this famous scout and showman on the Web. I assembled all that into a featured called "In Search of Buffalo Bill."
Then I started sharing memories of my former job at KYTV in Springfield, Missouri, including TV operations and some of the exciting things that happened during my work in news. During that time also made contact with a number of well-known people.
I became interested in history when, in 1980, I produced a photo book on Springfield's history in connection with its sesquicentennial. That book, "Million Hours of Memories", is online.
Later I did further research into Springfield History including historical sites and buildings and historical timetable.
When I retired from school work in 1995 I became interested in seeing the world and its people and since have traveled around the world. Richard's Journal allows me to share some those awe-inspiring and educational travels.
I also found time to take college courses at Missouri State University. One those classes on aging prompted me to produce a fairly comprehensive reference for those caring for people in the end-of-life.
You can see a full list of what's available here by clicking on Topics at the top.
