Foreign Relations the right way in Greenland
It is the land of “the midnight sun.” In Greenland, time was not just measured by clocks it was measured by light, or the lack of it. From May through August, the sun never sets. From November through January, total darkness. During spring and fall, the transitions happen fast. While it is not like a ride to the moon, your body and…
Behind the Scenes: Thule, 1965 – The Rescue That Taught Me That Discipline Was Not Optional
In 1965, I learned firsthand that the greatest danger at Thule Air Force Base in northern Greenland was not an enemy. It was the environment. Thule was a remote Arctic outpost, just 700 miles from the North Pole. At the time, about 6,000 military personnel and 2,000 Danish construction workers lived there. Once anyone stepped beyond the boundaries, they were completely exposed…
Welcome to my Blog!
Welcome. My name is Vern Hayden CFP, author of How Do I know You Won’t Steal My Money?. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here. I’ll be using this blog to interact with you…
