Daniel PlunkettHow are my actions affecting others?“How are my actions affecting others?” That’s a good question to ask yourself. Maybe it’s my submarine background, or a lesson my parents…1 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel PlunkettWilliam McCord WhiteMy Great Grandfather, William McCord White, like his forefathers in this country seemed to be in search of the perfect land deal, or maybe…2 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel PlunkettMore Western Pennsylvania HistoryYou thought we were done with Western Pennsylvania history, didn’t you? Well here’s a little more. Back when the first European settlers…4 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel PlunkettWork EthicWhat is Work Ethic? Where did you get yours? Work Ethic is that desire inside you to contribute and even excel in your work. To learn new…2 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel Plunkett“NOW RIG SHIP FOR DIVE”This is an order given aboard a submarine as it is preparing to go out to sea. In the days of diesel boats the order was given in…3 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel Plunkett“NOW RIG SHIP FOR DEEP SUBMERGENCE”I never liked hearing this order, but it was something we were required to do on a quarterly basis, upon leaving a period of upkeep, and at…1 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel Plunkett“NOW RIG SHIP FOR ULTRA QUIET”Submarine captains have a very difficult job to do. Their ordered missions are obviously of highest priority in their minds, but they also…2 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel PlunkettEXTREMISM. It’s certainly a problem in our lives in this day and age.The Boston Marathon tragedy being one of the latest acts of extremism, history will probably remember these times as the “Age of…2 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel PlunkettThe Chilton FamilyIn 1479, near the end of the feudal system of life in England, Rychard Chilton was born in Canterbury. He is my 14th Great Grandfather. We…4 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
Daniel PlunkettThe White FamilyIn 1348 the Black Plague hit England having been carried back to Europe by sailors engaged in middle east trade. Over the next two years it…4 min read·Nov 20, 2022----
