Tag: Bethel Maine

From Hedy Lamarr to Telstar to the U.S. Air Force: The Strange Connection Between an August 11, 1942 Patent and My Career in Satellite Communications

August 11, 2026

Complex Trauma, Toxic Leadership, and Heavy Metals Poisoning: A Veteran’s Story (September 16, 2015) From Hollywood to frequency hopping, from Telstar to Western Maine, and from a small-town Maine girl to Air Force combat communications—the history behind August 11 connects more of my life than I ever realized. Copyrighted By Jennifer and Lee Norris | August … More From Hedy Lamarr to Telstar to the U.S. Air Force: The Strange Connection Between an August 11, 1942 Patent and My Career in Satellite Communications

Two Loving Fathers, One Cruel Pattern: Understanding Parental Alienation and Family Erasure (August 7, 2026)

August 7, 2026

Parental Alienation: I Watched What Happened to My Father Happen to My Husband & It Broke Me (2024) For most of my life, I believed the story I had been told about my father. I was repeatedly told that he was “evil,” while the abuse happening inside my own home was minimized, excused, or ignored. My … More Two Loving Fathers, One Cruel Pattern: Understanding Parental Alienation and Family Erasure (August 7, 2026)

The Power of Shared Memories: Jennifer and Lee Celebrate William R. Stowell’s Birthday at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine (March 21, 2013)

March 21, 2013

There are dates that don’t pass quietly. They return each year with weight—carrying memory, love, and a kind of ache that never really leaves. My dad’s birthday is one of those days. In 2013, Lee and I chose not to spend it in silence or avoidance. Instead, we drove to Sunday River Ski Resort in … More The Power of Shared Memories: Jennifer and Lee Celebrate William R. Stowell’s Birthday at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine (March 21, 2013)

USAF Basic Military Training Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (1997)

January 10, 1997

MISSION:  Motivate, Train, & Inspire the next generation of Airmen with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower VISION:  Be the world’s unrivaled Basic Military Training institution WHAT IS AN AIRMAN?  Air Force Doctrine Document 1-1 defines “Airman” as “any U.S. Air Force member (officer or enlisted, active, reserve, or guard, along with Department of the Air Force civilians) who … More USAF Basic Military Training Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (1997)

William R. Stowell Takes Pictures of First Snowfall at Home in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

December 10, 1992

Given I am an avid picture taker and also took pictures of most of the first snowfalls while living in Maine, these kinda pictures resonated with me. My father and I have a lot in common and as soon as I get my pictures sorted through and organized, I will share just in fact how … More William R. Stowell Takes Pictures of First Snowfall at Home in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

William R. Stowell Takes a Trip to St. Augustine, Florida to Visit Friends & the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1992)

December 1, 1992

I can’t wait to write about this Florida trip my Dad took to St. Augustine in 1992 but it won’t be as rich until I upload my own photos from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. My father visited St. Augustine, Florida about six months after his son graduated from high school and I was … More William R. Stowell Takes a Trip to St. Augustine, Florida to Visit Friends & the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1992)

William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at a Friend’s Wedding in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

June 15, 1992

I love looking at these pictures of my father playing music with friends. It makes me happy to see that he had so many neat hobbies he occupied his time with. He was really blessed to have a big family and a great group of friends in his life. It was obvious by how many … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at a Friend’s Wedding in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

William “Billy” Stowell Playing Guitar with a Local Band on Mollyockett Day in Bethel, Maine – Video by Mike Stowell (1991)

August 3, 1991

This is the first time I have seen my dad “alive” since he died. I haven’t had the heart or strength to look at his pictures or any video of him… until now. I saved all of his personal effects in an effort to stay connected with him. Once we realized fires are a real … More William “Billy” Stowell Playing Guitar with a Local Band on Mollyockett Day in Bethel, Maine – Video by Mike Stowell (1991)

William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at One of the Original Hoot Nights at the Sudbury Inn in Bethel, Maine (1990)

July 5, 1990

“Hootenanny – Folk musicians Billy Stowell, left, Dick Haines and Cathy Slack are a few of the local entertainers appearing regularly at the Sudbury Inn’s Thursday evening “hoot.” The increasingly popular affair features folk music from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by two hours of rock and roll. Amateurs, talented or just enthusiastic, are welcome … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at One of the Original Hoot Nights at the Sudbury Inn in Bethel, Maine (1990)