The annual celebration of New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite times of the year. It is during this … More
Tag: Historical
The Story of the Christmas song, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
In March of 1863, 18-year-old Charles Appleton Longfellow walked out of his family’s house on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and—unbeknownst … More
The “Twelve Days of Christmas” Explained
Millions of people know the vintage Christmas song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It is one of the most well-known … More
Just One More Breath
Life. It is so precious. It is the essential thing that allows us to experience the beautiful things in the … More
The Value of a Virtuous Legacy
A Legacy. One of the biggest desires that a mother or father wants to do as they parent their child … More
Leadership in Troubled Times
The Civil War was a bloody and vicious war. At least 618,000 Americans died and some say the toll reached … More
The Fog and The Swimmer
Throughout every person’s life, an individual may have one, or many goals, that they set for themselves. There are many … More
Hooray! 1,000,000 Viewers!!
It really is unbelievable…in February, 2013, I decided to create a blog for something that I enjoy doing…simply put, to … More
The Amazing Luck of the Irish
I love to find and read all kinds of stories. I like tales that warm the heart, stir the soul, … More
The Wonderful World of Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein, the legendary German physicist is a person that has always fascinated me. This genius who developed the theory … More
The Acre of Diamonds
The following story was told by Dr. Russell H. Conwell to raise millions of dollars to help fund the formation … More
The Wonderful Traditions of New Year’s
The annual celebration of New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite times of the year. It is during this … More
