Silence is the cornerstone of character. — Charles Alexander Eastman, OHIYESA SANTEE SIOUX Growing up my mother used to refer to Gary Cooper as “the strong silent type.” In her mind and in the thoughts of many it was the ultimate compliment. Then there are those who are anything but silent. Have you ever met a…
Month: July 2017
What Others See As Flaws, Some See As Attributes
Tomorrow, I will get back to my favorites subjects for meditation and prayer, but please indulge me one more day. I couldn’t help but think last night as Suzy and I watched the Fourth of July Celebration with the Boston Pops about the founding fathers and how we look on them with reverence today because…
Fun Facts About the Founding Fathers
George Washington — Very Tall over 6’3” with enormous hands. What is it about all this fascination with Presidential hand size? His teeth weren’t wooden, they were actually lead fitted with human, cattle and hippopotamus(?) teeth. A few were carved from elephant and walrus tusks. I’m not sure where his dentist found the hippos, elephants,…
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
… they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. — Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 I’m not a historian, but I am fascinated by the founding of our country and the grand experiment over the years. If I were a historian I might know…