Who are YOUR heroes?
I’ve been reading a few biographies recently and have come to realize that several of the subjects are heroes of mine. I never really classified them as “heroes” until I […]
Category Archives: history
Coming Soon…
Do you remember that list of 46 people I want to make sure my children know about? Well, I’ve decided to try a little experiment. Aiden, Alyson, and I are going […]
Spoke too soon…?
You know how yesterday I said that I was pretty sure my kids are going to be taught in school about the basic characters in the story of our nation? […]
Under the Sun…
When I was in fourth grade, the Space Shuttle program was shelved indefinitely in the aftermath of the Challenger disaster. Now, 25 years later, Aiden is in the fourth grade […]
Thank you, Dr. King
“I have a dream that…little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” – Martin Luther […]
Lincoln Portrait
I thought this video would be fitting to kick off Memorial Day weekend. I hope you have a safe holiday and take time to remember why we even have such […]
Ralphie & Wilbur Wright
I went with Aiden and his class to the Wilbur Wright Birthplace today. An older lady was giving a tour of the house when she started talking to the students […]
Almost Had to Open Mouth & Insert Foot…Almost
Over the past week, I’ve wondered why the commercialism machine hasn’t capitalized on the presence of Presidents Day more effectively. I realize some retail stores had big sales this past […]
“We just watched all those people die!”
I was at home. It was Tuesday morning and I was taking my time getting to the office. Aiden, one year old at the time, was sitting at the table, […]
Flashback Friday
Much to the dismay of my wife and daughter, I’m not the biggest country music fan. I know, it’s shocking. That being said, I remember watching this performance when it […]
