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  • Four Freedoms

      On this day, February 20, — Adolf Hitler secretly met with German industrialists to arrange for financing of the Nazi Party’s upcoming election campaign. Many had business ties to companies in the United States. On this day in 1939… Continue reading

  • Hospice, the Final Lap

    In the 80s, I was introduced to hospice through the Vesper Society. As President Jimmy Carter entered Hospice Care over a year before his death, I was reminded of what a gift hospice is to those who are traveling their… Continue reading

  • Wednesday in America

    How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days He used the constitution to shatter the constitution. By Timothy W. Ryback  Follow this link to get a gift of this article which is a timely warning to all who value democratic principles and love… Continue reading

  • Happy Birthday, BBS

    On this day, February 16,  in 1978 – The first computer bulletin board system is created (CBBS in Chicago). The BBS was my first introduction to being online. The modem was connect to the phone line and you dialed each… Continue reading

  • Blessings and Curses

    Or YouTube Blessings and Curses  You might say that blessings and curses are two different experiences of the same reality. The ultimate reality is God, revealed, present, speaking, acting in history, confronting us in our lives. The experience of God… Continue reading

  • Acres of Diamonds: Our Every-day Opportunities

    The Project Gutenberg eBook of Acres of Diamonds: Our Every-day Opportunities This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You… Continue reading

  • Franklin’s Way to Wealth

    The Project Gutenberg eBook of Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, “Poor Richard Improved” This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions… Continue reading

  • “The Key to Success” by Russell H. Conwell

    “The Key to Success” by Russell H. Conwell is a motivational publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide to personal achievement, focusing on self-improvement, observation, and the inherent potential within each individual. Emphasizing the… Continue reading

  • Happy Saint Valentine’s Day – My Whole Collection

    Saint Valentine was a clergyman – either a priest or a bishop – in the Roman Empire who ministered to persecuted Christians. He was martyred on February 14, which has been observed as the Feast of Saint Valentine since 496… Continue reading

  • “How We Think” by John Dewey

    “How We Think” by John Dewey is an educational treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the importance of developing reflective thinking and outlines methods for effectively training thought processes in educational contexts. With an emphasis on… Continue reading