On this day in 1949 in Houston, Texas, George Foreman was born. He is well known as a boxer, a pitchman, an entertainer, and to many young people “the grill guy.” The important lesson of George Foreman is the story of redemption, perseverance, and adults who did not give up a troubled and often […]
Read More How George Foreman’s Life Was Turned Around in Grants Pass, OregonOver 1.3 million Americans soldiers have died during war. All of them had someone that loved them. That is 1.3 million unwanted knocks on the door. 1.3 million empty chairs at holidays, birthdays, and other moments where their absence never goes unnoticed. That is 1.3 million flags handed to someone who not only didn’t want […]
Read More Memorial dayOn May 8, 1969, Mr. Fred Rogers did something brave, compassionate, and important. He asked the African American Police Officer on his show Francois Clemmons to take off his shoes, and join him to soak his hot and tired feet in Mr. Rogers’ small swimming pool. This was the America of 1969, where many communities […]
Read More Mr. Rogers and Officer Clemmons: It is complicatedToday marks the second anniversary of the publication of “Timeless Trivia Volume One” I’m very proud of the story of these books, and how they came to be. I think it is a good story. If you don’t know it- here it is: In March of 2020, during the strictest days of Covid Lockdown, students […]
Read More Happy Second Birthday to “Timeless Trivia”Happy birthday to Ms. Julia Child, born August 15, 1912. Many know her as the first female chef to have a television show, who taught Americans how to make delicious, often French meals for four decades while publishing 18 books. However, there is more to her story. When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, she […]
Read More Julia Child: Chef…..and patriotFive years ago this week, Nazis, white nationalists, the KKK, and other hate groups gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia for what they called the “Unite the Right” rally. In particular, they were there to there to protest the removal of a statue honoring Confederate General Robert E. Lee from the campus of the University of Virginia. […]
Read More Charlottesville: be thankful you are not them67 years ago today, an amazing story happened that is known by far too few. Griffin school in Monticello, Kentucky became the first school in the United States to integrate based upon the Supreme Court’s “Brown Vs. Board of Education” ruling the year before. Their school year ran from July to February, so they were […]
Read More Marie Blevins: True servant“Timeless Trivia Volume Seven: Music of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s” is now available on Amazon. My latest trivia book is filled with 1000 questions about rock and roll, country, musicals, etc covering three decades. The questions vary widely in skill level and should provide a good time and some learning for all music fans. […]
Read More Timeless Trivia Volume Seven: music of the 1950s, 60s, and 70sHappy Independence Day! Today, like all days, is a great day to think about your country. There is such a wide range of thought and emotion feelings about our America, especially lately. How do we celebrate and love a country that we are blessed to live in, but has also let us down many times? […]
Read More The Most Important word in the declaration of independence is the first oneFireworks are my favorite. Every year, I look to the illuminated sky with wide eyes, a clenched fist, and the wonder and amazement of an eight year old. I know I am not alone in this love. I am far from anti-firework, but I am pro thoughtfulness and compassion. Each year, people who enjoy fireworks […]
Read More Independence day, not independence monthHappy birthday to Mr. Pat Morita, who would have turned 90 today. Most people know that he played one of the most iconic movie roles ever, Mr. Miyagi, in “The Karate Kid Series.” However, few know the story of his tragic childhood he was forced to overcome. When he was two, Mr. Morita was diagnosed […]
Read More The inspiring real story of Mr. Miyagi
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