History is a symphony of echoes heard and unheard. It is a poem with events as verses. – Charles Angoff When Johannes Gutenberg combined the printing press with moveable type in 1450, he ushered in the era of mass communications in the West, spreading learning into new social realms. Literacy increased across the globe and […]
I’m excited to announce my newest resource, By Your Side, A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home. It is written for the family caregiver, who is caring for their loved one approaching end of life from old age or disease. The person who may be caring for their mother or father who is […]
Shhh! That is the sound of the librarian when you are caught talking. Before my walkabout with Prudence, that was my stereotype of librarians. The label I gave librarians was quiet, demure people who loved books. It is true that Prudence loves books. It is also true that she speaks quietly. But she is passionate […]
The story of our world is not complete until you add your story. As Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of this award-winning global media digest and CEO/ReImaginator for 360° Nation, I was delighted to have the opportunity to get better acquainted with Jean McGavin, Founder of History Chip —with a mission to celebrate the stories of all humans […]
(Masking tape above shoes shows where stolen flag was)(791 words) The crack team of amateur sleuths I brought in to solve the crime found a glaring breech that they said practically invited theft. It was a mere 6 inches. That was all the crook needed to sashay into my office and shatter a sense of […]
Lisbon is the vibrant capital of Portugal, a gorgeous city steeped in history, impressive architecture, cultural diversity, and friendly residents. The only things that could spoil a visit would be the weather, sitting in an enclosed tour bus, and not having enough time to take in a lot of the activities and sights to satisfy […]
“Cockadoodle doo!” the rooster crowed for the third time. She wanted to pull the pillow over her head to shut out the persistent crowing of the rooster but knew it would not be wise. It was time to get up and start her morning chores. Phil, as the rooster was named by one of her […]
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. –Helen Keller In rural Amish culture, the building of a barn is a social event. It would take months for a single farmer and his family to construct a barn, but the Amish, doing it together, make quick work of it. Lumber is […]
With 4th of July less than a week away, we thought we would share our favorite 4th of July recipes. Because this was such a huge hit last year, we thought we would repost again for this American holiday! Not only is this a patriotic holiday, it can also be one of the hottest holidays […]
One too many concerts, or did you work in a factory or on a noisy job site? Were you in the military, law enforcement, a hunter, a musician or in some other way exposed to sudden loud sounds? Do your ears ring? Have you asked your friends to repeat themselves recently because you can’t hear […]
