The unthinkable happened on this day in 1814 and one lady depicts herself as quite the heroine and patriot.  Several other versions of the day’s events are told differently, calling into question our heroine’s tale.  However, though the years, her story has stuck and the others are merely whispers challenging the veracity of her story. … Read More »

I almost feel like an apology is needed to all non-baseball fans because today is another devotional using a baseball story as the introduction.  Don’t worry, though.  I’ll make it quick and painless. During the 70s, I really got into baseball.  It might have been due to peer pressure because this is what the boys… Read More »

If you are a fan of MLB, September 28th is the last regular season game for this year.  Wildcard, Divisional, and Championship Series will be played until the World Series which is set to begin October 24 and run through November 1. Baseball provides a lot of life lessons, some worth repeating and others worth… Read More »

Years ago when K-Mart was in Bryan, my mom went to pay for something and the cashier asked her if she was a senior citizen to see if she was eligible for a discount.  With a touch of indignation, mom said, “Well, now that you’ve insulted me, I think I deserve the discount.” Honestly, I… Read More »

Today’s National Day Calendar celebration transports me back to days of childhood and memories of the radio which played an important role in my family.  No, it wasn’t like the days of the Waltons where we sat around a radio listening to Little Orphan Annie, Amos ‘n’ Andy, The Lux Radio Theatre, CBS, or NBC… Read More »

Here’s an introduction that will make you scratch your head.  The first Social Security Number (SSN) issued was not the lowest number, and the lowest number was not the first SSN. And the SSN came after the SSA – the Social Security Act. We all possess a Social Security Card (SSC) although we can’t remember… Read More »

If you enjoy an unsolved mystery, here’s one that will pique your interest.  It dates all the way back to August 16, 1942. WWII began on September 1, 1939.  On December 7, 1941, the United States entered the fight against Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Four days later, we formally entered the European… Read More »

Have you ever wanted to quit your job?  Most people would have to say YES!  There are certainly appropriate times for hanging it up and moving on but be very careful how you quit.  It could result in your arrest.  Just ask Steven Slater. Slater was a veteran flight attendant.  On August 9, 2010, his… Read More »

All this week, our devotional illustrations have been playing catch-up, corresponding to historical events I ignored in order to share some of our Alaskan adventure with you.  Well, today is going to do BOTH. While on the Anthem of the Seas, there are many things to keep a person busy while sailing.  Besides all the… Read More »

August 7th was National Lighthouse Day, commemorating the day in 1789 when the United States Congress approved an act for the “establishment and support of Lighthouse, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers.”  It only took Congress another 200 years to establish this celebration! Prior to lighthouses, lit beacons and buoys were used to warn ships approaching… Read More »