John Wilkes Booth. Even people who are unfamiliar with history know that name.  Why?  Well, the truth is, most people tend to remember the names of those who did horrible things.  If you know who Booth is, you surely know who Hitler and Stalin are as well.  Those who commit horrendous acts are often etched … Continue reading TRAITORS →

  Who in history gets the most attention? Is it the Presidents?   The Revolutionaries?  The Scoundrels?  Or nowadays I guess maybe it’s the reality stars.  Whoever it is, there’s always a reason they become famous, whether it be their personality, policies or perhaps the way they dealt with situations they were thrown into.   The way … Continue reading COMPROMISE →

About a month ago I received my sample ballot for the upcoming primary. I knew who the candidates were, but I still looked through the ballot, glancing at the names within.  As I perused the document, a date stood out to me.  The date was March 15, 2016.  This was the date of the upcoming … Continue reading The Ides of March →

There’s been a lot of talk about walls lately.  The wall we are hearing the most about these days is the infamous “border wall” that politicians are debating about building.  This wall would keep out illegal immigrants, and its discussion is causing quite a controversy amongst the American public. But today I’m not focusing on … Continue reading The Wall →

When we think of America one of the first names that often pops into our head is George Washington.  His name lives on as the cherished father of our nation.  A man of great integrity, humility and wisdom. We can look into Washington's past and find out he was indeed a special man.  He was … Continue reading Washington and New York →

  A few years back I went to Boston at Christmastime.  It was a beautiful time of year.  It looked like a Colonial wonderland.  One very cold day I visited the Revere House, situated at the North end of Boston. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere set out on the ride of his life.  It … Continue reading Paul Revere →