Thursday, August 31, 2023

Who was James Finlayson?

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  **James Finlayson (1887–1953)** **Early Life:** James Henderson "Jimmy" Finlayson was born on August 27, 1887, in Larbert, Stirl...
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Who was Field Marshall Mannerheim?

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  **Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim: A Profile** Born on June 4, 1867, in Askainen, Finland, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim embarked on a journey t...
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The Man with the Twisted Brain. Tuesday. August 29. 2023.

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    The man with the twisted brain. Tuesday. Aug 29. 2023. In "The Man With the Twisted Lip," Sherlock Holmes is enlisted to help ...
Sunday, August 27, 2023

**Why I Choose Laughter Over Lament on Sundays: Finding Joy in Old Movie Comedies*

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    Each Sunday, as many engage in solemn reflection or religious worship, I find myself drawn to the likes of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby in ...

Who was Corrie Ten Boom?

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  **Corrie ten Boom: A Life of Resilience, Faith, and Love** **Early Life** Corrie ten Boom was born in Haarlem, Netherlands, on April 15, 1...

Who was Mahatma Gandhi?

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**Profile: Mahatma Gandhi** **Name:** Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi   **Born:** October 2, 1869   **Died:** January 30, 1948   **Nationality:**...

Who was Albert Schweitzer?

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  **Dr. Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)** **Early Life and Education** Born on January 14, 1875, in Kaysersberg in the province of Alsace-Lorr...
Saturday, August 26, 2023

Forty Four Dollars and Found.

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        Forty-four dollars and found. August 26. 2023. I arrived at the kolache place at 7:05 a.m. The weather was cool and clear. The wasps...
Friday, August 25, 2023

A visit with Rylee. Friday. August 25. 2023.

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    A visit with Rylee. Friday. Aug 25. 2023. "Know then thyself, presume not God to scan, The proper study of mankind is Man." (A...
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Poet Panhandler or Panhandler Poet?

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    Three weeks ago, I stationed myself by the Center Street entrance to Fresh Market's parking lot with my "Poet for Hire" si...