I have to chuckle at the image above, showing a U.S. Navy man during World War II. Inside the car behind him, his younger sister is doing the 1940s version of the photobomb. The look on her face is priceless: “Gotcha!” Ah, the small details that can be found in vintage photos! We used a … More Vintage Photos Make Great Postcards
It is a concept expressed many times throughout history: rewards require dedication and hard work. Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, put it this way: “You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.” It is but one variant of a time-honored theme: no guts, no glory; no cross, no crown. Our image … More Treasured Wisdom from Andrew Jackson
Sir Winston Churchill was a statesman, a military strategist and the prime minister of Great Britain during the perilous years of World War II. He was also a prolific author and one of the most quotable figures of the 20th century. The son of an English father and an American mother, Churchill was given honorary … More Treasured Wisdom from Sir Winston Churchill
It seems every word he spoke had swagger. John Wayne’s words definitely had impact; sometimes followed by a right hook. When the indomitable actor said he’d have your hide, you believed it. Born Marion Morrison in 1907, Wayne became the ultimate Hollywood icon, starring in such classics as Stagecoach, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, … More Treasured Wisdom from John Wayne
Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling certainly understood the power of stories. He wrote some of the most memorable ones of the past two centuries, including The Jungle Book, Captains Courageous and Gunga Din. He provides his take on history in this installment of Treasured Wisdom. Could it be that history gets short shrift because of how it … More Treasured Wisdom from Rudyard Kipling
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi was not just a giant in professional sports. He also gave many inspirational talks to business and civic groups during his tenure (1959-1968) in Green Bay. Who hasn’t seen the NFL Films clip of Lombardi on the sidelines, chiding his players with another famous quote: “What the hell … More Treasured Wisdom From Vince Lombardi
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