Arthur “Harpo” Marx (born Adolph Marx) was an American comedian, actor, mime artist, and musician, and the second-oldest of the Marx Brothers. Although the comedy of his brothers Groucho Marx and Chico Marx, Harpo’s style was visual, exemplifying both clown and pantomime traditions. He wore a curly reddish blond wig and was silent in all his movie appearances, instead blowing a horn or whistling to communicate. One of his most well-known […]
On October 24, 1861, workers completed construction of the link connecting eastern and western telegraph networks of the nation at Salt Lake City, Utah, completing a transcontinental line that for the first time allowed instantaneous communication between Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, and effectively put an end to the Pony Express. The idea behind the […]
This is the troopship HMS Queen Elizabeth. Both the QE and Queen Mary were used as troop transports during and after the Second World War. Their high speeds allowed them to outrun hazards, principally German U-boats, usually allowing them to travel without a convoy. Her carrying capacity was over 15,000 troops and a crew of […]
God is moving! Lord, we pray for all the unborn children. We pray that governmental leaders would see the value of life, and that they would encounter your love in a way that changes everything. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed a brief with the Supreme Court asking it to overturn Roe v. Wade and allow […]
Lord, we thank you for what you are doing in this college! We pray that you would continue to protect the schools all throughout America, and that this would be the beginning of revival in our education system. Hillsdale College is a small institution with lofty values: “Goodness, Truth, and Beauty.” Now, the college is […]
I have the best job in the world. It’s not because I’m paid a lot of money. It’s not because I’m famous, or because people tell me what a wonderful thing I’m doing. It’s not even because I think I’m helping to make the world a better place. Maybe I should just tell you what […]
Not that I was making other plans. I am still in the throes of being a widow. My husband passed away unexpectedly. Doctors can make mistakes. We like to think they know what they are talking about, but it’s not always correct. Women like to master the art of second guessing their husbands thus giving […]
The bustle and excitement of the holidays are over, but it’s still cold out there. The shorter days and cold weather, and even the loneliness after the holidays, send some people into depression. So let’s take a look at winter in our yearly cycle and find a way to embrace its lessons. Winter is a […]
2020 bore witness to the worst of mankind – and yet there was the occasional heroic moment, brief respite and minor miracle. You might have missed them if you only read the headlines. As the year turns over, a possible cure for the current plague appears on the horizon. Timing is everything – but one […]
The most rewarding money and stress reliever is gardening, empowering your food security. I gave my son-in-law, who lives in an apartment, a tomato plant for Father’s Day. He was so thrilled when he got his first tomato! Even if you only grew one plant on your porch you’ve empowered yourself. Even if you only […]