Americana: The Movies and Dancing of Eleanor Powell
A bit of American history here. Watch this fantastic video (click on the pic…while the video is up on YouTube) of Mrs. Powell dancing in …
Leonardo Da Vinci: A Quote
“Those who are in love with practice without knowledge are like the sailor who gets into a ship without rudder or compass and who never …
The Calculator, the SAT, and the ACT
On Texas Instruments’ Website, they have a variety of useful, downloadable applications for their calculators — which calculators you can use on the SAT and …
“The Pioneers” by Berton Braley
A New Year’s poem, encouragement to your dreams both realistic and reasonable. –Michael They’re the “utterly foolish dreamers,” Who dream of a better day ; …
Integration: A Cardinal Aspect of Reason
William Harvey discovered circulation in the human body (and in animals) through study of Aristotle’s writings on astronomy and our solar system. Here is a …
The German Shepherd: My Favorite Breed
I love the German Shepherd. I love the richness, color, and texture of its coat; I love the size: substantial but not ungainly; I love …
“The Adventurer” by Berton Braley
In the spirit of a New Year. –Michael City of power and city of might, Of plunder and passion and woe and delight, The sound …
“Success” by Berton Braley
A poem for a prosperous but happy new year; a poem for a focused but balanced life. –Michael If you want a thing bad enough …
Happy New Year!!
May you and your loved ones have health, wealth, wisdom and happiness in the year ahead.
Nutrition and Education: A Link?
For what it’s worth — i.e., I report, you decide. As for myself, I have neither done scientific research on this issue, nor have I …