One of my favorite questions to ask a group of people is this: "If I tell you that I have a couple of apples here in this bag, how many would you say there are?" Seems simple enough, right? Just a quick question, met with a quick answer. Not as simple as one might imagine.… Continue reading Perfect Measurements
Definitions and Questions
The internet is full of opinions on female confidence. Fulfilling your Inner Self. The Confident Woman. "Do You Have What it Takes?" And there is little evidence as to whether or not the traits listed hold true...because the actual Confident Woman doesn't spend time much effort or time reading and assessing the articles, questioning whether… Continue reading Definitions and Questions
A.K.A.
February 2, 1848 Mexico won its independence from the Spanish Empire back in 1821 during the Mexican War of Independence. In 1845 (during his last weeks in office), President John Tyler signed legislation that authorized the annexation of the Republic of Texas, a move that was viewed by the Mexican government as an act of… Continue reading A.K.A.
Georgia State of Mind
January 2, 1788 Although we tend to think of American Civil War stories when discussing the history of the State of Georgia, there was a lot of action in the Peach State during the American Revolution as well. Georgia Patriots raided the magazine in Savannah in 1775, dividing the stolen powder with South Carolina. After… Continue reading Georgia State of Mind
Ten…Nine…Eight…
January 1, 1908 In 1904, Longacre Square in New York City was renamed Times Square in honor of (or at the urging of) the New York Times. “Lobster Palaces” quickly gained popularity, spots like Rector’s on the corner of Broadway and 44th, allowing NYC’s middle class to enjoy the delicacies and grandeur only known to… Continue reading Ten…Nine…Eight…
