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The United States is home to some of the world’s most famous monuments, including the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
This beautiful “Gateway to the West” was designed to be a symbol of Thomas Jefferson’s vision of – and dedication to – the westward expansion of America.
Construction began on the Arch in 1963 and it was completed in just two short years. [Read more…]
Living (and loving) Life
Question from Janine: I heard on the news the other day that a plane got struck by lightning, but they said it didn’t crash and no one on the plane got hurt.
I was shocked when the news guy said this actually happens a lot.
How is it even possible for a plane to get struck by lightning and not crash? [Read more…]
Living (and loving) Life
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.“
-–Eleanor Roosevelt
I’ve heard it said that wisdom isn’t something you’re born with, but something you accumulate over a lifetime of taking lessons from the mistakes all of us humans will inevitably make.
Yes, it’s true that we all make mistakes, but the prudent among us try to learn from them so they never make those same mistakes again. [Read more…]
I have always been fascinated by the special bonds that often form between kids and their pets.
Love is a powerful thing indeed, especially when innocent children and animals are involved.
And it’s a wonderful thing to witness.
Living (and loving) Life
In their time, Paul Harvey’s short “The Rest of the Story” broadcasts were among the most popular, and most beloved programs in all the world of radio.
For decades, Mr. Harvey’s distinctive voice was welcomed into millions of homes and offices as he brought forth his latest true, but sometimes almost unbelievable stories about people and events that we all thought we were well familiar with. [Read more…]