Here are 10 interesting events that happened on April 18th throughout history: 1775: The Battles of Lexington and Concord are fought, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. 1856: The first issue of Harper’s Weekly is published. 1865: Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at the Battle of Appomattox Court House,Continue reading “This Day in History: April 18th”
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Advice of the Day: Silence
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. Silence is sometimes the best answer because it can prevent conflict. When we speak, we are often putting our own thoughts and feelings out there for others to see and hear. This can sometimes lead to conflict, especially if our thoughts and feelings are different from thoseContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Silence”
Thought of the Day: Conversations
We all have an endless conversation with ourselves. I believe that we all have an endless conversation with ourselves. This conversation can take many forms, from our inner monologue to our dreams. It is a way for us to process our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It can be a source of comfort, guidance, and creativity.Continue reading “Thought of the Day: Conversations”
Quote of the Day: Wisdom
“Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification.“ Martin H. Fischer The quote “Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification” by Martin H. Fischer means that knowledge is simply the accumulation of facts, while wisdom is the ability to understand and apply those factsContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wisdom”
The Sage and the Dolphin
A wise old Sage with a twinkle in his eye,Decided to try something new under in the sky,He mounted a dolphin with grace and with care,And set off to surf, to who knew where. The waves were high, but The Sage held on tight,As the dolphin below, swam with all its might,With every dip andContinue reading “The Sage and the Dolphin”
Joke of the Day: Thursday’s truckload of titters ….
I’m tired of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they are going and meet up with them later. What does a pirate pay for his corn? A buccaneer! What happens when you anger a brain surgeon? They will give you a piece of your mind. A magician was driving down theContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Thursday’s truckload of titters ….”
Advice of the Day: Ploughing
Life is simpler when you plough around the stump. The saying “Life is simpler when you plough around the stump” is a metaphor that means it is easier to avoid an obstacle than to confront it directly. The metaphor is derived from the practice of plowing a field with a team of horses, where stumpsContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Ploughing”
Thought of the Day: Fish
If humans can’t see air, can fish see water? Fish live in water and their eyes are adapted to see in their underwater environment, just as human eyes are adapted to see in air. While humans cannot see air, fish cannot see the air either, but they can see the water in which they live.Continue reading “Thought of the Day: Fish”
This Day in History: April 12th
Here are 10 significant events that happened on April 12 throughout history: 1861 – The American Civil War began when Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. 1945 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt died in Warm Springs, Georgia. He was succeeded by Vice President Harry S. Truman. 1961 – Yuri Gagarin became theContinue reading “This Day in History: April 12th”
This Day in History: April 6th
Here are 10 important things that happened in history on April 6: 1896: The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. 1909: Robert Peary claimed to have reached the North Pole. 1917: The United States entered World War I. 1930: Mahatma Gandhi began his Salt March in India, a major protest against BritishContinue reading “This Day in History: April 6th”
