Wake Up Call

On Black Monday

On Black Monday, October 28, 1929, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined nearly 13 percent. It set the stage for what became known as the Great Depression. The US economy would survive, of course, and other stock market crashes would occur. What does this teach us about being good stewards of what we have? While … Read more "On Black Monday"

Celebrate Columbus Day?

Today is Columbus Day, although Christopher Columbus didn’t sight land in the Americas on a Monday. His decisions and their consequences should cause us to think about this day. And what happened to make it a recognized day on Monday is a story worth pondering. Download the podcast here!

America’s First Newspaper

On this, the fourth Monday in September, which in 1690 was September 25, the first American newspaper was published. A single edition of “Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick,” appeared in Boston, Massachusetts. However, British authorities considered the newspaper offensive and ordered its immediate suppression. So, it had only one edition, one single publication. Why the authorities suppressed … Read more "America’s First Newspaper"

Constitution Day

Today is Constitution Day. It was on the third Monday of the month, September 17, 1787, that delegates from twelve states  to the Constitutional Convention voted unanimously in Philadelphia to approve the proposed  U.S. Constitution. The delegates’ courage and tenacity can inspire us as we face life’s daily challenges.  Download the podcast here!

The Day Before 9/11

Not knowing what tomorrow, or this afternoon, holds for us, should encourage us to live each moment as a gift. Download the podcast here!