Month: May 2020
Singing on the Road
Sometimes people sing on a road trip. This was the biggest of road trips and no doubt there was plenty of singing…
The Mysterious Death of Meriweather Lewis
Only three years after his return to St. Louis, Meriwether Lewis, one of the leaders of the great expedition to the Pacific lay dead. The…
Mother’s Influence on the Lewis & Clark Expedition
A mother can influence the life of her son for his entire life. That was definitely the case for one of the leaders of the…
The West Wasn’t Won With Horses
The west was won with horses and cowboys, right? Well, that wasn’t the plan at one time. In fact, if the army had their way,…
Halway Between San Antonio and El Paso
What will you find halfway between San Antonio and El Paso, Texas? Well, to be honest, there’s not much out here, just open range country….
The Apache Leader Geronimo
Almost every American has heard of the Apache leader Geronimo, but few can tell you much about him. In a moment, we journey to the…
A War in Southern Arizona
At the same time the Civil War was being waged, another war occupied troops in southern Arizona. It was a conflict not between the union…
A CEO’s Philosophy of Business and Life
When you walk into the offices of this company you’ll be greeted by someone with a unique title. They are called the “Director of First…
The Squeaky Wheel Gets WD40
A cliché says, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” In this case, Gary Ridge hopes the squeaky wheel gets WD40. The reason that brand continues…
Failing 39 Times
If you failed at something 39 times, would you attempt success with a 40th try? This company did, and of course, we all know what…