Author: Tom
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…
The Intriguing Man Behind the Blue & Gold Can – WD40
Perhaps you know how and why the product got that name…but there’s much more to this story and it’s all because of the CEO of…
The First U.S. Woman to Win the Nobel Peace Prize
She was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, a lady who helped establish a field of work that is important in strengthening…
The Story of Tom Schafer
It was a stand-off that would consume parts of three calendar years. Today we take a look back at the story of one man thrust…
444 Days as a Hostage
During the current Covid-19 pandemic, some people may feel they are very confined compared to life a few months ago. Today I put you in…