The First Memorial Day Celebration: Freed Slaves Honor Union Soldiers (Repeat)

The First Official National Memorial Day Commemoration Memorial Day was created to remember and honor the 600,000-800,000 soldiers who died in the bloodiest military conflict in U.S. history — the Civil War. In 1868, the commander of the U.S. Army, officially proclaimed May 30 as Decoration Day “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died … Continue reading The First Memorial Day Celebration: Freed Slaves Honor Union Soldiers (Repeat) →

Landmark Case That Every American Should Know – Brown v. Board of Education (Racial Segregation)

"Court Case Friday" There are a handful of landmark decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court that every American should know. These are cases that changed America forever. One of these is Brown v. Board of Education. The Court ruled: racial segregation of public schools is unconstitutional. (Brown v. Board Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. … Continue reading Landmark Case That Every American Should Know – Brown v. Board of Education (Racial Segregation) →

He Sued His Date for Texting During the Movie

"Court Case Friday" In 2017, Brandon V. took Crystal C. to the movies on a blind date. During the film, Crystal started texting. Brandon found this distracting, and so he asked her to stop. She refused. The date went downhill for there. Brandon sued Crystal in small claims court for $17.31, the cost of … Continue reading He Sued His Date for Texting During the Movie →

The Famous Case of the “Hairy Hand”

"Court Case Friday" The popular 1970s movie “Paper Chase,” about Harvard Law School, begins with the pompous contracts professor interrogating a new student about the seminal case of Hawkins v. McGee, 146 A. 641 (N.H. 1929) The Facts of the Case Young George Hawkins’s hand was badly scarred. A surgeon named Edward McGee promised that, … Continue reading The Famous Case of the “Hairy Hand” →

General Conference — a time of spiritual renewal

General Conference is a time of spiritual renewal. We are enlightened and inspired. We are encouraged to “Hear Him” and “Let God prevail.” We are encouraged to strive to do better and be better. We are “taken to the spiritual mountain and shown visions of great glory.” Marion G. Romney: Spiritual Mountains and Visions of … Continue reading General Conference — a time of spiritual renewal →

“Beware the Ides of March!” (March 15th) The End of the Great Roman Republic!

"Fun Facts" Tomorrow, March 15th is the “Ides of March” Many of us were forced in high school to read Shakespeare’s* play “Julius Caesar.” We remember the lines: “Beware the Ides of March!” and “Et Tu, Brute?” The story behind the play, the “Ides of March,” and the end of the Roman Republic, is fascinating. … Continue reading “Beware the Ides of March!” (March 15th) The End of the Great Roman Republic! →

“My” “Dumb Criminal” Sold Drugs to the Same Cop Two Days in a Row

"Court Case Friday" "We don't catch the smart ones." We have seen the public service commercials where it shows an egg being fried in a skillet with the caption, “This is your brain on drugs.” Well, drugs can certainly scramble a person’s brain. One such person was a drug dealer in Laguna Beach. An undercover officer … Continue reading “My” “Dumb Criminal” Sold Drugs to the Same Cop Two Days in a Row →

Sybil Ludington: Teenage Hero of the American Revolution

"Patriotic Wednesday" "Remember the Ladies" In a famous letter to her husband, Abigail Adams pleaded for the Founding Fathers to “remember the ladies.” If they didn't, Abigail threatened a second revolution by the women. Sadly, so many of the women heroes of the Revolution have been forgotten. Sybil Ludington On the stormy night of April … Continue reading Sybil Ludington: Teenage Hero of the American Revolution →

Dolley Madison -Our Greatest First Lady

“Patriotic Wednesday" "Behind every great man, is a great woman." "The Founding Mothers" The Founding Mothers played a crucial role in the birth of our nation. Abigail Adams pleaded for the Founding Fathers to, “remember the ladies.” If they didn't, she threatened another revolution led by the women. The three most famous Founding Mothers are: … Continue reading Dolley Madison -Our Greatest First Lady →

Baptismal Ceremonies in the Early Christian Church – Washing and Anointing (naked)

"Sunday Sermon" Early Baptismal Ceremony In the early years of the Christian Church, the baptismal ceremony went as follows: Pre-baptismal instruction by a bishop [months or years] Prayer inviting the Holy Spirit Disrobing of candidate [behind a veil] Vocal renunciation of Satan by candidate Anointing of the candidate with oil Candidate stands or kneels in … Continue reading Baptismal Ceremonies in the Early Christian Church – Washing and Anointing (naked) →