James Madison “Master of Compromise” – The Key to Governance

"Patriotic Wednesday" James Madison justifiably earned the titles of “Father of the Constitution” and “Father of the Bill of Rights.” He was a true statesman. He always put the interests of the country first and foremost. There is a huge difference between a politician successfully running for office, and a statesman successfully governing the country. Madison … Continue reading James Madison “Master of Compromise” – The Key to Governance →

“The Debt.” Poem about Small Mistakes – Big Consequences

"Poetic Wednesday" Paul Lawrence Dunbar (1872-1906) is one of the most famous African American poets> He was first to gain national recognition. “The Debt” is a poem about the consequences of our choices. We are free to act, but there is always accountability for our actions. Even one momentary lapse in judgement can have a … Continue reading “The Debt.” Poem about Small Mistakes – Big Consequences →

Myth of Addictus: Slavery of Sin and Addiction

The word “addiction” comes from the Latin “addictus” meaning “slave.” In ancient Rome, an “addictus” was a “debt slave.” He or she was a person who was enslaved by a creditor because of a debt. Once the debt was paid, the slave was freed. (This is the same philosophy underlying “debtor’s prison.”) The Roman Myth … Continue reading Myth of Addictus: Slavery of Sin and Addiction →

Jewish Hero of the American Revolution: Haym Salomon

After he sacrificed everything for the success of the Revolution, his loyalty was maligned because he was a Jew. One little known hero of the American Revolution was Haym Salomon. He was a financial hero, who sacrificed everything for the cause of liberty. Revolutions and their armies cost money. The poor thirteen colonies were going … Continue reading Jewish Hero of the American Revolution: Haym Salomon →