Cyrus West Field was born in Stockbridge, Massachusetts back in 1819 to David and Submit. At 15 he moved to New York City where he worked for the A.T. Stewart & Co. as an errand boy. His first year he earned the sum total of $50.00 which doubled the next year. In 1838, he worked at Columbia Mill a paper manufacturing firm in Lee, Massachusetts.In 1840, he went to work for himself manufacturing paper in Westfield, Massachusetts. By 1853, he became one of the richest men in New York. By the age of 34 he was semiretired. In 1854, he turned his attention to telegraphy. What can I say, the rest is history? With backing from the American and British governments he created the Atlantic Telegraph Company. Laying the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean in 1858. He died in 1892, he wa... 12/19/2019

John Wesley was born in Pepperell, Massachusetts back in 1832 to William and Rosannah. He went to Iron City College in Pennsylvania and onward to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He was admitted to the bar in Missouri in 1857. His practice was in Ironton, Missouri where he practiced law for the remainder of his life.He volunteered in 1862 in the 68th Missouri Militia however, he was given the rank of Colonel the group was disbanded. In 1864, he enlisted in the 47th Missouri Infantry as a private. However, soon is was commissioned as a Major of the regiment. He was involved in the Battle of Pilot Knob. In 1865, his regiment pursued General Hood into Alabama.   Capturing more than 1000 prisoners he remained in command of the regiment through the end of the war.After the war, he re... 06/26/2017

Ferdinand Gotthold was born in Berlin, Prussia back in 1823 to Johan and Helene. Even at an early age his talent was remarkable which of course is the rest of the story.  His health was another matter suffering for various health issues throughout his life one of which was meningitis. In 1837, he enrolled at the Gymnasium at 14, by the following year he had learned all the material taught at the school. he left for a short time with his mother taking a trip to England. In 1844, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Breslau. In 1847, he taught at the university. Sadly, he died in 1852 from tuberculosis, he was 29.What he did in five years from 1847-1852 is nothing short of amazing. For you, math people I’m writing about Ferdinand Gotthold Max Eisenstein. His accomplish... 05/13/2017

Monsoon season is in full swing.Once I go to sleep it takes an Act of Congress to wake me up. So, last night at 01:00AM the storm came and it woke me up. It slowed down about an hour later and I went back to sleep.It’s now 06:45AM. I’ve finished dancing in the Rain and it is still raining outside. Ground is soaked and Saturday the weather forecast is for even stronger storms. Our market model is geared for those wanting to stay at home and not come into the office. Think I may be late going to the office today if not at all… Just a thought for the moment 04/26/2017

Richard Warren was born in Stewartville, Minnesota back in 1863 to James and Eliza. At a very young age you found him working for the railroad after learning telegraphy. In 1880 he was working in North Branch, Minnesota for the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway.He transferred to Minneapolis where he became a station agent. Inn 886 at the tender age of 23 his life changed forever. Shipment of gold watches was refused by a Minnesota retailer. a common scam was for wholesalers to ship products to retailers who had not ordered them (sound familiar)?   However, Richard jumped at the opportunity agreeing with the wholesaler to give them $12.00 for each watch he sold and anything over that he kept as profit. They agreed and within 6 months he had netted $5,000.00, a hefty sum in those days. He... 03/11/2017

Thanks for stopping by and taking time out of your day to read my post. My intent is to put a smile on your face. Hopefully you’ll go away with some information you may have forgotten about or did not know. Now sit back and enjoy the post for the day.Mary was born in Hickman County, Tennessee back in 1832. I could not find any record of her father or mothers name so on we go. Anyway she worked in the home of Judge Edmund Dunne. She moved to the Montana Territory where Mother Amadeus lived close to Cascade, Montana. Mother Amadeus helped Mary open a restaurant, she would serve food to anyone, whether they could pay or not. The restaurant went broke in about ten months.She worked hauling freight, doing laundry, growing vegetable, tending chickens and ever repairing buildings. The Native A... 06/22/2016

  Best police excuse… I heard this from a pastor so I’ll take it to be true.  As the story goes an officer was working the late shift when he observed a vehicle approaching a stop light.  With his experience he knew the vehicle was not going to be able to stop.  Yep there it went right through the light.  When he stopped the vehicle a petite young lady was driving.  He immediately saw she was not intoxicated.  So he asked her for the drivers’ license, registration and insurance.  Then the important question actually two.  Young lady did you see that the light was red and if so why did you run it.    Are you ready for the answer?   Scroll down a little more   You’re almost there   One more time   OK here we go.  She told him she had just got her brakes replaced and they had cost a small ... 11/21/2011

  Gladly Living As A Difference Maker With the Sunday service the lead pastor usually starts out with “You notice our outline is Gladly Living As A Difference Maker would you say that with me please?”  That got me to thinking about our profession and how that phrase relates to us.  Are we not gladly living as a difference maker to the clients we serve?  If it’s the sellers or buyers or both we as agents make a difference to them if it’s selling the home or helping the buyers buy their home.  I for one am gladly living as a difference maker what say you? 09/20/2011

 I-95 will be jammed for the next month or so........Druggies and deadbeats heading north out of Florida...    Florida is the first state - Hooray for Florida!!!!    Florida is the first state requiring drug testing to receive welfare! In signing the new law,    Republican Gov. Rick Scott said, "If Floridians want welfare, they better make sure they are drug-free.    Applicants who test positive for illicit substances won't be eligible for the funds for a year, or until they undergo treatment.  Also they pay for the test.  If they pass the State will pay them back if they don’t it sucks to use drugs in Florida what a great deal…    Those who fail a second time would be banned from receiving funds for three years!    Naturally, a few people are crying this is unconstitutional.    How is ... 09/14/2011

  Thoughts 5 I bought a poinsettia last night. It was dead today. This could not be a good sign       One time I happily helped my grandson with his homework. The next visit I asked if he needed help again. He replied, "Thanks, but I need a higher grade than a "C". 08/30/2011