Author: Greg’s Business History
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It Was Not So Long Ago, But…
Much of contemporary American life has changed dramatically, but it’s done so without much awareness of just how drastic some of the changes have been, or how recent they are. When I was a kid, there were no cell phones. Houses had land lines, and the old rotary dial phones. You had to dial zero…
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Hello World
I am posting again Surround Yourself with People Who Believe in Your Dreams:Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you. TOPIC FOR THE WEEK It Was Not So Long Ago, But…. Ida B. Wells: Black American Journalist and Freedom Fighter Deep…
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Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist and Scientist
Somehow or other, the history of remarkable women tends to be forgotten. The fact that there have always been smart and determined women who shook off their traditional roles and dared do something new is ignored. One such woman was Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1719). In her 72 years she was a wife and mother, a…
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HELLO WORLD
I am posting again If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality. TOPIC FOR THE WEEK Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist and Scientist Looking at History from Two Opposing Views Deep knowledge, every day.Like, comment and follow…