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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere- Martin Luther King, Jr. The video every child should watch today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere (Quote of the week, print and … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, civil rights, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day, racism, Speeches
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George Washington and the Treaty of Tripoli- Correct or Gaffe?
Of course I like this, but it may be a bit misleading. The Treaty of Tripoli is usually attributed to John Adams. Here’s the story per Wikipedia: President George Washington appointed his old colleague David Humphreys as Commissioner Plenipotentiary on March 30, 1795, in order to negotiate … Continue reading
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
“There is nothing that keeps wicked men at any one moment out of hell, but the mere pleasure of God.” Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758 This post is dedicated to Elaine, my SocMonkey* friend from South Africa. From Wikipedia: “Sinners in the … Continue reading
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A Short History of Nearly Everything In Animation (Aliens Included)
Some many teachable moments in this clever video! Here’s how to use it…. Let your child watch it “just for fun” the first time. The second time you watch, ask them try to name the geological/ biological/ historical events represented. … Continue reading
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He that lives upon hope will die fasting -Benjamin Franklin
Our quote for the week (up on the refrigerator it goes): He that lives upon hope will die fasting. – Benjamin Franklin: American author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, and printer (1706 – 1790) I thought this was a fun quote because Thanksgiving … Continue reading
