On this day in history: In 1671, in London, Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer better known as “Captain Blood,” is captured attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. In 1754, the first newspaper cartoon in America showed a divided snake “Join or die” in The Pennsylvania Gazette. And in 1962, a laser beam was successfully bounced off Moon for the first time.
Making Cold Brew Coffee In A French Press – One of my favorite ways to make coffee is by cold brew. I have a Coffee Toddy, and I have experimented with other methods. This article shows how it can be done using a French Press.
10 Facts About The Jetsons – The Jetsons, along with Scooby-Doo, was one of my favorite cartoons as a kid. This futuristic family entertained me on Saturday mornings for years, and still does. Here are ten facts you probably didn’t know about the show.
Harriet Tubman – You may have heard that Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson on American currency. If you don’t know much about here, or forgot your history studies, here is a brief synopsis of her life.
Skylight – No matter where you are, in the city or in the country, mountains or oceans, the sky is the one constant. And there are some beautiful images in this timelapse that are simply beautiful.
Today In Church History
On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation establishing a Mother’s Day observance, based upon resolutions passed by both houses of the US Congress the day before. Read more about it here.
Do You Really Need Email On Your Phone? – Most people have smart phones these days. And with the smart phone comes instant notification of every message you receive. But do we really need that feature? This article is very interesting in that regard.
Why Are Bibles Printed in Two Columns? – I found this to be a very interesting article. I had always sort of known much of the reasoning for this, but found out a few things I did not know.
5 Reasons Why We Need To Rest – Ours is a culture of workaholism. We have let go of the concept of taking a break almost entirely. However, there are at least five reasons why we need to rest.
Hi Jeff,
I’m not sure what you think about the e-mail article, but I’d like to provide a perspective from the other side. Not only do I need e-mail on my phone, I need for others to have it on their phones. One of the major components of my job is helping people fill out certain federal forms. One of those forms require an electronic ID that is verified through the applicant’s e-mail. When the person is in my office, I always ask, “Can you get e-mail on your phone?” When the answer is in the affirmative, I always reply, “Great!” That makes my job so much easier, because they need access right then and there. I would imagine that that this will become a more common practice, branching out into other areas of business, as well.
I can see where it could be useful. But what you are pointing out is the exception, not the rule. The point of the article was the fact that we are too tied in to our devices, and perhaps we should set them aside to be present in the moments of our lives. Great perspective though! Thanks for sharing!