At 10:48 a.m. on Sunday, February 7, 1904, a fire was reported at the John Hurst and Company building on West German Street at Hopkins Place in downtown Baltimore. Supposedly, someone had tossed a smoldering cigarette into the basement. Although the city had a professional and well-trained fire department, by the time they arrived, the … Continue reading The Great Baltimore Fire
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Walmart and Lepers
Okay, I have a confession to make: I can be a little bit of a snob. I know, I know, it's terrible, and it's not something I'm proud of, but it is the truth. It's also something the Holy Spirit has really been working on in my life lately. So much so that I saw … Continue reading Walmart and Lepers
The Forgotten Soldier
This is a story that starts with one war and ends with another. Or, rather, ends with a war that, for one man, didn't end. But let me back up. In February 1895, Cuba began its fight for independence from Spain. Though largely isolationist, there was growing demand for U.S. intervention in the crisis...a crisis … Continue reading The Forgotten Soldier
Missing the Forest for the Trees
"Honey, you're missing the forest for the trees." I will never forget the look on my daughter's face the first time I spoke these words to her. Inside her deep brown eyes, I could see her mind lingering over each word, trying to piece together my meaning, with little success. Finally, after a few minutes, … Continue reading Missing the Forest for the Trees
A Literary Love Story
Chances are, if you're a reader of romance, you've heard of the name Elizabeth Barrett. Or, if you haven't heard her name, you've at least heard a line or two of her most famous poem. It goes a little like this: "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." See, I told you … Continue reading A Literary Love Story
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas, dear readers! May the warmth and joy of our Savior's birth surround you and your family this day and into the year to come. I will be back with regularly scheduled columns in January. God bless!
The Story No One Wanted
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings." You and I may not have a lot in common, but I'm guessing you (as well as I) know exactly where that quote comes from. It's spoken by Zuzu Bailey at the end of It's A Wonderful Life, the seminal Christmas classic starring Jimmy Stewart … Continue reading The Story No One Wanted
From Cradle to Grave
I admit sometimes, during this Christmas season, I can be a Grinch. It's not that I don't like Christmas. I do. But sometimes I just get overwhelmed with the sheer busyness of it all. The shopping, the get-togethers, the school performances, not to mention the church events and community outreach activities. They are all worthy … Continue reading From Cradle to Grave
The Woman Who Escaped Twice
Harriet Tubman has become synonymous with the Underground Railroad, her numerous trips to guide slaves to freedom during the late 1800's earning her the nickname "Moses." But did you know that Tubman herself escaped from slavery, not once, but twice? Harriet was born to enslaved parents in Maryland around the year 1822 (exact birth records … Continue reading The Woman Who Escaped Twice
Thanksgiving Break!
There will be no 'History Friday' post today or 'Wellness Wednesday' post next week in observance of Thanksgiving and to allow me time to spend with my family. I will return with a new post on December 6. Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Be blessed!
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