by Dr. Jeffrey Lant I had the most extraordinary experience recently when I took my nephew Kyle out to see the Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts. Built in 1770 for patriot minister William Emerson, the residents of this handsome clapboard house literally heard the shot heard round the world on April 19, 1775. Later, that …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s note. Before you read this article, give yourself the right musical accompaniment, “April Showers” sung by Al Jolson. Jolson made many recordings of this famous song. The music was written by Louis Silvers, the lyrics by B. G. De Sylva; it was first sung by Jolson in the 1921 Broadway …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Do you have a need to write non-fiction articles for your blog, newsletter, or other purpose? Then you’ll find this article timely, apt, and practical. I am going to share some tips which have stood me in good stead… and should be most helpful for you. My writing credentials. I have …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s note: To add an extra dimension to this article, go to any search engine to find Rita Hayworth singing “Verde luna” from the 1941 version of “Blood and Sand” with Tyrone Power. It is the story of a torero and the woman who mesmerizes, then deserts him. He dispatches bulls …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Today is Mother’s Day in the United States. It occurred just the other day in England… and will occur around the globe at various times all year long as millions of people make a point of honoring mother and making this day special for her. Those of us whose mother has …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant I was out early today. Even before dawn’s first light, I was up and about and soon on my mission… to find the first bunches of lilac, and drink in their unmistakable scent with the pristine dew. What passersby (not too numerous so early) must have thought to see the flowers …
During today’s basic training George welcomed new Worldprofit Members and provided an overview of the Worldprofit Home Business System. Members were instructed to follow the online training levels so they could understand how to use the tools, software and resources available. By following the online training, newbies can stay on track, and focus on the …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America’s students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S. history. Since NAEP assessments are administered uniformly using …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Ever complain that today’s media are filled with nothing but bad news and new things to worry about? Ever wish that the media published more good news? Well today is your lucky day. There isn’t a single word of bad news here… and everything you read will make you feel good. …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s note: Michael Ignatieff and I were classmates at Harvard University. We were in the same “track” together, Modern European History. Each week for a year (1969-1970) we gathered for the colloquium which enabled H. Stuart Hughes, chairman of the History Department, to scrutinize us and decide who would advance to …