A Bit of Wisdom from Henry Clay
“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.” ― Henry Clay April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852
Hideki Matsuyama Wins Masters, Becomes First Men’s Major Champion from Japan
Augusta, GA…Hideki Matsuyama delivered golf-mad Japan the grandest and greenest prize of all. Ten years after Matsuyama made a sterling debut as the best amateur at Augusta National, he claimed the ultimate trophy Sunday with a victory in the Masters Tournament to become the first men’s major winner from Japan. Matsuyama closed with a 1-over […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard
“It is better to take many Injuries than to give one.” – Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1735
Yosemite National Park to Re-Implement a Day-Use Reservation System Beginning on Friday, May 21, 2021
Yosemite National Park, CA…Beginning Friday, May 21, visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19. Day-use reservations will be required for all users, including annual and lifetime pass […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
“For conservation to be successful it is necessary to take into consideration that it is a characteristic of man that he can only be relied upon to do anything consistently which is in his own interest.” Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021
London, UK…It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world […]
2 in 3 Californians Believe ‘Immunity Passports’ Should be Issued
San Diego, CA….2 in 3 Californians believe ‘immunity passports’ should be issued as proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, reveals survey. Half think immunity passports should state which company’s vaccine people received. 42% say they would be concerned about privacy and data sharing. It’s a question of social fairness that has grown increasingly pertinent for […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Betty Ford
“I have an independent streak. You know, it’s kind of hard to tell a independent woman what to do.” Betty Ford April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011
A Bit of Wisdom from Lowell Thomas
“Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can.” Lowell Thomas April 6, 1892 – August 29, 1981
President Biden During Tour of Vaccination Site
Alexandria, Virginia…Question Mr. President, quickly: Do you think the worst is behind us with COVID-19? THE PRESIDENT: I think if everyone continues down the road we’re on now, it will be behind us. But it’s not over yet. We’re in a situation where we — I believe, by the end of this summer, we’ll have […]