Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) - 32ND President of the United States, 1933-1945 Franklin D. Roosevelt, also known by his initials, FDR, was a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. The only American president elected to more than two terms, he facilitated a durable coalition that realigned American politics for decades. With the bouncy popular song "Happy Days Are Here … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Without failure, there would be no success. Anonymous … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Are Living Wills Obsolete?
Medicine is a rapidly developing science. Every year brings new advances in technology that can help sustain life longer than the previous year. This actually creates problems in preparing for your own end of life care. A Living Will might no longer be an appropriate document if you do not want your life to be sustained by artificial means. Living Wills typically state that if you are suffering from a terminal condition with no hope of recovery that doctors should not sustain your life by … [Read more...] about Are Living Wills Obsolete?
Texas History – Do You Know When the First Meteorite Was Found in Texas?
1808. The Red River meteorite was obtained from Indians in Texas by the explorer Anthony Glass. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know When the First Meteorite Was Found in Texas?
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Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. Raymond Lindquist … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Don’t Count on Social Security Disability
It seems like almost every year there is news that Social Security is going to run out of money. Most people have become immune to the stories and no longer pay attention. However, parents of children with special needs, need to pay attention this time. The Washington Post, hardly an alarmist newspaper, has reported that the Social Security Disability Trust fund will run out of cash in 2016. You need to make an estate plan for your children now. Special needs children require lifetime care and … [Read more...] about Don’t Count on Social Security Disability
Texas History – Do You Know What was the First Hospital in San Antonio?
The Alamo was San Antonio’s first hospital, from 1806 to 1812. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What was the First Hospital in San Antonio?
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There is something healthy and invigorating about direct action. Henry Miller … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Game of Wills
Fans of the HBO Series Game of Thrones and the books they are based on know the scene well. King Robert, back from a hunting accident, lies in his bed about to die. His friend, the Hand of the King Ned Stark, is with him. Robert asks Ned to write down the terms of his Will, which Ned does faithfully except for one key phrase. Where Robert says "My son Joffrey," Ned writes, "My Heirs." It's a pivotal moment in the series as Robert does not know that Joffrey is not his son, a fact that Ned is … [Read more...] about Game of Wills
Texas History – Do You Know Which Explorer Lost His Ears After His Death?
Philip Nolan, a native of Ireland, traveled west from his home in Natchez, Mississippi with a party of 28 heavily armed men to establish a camp in the northwestern Hill Country, near what is now Blum, Texas. He and his men captured wild horses and sold them to Spanish military garrisons in Louisiana. On March 21, 1801, a company of 120 Spanish soldiers made a surprise attack on Nolan’s camp. The skirmish stopped when a cannonball killed Nolan with a blow to the head and his men surrendered. As a … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Which Explorer Lost His Ears After His Death?
