Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start. Nido Qubein … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Dying Thoughts—What Do We Regret the Most?
Not surprisingly, most people start to ponder and analyze their life as they approach death. People start to think about regrets and what they would change if they had the opportunity. Of course people’s regrets are as individual as they are; however, it appears that there are some common themes surrounding the concept of regrets. Those themes are explored in the book “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying” that was written by a palliative nurse from Australia. The author of the book was a nurse … [Read more...] about Dying Thoughts—What Do We Regret the Most?
Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the First Woman to Receive the Distinguished Service Medal?
Houstonian Oveta Culp Hobby was the first woman to receive the distinguished service medal on December 31, 1944. During World War II Hobby headed the War Department’s Women’s Interest Section for a short time and then became the Director of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (later the Women’s Army Corps), which was created to fill gaps left by a shortage of men. The members of the WAC were the first women other than nurses to be in Army uniform. Hobby achieved the rank of colonel and received the … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the First Woman to Receive the Distinguished Service Medal?
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If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves. Thomas A. Edison … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
The Importance of a Trustee — The Sailors’ Snug Harbor Trust
Few businesses manage to stay around for two centuries. Sometimes an entire government doesn’t even make it that long. It may surprise you then to learn that a charitable trust that was created over 200 years ago is still going strong today. Back in 1801 Captain Robert Richard Randall died leaving behind a Last Will and Testament that he had signed just four days prior to his death. In the Will, he left the proceeds of his estate assets to the creation of a charitable trust. That trust was to … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Trustee — The Sailors’ Snug Harbor Trust
Free Report: Incapacity Planning
Studies tell us that as many as half of all Americans do not have a comprehensive estate plan in place. If you are one of them, there are reasons aside from the possibility of your death that should prompt you to finally create your plan. What happens, for example, if a tragic accident leaves you incapacitated tomorrow? Who will make decisions regarding your medical care and treatment? Who will manage your finances and assets? Without an incapacity plan within your overall estate plan the … [Read more...] about Free Report: Incapacity Planning
Texas History – Do You Know What Dallas Businesswoman Had the First Iron Bridge Across the Trinity River Built?
Sarah Horton Cockrell was a businesswoman and entrepreneur of Dallas. In 1860 she received a charter from the Texas Legislature to build an iron suspension bridge across the Trinity River. Construction was delayed due to the Civil War. It was not until 1870 that she found investors for the Dallas Bridge Company, in which she retained the majority of the shares. In accord with the social convention, she never served on the bridge company’s board but left formal membership to her son Frank and … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Dallas Businesswoman Had the First Iron Bridge Across the Trinity River Built?
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I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells. Dr.Seuss … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
How Do I Assign or Disclaim an Inheritance?
Typically, an heir or beneficiary who has been notified that he or she has an inheritance coming is happy about the money or assets. Of course, the reason why the inheritance is forthcoming is certainly not reason to rejoice, but the inheritance itself is welcome news. Occasionally though there may be a reason why a beneficiary or heir may wish to disclaim an inheritance or assign the right to the inheritance to another person. If you need to do this, be sure to check with an estate planning … [Read more...] about How Do I Assign or Disclaim an Inheritance?
Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the Only Woman Pictured on Confederate Money?
Lucy Holcombe Pickens, a Tyler resident, was the only woman pictured on Confederate money. Pickens was known during and after her lifetime as the "Queen of the Confederacy." She was described as "beautiful, brilliant, and captivating" by her male contemporaries and this perception of her helped shape the stereotype of the "Southern belle." Pickens is the only woman to be depicted on the currency of the Confederate States of America. She is on three issues of the $100 bill and one issue of the $1 … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the Only Woman Pictured on Confederate Money?
