In 1923, Heinz Alfred Kissinger, aka Henry, made his grand entrance in Bavaria, Germany to loving parents, Louis, and Paula Kissinger. While growing up, Henry and his pals received constant harassment from local youth connected to pro-Hitler gangs. Oftentimes he would get a sneak peek of a soccer game at the gymnasium only to catch … Read more
Albert Schweitzer was a revered French-German humanitarian, writer, theologian, medical missionary, organist, physician, and philosopher. Albert founded Albert Schweitzer Hospital located in Gabon. Also, he is famous for being a music scholar and an organist. Albert Schweitzer studied the music of Johann Bach who was a German Composer. He influenced greatly the Organ Reform movement. … Read more
Neil Gaiman is best known for his award-winning novels and comic books, one of which is (The Sandman). Gaiman grew up in a Polish-Jewish family who emigrated from Belgium to the UK in the early 1900s. Where his mom made a living as a pharmacist and his dad opened up several grocery store chains. To … Read more
Smoking is a cultural practice across most of the countries across the globe that has existed for centuries. And this shouldn’t come as a surprise as it is an activity that most people enjoy since it helps them relax. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are many quotes associated with smoking. Some … Read more
In today’s uncertain world, now is the time to cherish even the smallest of seconds. To embrace the “Here and Now” you should embrace living life like it’s your last day on Earth. Enjoy and appreciate the beauty all around, opening up your heart to love, joy, peace, and happiness. Be thankful for the life … Read more
When we are young, we look to our families for guidance in decision-making situations and learn to choose wisely. For those among us who grew up without much guidance, learning to make decisions wisely is a matter of learning what great people have said about it throughout history. The quotes that follow are gathered from … Read more
Napoleon Bonaparte, or Napoleon I, was born in Ajaccio, Corsica in 1769. On his father’s side of the family he was of ancient Tuscan nobility, his father’s side relocated to Corsica in the 16th century. His mother, Letizia Ramolino, was married to his father, Carlo Buonaparte, when she was just 14 years old, they had … Read more
Naughty in definition breaks down to being flirty, disobedient, behaving badly, being rude or being indecent. The word naughty is typically referred to as a s*xual term commonly used to define a woman’s actions but can also be defining a man’s actions as well. People say naughty things to each other in a joking manner, … Read more
Marquis de Sade (real name Donatien Alfonse Francois) was born June 2, 1740 and died on December 2, 1814 at 74 years old. He was born in Paris, France to an aristocratic family and was distantly related to the Princess of Conde. He was his parents’ only surviving child and had a rough child. His … Read more
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1216) was the founder of the Franciscan Order. He was a friar and mendicant whose love of all God’s creatures distinguished his life. Saint Francis was known to preach to birds and discuss theology with animals of all kinds. He is said to have convinced a city to feed a wolf … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) was an American author and literary critic. His poems and short stories explored the depths of the human heart, both the good and the bad. He was a very sensitive soul, who felt all emotions deeply and struggled with addiction. His famous macabre and mysteries poems and stories, like … Read more
Fidel Castrol was the Prime Minister and also the President of Cuba, who ruled for more than 30 years. Through his Influence, the republic of Cuba changed into a single-party state. Fidel Castro passed on Marxist-Leninist ideologies in several industrial, political, and economical reforms in Cuba. He also single-handedly changed a small Caribbean island known … Read more
Big Trouble in Little China is a 1986 American movie that has become a bit of a cult classic. It is perhaps best described as a dark comedy with martial arts. It had a famous cast including Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, James Hong and Dennis Dun. And it was directed by John Carpenter. The movie … Read more
Harry Truman was the 33rd U.S. president, succeeding after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945 and winning a second term in 1948. He is best known for the Marshall Plan, designed to economically strengthen post-war Europe, and the Truman Doctrine. He also established NATO, which remains until this day as a military treaty … Read more
Of Mice and Men is a novel written by John Steinbeck. His subject was the Great Depression in America and the social inequalities that transcend time. The book has been banned and it has been loved. Steinbeck vividly enlivens the main characters, George and Lenny, as they migrate seeking work in a time when all … Read more
My Cousin Vinny is a classic comedy about a lawyer trying to save his cousin and his friend from going to prison for murder. Unfortunately, this is Vinny’s first murder case. This hilarious movie had a lot of movie quotes in it. Some of them are hilarious and worth revisiting. There may be one that … Read more