Harvey Hubbell. The name may not mean much to you at first thought. However, Harvey Hubbell becomes a “light-bulb moment” when you flip a switch to …
The Most Important “Aisle” in a Grocery Store
The most important aisle in a grocery store doesn’t have a number hovering over it. It isn’t lined with canned goods, dog food, cereal boxes, or …
Swept Away By a Broom
A broom is, without doubt, the least appreciated among all household cleaning tools. We humble it to the “out of sight, out of mind” category, banishing …
“Give Me a RC Cola and a MoonPie!”
This week I’m veering away from my accustomed routine of unveiling lessons from products or items that you and I use in everyday life. Instead, I’m …
Mary Anderson, Windshield Wipers, and Life’s “Wintry Precipitation”
Are you up for a life-changing story? If your answer is yes, get that cup of coffee, sit down and rewind back to 1902. Her name …
Roy J. Jaroleman and the Power of Handwritten Letters
Does the name Roy J. Jaroleman ring a bell? Probably not. But Roy J. Jaroleman made an unforgettable contribution to your life. He invented the tunnel …
Bette Nesmith Graham, Liquid Paper and 3 P’s and a POD!
Her story is beyond fascinating. The year was 1951. Bette Nesmith Graham sat at her desk typing away as an executive secretary for a bank. Periodically …
Linus Yale, Jr. and 3 P’s and a Pod
Does the name Linus Yale, Jr. ring a bell? Can you tell me anything that he accomplished without furiously tapping the Google search bar? If you …