![]() It is his powers of concentration I find I most admire. There were many distractions in his life ... [more] ![]() After reading Nevin's history of the Civil War era, I have become even more impressed, if that was possible, with the leadership of Abraham Lincoln... [ more ] Raymond Brown Nelson Mandela ![]() Everyone is busy putting him down these days, but ... [under construction ] |
![]() ![]() ![]() A "bar band" from Iowa - and one of the best live musical acts I've ever seen. (And friends of mine) ![]() Of course I do not intend to suggest that my parents rank in impact on society with these others. But they lived their lives well. Permit a son to honor his parents. Willis Conover American Heroes |
Note: this list is simply in no particular order, no ranking is implied of significance, moral quality or anything else. Of course this list is woefully incomplete, I hope to expand it greatly over time. I include the famous and the totally unknown. It's about doing well, about living with integrity and fulfilling your vocation in life -- not being significant.
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Last modified 10/11/09; posted 11/13/1999; original content. © 2009, 1999 John P. Nordin |