Man of the Month

Feb 27, 2018

Man of the Month: Winston Churchill – Bulldog Determination – Part 2

This week, guest writer Matthew Perry provides us with Part 2 in his Man of the Month series, explaining how the bulldog determination of Winston Churchill earned him the title.

Feb 19, 2018

Man of the Month: Winston Churchill – Bulldog Determination – Part 1

This week, guest writer Matthew Perry explains to us how the bulldog determination of Winston Churchill earns him a spot as our Man of the Month in Part 1 of this 2-part series.

Nov 11, 2015

Man of the Month: Bass Reeves – Former Slave Turned Deputy U.S. Marshal

“Maybe the law ain’t perfect, but it’s the only one we got, and without it we got nuthin’.” – Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal, 1838-1910 The history of the Old West is filled with legends. Being the peculiar time it was, both outlaws and lawmen were openly praised for their heroic ...

Sep 25, 2015

Man of the Month: Harry Houdini – Part 2 – The Escapist

“What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes.” – Harry Houdini, Magician, Escape Artist, & Actor, 1874-1926 Perhaps what amazes me the most about Houdini is how he heard his true life calling at such an early age, and heeded that call with unreserved fervor. Rather than ...

Sep 7, 2015

Man of the Month: Harry Houdini – Part 1 – The Handcuff King

“I am a great admirer of mystery and magic. Look at this life – all mystery and magic.” – Harry Houdini, Magician, Escape Artist, & Actor, 1874-1926 The year is 1906. A young escape artist known as Harry Houdini — or simply Houdini — slides along with the Detroit river ...