One hundred years ago today, so many things were happening back then:

• The first aerial photograph was taken in the U.S. (it was of San Diego).
• 1st shipboard landing of a plane ( Tanforan Park to USS Pennsylvania).
• 1st old-age home opened in Prescott, Ariz.
• US sent 20,000 troops to Mexican border.
• 1st International Woman's Day.
• NY Giant Fred Merkle is 1st to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st).
• 1st Indianapolis 500 auto race is run.
• Tabulating Computing Recording Corporation ( IBM) is incorporated.
• King George V of England crowned.
• Ty Cobb hits in his 40th straight game. Does not get a hit next day.
• Mona Lisa stolen from Louvre (Recovered in 1913).
• Marie Curie receives her 2nd Nobel Prize.

And in 1906 (just over 100 years ago):

• The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years.
• There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved roads.
• The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
• The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!
• Two out of every 10 U.S. adults could not read or write.
• Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
• Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then the pharmacist said, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."

So much happened back then, and so much MORE has happened since then. And while is seems like a lot, how much (really) is 100 years? The truth of the matter is, in 100 years everyone you know and very likely yourself – will be dead. While our history is important, it is equally important (perhaps even more so) that we do not lose touch with the here and NOW. Keep perspective of the important things. If you are a parent, you know the hardest job in all the world (and it’s not your 9-5!). 100 years from now, even if your name is on a list much like you see above, will it really matter to those reading it? Our children are our legacy… they need to understand that, and be given the tools to carry it with pride and honor.

Love and Bright blessings ~ Richard

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