Randal A. Burd, Jr.

• History

  A Long Journey into Night: Abraham Lincoln’s Corpse at Rest

  Although Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, his final burial didn’t occur until 1901, and only after his coffin had been moved and opened several times.

  Randal A. Burd, Jr. May 7, 2014
• Current Events

  Are Motivational Posters Roadmaps to Success?

  “The secret way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” This quote by Richard Brinsley Sheridan captions an idyllic photograph of a seagull gliding over the ocean at sunrise. The large white letters, SUCCESS, are centered on a stark black background which frames the photograph and ties the words to the...

  Randal A. Burd, Jr. May 4, 2014
• Health

  Three Steps to Happiness

  The Greek philosopher Aristotle is attributed with the simple maxim, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” Such an outlook is indeed necessary for there to be any purpose in reading further. To seek happiness, one must believe they have at least some control over their happiness. Who doesn’t want to be happy?

  Randal A. Burd, Jr. April 30, 2014