Have you heard the name Adolf Merckle? How about Chuck Feeney? Probably not, but by the standard of our modern world, net worth, both were incredibly successful.
Merckle developed his father’s chemical wholesale company into Germany’s largest pharmaceutical wholesaler, Phoenix … Read More
A few nights ago I was treated to a remarkable display of creativity and artistry. The performers drew raucous applause, hoots, hollers and a standing ovation for their singing, dancing, comedy routines and impressions.
Oh, and the performers are all … Read More
Recently, my wife fell ill with a bad case of influenza. I say “influenza” instead of “the flu” because that’s what our really nice doctor called it and, given that it laid her up in bed for several days with … Read More
Sure, on Super Sunday we expect to hear ads hawking everything from beer and pharmaceutical products to cars and website hosting services. But how about… trees?
You can listen to more of NPR’s Ads For Nicer Living, selling you … Read More
