The Creative Genius Within All of Us
According to a NASA study, 98% of children born today are creative geniuses. After a few years in school, this number is reduced to 12%. Why is this? Join Norb Svanascini and Al Edwards as they examine why people’s thinking gets boxed in as they develop, and why it’s so important we never limit our…
The Power of Laughter – Not Taking Yourself So Seriously
Mark Twain once said “Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” Join Norb Svanascini and Al Edwards as we discuss why it’s so important to laugh every day and most importantly, laugh at ourselves. Laughter has the real power to change our brain chemistry, and contribute greatly to our en…
Appreciating Past Successes & Past Failures
Join Norb Svanascini and Al Edwards as we look back at some inventions that changed the world, but we take for granted today such as air conditioning and the zipper. Not all of these innovations were successful at first. Norb and Al also reflect on how past failures, looking back on them with the g…
If You Can Drive a Car, You Can Succeed in Life
Have you ever thought about how planning a car trip and reaching your intended destination is a great strategy for achieving what you want in life? Join Norb Svanascini and Al Edwards as we consider the similarities between making a journey to the grocery store and successfully navigating life. Bu…
Learning Powerful Life Lessons from the Dandelion
Every spring, homeowners across the nation wage war on the dandelion plant. Despite being universally hated by lovers of perfect lawns, the dandelion thrives independently of what others think of it. Join Norb Svanascini and Al Edwards as we discuss why the dandelion has so many life lessons to tea…
The Importance and Power of Knowing One’s Life Purpose
Mark Twain once said: “The Two Most Important Days in Your Life are the Day You Were Born, and the Day You Find Out Why.” Join Norb Svanascini and Al Edwards as we discuss why understanding the meaning, or purpose of one’s life can bring powerful direction and motivation to daily living, especially…
Remembering Dr. Leo Buscaglia
Once upon a time, not too long ago, a man walked the Earth whose life mission was to teach people the importance of loving each other. Dr. Leo Buscaglia influenced millions of people to look at the wonders of life as a miracle, and something to be cherished every moment. Join Norb Svanascini and Al…
How The Juneteenth Holiday Spread From Galveston, To Texas, To The Whole United States
Holidays don't just show up; people make them happen. Here's the story of how a commemoration of a key moment in ending the institution of slavery eventually became a national holiday across the United States.
Former State Rep. Al Edwards, Who Helped Make Juneteenth A State Holiday, Dies At 83 (Ho…
Juneteenth | Why Freedom Was Delayed in Texas
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people there were free more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
In this episode of Barely Historical, we explore the history of Juneteenth, why freedom was delaye…
Opal Lee,The Grandmother of Juneteenth
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From a hot June day in Galveston Bay in 1865 to a “little old lady in tennis shoes” standing in the White House in 2021, this episode of The Texan Edge follows the long road of Juneteenth through the life and grit of Opal Lee. Tweed Scott walks you from Genera…
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