Saturday, February 21, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
21 Most Successful Black Entrepreneurs Throughout History
Stephen Smith grew up as an indentured servant in Pennsylvania. From a young age, he was assigned to work in the lumberyards by Thomas Boude, whose wealth stemmed from his extensive lumber business. After buying his freedom for $50 at the age of 21, he continued to work in the lumberyards until establishing his own lumber business in 1822, as well as dealing coal. By the 1850s, Smith was grossing $100,000 in annual sales. By 1857, Smith was worth $500,000 (approximately $13.5 million today). On top of being a businessman, Smith was a minister and served as chairman of the black abolitionist organization in Columbia, PA.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
What I Saw February 19, 2015
Flurries were flying as school let out today. Good thing that humongous snow plow was at the ready.
Keepin' it together
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
What I Saw February 18, 2015
Tundra swans . . .
They should probably turn around and head southward due to the brutally low temperatures (for this area) and nuisance snows here lately.
On the other hand, dozens of robins congregated at Laurel Hill Cemetery this afternoon.
Can spring be far behind?
This is just a small sampling of approximately 100 robins there today.
On the ice again
Someone was shuffling around on the river ice recently at Columbia River Park.
These shots were taken this afternoon (Wednesday).
I hope it wasn't the same people as before: LINK
I would have thought they'd learned their lesson.
What I saw recently
A good way to get a closer view of the river - or roll into it.
Some guys putting something into the ground near Columbia Kettle Works . . .
Enjoy the new door at the water company office - you bought it.
Has the breast cancer awareness campaign gone too far?
666-TREE: The root of evil?
Something didn't agree with this one near Ninth and Locust.
There have been a number of oil train derailments this year: LINK
Deer entrails?
This is still there on a borough road.
About a year ago there was a rib cage in the same spot.
Is this evidence of poaching?
Look at those prices. No wonder Tom's went out of business.
Last fan standing?
Obligatory bridge shot with snow on the river
Bradley the Cooper's Hawk at River Park
Trainspotters . . .
This is still there on a borough road.
About a year ago there was a rib cage in the same spot.
Is this evidence of poaching?
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