This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.
"Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough." - Franklin D. Roosevelt, fully Franklin Delano Roosevelt, aka FDR
"For a man seldom thinks with more earnestness of anything than he does of his dinner." - Samuel Johnson, aka Doctor Johnson
"And then there is the thrill of creatively sowing ideas and inspiration into the minds of others. Often our contributions will actually change lives by sharing appreciation, courage, love, and joy. Carry the ideal of being a creative sower, that you are on the side of growth, plenty, peace, and progress. Make it a point to scatter creative seeds every day of your life!" - Wilferd Peterson, fully Wilferd Arlan Peterson
"We take precautions by learning safety rules, fastening our seat belts and taking out insurance policies, but we cannot guarantee safety." - Eugene Peterson