Not much has changed over the past 100 years...

“Each class is rigidly sure of the rightness of its own ends and hence not overscrupulous about the means of attaining them. One side proclaims the ultimacy of order—that of some old order which conduces to its own interest. The other side proclaims its rights to freedom, and identifies justice with its submerged claims. There is no common ground, no moral understanding, no agreed upon standard of appeal…Each appeals to its own standard of right, and each thinks the other the creature of personal desire, whim or obstinacy…Never before in history have there existed such numerous contacts and minglings. Never before have there been such occasions for conflict which are the more significant because each side feels that it is supported by moral principles…Intelligence which is the only possible messenger of reconciliation dwells in a far land of abstractions or comes after the event to record accomplished facts.”

-John Dewey, 1922
Human Nature and Conduct

Proof That the Mustache Is My Family Heritage

Here follows a brief sampling of the remarkable facial hairs found in my family tree. While there are many photos of my progenitors rocking some truly wonderful beards, neards, and other similarly glorious mouth foliages, I've decided to focus on the mustache. At least for now. (All images courtesy of familysearch.org)

Anders Andersson - 2nd Great-Grandfather

Christian Rhody Nielsen, Sr. - 2nd Great-Grandfather

Thomas James Dunn, Jr. (left) - 3rd Great-Uncle 

Harvey Alvaro Dunn, Sr. (right) -  2nd Great-Grandfather

James Robinson Parry - 3rd Great-Grandfather

Crandall Dunn (left) - 2nd Great-Uncle

Harvey Alvaro Dunn, Jr. (middle) - 2nd Great Uncle

James Thomas Dunn (right) - Great-Grandfather

James Wilburn Welker (left) - 3rd Great-Grandfather

Anna Pugh Welker (right) - 3rd Great-Grandmother - not mustachioed