Martin Luther King Jr. Day...

 Like millions of other Americans, I stayed home from work today. Since I work at home, even if I had gone to work, I would not have left the house. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day we honor the fallen leader of the civil rights movement from the 1960s. 

Because I'm old, both Dr. King Jr. and I lived at the same time, however, when he was killed in 1968, I was concerned about other things...things like where's my favorite toy, or complaining about having to take a nap (probably...). I was only two-years old at the time.

Much has been written about the man, both good and bad, since he became a leader of a movement. I have not done much research either way, but I do know he stood and spoke and was killed.

Born: 1/15/1929, Atlanta, Georgia

Died: 4/4/1968, Memphis, Tennessee

In between January, 1929 and April, 1968 the man grew, studied, married, faced obstacles and trials, experienced victories and accomplishments. In 1964 he was awarded the Nobel Prize. While alive and after his death, Dr. King Jr. has inspired millions of people across the world, and today, many paused their normal weekday activities and were given a day of rest.

I borrowed the photo and other facts of Dr. King Jr.'s life from the Britannica.com website: HERE. 

It's been over fifty years since Dr. King Jr. spoke and inspired others. The fact that we celebrate his life over a half century later is a testament to just what impact one man can have.