Peaceful Poets & Prime Painters
You may find yourself asking 'how did I get here', but what you should really be asking is 'where were we before'. We've got the answer to that question right here.
Guess the historical figure
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/com.photomyne.web-pages/internal_uploads/mail/James_Naismith.png)
Who am I?
Although I was born in Canada (on this day in 1861), I made my name in the US as the inventor of a now-worldwide phenomenon in Massachusetts - and boy was it a ball. Sure you've traded in metal rims for peach baskets today, but my game of basketball still remains.
Photo source: Wikimedia Commons
Photomyne user photo
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/com.photomyne.web-pages/internal_uploads/mail/WEndell_Jorgensen.jpg)
Bride to be
"This is a picture of Shirley Ann Keel taken in 1953. I married her in 1972." What a treat to see your spouses' baby pics.
Photo source: Photomyne user Wendell Jorgensen
The way we were
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/com.photomyne.web-pages/internal_uploads/mail/Mother_pushing_daughter_swing.jpg)
Swing life away
Some call it fun. Some call it frightening. When you can decide between the two, a teeth-grinding smile will have to do.
Photo source: Flickr
Blast from the past
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/com.photomyne.web-pages/internal_uploads/mail/rural_uruguaian_school.jpg)
Southern South American schooling
No blackboard? No problem. This rural Uruguayan educator didn't even need a classroom for his kids. What a snapshot into late 19th-century education.
Photo source: Flickr
Dr. James Naismith is today's historical figure.
We'll be back Monday. Have a great weekend :-)