Sue's Serenity

06/16/2025

06/09/2025

Motivation is like a shower — you need it every day. 💪
Stay inspired, stay consistent!

06/09/2025

Success doesn’t come from working harder—it comes from working smarter. Replacing bad habits with good ones is the fastest path forward. 🔁💡

06/09/2025

In 1902, Alabama businesswoman Mary Anderson noticed New York streetcar drivers had to open their windows during snowstorms just to clear their windshields. 🌨️ 🚋

Their passengers shivered while snow blew in. Drivers periodically stepped outside to wipe away accumulating snow and ice, causing delays and risking accidents.

Mary Anderson wasn't an engineer or automotive expert. She was a real estate developer who also managed a cattle ranch and vineyard in Alabama.

Yet her practical mind immediately recognized a solution where others saw only an inconvenience. She envisioned a simple mechanical device - a rubber blade attached to a spring-loaded arm that could be operated from inside the vehicle.

On November 10, 1903, Mary was granted U.S. Patent No. 743,801 for her "Window Cleaning Device." Her design featured a lever inside the vehicle that controlled a swinging arm with a rubber blade on the outside of the windshield.

Ironically, when Mary attempted to sell her invention to a Canadian manufacturing firm, they rejected it, claiming it had "no commercial value." They couldn't imagine that such a device would become standard equipment on every motor vehicle.

By the time her patent expired in 1920, the automobile industry was booming, and windshield wipers based on her fundamental design had become standard in most vehicles. Mary never received a penny for her revolutionary invention.

Today, we activate our windshield wipers without a second thought, little knowing we owe this simple safety feature to a woman whose practical solution has saved countless lives on rainy and snowy roads for over a century. 🚗

06/09/2025

05/24/2025

Read the entire article. Lots of information

DOLLAR General customers have been warned to check their bank accounts after info-stealing devices were discovered. A skimmer was planted at a store earlie

05/24/2025

I’m going to try a zoom meeting soon, body energy, meditation, finding hidden blocks. Interested? Join me on Sue’s Power Place. Send me a message 💜💜💜

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Ten Little-Known Facts About
1. Founding Story: BMW, which stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany. The company originally built aircraft engines, later expanding into motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually into cars in the 1930s.
2. The BMW Logo: The BMW logo, commonly known as the "roundel," features a black ring with blue and white quadrants. This design represents the company’s origins in aviation, symbolizing a spinning propeller against the sky.
3. Innovation Leader: BMW is at the forefront of automotive technology. It launched the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, the BMW i3, in 2013, and continues to innovate with advanced driver assistance systems and hybrid technology.
4. Motorsport Excellence: BMW has a strong presence in motorsports, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The M division of BMW is known for producing high-performance variants of standard models, renowned for their engineering precision and dynamic driving experience.
5. Global Influence: BMW is a key player in the global automotive market, with a significant presence in various regions around the world.
6. Luxury and Innovation: BMW is synonymous with luxury and innovation, designing vehicles that blend cutting-edge technology with elegance and comfort.
7. Sustainability Efforts: BMW is committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices in its production processes. The company is also advancing electric mobility with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. International Manufacturing: BMW has production facilities spread across the globe, including in Germany, the United States, and China, ensuring a broad manufacturing footprint.
9. Brand Diversity: In addition to the BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a wide range of automotive tastes and luxury preferences.
10. Cultural Significance: BMW vehicles frequently become cultural icons, representing a blend of innovation, luxury, and high performance in the automotive world.