I trust you’re busy creating good memories, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. I hope your Christmas was wonderful and that 2023 is filled with peace and incredible … [Read more...]
Post-Thanksgiving and Looking Forward
This year is winding down. It’s time to plan for 2023. For many, the favorite post-Thanksgiving activity is Black Friday bargain sales. On my mother’s side, I … [Read more...]
Over the river and through the woods . . .by Lydia Maria Child
Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go; The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, through white and drifted snow... It’s that time … [Read more...]
The sights, sounds, tastes, scents, and feel of Christmas
In public places, stores outdo themselves to create fascinating window displays. MUSAK or other technical systems set the mood and pace for our days. Both draw us … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving or Turkey Day?
I was sad years back to find that numerous students even in Christian high schools and colleges do not know the origins behind American Thanksgiving and join many … [Read more...]
October 16 is National Dictionary Day
October 16 is National Dictionary Day, an unofficial holiday celebrating the birthday of Noah Webster who published An American Dictionary of the English Language in … [Read more...]