You do not know what you are missing until it is taken away from you. The whole world learned that lesson in the last 14 months. …
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What are the most treasured moments in our lives? Events that have most affected us during our lifetime. Many of us would say our first car…
On June 14, 1777, America was still a colony according to the United Kingdom. But here in the colonies we were in a rebellion to be…
The other night I decided to watch the 1950s production of “The Ten Commandments” – it had been years since I first saw the movie. This…
It is amazing what children ask during a simple conversation. The workings of young minds are fascinating. My grandson cannot get over how I can make…
Between Asia and North America is a land bridge that was above sea level during the Ice Age called Beringia. This land bridge connected Siberia to…
It is an amazing fact how much advice there is about love. Of course, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is in the air. With…
The start of the New Year is a time for reflections and celebration, but when did this celebration begin? Around 4 millenniums ago, Babylon started to…
It has been a very rough year. With a pandemic hanging over our heads, the controversial election, and a divided country with such intense anger and…
Most people say that this presidential election is the worst in the history of the United States. Many politicians are ready to practically tear each other’s…
Most young children cannot wait for Halloween and Christmas. But, unfortunately, this Halloween may be a little (or a lot) different. Since we are not able…
It is a crazy world out there and you begin to wonder if anyone is still sane. Do you find yourself getting mad just listening to…
It is amazing to me, during this topsy-turvy world of mask wearing, social distancing, protests, and riots, that a single speech could inspire one. After listening…
Fourth of July is such a fun holiday, filled with picnics in the park or at the beach, swimming, games, food and, finally, fireworks. After cleaning…
For centuries, the mariners have told of their experiences while sailing the great seas. Of course, with each telling of the stories, the details somehow grew.…
