Holidays
What Dad Really Wants This Father’s Day
My mother will only drink coffee that is seventy perfect heavy cream and pure cane sugar. She buys to-go cups with funny, French names. She likes little designs in the shapes of leaves and, for the most talented of baristas, star-constellations. Since she rarely drinks coffee, this has yet to completely break the bank. My…
Read MoreMemorial Day and Its History
Memorial Day & History: In 1915 after being inspired by the poem “In Flanders Field” by Jim McCrae, Moina Michael wrote her own poem in reply…
Read MoreEarth Day: The Simple Gifts of Nature
No matter what the weather, Earth Day is a day to be outside, enjoy the fresh air, walk through the woods or an open field, bask in the glow of the sun, or lift your arms up to the gentle fall of rain. On April 22nd, you have no excuse not to go smell some flowers or take a calm canoe or kayak ride along a river. It is an exciting day to enjoy the wonders of our planet.
Read MoreDecorate Those Eggs!
One of the first holidays on our radar is Easter, and with it comes egg decorating. Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, eggs are traditionally symbolic of the spring season.
Read MoreApril Fools!
Before my dedication to responsibility and discipline sunk in, I was an obstinate second grader. When the murmurs of April Fools pranks began to assert themselves in the hallways, I was not surer of anything in the world than the fact that no one would be able to pull a fast one over on me.
Read MoreCelebrating Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day was first celebrated in 1885 to recognize President George Washington, and was originally recognized on February 22, Washington’s birthday. This year, we’ll celebrate on Monday, February 17th. Why the date change you ask? It’s called the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which was passed by Congress in 1968 in an effort to provide more…
Read MoreValentine’s Spa Day
The spirit of gift giving usually favors one person or another. This can be especially true for Valentine’s Day where lovers always seek to outdo the other on surprises, hoping to make this year the best one yet. In this way the boyfriends and husbands have to brainstorm hard to think of the perfect romantic gesture to make their darling swoon, and girlfriends and wives have to rack their brains to remember what exactly he said he wanted a few months ago.
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolution
The height of my fervor for any given New Year resolution comes in around 11:30 pm on December 31st. It occurs when I am in bed and thinking about the copious amounts of sugar cookies, and honey baked ham, and sweet potato casserole I have consumed during the entirety of December. My New Year’s Resolution…
Read MoreStaying In Touch Over the Holidays
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and thanks, in which we get together with our families and celebrate together. But, if family can’t travel to be with one another, the holiday season can be a lonely time. Thankfully, in this day and age, it does not have to be. You can stay in touch with your loved ones via all manner of technologies, from Skype and FaceTime to Facebook and email.
Read MoreAmazing Holiday Shows
If the idea of sitting at home and watching a marathon of holiday movies isn’t your idea of celebration, take a look at local events in your town. Many arts organizations prepare for months in advance for various concerts and shows, and having your support makes the hard work worthwhile. It can be easy to…
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