The coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, or whatever you want to call this horrific plague, has taken Memorial Day away from us.
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Movie Review: A Quietly Affecting ‘Carol of the Bells’
Although it's modestly budgeted and deliberately paced, Joey Travolta's quietly moving film manages to deliver the emotional goods.
Read More »New Year’s Day – Should We Glance Back or Look Forward?
It is the first day of 2020 and, in all honesty, there is not much we can say about this year right now, so there is a tendency to look back at 2019 and think about all that happened.
Read More »If Only in My Dreams – A Christmas with My ‘Whole’ Family
I had a dream the other night that reminded me of my Christmases past.
Read More »Labor Day – Teachers’ Work Is a Labor of Love
Teachers – from nursery school up through higher education – hold one of the most important jobs in our nation.
Read More »Father’s Day – Why a Good Dad Is More Important Than Ever
Every third Sunday in June we celebrate Father’s Day, and it is worth noting that men who get called “Dad,” “Papa,” “Pop” or whatever other way it can be said deserve their special day.
Read More »Memorial Day – Honoring Those Who Never Came Home
It seems to happen every year when Memorial Day comes around again – people do not understand why we celebrate this holiday.
Read More »New Year’s Resolutions – Resolving Not to Make Any
I haven’t broken any new year’s resolutions yet – I can proudly say that two weeks into 2019, but there’s a catch: I didn’t make any this year.
Read More »New Year’s Eve – The Loneliest Night of the Year
December 31 – New Year's Eve – is celebrated by people all over the world as they wait for midnight and the start of a new year.
Read More »The Great Christmas Present Debate – Wrapped Gifts vs. Gift Bags
Should Christmas presents be given in wrapping paper or placed in a gift bag and covered with tissue paper?
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