Category Archives: Holiday

Great New Year’s Resolution!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Life Is Too Short, Break The Rules, Forgive Quickly, Kiss Slowly, Love Truly, Laugh Uncontrollably, And Never Regret Anything That Made You Smile. Life May Not Be The Party We Hoped For, But While We’re Here, We Should Dance… Don’t … Continue reading →

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Giving or Receiving?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

The other day I over-heard a young woman say she was not going to be giving her nieces and nephews any Christmas gifts this year.  I asked her “why” and she said it was because they had so many toys, … Continue reading →

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Christmas gift idea: Make a Terrarium

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

  The other day I was watching a TV program on “How to Make a Terrarium.”  For starters…I happen to have a “black thumb,” not a “green thumb.” Most plants die a rapid death as soon as I try to … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Message & Tender Story

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

This may seem like a very unlikely Thanksgiving Day message, but after you read this article written by Katharine Herrup, Opinion Editor or Reuters and WATCH this Heartfelt Video, you will be Proud to be an American, and you will … Continue reading →

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Story Behind Independence Day

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

While most of us are celebrating Independence Day on July 4th, there are still a few that have no idea of the IMPORTANCE of WHY THIS DAY IS SO SPECIAL. On July 4, 1776, ThomasJefferson, at the age of 33, … Continue reading →

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It Snuck Up on Me Again!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

It seems like the holidays have just snuck up on me again. Sometimes it’s difficult to “feel” all the winter holiday festivities when it’s warm enough to go swimming, which so often happens when you live in sunny Palm Springs, … Continue reading →

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So Much to Be Grateful For

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and many are busy with preparations for the holidays. Families are gathering to celebrate the day together.  Special holiday food is being prepared for all those to enjoy, and everyone is looking forward … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATING LABOR DAY

Posted on September 5, 2010 by

Labor Day is an annual holiday devoted to the recognition of working people’s contribution to society. It is observed on the first Monday in September in the U.S. and Canada. It was first celebrated in New York City on Sept. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and … Continue reading →

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Why Saint Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

I know many of us like to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, but few of us have any understanding of its origin, so I searched around the Internet, and became acquainted with this celebrated day! Saint Patrick’s Day has come to … Continue reading →

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