The Power of Friendship I wanted to share a personal story with my readers today about an authors’ group I belong to that started many decades ago. Originally there were about ten people in the group. I won’t mention names, but they will know who they are. Then life happened. One in the group moved […]
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How Was Your Summer? As we head towards the end of August and into September, we will arrive at what I always think of as a “new year”. This feeling goes back to my school or college days when everything new started in September. It continued with my children’s school days and now my grandchildren.
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The Fourth of July When we think of July 4th, we usually connect it with one thing— the Declaration of Independence in 1776 when the United States gained independence from Britain. With a little bit of digging and research, I managed to unearth a considerable number of other auspicious events that also took place on
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Fathers Through History We have celebrated Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June since 1934. Prior to that it was celebrated at different times and on different dates. This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15th. Some people believe the tradition originated in Spokane, Washington, around 1910, at the instigation of a Mrs.
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An Unforgettable Mother Motherhood! The dictionary defines it as being “the state of being a mother or having the spirit or qualities of a mother.” So, what is a mother? Again, according to the dictionary, a mother is a creature who “creates, nurtures and protects.” This Sunday we will once again celebrate Mother’s Day. We
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Our Freedom! This is the time of year when we honor all those who have served to protect our freedom. My father served in World War II; My Uncle was at Dunkirk; another uncle lost his life at age 19; a family friend was an Air Force pilot. Other members of my extended family have
A History of Midwifery Midwifery around the world, and especially in North America, has in many ways come full circle over the past three centuries. In the 1600s, the King of France commissioned several midwives to work in the colonies. In 1713 the first midwife was elected to serve in Quebec and until the 20th
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Traditions of Victoria Day Every year the traditional “May 24th” holiday, the anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birthday, occurs on a different date. This year it is early – on Monday, 20th May. The holiday weekend consists of celebrations ranging from a parade, boating, festivals and even, on one memorable occasion in 1896, a tragedy. According
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EASTER – CHRISTIANITY, SPRING, FLOWERS & EGGS! Easter Sunday will be celebrated this coming weekend on March 31st. Although Easter is observed in Christian countries as the resurrection of Christ, many of its customs and legends are pagan in origin. Easter can occur as early as March 22nd, or as late as April 25th,
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The Darker Side of Valentine’s Day Today, February 14th, is the day we associate with love. Thousands of people around the world send or receive sentimental or humorous greetings cards from their sweethearts, friends, or family members. But, not wishing to bring you down, let’s for a moment investigate the darker side connected to this
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