Should Funeral Processions be Outlawed?
Posted on May 3, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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The following is an online quote that I once read: “I’ve never understood the reasons behind the funeral procession. Anyone who’s spent any time driving has been caught by one. They’re hard to miss. A long line of cars with orange flags flying, their headlights on and their emergency flashers blinking. They run every light […]
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Famous Last Words
Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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The Huffington Post published an online article by Yagana Shah entitled, “Eight Famous People and their Equally Famous Last Words.” It really got me thinking – what would I want my last words to be? Here is a brief overview of Ms. Shah’s article. 1. “No, I certainly can’t.” – President John F. […]
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Christmas Quotes
Posted on December 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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We could all use a little easygoing Christmas cheer at this point in the holiday season. I came across a few Christmas quotes that I really enjoy. Here are a few of my favorites that I consider meaningful and light-hearted. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.”― Charles M. Schulz “One can never […]
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Day of the Dead
Posted on October 26, 2022 by | 2 Comments
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Halloween is fast approaching, and for some cultures, there is much more to Halloween than just tricks and treats. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated throughout Mexico. Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to […]
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National Day of Service and Remembrance
Posted on September 7, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Many people remember exactly where they were on that fateful day when they learned that terrorists had attacked The World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. September 11th is commonly referred to as 9/11, but this date has an additional name of which you may not be aware. Out of this unthinkable […]
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