A Brief History of Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! Every year on the Fourth of July, the United States of America celebrates independence. This day symbolizes the start of a new […]
History
Founder of Labor Day Still Debated
Happy Labor Day! On this day people gather for barbeques, swimming, and more summer activities. This holiday has become the unofficial end-of-summer celebration. Held the […]
The New Federal Holiday – Juneteenth
If you know the reason for Juneteenth, raise your hand. Unless you come from Texas I would bet most of you, like me, have no […]
Memorial Day – Remember The Lost
On the last Monday, each May, we celebrate Memorial Day. For many, this means a day at the beach or by the pool with barbeques […]
April Fool’s Day Origin Stories – Fact or Fiction
For years people have celebrated April first as April Fool’s day. This day consists of jokes and pranks. Commonly people recommend staying away from social […]
Great Women of Today in the Public Eye
Usually today I write about photography, but storms dominated this week. Also, I was having an off week and did not do much more than […]
St. Patrick’s Day – The History Behind the Party
For hundreds of years, we have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17, people wear green and party. Some people get drunk, while others hunt […]
Women Who Shaped Me – Mary Fielding Smith
For women’s history month, we honor women who contributed and helped shape society. I decided to go a little more personal. While there are many […]
Women’s History Month – March
Did you know that each year the President of the United States issues a proclamation proclaiming March as Women’s History Month? Honestly, I didn’t. I […]
The Waco Disaster – Branch Davidians
In 1993, a splinter religion from the Seventh-Day Adventists lived on a compound in Waco, Texas. They kept to themselves mostly. Suddenly the Bureau of […]