by billyzh | Feb 17, 2009 | Career/Job, History
It’s a saying many of us have heard most of our lives but it might surprise you to realize, there are a lot of folks out there that aren’t aware of that quote. Or, perhaps they just don’t admit to it. But you and I both know, good things come about...
by billyzh | Feb 13, 2009 | Divorced, History, Holidays, Not-Yet-Married, Women/Relationships
It’s Valentines! And I have to tell you, I can’t quite figure out how we ended up with cupid, saints, and love notes. Few remember it used to be called St. Valentine’s Day. And even less people could tell you that the Catholic Church literally has three saints...
by billyzh | Feb 11, 2009 | History, Not-Yet-Married
As I sat at my desk ready to wrap up the day, I suddenly noticed to my left a ladybug on an envelope. I hadn’t seen it all day. I don’t know how long it had been there. But suddenly, there it was. I was two stories up, and there were no windows open or doorways to the...
by billyzh | Jan 21, 2009 | History, Politics
“… it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that His...
by billyzh | Dec 24, 2008 | History, Holidays
I have a couple of smaller Christmas trees in my home as well the main large tree that I decorate each year. One particular small tree is placed in my own room. It is my Patriotic tree. At night, I leave it’s lights on and view the ornaments. And many times spend the...
by billyzh | Dec 6, 2008 | History, Holidays, Spirituality, Travel
I was heading home for the holidays and was trying to make as much distance that first day as possible. As I settled into the Motel 6 (hey, take dogs) that night, I snuggled into my bed and grabbed the remote. Oddly enough, the TV was already tuned into a Christmas...