by billyzh | Nov 2, 2012 | Holidays
Is it just me, or does it seem like Christmas is getting set up in the stores by August these days? I mean, can a girl get a little turkey first? 🙂 That’s the line that keeps rolling through my head as October closes and November unfolds. I love the holidays....
by billyzh | Oct 8, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
I woke up this morning to NPR letting me know that certain states don’t acknowledge Columbus Day anymore. Apparently, certain people groups are offended by that person and celebrating him is quite taboo. But I imagine this is not news to you, nor was it to me....
by billyzh | Sep 17, 2012 | History, Holidays
Happy New Year! It’s the year 5,773…if you’re Jewish, that is. I saw the funniest clip this weekend of a Rabbi practicing blowing a ram’s horn (known as the SHOFAR). What was so hilarious was this. As he was preparing for Rosh Hashana (which...
by billyzh | Sep 11, 2012 | Death/Mourning, Holidays, Relationships
There’s a story I never tire of hearing about. But it may be a bit new to many of you. A tiny town came to America’s rescue on one of it’s darkest days. More here… When Americans hear the words “New Foundland”, we usually think of...
by billyzh | Jun 28, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation, this coming July 4 weekend, I have to admit, I never cease to be amazed at the miracle of America. It’s beyond the imagination that we, as 13 struggling colonies, ever made it to this fascinating experiment...
by billyzh | Jun 24, 2012 | Holidays, Relationships, Spirituality, Vacations, Women/Relationships
Some of you may remember a very clever song that Bing Crosby made famous. If you haven’t heard it, try googling it and give a listen. It talks about getting rid of the negative in our lives. If you find yourself around negative people or downer types,...
