by billyzh | Mar 12, 2012 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
Contrary to popular belief…Saint Patrick was not a Leprechaun who danced in clover. He was an actual son of wealthy British parents that lived over 1600 years ago. Here’s the scoop. When Patrick was only 16, some Irish raiders who attacked his family’s estate...
by billyzh | Mar 5, 2012 | Holidays
Are you familiar with the story about Queen Esther? It goes like this: There was this king in ancient Iran who was angry with his Queen. Apparently, she didn’t show up in front of the drunken party he was throwing when he called her to the banquet hall. So, the...
by billyzh | Mar 1, 2012 | Holidays, Spirituality
Ok. We’re a week into it. How ya’ doin’? I’ve heard folks who’ve been giving up sweets, chocolate, soft drinks, and more. So what did you give up for Lent? I learned of one particular gal who is taking a very “outside the box”...
by billyzh | Feb 22, 2012 | Holidays, Spirituality
If you see black smudges on someone’s forehead today? Don’t panic. Today is Ash Wednesday. In case today catches you a bit by surprise, perhaps this info will spare you an awkward moment with that colleague or person on the street that you might encounter....
by billyzh | Feb 15, 2012 | Entertaining, Holidays
Pancake Day. King Cake. Worrying about what you’ll give up for Lent? If any of these are on your mind, it’s probably because they’re all going down TODAY! For those of you wondering what this blog post has to do with anything, these...
by billyzh | Feb 13, 2012 | Holidays, Relationships, Women/Relationships
Valentines Day. Do you really have to celebrate it or acknowledge it? Well, that all depends on who is in our lives as we approach this holiday of the heart. MEN: If there is a special lady in your life, may I suggest that you have something planned. Even if...