by billyzh | Feb 8, 2012 | Holidays
If you’ve ever seen the movie Holiday Inn, with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, you will recall that they put on and performed Broadway-type shows that celebrated major American holidays at this quaint New England inn in the countryside. One thing most folks may not...
by billyzh | Jan 25, 2012 | Holidays, Travel, Uncategorized
There’s a holiday, of sorts, that many of us probably won’t celebrate too wildly. How Ground Hog Day managed to find its way to “holiday” status is a mystery to most humble Americans. Where the day originated from, I truly didn’t know. A little time...
by billyzh | Jan 9, 2012 | Entertaining, Holidays
For those of you that have been following with us, we talked about how Carnival Season began this past Friday. If you want to know more, you can check out my last blog update. Carnival period, as it is known, begins around Epiphany (or Twelfth Night/January 6) and...
by billyzh | Jan 6, 2012 | Entertaining, Holidays
Just so you know, the 12 Days of Christmas ended today. But don’t be sad, today starts something else. I might be the first person to wish you HAPPY CARNIVAL SEASON. Most of you may be thinking, “But it’s too cold for a fair.” Nope. Not that...
by billyzh | Jan 4, 2012 | Career/Job, Holidays, Relationships
I would have to admit, 2011 was a nice year for me. I leave it feeling good about it rather than the usual, “Boy, I sure hope 2012 is better.” I was pleased with last year. It wasn’t perfect. There are things I would have changed about it. But, overall, it was a good...
by billyzh | Jan 2, 2012 | Holidays
As we say goodbye to 2011 and welcome 2012, I want to thank you loyal readers, who have been so gracious to visit this blog whether daily, weekly or monthly. Your comments and support have been nothing short of a delight. And I am grateful to call you friends. For...
