by billyzh | Nov 28, 2011 | Holidays, Spirituality
Know much about Advent? If not, don’t worry. You’re not alone. But if you do, know that we will be focusing on Advent during the coming days. So, just what is Advent anyway? You might have seen or even used one of those clever Advent calendars. You know the ones....
by billyzh | Nov 23, 2011 | History, Holidays
While the Pilgrims (originally from Notingham) now in Scrooby, were learning to survive in Holland, other settlers from England had already arrived in the new land that was now called Virginia (the entire Eastern Seaboard) Folks were setting up shop in Jamestown by...
by billyzh | Nov 11, 2011 | Holidays
It’s Veteran’s Day. Each of us in our own way wish to show gratitude. Yet, when we try to express it, I am amazed how many of us so often feel our words are a bit inadequate. Quite a few of the men in my family did some military service. I had three great uncles that...
by billyzh | Jul 4, 2011 | History, Holidays, Politics
One if by land, two if by sea. I certainly hope that line means something to you. If it doesn’t, here’s your homework: google it and report back.:) Here are some clues: Boston, Paul Revere, and a Horse Named… “Brown”. Most Americans are aware that the...
by billyzh | Jun 27, 2011 | History, Holidays
I love birthdays. It was a long standing joke that the celebration of my birthday began in January and ended in September. Only funny to some, if you know that my date of birth is in the end of May. But let’s face it, who doesn’t want their birthday to be...
by billyzh | Jun 11, 2011 | History, Holidays
Not many folks are aware that June 14th is FLAG DAY. Maybe it was because I grew up in a Military town (San Diego) that I know about these things. But I have to say, I have always enjoyed observing it. Even as a kid I stuck flags either in the yard or somewhere in...
