by billyzh | Jun 5, 2011 | Holidays, Politics, Travel
A dear friend of mine actually drove General Eisenhower’s jeep once during the great WWII. Only 3 guys from his unit of 200 made it home. Today however, we focus on another gentleman. I will talk more about my friend later… Sitting in a hotel room that lay...
by billyzh | May 27, 2011 | Holidays, Politics
I remember as a young girl, my mom would tell me, “You were born on traditional Memorial Day.” She said that due to the fact that Memorial Day used to be May 30. (And that day just so happens to be my birthday.) But then, the government decided to make it...
by billyzh | May 24, 2011 | Holidays, Politics
Not that my friend was trying to do me in, but after 50 minutes of Zumba class, I was beginning to question her motives. My heart pounding and my lungs heaving, I somehow successfully managed to climb into her car for the ride home. Convinced I had just had a near...
by billyzh | May 6, 2011 | History, Holidays, Politics
When I finished the book Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts, I remember saying, “Wow, everyone should know these stories!” What struck me the most was the amazing mothers, not only of our country but of ordinary citizens as well. Moms contribute more to our...
by billyzh | May 1, 2011 | Holidays
Did you know what today use to be known as? The first day of May was called “May Day”. I asked my grandmother to recall what she could about this particular long lost special day. “We use to make up little baskets of flowers and run and put them on...
by billyzh | Apr 22, 2011 | Holidays, HOLY WEEK
Holy Week: Good Friday I started a new tradition a few years ago. And I’ve been looking forward to it all week. My first plan of action for today was to head out, with the Judge in tow of course, and make the trek to Panera Bread. They have the BEST Hot Cross...
