by billyzh | Nov 29, 2010 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
I recall one particular Christmas pageant that I was in as a young girl. You remember those. We used to put on bathrobes and placed towels on our heads. Magically we suddenly transformed into shepherds. White sheets and tinsel halos were the costume of choice for...
by billyzh | Nov 26, 2010 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
The Advent season has begun. If you’re not too familiar with this tradition, don’t worry. You’re not alone. But if you do, know that we’ll be focusing together on Advent in the coming days. So, just what is Advent anyway? You might have seen...
by billyzh | Nov 24, 2010 | History, Holidays
Today we continue the joureny…Monday, we left off chatting about Christopher Columbus. Spain was in the lead for discovering new worlds…and it is 1492! Five years later, John Cabot of England got in on the fun and landed on what is now Newfoundland...
by billyzh | Nov 19, 2010 | History, Holidays
The tunes and lyrics are ringing in my ears already as I stroll the aisles of the local stores. Meanwhile, the leaves from Autumn that fall on my deck and yard remind me that plenty more of their counterparts still dwell in the tree tops awaiting their timely descent....
by billyzh | Jul 3, 2010 | History, Holidays
What a joy to write to you on this July 4 weekend. Why? Because here we stand. Still. It’s miracle that we, as 13 struggling colonies, ever made it to this amazing creation known as the United States of America. Have you had the chance to read 1776 by David...
by billyzh | Jun 21, 2010 | Holidays
So, did you know that today you can plan for about 15 hours of sunlight? It’s true. Welcome to the Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Solstice only happens twice a year. Summer and Winter. And the Summer...
