by billyzh | Dec 7, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
We interrupt this Advent Season to bring you a very precious reminder… When I was in high school, I used to jog around my neighborhood in order to keep in shape. My route usually took me past this one particular house with an RV (recreational vehicle) in the...
by billyzh | Nov 12, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
So, what does Nottingham Forest have in common with the Pilgrims? The answer: Scrooby, England. For those of you that immediately think of Robin Hood when you see the word “Nottingham”, you are not alone. But now it can ring a bell for you in regards to...
by billyzh | Oct 8, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
I woke up this morning to NPR letting me know that certain states don’t acknowledge Columbus Day anymore. Apparently, certain people groups are offended by that person and celebrating him is quite taboo. But I imagine this is not news to you, nor was it to me....
by billyzh | Jul 10, 2012 | Career/Job, History, Politics, Relationships, Spirituality
I have been in a remodel project at my house of late. And so, those things are on my mind. The blog post below was written awhile ago, but I saw it recently and thought I’d pull it back out. Enjoy… It was a normal Wednesday night. Suddenly, the bathtub was...
by billyzh | Jun 28, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation, this coming July 4 weekend, I have to admit, I never cease to be amazed at the miracle of America. It’s beyond the imagination that we, as 13 struggling colonies, ever made it to this fascinating experiment...
by billyzh | Jun 12, 2012 | History, Holidays, Politics
Flag Day is coming. Can you guess what day? Not many folks are aware that June 14th is FLAG DAY. Maybe it’s because I grew up in San Diego County (a very military area) that I know about these things. I don’t really know. But I have to say, I have always...
