by billyzh | Nov 16, 2012 | History, Holidays
In continuing our story… While the Pilgrims were learning to survive in Holland, other settlers from England had already set up shop in the new world (America). At that time, the entire Eastern Seaboard was called “Virginia”. Jamestown by now was...
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 | Sep 17, 2012 | History, Holidays
Happy New Year! It’s the year 5,773…if you’re Jewish, that is. I saw the funniest clip this weekend of a Rabbi practicing blowing a ram’s horn (known as the SHOFAR). What was so hilarious was this. As he was preparing for Rosh Hashana (which...
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...
