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 29, 2010 | History, Politics
“Aren’t you possibly just outdated and fighting it?” was the retort from the attractive television host (who is presumed gay by elite inner circles). He posed that question to his conservative guest on the screen while a gay rights activist sitting next to said host...
by billyzh | Jun 13, 2010 | History, Holidays, Politics, Travel
I hope you have a flag somewhere. One that you can hang out in front of your home, or, perhaps place in your window. Maybe you have one of those table top stands that make for setting a flag on your kitchen or dining room table or even your desk at work. Why? Because...
by billyzh | Jun 6, 2010 | Death/Mourning, History, Holidays
Back by request. May we remember… Sitting in a hotel room that lay on the coast of England, the allied commander, known as Eisenhower, knew that a small window of opportunity was all that he had with which to work. Weather was terrible. But if it broke, as they...
by billyzh | May 31, 2010 | Death/Mourning, History, 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 26, 2010 | History, Politics, Women/Relationships
At the age of 16, she was left behind to run not one, but three plantations! She was born in Antigua in the West Indies in 1722, attended a finishing school in England where she learned French, music and other studies “suitable” for women in those days....
