by billyzh | Jan 28, 2010 | Entertaining, History, Holidays, Spirituality
Are you one of the few people who know that there really is a Pancake Day? Maybe too, you’re one of those that is looking forward to eating that King Cake in a few weeks. Meanwhile, others of you are worrying about what you’ll give up for Lent this spring....
by billyzh | Jan 24, 2010 | Career/Job, History, Pets, Politics
Most Americans are aware that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in Massachusetts. And who doesn’t remember learning about that famous revolutionary rebellion in Massachusetts–the Boston Tea Party. Some might even recall the story about Col. Knox transporting...
by billyzh | Jan 17, 2010 | Death/Mourning, History, Politics, Spirituality
As I watched the CNN correspondent wrap up his story of the morning’s events, the most fascinating part of the moment to me was when he threw it back (as they say in t the biz) to the anchor at the news desk. What intrigued me most was that he was reporting...
by billyzh | Jan 9, 2010 | Family, History, Women/Relationships
As we sat chatting, catching up with each other, having just returned from being away for the holidays, we each took our turn in sharing what had transpired in our lives over the past few weeks. Stories, laughs, frustrations, memories. All came pouring forth as each...
by billyzh | Jan 6, 2010 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
“Everything this family does centers around food!” my uncle declared with a laugh. As he motioned with his arms to show our party of 15 seated at long tables taking up the entire center of the restaurant. That wasn’t really much of an...
by billyzh | Dec 25, 2009 | History, Holidays
Well, Merry Christmas, one and all. Wishing you a special day filled with happy memories, peace and rest. For those of you who are into holiday trivia or history, the fun has just begun. If the the words, Partridge in a Pear tree sound familiar, you will appreciate...
