by billyzh | Nov 30, 2008 | History, Holidays, Politics
I leave you on this Thanksgiving weekend with these words I found from Newt Gingrich. I thought they were appropriate as we say good-bye to Thanksgiving and enter the joyous Christmas season. “Second only to Independence Day, Thanksgiving is a uniquely...
by billyzh | Nov 29, 2008 | History, Holidays, Politics
A well educated friend of mine recently reminded me, “Pilgrims and Puritans weren’t the same thing.” So, for sake of clarification, before we completely put Thanksgiving back in boxes this holiday season, I thought I’d get in this one last plug for the P’s. PILGRIMS...
by billyzh | Nov 27, 2008 | History, Holidays, Politics
Each Thanksgiving I like to make doggie treats. Now hear me out. I know a pie is usually in order, but most people with dogs like to receive gifts for their pets too. Especially if the pup is a family member of sorts. So, for those kindred spirits, I enjoy surprising...
by billyzh | Nov 20, 2008 | History, Politics
In January of 2009 the 44th President of the United States of America will be sworn into office. Interestingly, though he is a Democrat, his latest book of choice is titled Team of Rivals. It focuses on how Abe Lincoln (a Republican) put together his cabinet. And it...
