I hate tequila. It’s Boston’s fault – yes, the entire city of Boston, Massachusetts, is to be blamed for my disdain of the blue agave based spirit. I bet you’re dying to know why. Here’s the scoop. It was Spring Break, 1987. I was a freshman in college and had just suffered a major life-trauma: [...]
Today is Tu B’Shevat, which is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the New Year for Trees. Jewish culture dictates that you’re not to eat fruit from a tree that is less than five years old. So, today was created to celebrate another year of life for our dear friend, the tree. I suppose today could [...]
His name was Eli. The little boy who lost his life here early Wednesday morning. We didn’t know him. We had never met him. But we were here. Here at the hospital where he died. In the same area where he had received treatment. Where he had cried out in pain. Where his parents held [...]
What a fun holiday today is because I LOVE words! Today is Peter Mark Roget’s birthday. He was the author of Roget’s Thesaurus. He started writing his collection of synonyms in 1840 and finally published his work in 1852. Since then, it has never been out of print! So… I don’t feel so bad not having finished [...]
Three Kings Day commemorates the biblical story of the three kings who followed the bright star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child. But since this story gets a lot of press already, let’s talk about Little Kings instead. You know, the delicious cream ale. Actually, I’m just kidding. I don’t want to [...]
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