Dear Customers, Vendors, and Friends, The first Christmas began with a glorious song from angels, “Hark! The Herald Angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!!” At Christmas did you ever wonder what that joyous singing was all about? Angels sang to announce the birth...
Happy Thanksgiving 2023, and let's emphasize the spirit of giving! As we celebrate this special day of gratitude, we can emphasize the spirit of giving - reflecting on how we can continue to make a positive impact in our families, among our friends, and in our larger...
Thank you for your service. Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, holds a special place in the heart of our nation. It's a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. These individuals have made...
Happy Labor Day 2023! This day serves as an annual commemoration of the labor movement's contributions to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Importantly, it's a time to reflect on significant milestones that have shaped our current work...
The phrase "toward a more perfect union" comes from the Preamble of the United States Constitution, a document that embodies the ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice that we celebrate every 4th of July. This phrase captures the aspirational nature of the American...
Memorial Day is a time to remember and “Honor the Fallen” – those who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. Memorial Day is also an opportunity for families to honor and remember all their ancestors who have passed away. Recognizing the...
Using Technology to Add Old-Fashioned Ambience - Merry Christmas 2022 Enhance the senses and sensations for a Merry Christmas, 2022 style. Little can beat the aromas of a Christmas dinner cooking, or the tastes of Christmas cookies - including your favorites - shared...
Happy Thanksgiving Day Traditions Thanksgiving Day traditions vary widely, I'm sure. In preparation for this holiday post, I looked up a lot of them. While they included many great traditions, some of which we practice in our home, a couple of my favorites were...
Veterans Day 2022 - and every year - falls on November 11th. This is the day when you should absolutely thank a veteran. Memorial Day is to remember those who died serving. Veterans Day is for thanking those who are still with us. This year our son, Sean "Sarge", is a...
Long Live "The Grand Experiment!" Happy Independence Day! Allow us to share original thoughts of some great Americans to celebrate the 4th of July, the anniversary of the American Experiment; The Grand Experiment. "No experiment can be more interesting than that we...
In observance of Memorial Day 2022, we share the following from Wikipedia. Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day[1]) is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed...
In observance of our Easter celebration this year, we share this post from a “sister site” – Crown of Compassion (more below). “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise/ Refuge of strength to the end./ Righteous redeemer and mighty to save/ He’s the anchor of hope...