Memorial Day: Top 10 destinations for travelers
Although the number of people traveling on Memorial Day is expected to drop slightly this year, nearly 40 million Americans […]
Holidays
Remembering moms on Mother’s Day
My mom, Ruth L. Slingsby, grew up in a different era. She graduated from high school in 1931 at age
Facts and figures for Mother’s Day this year
The driving force behind Mother's Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10,
Think sustainability for Mother’s Day this year
Mother’s Day is a holiday where food plays a central role as a token of appreciation or a gesture of
Have you tried an April Fools’ Day joke yet
Yesterday was Easter Sunday. Today is April Fools’ Day. I wonder if that’s ever happened before? In the painful category,
Best wishes on Easter Sunday
On Easter, my sister Myrna and I will be attending the Methodist Church near her home. I wanted to go
Tips for Easter and springtime for you and your pet
This spring, as people prepare to celebrate Easter or go on spring vacation, The Humane Society of the United States
Best wishes on Saint Patrick’s Day
When a friend called to go out to dinner, I suggested we go to O’Blarney’s to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.
Facts and figures for Saint Patrick’s Day 2013
Saint Patrick’s Day is approaching fast. On Sunday, we’ll be wearing green and maybe tipping a glass or two in