The holiday reflects the colonies’ desire for self-governance and freedom from British taxation and laws. Traditions and Celebrations Independence Day is associated with a wide range of festive activities, including: Fireworks displays across cities and towns Parades featuring marching bands, veterans, and local organizations Barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings Concerts, fairs, and carnivals Baseball games and public ceremonies Patriotic music and flag displays in […]
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History Father’s Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fathers, fathering, and fatherhood. Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas.[3] Its first celebration was in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.[3][4] Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised […]
Introduction Understanding the difference between “What We Are” and “Who We Are” is essential in grasping the complexities of human identity. While these two concepts may seem similar at first glance, they actually represent distinct aspects of our being. In this article, we will delve into the attributes of “What We Are” and “Who We Are” to shed light on […]
The Difference Between Being Right and Doing What’s Right Robert Paulson Published Feb 12, 2020 As a coach, I can recall many times hearing others say they do what’s right but then go out of their way to be right. I know how this can become a problem because I am guilty too. I have dug my heels into the ground to make […]
Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day – March 20, 2025 Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day is celebrated every year on March 20. The day honors, celebrates, and appreciates the late Fred Rogers, the immensely popular host of the preschool TV series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” which ran from 1968 to 2001. Although it has not aired for the past 21 years, […]
God and Anxiety – Understanding Happiness It says time and time again in the bible that God is love, and God wants us to find that level of happiness and contentment that allows us to be good people, and contribute to the love that we’re supposed to share with God. Anxiety prevents that. Anxiety prevents happiness, energy, and in some […]
Pie Pie. Me oh my, Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry All at once, oh well it’s pie Apple! Pumpkin! Minced an’ wet bottom. Come to your place everyday if you’ve got em’ Pie, Me oh my, I love pie! 1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen. 2. Frequent attacks of smiling. 3. […]
The Bible is filled with commands to give thanks to God (Psalm 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). Most verses go on to list reasons why we should thank Him, such as “His love endures forever” (Psalm 136:3), “He is good” (Psalm 118:29), and “His mercy is everlasting” (Psalm 100:5). Thanksgiving and praise always go together. We cannot adequately praise and worship God […]
“Summertime and the Living is Easy” — Meaning and Background “Summertime and the living is easy” is the opening line of “Summertime”, a song composed in 1934 by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess It was first recorded in 1935 by Abbie Mitchell with Gershwin himself on piano and conducting. Origin and Context The lyrics draw inspiration […]