The famous composer stood before one of the largest orchestras ever assembled, ready to conduct them as they played the notes of his composition.  A crowd had filled every seat in the theatre and were anticipating a night of music like none other.  They were not going to be disappointed! The symphony this evening would… Read More »

The beginnings of today’s National Day Calendar celebration take us back to 1944.  Discussions began between educators and politicians, seeking a way to recognize teachers for their dedication and service.  As is true with most committees, there is lots of talk but little action. Finally, in 1953, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt approached the 81st… Read More »

Southern Living had a great article that transported me back to the days of childhood.  Written by Patricia Shannon, the article was called 5 Things My Grandmother Did Every Day That Deserve A Comeback.1  Reading the article sure made me think and put a smile on my face.  Let me share the points with you.… Read More »

May 2nd was National Life Insurance Day but today seems as good of a day as any to discuss the subject.   On May 2nd, 1759, a charter was recorded for the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers.  The need was seen and answered by the synods in Philadelphia… Read More »

If you ever listen to financial commentator Dave Ramsey, you’ve often heard him rail about the higher education money pit that hooks young students and parents into taking out substantial school loans to pay for college.  The student graduates with a bachelor’s degree in their field, $100K or more in debt, and no job offers… Read More »

Today marks the 140th birthday of a gold standard in magazines.  Happy Birthday to Good Housekeeping magazine, debuting in Holyoke, Massachusetts with this bold stated mission: “To produce and perpetuate perfection—or as near unto perfection as may be attained in the household.” While typically viewed as a “woman’s” magazine when laid on the coffee table… Read More »

Today is the National Day of Prayer (NDP).  As I did some research on this, I was under the impression that this was a modern celebration that had its beginnings in a particular organization.  The history of the day was surprising. Pray.com is the official website for the NDP.  They provide the following history: July… Read More »

Today is National Honesty Day.  Yes, day – as in a 24-hour period.  It was created by M. Hirsh Goldberg, the press secretary for Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer in the early 1990s.  Goldberg decided to create this celebration at the time he was writing the first draft of his book The Book of Lies:… Read More »

Everybody loves a wedding!  Today marks the 14th wedding anniversary for Catherine Elizabeth Middleton and William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor.  The world knows them better as Prince William and Princess Kate. Their wedding was attended by 1,900 guests, “while another 1 million spectators lined the streets of London and an estimated 2 billion people around… Read More »

Ten days ago was National Exercise Day but, just like exercise, I put it off because I was too busy writing about other things.  Well, let’s not put it off any longer.  Let’s start the work week talking about our need for some exercise. For some, the aversion to exercise may stem from a false… Read More »