Some unique idioms have entered the English language through the years that must puzzle those from other countries.  Though the phrase isn’t used much, someone might comment that we need to talk turkey.  This makes a lot more sense around Thanksgiving or Christmas when the discussion turns to Butterballs or Honeysuckles.   But what does it… Read More »

Did you know that baby names trend for several years at a time?  I never realized that until I ran across a chart from the Social Security Administration (SSA) linked to an article that said several names from the 1930s are due to make a comeback.  Before we go to the 1930s, let’s consider the… Read More »

It was on this day in 1955 that hockey took an ugly turn.  “NHL president Clarence Campbell suspends Montreal Canadiens star Maurice “Rocket” Richard for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs after he attacks an opponent with his stick and slugs a referee in the head… “Richard—who was leading the NHL with 74… Read More »

Have you ever opened a can of worms?  Years ago, before worms could be purchased in Styrofoam or plastic containers, metal bait cans were used that had handles.  My container was plastic when I opened my can of worms. I had taken my girls fishing and had opened the container, putting a worm on the… Read More »

I was working in the basement the other day and ran across my copy of Dr. Seuss’s book My Book About Me By ME, Myself.  I was probably in second or third grade when I received it.  If you are unfamiliar with this riveting classic, the first page asks for your name and on the… Read More »

“And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.  (31)  And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other… Read More »

As I wrote on Sunday, March 9th, there were several National Day Calendar celebrations that were happening simultaneously.  One of those was National Get Over It Day.  Jeff Goldbladt created this day in 2005 after having trouble getting over an ex-girlfriend.  Someone must have suggested that he needed to get over it and move on… Read More »

Five years ago on this day, President Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office with a message.  “…This is the most aggressive and comprehensive effort to confront a foreign virus in modern history.  I am confident that by counting and continuing to take these tough measures, we will significantly reduce the threat to our… Read More »

We can blame yesterday on George Vernon Hudson, a native of New Zealand.  In 1895, he proposed Daylight Savings Time.  On April 30, 1916, Germany and Austria-Hungry started using it. “DST was first implemented in the US with the Standard Time Act of 1918, a wartime measure for seven months during World War I in the interest… Read More »

Today has several National Day Calendar entries that are worthy of use for our devotions.  For instance, today is National I Am Day.  The day was established by two women’s organizations, S.H.E Inc 501c3 Sisters Helping Each-Other and the She ROCKS It.  The intent was for women to encourage women with messages of self-affirmation. Joyce… Read More »