The English language is full of idioms that are confusing to Americans, much less to a person trying to learn English as their second language.  Many of those idioms have been around for a while and we have only a vague idea of what they mean and no clue about their origin.  Such is the… Read More »

Friday, May 17, 2024 – Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024.  The breaking news took our breath away as we heard about a cargo ship hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD.  Immediately, we began to envision 9/11 happening all over again, only this time, the terrorist attack came in the water rather than… Read More »

The last “M” of MGM Studio belongs to Louis B. Mayer and the studio was formed in 1924.  In May 1927, Mayer created the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  The purpose of this non-profit was to advance and improve the film industry.  And on this day in 1929, the first Academy Awards night… Read More »

There is an old adage that says, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”  This phrase has left us skeptical and cynical and for good reason.  We’ve certainly been burned by those great “offers.”  As I read an article written by Douglas Jones called 23 Ingenious Life Hacks To Boost Your… Read More »

How do you like your eggs?  Scrambled?  Fried?  Sunny side up?  Over easy?  Poached?  The egg is one of the most perfect foods God created.  “They contain a little bit of almost every nutrient you need.”1  “Eggs are one of the best sources of protein available in a natural form … Easy to prepare, easy… Read More »

The beginnings of our nation began on this day in 1607.  One-hundred colonists had arrived from England, eager to start a new life on new soil.  The original settlement was called James Fort, named in honor of King James I, in what was to become Virginia.    James Fort soon became known as Jamestown and the… Read More »

Happy Mother’s Day, moms!  On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the first official Mother’s Day, putting in place a yearly celebration of the virtues of motherhood.  The text of Proclamation 1238 reads: Whereas, By a Joint Resolution approved May 8, 1914, “designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, and for other… Read More »

Today is an absolutely AMAZING celebration.  But, it is one that may be fraught with danger.  Maybe.  I’ll let you decide. Today is National Eat Whatever You Want Day, a celebration started by Thomas and Ruth Roy.  I mentioned them in devotionals in 2022 and one on April 7, 2024.  Eclectic – or eccentric – actors Tom… Read More »

Every Friday before Mother’s Day, another individual is celebrated who deserves recognition.  It’s the military spouse.  By order of President Ronald Reagan and Proclamation 5184, this day has been recognized since April 17, 1984.  The proclamation says: Since the early days of the Continental Army, the wives of our servicemen have made unselfish contributions to… Read More »

Have you made summer travel plans?  Do you know where vacation is taking you this year?  Lord willing, we are going to visit Washington, D.C. and have numerous sites planned in the itinerary.  We are also looking forward to doing lots of camping local.  Those are “workations” where we are still on duty 24/7/365 but… Read More »