On yesterday’s date in 1775, Benjamin Franklin published what has become known as The Imaginary Speech.  “Franklin’s speech was intended to counter an unnamed officer’s comments to Parliament that the British need not fear the colonial rebels, because “Americans are unequal to the People of this Country [Britain] in Devotion to Women, and in Courage,… Read More »

Today’s National Day Calendar Celebration is one that will take you by surprise.  Children of all ages will love it.  A few will despise it, but they just don’t know what they are missing.  Today is National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day. Do we need any more explanation than that?!? While some may think that… Read More »

In mid-January, I saw a sunrise that was phenomenal!  The colors were absolutely brilliant.  Before the sun was visible over the horizon, it was preceded with the brightest, deepest red I’ve ever seen.  Above the red were varying shades of pink, orange, and purple outlining the cloud formations.  The eastern sky was breath taking. An… Read More »

My, my, my – how times have changed!  On this day in 1969, a new television show debuted.  The premise of the show was a sketch comedy with rapidly changing scenes.  Hosted by and starring Tim Conway, other famous comedians of that era were incorporated into the show. The show was originally presented to CBS… Read More »

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.  These words are chiseled above the entrance to the New York City Post Office on 8th Avenue, opened in 1914.  Taken from the Persians, it is often believed that this is the motto of… Read More »

On February 1st, 2017, the U.S. Figure Skating Association founded a day that was particularly apropos to the profession.  Every February 1st is recognized at Get Up Day. Whether it was roller skating, rollerblading, hockey, ice skating, figure skating, or skateboarding, the beginning months of acquiring those skills seemed to find us more on our… Read More »

How many of you are feeling the gardening itch?  We’ve been cooped up inside for the winter, teased by temperatures that felt like the precursor to Spring, only to be hit a few days later with Winter’s blast.  When those warmer temperatures were upon us, you felt the pressing urge to get outside and do… Read More »

Can you handle having your mind blown by something today?  Maybe this won’t be earth shattering to you but it was to me.  In fact, I was surprised by it. If I were to ask a group of Christians, “What is the shortest verse in the Bible?” we know what the answer is going to… Read More »

I had a moment a few weeks ago where I must confess to feeling overwhelmed.  But in that moment, I realized a spiritual truth in a poignant way.  What taught me the lesson? A texted prayer request. The end of December through the first of January were some especially difficult times for our church family. … Read More »

The last Friday in January has a celebration of which I’m kind of on the fence.  I’m not quite sure how I feel about it and I can see both sides.  Let me present it and let you decide.  I will not try to sway your decision. Today is National Have Fun At Work Day. … Read More »