Thanksgiving—around the world, there is a tendency to associate that holiday solely with the United States, but we must not forget that our Canadian neighbors to the north also celebrate the feast, albeit in October rather than in November.
Read MoreIt’s not unusual these days to celebrate the birthdays of friends and relatives who are entering the decade of octogenarians. In point of fact, a baby born in this country today is fully expected to reach the age of eighty, and while it is definitely a pleasing milestone birthday, it is less of an “achievement” than it was half or even a quarter of a century ago.
Read MoreWikipedia may not be “Gospel;” however, I support it faithfully with an annual donation at this time of year, because it is an excellent and instantaneous resource. I find it of particular value when I’m researching matters of history. According to Wikipedia, “the first known Christmas card was sent by Michael Maier to James I of England and his son Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales in 1611…
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