Hi guys, Well, it’s October 2021 and you know what I like best about the month of October, (besides Halloween)? I love to see the leaves on the trees and bushes begin to turn colors before they fall off. You know during the summer most trees and plants are a beautiful shade of green, andContinue reading “Autumn/Fall Season”
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Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Hi Guys, Well, this Monday, September 6, 2021 is Labor Day. Here’s a brief history of Labor day. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became aContinue reading “Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?”
Littered Lakes
Hi Guys, How do the beautiful lakes around our country get littered and what are the consequences/problems that come from that litter? That’s a good question and here a good answer: When debris—plastic bags, bottles, cigarette butts, etc—is thrown on the ground, it gets washed into storm drains and directly into our waterways. In additionContinue reading “Littered Lakes”
What is Racism?
Racism. That’s a funny sounding word. The root word is race. Normally when a person thinks of the word race, he or she might thing of cars speeding down the road to see who is the fastest. The same images arise with people, animals and boats. Racing to see who will reach the finish lineContinue reading “What is Racism?”
We Can All Do Our Part to Flatten the Curve where COVID-19 Is Concerned.
It’s such a sad and serious time in our country today. We can help slow this coronavirus if we remember to do these few things: Stay at Home unless you have to go out for something essential, go to the grocery store, to the doctor’s office, the pharmacy, etc. Turn your head away from othersContinue reading “We Can All Do Our Part to Flatten the Curve where COVID-19 Is Concerned.”
COVID 19 – THE CORONA VIRUS
Hello Guys, It’s been a long time since I got a chance to do a post. During that time so much has happened. The one thing that has everyone in the world concerned is that COVID-19 Corona Virus Pandemic. Pandemic, that’s an interesting word. What does it mean: A pandemic is a global outbreak ofContinue reading “COVID 19 – THE CORONA VIRUS”
THE SLAVE WHO MAILED HIMSELF TO FREEDOM
Hi Guys, Because this is Black History Month, I wanted to share with you some extraordinary people in African American History who did all they could to get to freedom. I am sure you know that freedom is the right of every living person man, woman, boy and girl on the Earth. It is soContinue reading “THE SLAVE WHO MAILED HIMSELF TO FREEDOM”
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Hi Guys, Well, it’s February. And every February has been deemed Black History Month. Here a bit of history about Black History Month The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister JesseContinue reading “BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS – FOUR CALLING BIRDS
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Four calling birds Today 4 Calling Birds would cost $599.96 Online reference: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2018/11/30/it-will-cost-you-more-to-buy-the-12-days-of-christmas-this-year/#3a605a4f3673 Online reference for calling bird photo: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/130252614194606097/?lp=true
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS – THREE FRENCH HENS
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, three french hens Today, 3 French Hens would cost $181.50 Online reference: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2018/11/30/it-will-cost-you-more-to-buy-the-12-days-of-christmas-this-year/#388bca553673 3 French Hens online reference: https://hopeseguin.wordpress.com/tag/12-days-of-christmas/