Shortly, there may be a rapping at your door and until you’ve corrected last night’s transgression, don’t answer it. You awoke with a pounding headache, stumbled to the medicine cabinet, downed the last pain pill and, in a drowsy stupor, tossed the empty bottle into the wastebasket. Such a pity, because today is November 15, […]
From Whoville To Hogwarts
On the second Tuesday in November, we encourage children to delve into the pages of books. Young Readers’ Day reminders us that the uninhibited mind of a child knows no boundaries. They are free to escape into kingdoms of magic, explore faraway lands and follow feats of engaging characters. Children’s books span far beyond fairy […]
Occupy The Couch For Some Homemade Therapy
On November 12, celebrate Chicken Soup for the Soul Day with a bowl of soup and the heartwarming series of books that inspired the occasion. There’s nothing like a bowl of chicken soup to cure what ails you. This healing marvel, typically homemade with tender loving care, is often ladled up with homespun words of […]
Paid For By A Veteran
Veteran’s Day is one of those pseudo “holidays” that’s hard to know how to celebrate. It’s more about remembering and honoring rather than feasting and revelry. “Veterans” can be a vague word, conjuring up images of crusty bearded men with braided hair down their back protesting this or that or, more lately, amputees that stare […]
Let It Play You: Celebrating A Musical Legacy
Charlie Parker once said, “Don’t play the saxophone. Let it play you.” These words, spoken by a master of jazz composition and improvisation, perfectly describe the style and spirit of this instrument. Music lovers are enthralled by the mellow, soulful tones it adds to any piece of music and on November 6, Saxophone Day, we […]
