You have a right to know what the government is up to. Congress signed that right into law with the Freedom of Information Act back in 1966. Anyone can request access to information from any federal agency. When it works, it’s transparency in action. When it doesn’t, you can take the government to court. This […]
How To Commemorate A Very Sustainable Day
The vernal equinox is almost at our doorstep. We’re leaving winter behind and basking in the gentle warmth that makes this time of year so special. Let’s celebrate the prelude to spring by digging into Plant a Flower Day on March 12. It’s a holiday without a solid backstory, but no one minds. With over […]
Less Than A Week, More Than 100 Years
One of the reasons I love to explore different holidays is best summed up by the unforgettable first line of our national anthem: “Oh, say can you see?” You see, there are all kinds of interesting facts about this song that most of us don’t know. How many of us knew that its author, Francis […]
More Than Heart-Shaped Candy
We welcome the second month on our calendars for so many familiar reasons. February is all about tributes to sweethearts and years that leap. We are finally saying goodbye to cold weather and hello to the promise of spring just around the corner. Sports fans get the Super Bowl and street revelers get Mardi Gras. […]
Stewards Of An Extraordinary Past
We cannot learn from a past that we don’t understand. We need to know why and how individuals and events brought positive, lasting changes to our country. African American History Month serves as a portal connecting us to long-ago experiences that transcend simple explanations. It is not enough to recall important names and make note […]
A Most Multifaceted Cocktail
Once upon a time, it was a simple blend of tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Over the years, this sublime drink has evolved with incredibly good taste that is certainly worth celebrating every February 22. We raise our glasses high in a toast to Margarita Day. As we savor salted rims, let us ponder […]