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It’s Presidents Day – 2015

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What originally started off as a day to remember George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s  birthdays, has turned into a day a of education and remembrance in the US. I think President’s Day is one of the easiest and most beneficial patriotic celebrations to share with children. If you take the time to really go back and look at the lives of the people who’ve held the office of Present of the United States, you can learn so much about the ups and downs, the rights and wrongs, and the overall changes this nation has grown through.

I say let’s learn from the past. Let’s learn from great, not-so-great, and kinda bad leaders to see what the future may bring.

To the rest of the world, I hope you’re having lovely and peaceful day.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! – 2015

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Most people probably have no idea that the celebration of Valentine’s Day (or St. Valentine’s Day) was once a controversy, but I like to know this kind of stuff.  I won’t bore you today with tales and legends of the past. Most of us have settled on the fact that in this day-and-age, Valentine’s Day is a commercial ploy to boost greeting cards and candy sales- but can’t we say that about all holidays now.

On a lighter note, don’t you just adore the season of romance? I mean, it seems like everyone, for just a little while, tries a little harder to spread love instead of war.

I think it’s great that some people believe in the spirit of love and romance and in celebrating it on a specific date each year. I usually try to send Valentines to my parents, and siblings, and my nieces and nephews. However, my husband and I decided a long time ago to not celebrate this holiday, even though we do recognize it. We do romantic stuff for each other all year long and enjoy staying away from the Valentine’s Day crowds.

So, if I haven’t completely bummed you out, I’d like to sincerely say…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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It’s Groundhog’s Day – 2015

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This is a silly and cute holiday that mostly serves as a means to teach children about the seasons and weather. Aside from the fact that a really great movie is derived from this day, I don’t think there’s much else to say about it. So…

Happy Groundhog’s Day and I wonder if Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today?

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