St. Patrick’s Day myths
→ Did you know there is no direct association between St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland and leprechauns? Britannica.com states that the Patron Saint of Read more.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL | The first American Mardi Gras took place in 1699
→ Did you know the expression “laissez les bons temps rouler” is a Cajun French phrase? This term is loosely equivalent to the English phrase “let the good Read more.
Stupid cupid lonely heart: A ‘Galentine’s’ retrospective
On a personal note, long before I got married, I celebrated Valentine’s Day every year for 14 years with my best friend. Albeit, we didn’t call it Galantine’s Read more.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Read more.
Can you taste colors or smell sounds? Do certain sounds make you angry?
“NyQuil comes in two colors, red and green. It’s the only thing on this planet that tastes like red and green.” – Lewis Black, comedian → Did you know some Read more.
Pennsylvania was founded on religious freedom
A 36-foot bronze statue of Pennsylvania’s founder and namesake William Penn is located atop Philadephia’s city hall. No people can be truly happy, though under Read more.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good (movie) night
From “The Grinch that Stole Christmas” to “A Christmas Story” Christmas is a time to grab a bucket of popcorn, and ‘tis the season to watch old and new Read more.
What’s for Thanksgiving? You name it!
“I got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes. Lamb, rams, hogs, dogs. Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes. Chicken, turkey, rabbit. YOU NAME IT!” — Shirley Read more.
Many everyday sayings have a place in history
→ Did you know some of your everyday sayings are called idioms? Phrases like, break a leg, cost an arm and a leg or hit the hay are defined as… Read more.
Nosferatu: The unforgettable face of horror
The nosferatu do not die like the bee when he sting once. He is only stronger; and being stronger, have yet more power to work evil. This vampire which is… Read more.