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An Inter-faith “Easter” Basket
Oddly enough, I now realize that I’ve never put together a traditional candy Easter basket – …
Take a Book, Share a Book, Leave a Book
My old friend Cammie Bright is a multi-faceted woman. She’s drop-dead gorgeous, but also smart as …
Little Ghosts & Goblins
This Halloween seemed particularly festive—perhaps it was due to the fact that it fell on a …
The Gift of Teaching
I’ve spent more years than I care to admit toiling in various professional positions. The institutions …
Farmer’s Markets: Even in the City
The older I get, the more I seem to appreciate the wonders of changing seasons and …
Honoring Juneteenth
We Celebrants are eager to mark any occasion. Our datebooks are filled with not only personal …
Education for All: A Tribute to Julius Edelstein
Perhaps because I have been close to librarians and archivists over the years, I’ve cultivated the …
In Celebration of May Day: Baskets and More
May Day is not a holiday often noted in America. In many parts of the world, …
The Easter Parade
There are many ways to mark the onset of spring. The vernal equinox, March 21, is …