This has been a tough week for Americans, losing two icons of the Civil Rights movement—CT …
April 28: Workers’ Memorial Day
For years now, I’ve had phone Apps that outline daily holidays in America and beyond. They …
May Day Meets Easter Baskets
In some places in America children gift “May Day” baskets of flowers, to neighbors and friends. …
On Manners: Nostalgia for a Simpler Time
I’ve never been clear on the algorithms or artificial intelligence that Facebook uses to lure us …
Love Makes a Family
I’m a documentary film junkie, so when Netflix announced a new movie, “Love Always, Mom” I …
The Gift of Gab
There are a few barometers that give me a quick reading on my general sense of …
Is it Time to Re-Brand April Fools’ Day?
As a Life-Cycle Celebrant, I try to take advantage of every opportunity to mark special days—whether …
Celebrating “Seeing Eye Dog Day”
As a Life-Cycle Celebrant for the last decade, my motto has been “Celebrate Always, and in …
Celebrate with Shadow Boxes
As an amateur crafter and devotee of the always useful glue gun, I’ve long been a …
A Grand Year of Nuptials!
The end of one calendar year, celebrating the holidays, and marking the New Year provide the …