Maybe it's because I love food so much. Perhaps it is due to the fact that I enjoy watching that giant balloon-infested parade. Heck, it might just be for the simple reason that I … more
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RyanWeiss posted a Quick Tip about Columbus Day.
October 08, 2010
When I was a kid this was a great holiday! NO SCHOOL! But now, not so much. Doesn't even make sense really... In fact I believe the Vikings made it to the America long before Columbus. It should be Leif … more
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TheJohn posted a Quick Tip about April Fools' Day.
September 25, 2010
Today is Quebec's Fête nationale, formerly St. Jean-Baptiste Day. A couple of decades ago, the focus was shifted from being an exclusively French-Canadian festival to being a celebration for … more
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devora posted a Quick Tip about Father's Day.
June 21, 2010
Quality poetry is more than just making sentences where the sound of a word at the end of one matches the sound of the word at the end of another. Good poetry has a rhythm and a beat to it, as you read … more
Father's Day is fast approaching and the topic of what to get Dad for Father's Day can be a tough one. Dads are just over-sized boys. They like their toys. But not all of them have the … more
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dddiva posted a Quick Tip about Real Simple.
May 12, 2010
Earth Day is an annual holiday founded by peace activist John McConnell, who also designed the Earth Day Flag. It started as a grassroots effort to inform people to support environmental concerns and … more
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Clay_Miller posted a Quick Tip about Earth Day.
April 15, 2010
Some people look forward to Easter. Me, I just don’t see it. Beyond the religious ramifications involved, the non-religious activities have always seemed a bit more bizarre … more
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devora posted a Quick Tip about Pi Day.
March 14, 2010
I am one-fourth Irish so I like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day every March 17th. I used to celebrate in just the normal way: wear some green and maybe drink a little green beer (when I was at least … more