by Jose Feliciano | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
As you probably know, this holiday was originally set aside to honor George Washington’s birthday. But as Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is also around this time of year, many states began celebrating the two dates together. More recently, the day has become dedicated...
by Jose Feliciano | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
What do you think of when you think of Valentine’s Day? When we were young, we remember the thought of how many valentines we would need for our elementary school class and how fun it would be to make our own “Valentine box.” As we got older, our thoughts changed to...
by Jose Feliciano | Dec 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
As you know, there are many beautiful Christmas carols. Silent Night will always be a favorite. Hark the Herald Angels Sing and O Holy Night are classics. But one of the most charming, to us, is O Little Town of Bethlehem. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we...
by Jose Feliciano | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Everyone has a favorite ornament on their Christmas tree. For some, it’s those red, shiny glass spheres that reflect the lights around them, bathing the room in a warm glow on Christmas Eve. Others prefer ribbons, beads, or candy canes. There are those whose fondest...
by Jose Feliciano | Nov 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. As I get older, I think more and more about Thanksgivings past and all the food, laughter, and company we enjoyed from childhood to adulthood. I find myself nostalgic for the holiday of my youth, when I was a kid in my...
by Jose Feliciano | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
To you, and especially to all who served, happy Veterans Day! While thinking about the meaning behind the day, we came across an editorial in the Washington Post from a few years back. It was written by a veteran named J. Mark Jackson, who served in the 82nd and...