by Tom Chandler | Jul 3, 2024 | Holidays and Inspiration
Perhaps you feel as I do this Independence Day. I am celebrating the uniting of 13 colonies into one country and am also simultaneously feeling upset because the political climate suggests we are not united. But I take comfort from the hand of providence that was...
by Tom Chandler | May 5, 2021 | Holidays and Inspiration
May the Fourth be with you Today is May the fourth – Star Wars Day. “May the Fourth be with you.” According to Wikipedia, Star Wars Day is the “informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate George Lucas’ Star Wars media franchise.” The first...
by Tom Chandler | Feb 9, 2021 | Holidays and Inspiration
This coming Sunday, February 14, 2021 is Valentine’s Day. Two precious things happen every year at this time: Sweethearts give each other a gift of love. Some give chocolates, a special dinner, a dozen roses, or perhaps jewelry. And of course, with the special gift is...
by Tom Chandler | Nov 19, 2020 | Holidays and Inspiration
Thanksgiving is coming… The Thanksgiving Holiday in the US is a week from Thursday. I suppose each of us, in one or more ways, has been affected by the pandemic, racial tensions, a downturn in the economy, a distrust of people in or seeking for power, and a...
by Tom Chandler | Nov 18, 2020 | Holidays and Inspiration
Although it has been a crazy year, we still can take time to consider the many blessings we have.
by Tom Chandler | Jul 3, 2020 | Holidays and Inspiration
Declaring Independence Today is July 2, 2020. Contrary to popular belief, July 2, 1776 is the date when the Continental Congress passed a resolution formally declaring independence from Great Britain. Two days after the resolution passed, on the 4th of July, Congress...
