Today—October 26—is National Pumpkin Day! Now, I know pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, but take a minute to really appreciate them. These humble gourds have been around for centuries, first grown in Central […]
Today is National Pasta Day, and I, for one, am more than ready to celebrate. I’ve had a lifelong love affair with pasta—one that’s equal parts passion and poor judgment. As a young man, I […]
Today is Pope John Paul II Day — a good time to pause and think about the lessons he left us, especially when it comes to how we treat one another. John Paul II talked […]
When I started this column, I didn’t envision ever writing an album review. But this album calls for it. There’s a new Waylon Jennings album out, and if you grew up on the gritty outlaw […]
I’m not Jewish, but I’ve always thought Yom Kippur — which is being observed today — to be one of the most admirable holidays. It’s a day set aside for reflection, repentance, and renewal. A […]
The world lost one of its true treasures today with the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall at the age of ninety-one. Her name became synonymous with compassion, curiosity, and a belief that each of us […]
Today, September 25, is National Food Service Employees Day, a perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking men and women who keep our meals coming, our restaurants running, and our cafeterias humming. From the early morning […]
Every September, tucked between Labor Day cookouts and pumpkin patch weekends, we quietly mark a birthday that doesn’t get balloons or fireworks: Constitution Day. It’s the day in 1787 when a handful of visionaries in […]
Robert Redford, the legendary actor known for classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Way We Were, passed away today at the age of 89. While his Hollywood legacy is well-known, many […]
Every year on September 11th, we pause. The calendar calls it Patriot Day, but for most of us, it’s a day when memories, images, and feelings come rushing back. I remember exactly where I was […]
Today is World Literacy Day, and odds are, you’ve got better things to do than sit around pondering global statistics. Fair enough. But before you scroll on, hear me out—because this one hits close to […]
If you know me, you know I love a good church festival. They’re one of those threads that stitch together our small-town fabric—where tradition and community meet fried chicken, raffles, and the sound of a […]
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