Well, Yankee was a derogatory name for a colonist (we weren’t even Americans yet!). It is unclear exactly how it was coined (one theory is it’s a Native American mispronunciation of English (Yen-gees), another blames the Dutch settlers –‘Janke’ is a term of endearment for ‘little Jan’.) But it is clear the British army officers…
Guest Blog by Rebecca Rodriguez The friends of my late co-blogger, Joan Grey, are many and come from diverse fields, all uniting at the wish to do good things for all people. The following blog is an ernest request for help from Joan’s friend, Rebecca Rodriguez: I have been privileged to focus on personal development these…
So many cute witches, goblins and lady bug superheroes fill the streets, walking and chattering happily in between houses festooned with — giant skeletons! grave markers! hands reaching up from the grave to grab us! A recent Wall Street Journal article bemoans Halloween as an “industrial cartoon death cult” and I agree that by displaying…
We’ve all heard the maxim: The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions! An expert in the not-for-profit/charity field crafts this month’s guest post. Rebecca Rodriguez wants to ensure we spend our charitable efforts and money wisely, to accomplish the good and the change we want to see in the world. Good Intentions Don’t…
Beach parties – a popular way to celebrate for at least 100 years- might be a tricky challenge in the U.S. Northeast this weekend. The threatening rainy weather may not be conducive to a day of fun in the sun. A few essential elements have always been a part of Independence Day celebrations – a…
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