March 9, 2011 
For some, it’s chocolate or dessert. For others, it might be something a little tougher, like alcohol, cussing or smoking. (If you spent some time celebrating Mardi Gras yesterday, you might be feeling like giving up some of that right now.)
Today is Ash ... continue reading...
Tags: 40 days,
Aelfric,
Anglicans,
Ash Wednesday,
bible,
Catholics,
christians,
Easter,
gospel,
jesus,
Kentucky,
Lent,
Lexington,
Lutherans,
Mardi Gras,
moses,
New Testament,
Old Testament,
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church,
palm sunday,
sackcloth,
The Lives of Saints March 8, 2011 
History really comes alive for travelers who chose to experience the optional Jewish Heritage attractions featured on the AMAWaterways (www.amawaterways.com) Danube river cruises.
AMA features three river cruises down the Danube River throug... continue reading...
Tags: AMAWATERWAYS,
Austria,
Bernard Schwartz,
Bratislava,
brooklyn,
Budapest,
Czech Republic,
Danube River,
Dohany Street Synagogue,
germany,
hungary,
jew,
Jewish heritage,
nazis,
New York,
Nuremburg,
oskar schindler,
Prague,
Rabbi Chatam Sofer,
Regensburg,
river cruising,
Sam Hamedani,
Slovakia,
Temple Emanu-El,
The Great Synagogue,
Tony Curtis,
Vienna,
world war ii February 22, 2011 
Most school children today have absolutely no idea when George Washington’s actual birthday day is anymore because we’ve conjured up the President’s Day holiday to encompass both Abraham Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays together.
Because it is mandated to fall on ... continue reading...
Tags: abraham lincoln,
Anna C Reed,
declaration of independence,
george washington,
Happy birthday,
Jackie Gingrich Cushman,
Life of Washington,
President,
President's Day,
revolutionary war,
The Constitution,
The Essential American February 13, 2011 
Is Valentine’s Day a Hallmark® holiday meant as an excuse for wives to get a nice dinner or is there some history behind it?
According to The History Channel’s website, www.history.com, there is quite a bit of interesting thoughts about why we celebrate this ... continue reading...
Tags: cards,
Catholic,
Charles,
chocolates,
Claudius,
Duke of Orleans,
Esther A Howland,
flowers,
Gelasius,
gifts,
holiday,
letters,
Lupercalia,
pope,
Roman,
saint,
Tower of London,
Valentine's Day,
valentines December 7, 2010 
Marc Saggese’s favorite holiday dish is Italian Wedding Soup, with chicken broth, meatballs and tiny pastina, which is interesting since he just had his own wedding fiv... continue reading...
Tags: attorneys,
biscotti,
cbs,
christmas,
christmas eve,
defense attorney,
family,
holidays,
Italian,
Italian wedding soup,
Jerry O'Connell,
Jim Belushi,
lasagna,
Marc Saggese,
Michael Cristalli,
Midnight Mass,
nephews,
New Year's,
New York,
nieces,
pie,
Saggese & Cristalli,
The Defenders December 6, 2010 
It’s hard to believe our modern-day Christmas traditions are really fairly young, relative to the modern settlement of our country, when you walk through the aisles of your local discount store and see the breadth of all the decorations and gift ideas.
The Puritans who help... continue reading...
Tags: bishop,
Catholics,
children,
Christ,
christmas,
church,
gold,
patron saint,
Puritains,
santa claus,
Sarah Ban Breathnach,
shoes,
Simple Abundance,
St. Nicholas,
traditions,
Victorian,
Victorian Family Celebrations,
Virgin Mary November 11, 2010 
Today is Veteran’s Day – what used to be known as Armistice Day, to recognize peace between World War I Allies and Germany. During that war, every American knew someone who was serving overseas. It was a time to be proud... continue reading...
Tags: Air Force,
armed forces,
Armistice Day,
Army,
Bob Paulk,
coast guard,
Dan Quayle,
faith,
freedom,
Joe Foss,
Joe Foss Institute,
john elway,
Kevin Kane,
Lambert Modder,
marines,
National Guard,
navy,
patriotism,
service,
Tom Brokaw,
veterans day,
Veterans Inspiring Patriotism,
world war i,
world war ii,
Zig Ziglar November 10, 2010 
With our armed forces numbering under 2 million folks, it’s not as common as it was even 40 years ago to know someone who serves in any branch of the service, let alone the Marines.
If you have a family member who served or ... continue reading...
Tags: 235th,
Bernard Shaw,
birthday,
Brian Dennehy,
Don Adams,
Drew Carey,
ed mcmahon,
English Bulldogs,
George C. Scott,
Glenn,
history,
Jarheads,
john glenn,
John T.E. Cribb,
Jonathan Winters,
Larry Wilcox,
Leathernecks,
lee marvin,
marine corps,
Montel Williams,
Oliver North,
oorah,
philadelphia,
revolutionary war,
Ronald Lee Ermey,
Scott,
Semper Fidelis,
Ted Williams,
The American Patriot's Almanac,
Thomas Sowell,
Tun Tavern,
usmc,
William Bennett July 23, 2010 
Did your kids learn how to sing the Preamble to the Constitution from Schoolhouse Rock? Could they explain what the words mean to them if you asked?
Actress turned activist Janine Turner, best known for her roles in Northern Exposure, Friday Nig... continue reading...
Tags: America,
children,
constituting America,
constitution,
Constitution Day,
founding fathers,
Janine Turner,
media,
peers,
teens,
The Constitution,
the Federalist Papers,
The United States Arts,
Books,
Culture,
Education,
Family,
Government,
History,
Kids,
Literature,
Media,
Movies,
News,
People,
Social Science July 18, 2010 
Just for fun today we’ll learn a few fun facts about our great nation. Impress your family members today at dinner or your co-workers tomorrow at work. These facts come from 5087 Trivia Questions and Answers by Marsha Kranes, Fre... continue reading...
