Rachael Blackmore made Grand National history by becoming the first female jockey to win the race as she rode Minella Times across the finishing line at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England.  The Grand National is a steeplechase with an official distance of about 4 miles. Horses jump 30 fences in over two laps. Considered one of the […]

And it arrives on Sunday, guaranteed to dazzle curious sky watchers, amateur astronomers and romantics alike. The Super Moon lasts for just a moment, 12:48 p.m. MST to be exact, when it will appear closest to the Earth. But don’t worry if you miss this fleeting opportunity, you will still be able to see a […]

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to find out more about one particular Irish tradition — kissing the Blarney Stone.  It is said that kissing the Blarney Stone will give a person the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness.  This tradition has been around for centuries with various legends surrounding the Blarney Stone’s […]

Who doesn’t love cookies? From homemade to store bought, there are countless choices for us to enjoy with a tall glass of milk.  But no one loves cookies more than the Muppet, Cookie Monster! Probably as recognizable as Kermit the Frog, Cookie Monster, or Sid as he is known by close personal friends, has been […]

My dog, Scout, loves carrots — specifically slightly chilled baby carrots. He won’t refuse a cooked carrot either but, he really loves them raw and right from the refrigerator. They certainly are his favorite treat. When Scout was a puppy, he would snatch a carrot from your hand and run to “his spot” where he […]

Movie star, John Travolta, started his career off as a member of the Sweathogs on the tv show Welcome Back, Kotter. Then, he boogied onto the silver screen with two big hits of the ’70s — Saturday Night Fever and Grease. (Full disclosure: I have not seen Saturday Night Fever but, I have listened to […]

For the shortest month of the year, February has a lot going on. We haveGroundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Ash Wednesday, Mardi Gras, even the Super Bowl! And now as countries around the world are becoming more connected, we are learning about international holidays, like the Lunar New Year and the Chinese New Year. Although these celebrations are related to one […]

It is May 4th, so May the Fourth Be With You! What most likely started out as a play on words among Star Wars fans has blossomed into a full-blown holiday. And thanks to the internet, fans across the globe can connect with one another and celebrate Star Wars Day! From hosting movie marathons to […]

Call me a romantic. A gooey-hooey romantic. I love vinyl records. Not just for the music, but also for the cover art. From unique photographs painstakingly shot (years before Photoshop) or quick, candid pictures that captured the essence of the band to the mind-bending artwork that made parents believe rock-n-roll truly was the devil’s music. […]

Of course, I think every Friday is a good Friday. I survived another work week— the weekend is about to begin. It’s all good. Today is Good Friday, or Holy Friday and, as we all know, its the Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. The ways we celebrate this holiday are as varied as […]

Rachael Blackmore made Grand National history by becoming the first female jockey to win the race as she rode Minella Times across the finishing line at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England.  The Grand National is a steeplechase with an official distance of about 4 miles. Horses jump 30 fences in over two laps. Considered one of the […]

And it arrives on Sunday, guaranteed to dazzle curious sky watchers, amateur astronomers and romantics alike. The Super Moon lasts for just a moment, 12:48 p.m. MST to be exact, when it will appear closest to the Earth. But don’t worry if you miss this fleeting opportunity, you will still be able to see a […]

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to find out more about one particular Irish tradition — kissing the Blarney Stone.  It is said that kissing the Blarney Stone will give a person the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness.  This tradition has been around for centuries with various legends surrounding the Blarney Stone’s […]

Who doesn’t love cookies? From homemade to store bought, there are countless choices for us to enjoy with a tall glass of milk.  But no one loves cookies more than the Muppet, Cookie Monster! Probably as recognizable as Kermit the Frog, Cookie Monster, or Sid as he is known by close personal friends, has been […]

My dog, Scout, loves carrots — specifically slightly chilled baby carrots. He won’t refuse a cooked carrot either but, he really loves them raw and right from the refrigerator. They certainly are his favorite treat. When Scout was a puppy, he would snatch a carrot from your hand and run to “his spot” where he […]

Movie star, John Travolta, started his career off as a member of the Sweathogs on the tv show Welcome Back, Kotter. Then, he boogied onto the silver screen with two big hits of the ’70s — Saturday Night Fever and Grease. (Full disclosure: I have not seen Saturday Night Fever but, I have listened to […]

For the shortest month of the year, February has a lot going on. We haveGroundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Ash Wednesday, Mardi Gras, even the Super Bowl! And now as countries around the world are becoming more connected, we are learning about international holidays, like the Lunar New Year and the Chinese New Year. Although these celebrations are related to one […]

It is May 4th, so May the Fourth Be With You! What most likely started out as a play on words among Star Wars fans has blossomed into a full-blown holiday. And thanks to the internet, fans across the globe can connect with one another and celebrate Star Wars Day! From hosting movie marathons to […]

Call me a romantic. A gooey-hooey romantic. I love vinyl records. Not just for the music, but also for the cover art. From unique photographs painstakingly shot (years before Photoshop) or quick, candid pictures that captured the essence of the band to the mind-bending artwork that made parents believe rock-n-roll truly was the devil’s music. […]

Of course, I think every Friday is a good Friday. I survived another work week— the weekend is about to begin. It’s all good. Today is Good Friday, or Holy Friday and, as we all know, its the Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. The ways we celebrate this holiday are as varied as […]