Archive for May 2016
The Legacy of Memorial Day Started in 1868
Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day and separate holidays in the northern and southern United States to honor and decorate the graves of fallen soldiers after the civil war, beginning in 1868.  The holiday was later merged into a common date and revised to honor all who had died during their military careers. It was observed on…
Read MoreHigh School Reunions
High school sweethearts Bob and Sue stopped to eat on the journey to their 40th class reunion. After dining, about an hour down the road, Sue told Bob that they must return to the restaurant to retrieve her forgotten glasses. Bob made the U-turn and grumbled mightily all the way back on the return trip. Once…
Read MoreWhat do Sean Connery, Phoebe Cates, Gene Hackman, Roger Moore and Victoria Principal have in common?
These five remarkable stars are not starring in a sequel to the Big Chill, though that could be a legitimate guess. These five stars are retired from show business if there is such a thing. I imagine that celebrity retirement has its challenges, including endless requests for autographs, being asked when they will return to…
Read MoreIt’s Baseball Season. Time for Some Analogies and Clichés
Baseball resembles financial planning more than any other sport. Teams typically approach contests with a game plan based on their personnel, the ball park they are playing in, weather conditions, pitching match-ups and the opposition. Team managers, pay attention to the conditions and plan accordingly to create a successful outcome in each ball game. …
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