Let’s a take a moment and remind ourselves about why there is a Memorial Day. Memorial Day is celebrated with the sights of parades, the music of marching bands, and the taste of grilled or barbecued foods. Most Americans get a day off from work, and spend it with family and friends. Because Memorial Day …
Let’s a take a moment and remind ourselves about why there is a Veterans Day. It began in 1938 as Armistice Day, referencing Germany’s surrender at the end of World War I (the “war to end all wars”) at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. This was before …
Thoughts and Prayers Go Out to Newtown I had planned to send to the Villager the second part of my article on the basics of planning and zoning. The shocking and disturbing events this past week in Newtown, CT changed my plans. There are times in our lives that we remember vividly. My grandmother once …
My 8-year old son gets a weekly allowance when he does small chores around the house. If he wants something, then he uses his money. He has learned that money is earned through work; that when he has no money, he cannot magically get things he wants; and that if he borrows money from my …