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Today is Earth Day! We’ve been observing Earth Day since 1970. Like many special holidays and annual events, Earth Day has grown over the years to Earth Week (the week that includes Earth Day) and Earth Month or April. I am not sure when Earth Day evolved into Earth Week and Earth Month, but here’s … Continue reading
Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, and honors military veterans (persons who served in the United States Armed Forces). It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, and is celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. … Continue reading
After what seems like an eternity, it is Election Day in these United States. It’s been one slug-fest of an election cycle and I will be glad to hear that all polling stations have closed in the western United States at the end of the day. If you are an early voter like I am, … Continue reading
This short post and informal Public Service Announcement serves as a reminder to my readers that Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on this Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 a.m. For most residents of the United States, it’s time to “fall back” to standard time. I am not going to engage in a discussion of … Continue reading
When you hear the phrase “spring forward”, that usually signals that it is time to move the clocks one hour ahead for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time or DST. DST is the annual ritual of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the spring and summer months, and back again in … Continue reading
Winter arrives in these United States on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at approximately 11 a.m. EST. Aside from the official date for this change in season, the first day of winter is also known for being the shortest day of the year. Did you know that the winter solstice occurs once a year in each … Continue reading
We’ve finally made it to Thanksgiving Week 2021. It’s the second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thanks to more Americans being vaccinated, my fellow countrymen are traveling this week in numbers not seen since this pandemic began. Needless to say, folks are not only traveling, they are also shopping! The purpose of this post … Continue reading
Today, November 11, 2021, is Veterans Day here in the United States. We celebrate and honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. On this day, we stand united in honor and respect for our veterans. For the record, … Continue reading
This post serves as a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the United States ends on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at 2 a.m. I will be in the southeastern United States on next Sunday morning, I will adjust the time on three manual clocks by setting them one-hour earlier than the actual … Continue reading
It wouldn’t come as a surprise to me if you didn’t know. Why do we observe Media Literacy Week? Let’s begin with an answer to this question: What is media literacy? According to the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), media literacy is “the ability to ACCESS, ANALYZE, EVALUATE, CREATE, and ACT using all forms of communication. In … Continue reading
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