I looked for the origin of the quote “Home Is Where The Heart Is” It was none other than Pliny The Elder. (Not to be confused with Pliny The Younger) Who? That’s what I said. Turns out old Pliny was, among other things, was an author during the first century Read More

It certainly has been an eventful year. A global pandemic that has caused many not just to social distance but to socially isolate. Political division that many feels is unprecedented. Social unrest that has and is shaking some of the very foundational institutions in our country. Will anyone look back Read More

The word Christmas comes from Middle English Cristemasse, which in turn comes from Old English Cristes-messe, literally meaning Christ’s Mass. Regardless of the “official” meaning of the word, the Christmas season holds many memories. Bright twinkling lights, pine trees, nativity scenes, crisply wrapped gifts, overwhelming tables of food, Christmas carols, Read More