In the United States, we celebrate our Independence Day on July 4. The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776, declaring the creation of the United States of America as a country. Our usual July activities are outdoor gatherings … Continue reading
Here’s how Father’s Day began – At a Mother’s Day service in May of 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington decided she wanted to designate a day in honor of her dad. Her mother died in childbirth and Dodd’s father … Continue reading
June ushers in the summer season. As things are beginning to reopen and people are getting out to do more, I hope that you are all well and staying safe. I’ve been reading about symbols and ran across this: “the oak … Continue reading
Birthstones for the month of June: June is another month with multiple birthstone choices. Pearls, moonstone, and alexandrite are frequently used for June birthstones. Pearls Pearls made their “debut” in the first century BC. Many ancient civilizations considered pearls as … Continue reading
May’s traditional birthstone – and alternatives The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald. Emeralds are a deep green beryl and most emeralds are clouded with inclusions so nice quality emeralds can be pricey. The green color comes from chromium. … Continue reading
Reflections for this moment: Our lives have changed in many ways since March. Many of us are working from home or just spending much more time at home than in the past. I am fortunate to have space to work … Continue reading