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December 25, 2019Blogs / Religion, Morals, and Everyday LifeFor everyone the holidays mean something just a little bit
different. Why can we not take the attitude we take toward our holiday
traditions and apply it to everyday life. There is no judging of what is the correct
or proper way to celebrate the holiday season. This a broad generalization about
family traditions and is not about religious beliefs or practices, that topic
would require more than a blog to delve into. For example, you could compare two Christian
families whom attend the same church. One family attends the Christmas Eve
service than bakes cookies while the other family goes out to eat on Christmas
Eve and attends the Christmas morning service. Neither family tradition is the same
yet they both attend the same church. As well neither family would judge the
others tradition as unimportant. Traditions serve a purpose and it is a purpose
that has great importance to family units. Generally, traditions are celebrated
or shared as a family unit so they help preserve families and bring families
together. Yet no one tradition is the same from family unit to family unit. Yet
a majority of families have a holiday tradition that they undertake this
holiday season. It is the one time of year when judgement of traditions is
withheld. If we could all apply that overall tolerance to everyday, society in general
would flourish. So, eat, drink and be
merry or whatever variety of traditions your family shares and keep that spirit
into the new year. Tolerance and patience to all.
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December 13, 2019Blogs / Religion, Morals, and Everyday LifeCount down to the holidays. Everyone is out shopping and
preparing for the holidays. What are you doing to prepare for the Holidays? Some
ideas to make your holiday special this year. Spend some time with your family
doing something together. Anything will do: play cards, a board game, do a holiday
scavenger hunt, watch a holiday movie heck even cook a meal together. Share your favorite holiday memories from when
you were children. Distance an issue then facetime while doing the same thing,
like stream or watch the same movie. While not all families are close it only
takes one to start a family tradition. Want to get everyone excited than try to
chose something everyone will enjoy. Paint night at someone’s kitchen table or old
re-runs of a show everyone loved to watch as children. Our family all has found
memories of my father’s eggnog and look forward to sharing a glass. This is the
only time of year my Dad makes it and it is his “secret” family recipe. It’s a
tradition no matter whose house the holiday festivities occur at Dad brings the
eggnog.
Create a holiday tradition of your own. Pass on whatever kindness and generosity you can this season. Donate to a food bank or a local shelter. Or perhaps, visit a local nursing home and drop off some homemade cookies or just hang out and chat. Every act of random kindness is multiplied exponentially so give the world your ripple of holiday cheer! Let that car merge happily or maybe allow the woman with 2 items to go in front of you at the grocery store all with a smile on your face. Being kind does not require you spend money. So, get out there and spend that holiday cheer generously on those around you!
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May 27, 2019BlogsThe origin of Memorial Day comes from Decoration Day that was implemented after the Civil War as a day of remembrance for soldiers who died during the Civil War. The date May 30th was chosen as Decoration Day as the date was not associated with any particular battles during the Civil War. The southern states had an alternate date that was used as a day of remembrance for confederate fallen soldiers until after World War 1. After World War 1, Decoration Day became known as Memorial Day where all American Military Personnel who died during war are remembered many of these celebrations included parades, visiting and decorating graves. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30th until 1971, that is when the law passed by Congress making Memorial Day a Federal Holiday to be observed the last Monday in May to allow a 3 day weekend for Federal Employees. Over time Memorial Day has been diluted to indicate the beginning of summer and the opening of those community pools. Take some time today to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice our fellow Americans in the military have made to ensure that this great country remains America.
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October 25, 2018BlogsMaria’s Blog will add depth to your understanding of items in the news interpreted by your average American. No agenda no fluff and no muss! Not totally up to date on politics or don’t want to be but want the news simplified to a digestible amount? Then I got you covered! Love politics and live it every day, this blog will add some perspective to keep in mind when thinking about current events impact on Americans. The posts will recap items in the current news headlines with a simple summary void of drama and emotional manipulation, as News was meant to be shared so the reader can decide. As a writer for over 30 years I have a passion for putting everything on paper. (Lol not so much on paper now a days but the concept remains the same) I offer readers a unique perspective on the reality of what is happening in America by removing the colored lenses often applied to the news for mass consumption. I enjoy reading and reading and well did I mention reading. 😊 I am not an expert in any given area or specialty, well except maybe poetry but that is not exactly a high demand profession. In my spare time I enjoy playing with Web Design and Marketing. I volunteer in my community in several capacities and enjoy giving back to where I live to maintain such a wonderful place to live for all who reside there. So enjoy what you read and follow me on FB at Maria Ecrivain and on Twitter @M.E. Speaks. Stay informed and keep it real! -M.E. [...]