The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official […]
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Why We Observe Memorial Day
Some of you may know, but I have found that each year, around this time, people are gearing up to celebrate Memorial Day without truly knowing the significance of it. First of all, it’s a somber day of remembrance. The purpose of the day is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice so that […]
What’s the Enemy Doing?
Continued from yesterday, mystery shopping your competition is the best way to find out what they offer. Now you’ve narrowed the list, what are you really up against? It amazes me how many businesses claim they are bigger, better and brighter than their opposition, but when you ask them specifically what the opposition offers, they […]
A Unique Selling Proposition
If you want to win the battle for your customer’s spending dollars, then you probably realize you need to offer them something more tangible than just telling your customers that you’re going to give them good service. It’s important to constantly reinvent your business and come up with fresh ideas that you can implement to […]
The Big Day Is Getting Closer
I have been making sure that I tell everyone what I’m doing, not only because I’m super excited about it, but because I need to be held accountable. There’s also, albeit ever so slight, a chance that
I’m Going to Fall From the Sky
Ok, my now infamous jump is happening in less than two weeks and I’m super stoked about it! I’ve been telling everyone I can that this is going to happen and there will be video uploaded for all to see. I have heard the fear from my son where he started with “Can I go […]
The Prevalence of Amethyst
Despite its prevalence, amethyst has been one of the world’s most revered stones for many centuries. Found in as many places as Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Africa, Canada, Russia, USA and Europe, this stone has a rich history of astonishing civilizations with its stunning, saturated beauty. While the Neolithic people in Europe it as a mere […]
Valentine’s Day Isn’t What You Think It Is
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids […]
Why Get Her Jewelry?
For all of you men out there who are thinking of giving Valentine’s Day gifts here is a little hint, women prefer their hearts in gold and gemstones rather than boxes of chocolate. For all of you women for whom I am speaking –try leaving subtle messages, “you ’re cutting back on your sugar intake” […]
How Garnet got its Name
The distinctive title Garnet is derived from the Latin name Granatum, a pomegranate, because of the resemblance the granular varieties of Garnet bears to the seeds of that fruit. Garnets vary in size from a grain of sand to the size of an apple. According to the Roman historian Pliny, the large dull-colored “Carbunculus of […]