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July 27, 1776, is when New Jersey became the 3rd state to join the Union. New Jersey’s location was vital during the American Revolutionary War, and it saw more battles than any other state. In that light, the state hosts … Continue reading →

If we were fortunate as children, we rode a merry go ‘round when a carnival or fair came to town. Delightful memories often get relived as adults.       Surprisingly, the carousel started as a sort of war training. … Continue reading →

We humans are slow to evolve. While harmony is difficult to achieve, it remains a worthy goal. Recognize progress toward becoming a racially peaceful society, as we continue the long trek toward it… along with dealing with our discrimination based … Continue reading →

Celebration of the Horse Day & National I Love Horses Day both fall on July 15th every year. Horses have long been revered for being gorgeous, but they have also had economic, cultural, and historical impacts on our history. For … Continue reading →

Three of the world’s major rock groups are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Oops! I just know you thought I was going to say the Beatles, Rolling Stones, or Led Zeppelin.   (In an interesting twist, July 13th is also “World … Continue reading →

June 14, 1775 marks the birthday of the U.S. Army. Formed from amateur troops of volunteer soldiers defending the colonies against British tyranny, our oldest military force began before the U.S. formally existed. There were never more than 48,000 Continental … Continue reading →

  Ahhhh… We gardeners could only wish there was only ONE day to weed our gardens. LOL.         In truth, I must admit that I have often enjoyed great peaceful solitude while weeding, especially when I do … Continue reading →

We now celebrate Dragonfly Day on the 2nd Saturday of June each year, but they have been buzzing around on Earth for nearly 300 million years. Dragonfly fossils have been discovered with 3-foot wingspans, and some scientists say that at … Continue reading →

  On this day in history, our troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France… June 6, 1944, saw more than 160,000 Allied forces land in Nazi-occupied France as part of the largest air, land, and sea invasion ever executed. … Continue reading →

Utah, the 45th state is famous for its thriving Mormon community, but it’s also known for fabulous pastrami and for hosting the Sundance Film Festival.   Also known for dinosaur fossils, some 75 million years ago, Utah was part of … Continue reading →

“Heaven! I’m in Heaven! And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak. And I seem to find a happiness I seek… When I’m looking o’er our pasture by the creek.” Theme and variation. I was relaxing on the … Continue reading →

  Mmmmmm… Most of us have memories of certain aromas that make us smile, flash us back in time, trigger thoughts of a special person, or even stir our hunger. On the last Saturday of April each year, we recognize … Continue reading →

Yesterday I mentioned that Ellis Island had a dark past. Before becoming a major immigration center, it was used for hanging condemned prisoners, pirates, criminals, and mutinous sailors from the early 1800s through 1839. It then served as a Navy … Continue reading →

If you love ancestry, checking out Ellis Island is a riotous “rabbit hole” to investigate. I had family enter the U.S. there, as did the nearly 40% of American citizens who can trace at least 1 ancestor to Ellis Island. … Continue reading →

I just scored another great review for my Armenian heritage story! The holiday issue of the Oakland, California magazine “Affaire de Coeur” has a review that calls “Destiny of Determination” : “an incredible story of the faith and determination endured … Continue reading →

I have learned that my latest book, “Destiny of Determination: Faith & Family” has just been recognized with a lovely honor! The Literary Titan Award recognizes authors for “expertly delivering complex and thought-provoking concepts, vivid scenarios and characters, and original … Continue reading →

Book 2 in my Destiny trilogy officially becomes available today! While both sweet and heart-wrenching, this story is also 100% true. Mom’s friends have been so excited because they know that as this story of her family progresses, this is … Continue reading →

I feel mightily blessed by all the marvelous early review comments I have been receiving for my upcoming book “Destiny of Determination: Faith and Family.” Author Anthony Avina just posted an interview he did with me on his blog. The … Continue reading →