“By paying tribute to the men and women whose only instrument is free speech, who imagine and act, UNESCO recognizes in poetry its value as a symbol of the human spirit’s creativity. By giving form and words to that which has none – such as the unfathomable beauty that surrounds us, the immense suffering and […]
January 3rd saw the return of the popular long running PBS/Masterpiece series, Downton Abbey, which chronicles the trials and tribulations of the Crawley family, and their servants, at their country estate, Downton Abbey. The series has provided a glimpse into the lives of both wealthy, land owning British aristocracy, and their incredibly hard working, underprivileged […]
November is Native American Heritage Month, also known as, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. After years of attempts to honor Native American contributions and heritage, a joint resolution was approved in 1990, designating November “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National […]
Are you driving to your vacation destination this year? How about listening to an audiobook to amuse yourself (and your family) and make the trip even more bearable memorable? There have been some hilarious audiobooks published in the past several years. First up is Comedian Jim Gaffigan who relates his tale of family life and […]
