Mount Vernon, VA…Since today is actually Washington’s birthday we thought it was fitting to publish his farewell address that has become one of our founding documents and is as relevant today as when it was published. To the People of the United States September 19, 1796. Friends and Fellow-Citizens: The period for a new election […]
Washington, DC…As we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. federal holiday we thought it was appropriate to share with you his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. It was delivered on August 28, 1963. We have the full text of the speech and video as well. “I Have a Dream” Speech Text…..I am happy […]
Plains, GA…Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), thirty-ninth president of the United States, was born October 1, 1924, in the small farming town of Plains, Georgia, and grew up in the nearby community of Archery. His father, James Earl Carter, Sr., was a farmer and businessman; his mother, Lillian Gordy Carter, a registered nurse. He […]
Sacramento, CA…What you need to know: Following the spread of Bird Flu in sixteen states, including in California and outside the Central Valley, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency today to further enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts. Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and […]
Davis, CA…First Evidence of Ground Squirrels Hunting and Eating Voles in Bay Area. A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains, is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire […]
Arnold, CA…A Privy Composting Outhouse™ is the perfect way to take care of business when nature calls on your project or off grid site! With the look and feel of an old fashioned outhouse it offers a convenient and elegant solutions to a problem we all share. What makes our privy special is it has […]
Carmel, CA…Study identifies the cities with the most active retirees. Other CA locations include Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Ventura, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, Davis, Paso Robles, and Sacramento. Infographic showing the 175 top locations where retirees are most active. Staying physically active during retirement is essential for maintaining […]
Pittsburg, PA…Fred McFeely Rogers March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003. Mister Rogers, Presbyterian minister. Host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001. “I think everybody longs to be loved and longs to know that he or she is lovable. And, consequently, the greatest thing that we can do is to help […]
Downpatrick, Northern Ireland…March 17, St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally recognized as the day of his death. He was a fifth century missionary, bishop & Patron Saint of Ireland. “Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me.” “I am Patrick, a sinner, most uncultivated and least […]
“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” ~ C.S. Lewis 29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963 “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.” ~ C.S. Lewis 29 November 1898 […]
