"You can't be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute." -Tina Fey Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (born in 1970 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Tina Fey is a comedic genius, known for her quick wit, sharp humor, ...
Where there's a will, there's a way. I found some phrases that one should learn so we can be more resilient, successful, and confident in life. I will post one each day. Here is #1. Where there's a will, there's a way. If you really want to do something, you will find a way to ...
Alabama - Vulcan - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 The Vulcan statue found in Birmingham, Alabama, is the largest cast iron statue in the world. It represents the Roman god of fire and forge called Vulcan. The statue is 17 m. tall and weighs around 46,000 kg. Vulcan was created as Birmingham's entry for the 1904 ...
Christmas #16 - Epiphany - January 6, 2024 Epiphany is a Christian festival which starts on January 6. Also known as Three Kings' Day, Epiphany is when people celebrate how a star led the Magi or the Wise Men to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. The lyrics and music for the song ...
Christmas #15 - Welcome Aboard Flight 2024 - New Year's Eve - Sunday, December 31, 2023 Welcome Aboard Flight 2024 Are you ready for 2024? I want to welcome you to Flight 2024. I love this flight announcement and think there are some wise words to heed in this post. Welcome aboard Flight 2024. Good ...
Christmas #14 - Auld Lang Syne - Saturday, December 30, 2023 The traditional Scottish folk song called "Auld Lang Syne" comes from a poem published by Robert Burns in 1788. This song is well known in the English-speaking world and is often sung at the stroke of midnight to welcome the start of the New ...
Christmas #13 - Christmas Village - Friday, December 29, 2023 Today's picture is one taken of the Christmas village that was set up in the lodge at Banff Gate Mountain Resort. It brings back memories of Christmas decorations in my home growing up. My Mom would set up a little Christmas village on the mantel ...
Christmas #12 - Making a Snowman - Thursday, December 28, 2023 A Snowman is a model of a person made of snow. According to historian Bob Eckstein, no one knows who invented the very first snowman. He believes the first man of snow was made in medieval times. In the medieval Book of Hours from ...
Christmas #11 - The Story of the Candy Cane - Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 Today I want to talk about Candy Canes. A candy cane is a stick candy shaped like a cane. It is often associated with Christmas time, as well as Saint Nicholas Day. Traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint, ...
Christmas #10 - Boxing Day - Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Boxing Day - Is This a National Holiday? Boxing Day has been a national holiday in England, Wales, Ireland and Canada since 1871. Today most Commonwealth Countries, including Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, and Australia celebrate Boxing Day on December 26, the day after Christmas ...
