At Valentine’s Day, a recently divorced reader writes a newspaper advertisement for romance.
1963: A Pivotal Year
America started waking up six decades ago this year. 1963 celebrated a lot of firsts.
America started waking up six decades ago this year. 1963 celebrated a lot of firsts.
National Roots Day — It’s Christmas, Not a Competition
National Roots Day (December 23) gives people a chance to explore their family’s heritage and history by sharing stories that bring memories and meaning.
National Roots Day (December 23) gives people a chance to explore their family’s heritage and history by sharing stories that bring memories and meaning.
National Play Outside Day – November 5
Recess! The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. A Good Men reader reflects on the playgrounds of the past.
The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. A Good Men reader reflects on the playgrounds of the past. The jungle gym of the 1950s consisted of multiple grids of galvanized pipe bolted together about every 2½ feet. They were easy to climb, hard to fall off of, but easy to…
Mr. Reading, My Reading Teacher – World Teachers’ Day Is October 5
October 5 is set aside as World Teachers’ Day, a time to honor educators around the globe.
October 5 is set aside as World Teachers’ Day, a time to honor educators around the globe.
Live Long and Prosper on Star Trek Day
Vulcans, Trills, Humans all Celebrate Star Trek Day
Vulcans, Trills, Humans all Celebrate Star Trek Day
Celebrate August With ‘Squirt Ball’
August is Family Fun Month, a time to enjoy family with extra fun and activities.
August is Family Fun Month, a time to enjoy family with extra fun and activities.
Pondering Independence Day
What does the Fourth of July mean to the 21st century American?
What does the Fourth of July mean to the 21st century American?
Daddy’s Heart
National Children’s Day, June 12
National Children’s Day, June 12 Most everyone knows the third Sunday in June is Father’s Day. But the second Sunday in June is National Children’s Day. It is a time to slow down, to listen to your children, to celebrate the playful, bright, imaginative, and curious beings that they are. Daddy’s Heart — by Charlie & Don…
The Answer to Your Cycle Logical Problems
Writing about riding.
Writing about riding.
A Thought for Your Penny
National Coin Week, 3rd Week in April
National Coin Week, 3rd Week in April
Neutral Ground in New Orleans
A study in contrasts.
A study in contrasts.
Come to the Cabaret
Are you living life to the fullest?
Are you living life to the fullest?
Remembering Martin Luther King
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
‘Stille Nacht’ / ‘Silent Night’
A study in contrasts.
A study in contrasts.
Recognizing International Men’s Day, November 19
Celebrate with a poem.
Celebrate with a poem.