Happy National Drink Wine Day! First of all, let me acknowledge the elephant in the room… I’ve been celebrating ALL YEAR! I had no idea it was just to be celebrated on February 18th. Aside from giving us a guilt-free reason to imbibe, National Drink Wine Day is a time to reflect on the health benefits of wine. When consumed in moderation, wine can reduce the risk of type II diabetes, heart attack, stroke, certainContinue reading
Most people are familiar with conversation hearts, the small heart-shaped sugar candies sold around Valentine’s Day. Each heart is printed with a message like “Be Mine” or “Love U” and for some unexplained reason, all taste like a form of chalk. History The heart-shaped conversation candies called “Sweethearts” got their start in back in 1847 when Oliver R. Chase invented the machine that cuts shaped lozenges from wafer candy. In 1866, Oliver’s brother, Daniel ChaseContinue reading
Rats symbolize wealth, intelligence, success and wisdom to the Chinese. A person born in the Year of the Rat is thought to be clever, optimistic and favored by all. They are sensitive to other’s emotions but are stubborn with your opinion. Their personality is kind, but due to weak communication skills, their words may seem impolite and rude. On the financial side, they like saving and can be stingy. However, their love for hoarding willContinue reading
National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd in honor of John Hancock’s birthday. As more people use digital devices to type out their thoughts instead of putting pen to paper, the art of handwriting is gradually being lost. This is a shame because our handwriting is as unique to to us as our fingerprint! The History of Handwriting Romans first developed written script for correspondence and recording transactions basing it off the Etruscan alphabet.Continue reading
As I get ready to buy a new desk calendar I thought I should take a moment to flip back through the past year and reflect on everything I learned, the people I met, and the friendships I made. Here are some highlights from what 2019 brought me. Three things I learned in 2019: Paying for Domain Privacy Protection is totally worth it! I have always checked this box but I was curious. How badContinue reading
