Archive for History
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The History of the June Bride
By Eloise Graham Do you remember a time when June was the Number #1 month for wedding ceremonies? There is a reason or two for that. Reason number 1 dates back to Roman times and their pagan gods. June 1st is the beginning of the festival celebrating the marriage of the deity Jupiter to his wife...
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The Merry Month of May
By Eloise Graham Welcome to the merry month of May! The birthstone is the emerald and the flower is the Lily of the Valley. May Day, the first day of May is a frivolous celebration of dancing around a flagpole, flower baskets and candy. The month ends with the Memorial Day weekend, a solemn celeb...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Trains, Buses and Boats... (Part 1) The year was 1963. The month was April. The week was Easter Break. (Yes, it was called Easter Break in 1963.) Four hundred Kansas teenagers and their chaperones converged on Kansas City Union Station for a trip to Chicago, Washington D.C., P...
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April in Paris – and Other Cities
By Eloise Graham I have never been to Paris, in April or any other time, but there is something magical about the phrase, “April in Paris.” It seems so upbeat, romantic, positive… that is probably because of the Doris Day movie by that name that came out in 1952. I decided to find out what ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones March in Review – A Snake Story “Beware the Ides of March” crowed the haggard, dirty and rag-covered old soothsayer. Recalling the tale of poor Julius Caesar, chronicled by historians, musicians, poets and even one shiny-headed 16th Century guy named William Shakespeare, I ...
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The Origin of St. Patrick’s Day
We have our favorite spots, but have yet to find the ideal retirement location. But as they say, the journey is half the fun! By Mary Schricker Gemberling My trip to the Emerald Isle in 2014, certainly heightened my interest in both my own Irish heritage and the celebration of St. Patrick’s ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones QC Jones Down in the Caribbean where King Mofongo Rules Located some 1,014 air miles southeast of Miami-Dade County International Airport lies the island of Puerto Rico. It’s a grueling 2 plus hours in a cramped jet with a limited cocktail selection, but QC Jones has taken ...
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A Diamond is Forever
By Dee Deuth, CSA Weerts Funeral Home It was a cold Valentine’s evening in Minnesota. The year was 1959. We were both 19 years old and in love and certainly thought we were more mature than we most likely really were. I was home from business school for the weekend, and Jon came to my parents...
