“[A] bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should refuse.” – Thomas Jefferson, December 20, 1787 This coming week we celebrate Bill of Rights Day,...
“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.” ~ Maya Angelou December has arrived—time to deck the halls and welcome the sparkle of the...
“Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” — Maya Angelou November invites us to slow down and give thanks. During National Gratitude Month, we celebrate Thanksgiving, a tradition that dates to George Washington’s 1789 proclamation. It became an official...
November honors the more than sixty-three million Americans—one in four adults—who provide unpaid care to loved ones. That’s a 45% increase since 2015, up by twenty million people. Caregiving can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with significant emotional,...
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! November is National Non-Fiction Book Month, a celebration of discovery, learning, and the joy of facts. Sometimes...
“From an early age, books were my constant companions and my local library, a place I could find a new friend on every shelf.”– Sarah Jessica Parker. It’s Picture Book Month, a time to celebrate the beautifully illustrated stories that capture hearts and imaginations....
