Category: Observance

Memorial Day, an American Holiday

Did you know that Memorial Day is only an American holiday?  It’s always observed on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. Early Unofficial Observances The Civil War saw more casualties than any other war in American history.  This prompted the development of our country’s first national cemeteries.  By… Read more →

The Art of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is almost here! It’s time to think about what kind of specials your business can offer on your website to help your customers celebrate Mom. Gift cards, tickets, beauty, flowers, photography, makeup, lunch, brunch, and dinner are just a few things businesses can promote for Mother’s Day. What is unique about your profession that would make for a unique… Read more →

Mother’s Day

Mom.  She’s the woman who brought you into this world.  You have to respect that.  If you were fortunate enough to have the same woman raise you into a responsible adult, she was an extraordinary woman and you will always be in her debt.  Only when you become a parent will you truly understand how much your mother loved you, even if… Read more →

Vietnam Memorial Wall

To Those who Loved America Enough to Lay Down their Lives

Photography by Tamer Tewfik Many know about it.  Approximately 3 million visitors visit it each year but did you know how it came to be? The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC honors those in the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War and those who died in service or were unaccounted for as missing-in-action (MIA).  The 3-acre national memorial consists of… Read more →