Calvin Coolidge Portrait - painting

“Silent Cal and Tennis Toes – A Presidents Day Story

Just about everyone who gets involved with sports eventually gets hurt, both physically and emotionally. And while athletics are generally healthy endeavors —and while fitness is good—most everyone’s suffered sports injuries. For me, that includes three knee operations, three horrific ankle sprains, several dislocated fingers, an eye injury from a sucker punch, and some rearranged … Read more

Presidents, Mount Rushmore

Sunday Spotlight: A Day to Remember Tarnished Heroes

Growing up in what seems like a parallel universe, we learned to have almost a reverence for the men chosen to guide this great nation. Today we pay homage to our Presidents.

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george washington quote on arms

Presidents’ Day – Much More than Just a Three-Day Weekend!

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are arguably the two greatest leaders in the history of the United States. Two great Presidents. Two great Americans. For many years, we would come together as a nation and celebrate each of their respective birthdays.

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Kids say the darndest things…

Friend of mine told me she was eating breakfast with her 13-year-old granddaughter and asked her, “What day is the 20th of February?” Granddaughter said “It’s President’s Day!” (She’s a smart kid.) So my friend asks “What does President’s Day mean?” and she was waiting for something about Washington or Lincoln… etc. Granddaughter replied, “President’s … Read more

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