PattiannNational Read a Book Day is celebrated September 6 each year, and encourages book reading by everyone. Whether you curl up in a comfy chair with your favorite book, read this summer’s romance on the beach, or get in a few minutes of reading during lunch break, reading is an enjoyable activity for many of … Read more
Christie Black’s Creations from the Heart Please add any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU. I really hadn’t entered many contests, but when I was in 7th grade, I won 2nd Place in a contest held by the city with my drawing of a historic building on our Main Street. In 2001, my … Read more
Gorgeous Grandma Day was invented by author and radio show host Alice Solomon to celebrate women over 50 who have grandchildren and who are growing old gracefully – also known as Glammas. What is a gorgeous grandma? She’s a grandmother who lives life to the fullest, takes care of herself, is a lifelong learner, … Read more
Whether you call them “chips”, as in the UK, “pommes frites” in France, or “patatas fritas” in Spain — it all means the same thing: French fries, that glorious comfort food that can be eaten in many forms: waffled, Cajun-style, or curly, just to name a few. Belgium and France both claim that French … Read more
A webmaster — also referred to as a web developer/architect, website administrator, or website publisher, among other titles — is responsible for the development and maintenance of your website. July 6 is the day designated to show your appreciation to your webmaster by taking them to lunch. What would you do without their magic … Read more
Fireworks, roasted marshmallows, family get-togethers … no holiday is more all-American than the Fourth of July. A commemoration of our adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Independence Day is celebrated in big towns and small towns all across America with parades, barbeques, red, white, and blue decorations, political speeches, and a patriotic feeling … Read more
Father’s Day, celebrated this year June 19, is a day to celebrate the man who tells dad jokes, sings along to the radio when your friends are in the car with you, gives threatening looks to your dates — and dries your tears when the boy you like doesn’t give you a second look, … Read more
Visit Betsy Bush’s store Dragonfire Graphics Please add the URLs of your 3 favorite cards in your storefront. Please list any of your professional social media sites: I have a few social media sites but must confess I don’t pay attention to them the way I should. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Blog What was your … Read more
A best friend laughs with you (and at you, when you deserve it), shares your moments of sorrow and pain, brings you chocolate when you need it, and doesn’t let you forget how wonderful you are. A best friend can help you handle anxiety, makes you more optimistic, and gives you emotional and physical … Read more
Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is a day to commemorate the men and women who have died in the military service of the United States. Observed on the last Monday in May, it is traditional to fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day. Many families visit cemeteries and … Read more