Earth Day 2016!
It’s Earth Day 2016! Earth Day was created in 1970, and this year celebrates its 46th year according to the official site, www.earthday.org. Also according…
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An American Tradition: Political March & Rally!
What if you are an American and find yourself convinced that one candidate for President/Congress/Senate stands out as best against all the others running…
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St. Paddy’s: Slave Trade to Sing-Alongs
We celebrate his day with drinking and songs, but the actual man was a slave.
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Fuller Seminary Presents: A Conversation on Race, Faith & Justice with Jim Wallis
Last week on February 26th, I was happy to attend a panel discussion sponsored by Fuller Seminary held in the very historic Second Baptist…
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Black History Parade, Pasadena, CA | Linda “Peaches” Tavani Honored as Celebrity Grand Marshal
As my husband and I drove our car down Fair Oaks Avenue Saturday morning, participating in the annual Pasadena Black History Parade, I was very honored to be the Celebrity Grand Marshall for this parade for many reasons.
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Book Review: Roma by Steven Saylor
For those who have visited or will visit Rome, Italy, or have an interest in the history of Western civilization, this New York Times…
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Mind Your Language – The Roots of Australian Slang
Image Credit: PlayBuzz When it comes to language, geography affects more than just our alphabet and accent. With each location there is varying terminology….
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Five Minutes of Heaven – Film Review
Released in 2008, starring Liam Neeson & James Nesbitt There are many true life stories of reconciliation springing from the Troubles in Northern Ireland. At the first…
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Once in a Blue Moon
So many people right about now will be talking about the New Year, and goals, and what other people are doing, and cool stuff…
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Book Review: My Life in France by Julia Child
Have you ever dreamed about living for a couple of years in Paris, France, the City of Lights? Are you a fan of the…
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Nerd Alert! London in December…
Don’t say it, don’t say it. Fine. Well, it’s December again, and as much as I hate to be reminded that this introduction is…
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L.A.’s Grand Central Market & Angels Flight Railway
Sunday afternoons can be those special times during the week when many of us have the opportunity to SLOW the pace DOWN : )…
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