It could be easy to forget as we slip into a pair of shorts and get the goodies ready for the grill that Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Take a moment today to remember the many men and women who have protected and served [...] Read more »
How Red & Green Became the Colors of Christmas
This article about the meaning and symbolism of Christmas red and green was originally posted for Christmas 2008. If I say “Christmas colors” I bet red and green instantly come to mind but have you ever wondered how these two colors came to represent our most celebrated holiday? Like any longstanding tradition there are enough [...] Read more »
Give The Gift of Color: Jingle Jangle Bangles
I love gifts that are colorful AND have a story or symbolic meaning. If you do too, giving your color lover a bangle to dangle around her wrist might be a perfect gift. What makes bangles different from other types of bracelets is that they are circular in shape and NOT flexible. Hmm, sounds a [...] Read more »
The Colors of China
Last month, my mother and I traveled to China. It was an amazing trip; China is indescribable and fascinating, surprising, unexpected, controversial, complicated, impressive and moving – a world of superlatives and contrasts. China is a great and vast nation with an ancient culture of major historical importance. Marco Polo explored China seven centuries ago [...] Read more »
Color Your Garden: RED
This past week I have spent a lot of time puttering about my yard. Picking, pruning, weeding- transplanting, seeding- it’s a real scene happening outside my backdoor. My fingernails are as dirty as my ripped rubber garden boots, my spirit is shaping up as well. I am a “Sybil” (i.e.one of multi-personalities) when it comes [...] Read more »
