She Said ~ “… Why should a land have so much meaning When dark times befall it? It’s only land, made of dirt and rock and loam It’s just a place that’s familiar And home’s just what we call it But there’s no place like home Don’t we all know There’s no place like home?” […]
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An Irish priest is driving along a country road when a policeman pulls him over. He immediately smells alcohol on the priest’s breath and notices an empty wine bottle in the car. He says: “Have you been drinking?” “Just water,” says the priest. The cop replies: “Then why do I smell wine?” The priest looks
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“And a new day will dawn for those who stand long, and the forests will echo with laughter.” Lez Zeppelin is an acclaimed all-female Led Zeppelin cover band known for technically precise, high-energy performances. They gained international attention for their virtuosic, note-for-note renditions, and were personally complimented by Jimmy Page. Founded in 2004, they quickly
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“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” “Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.” “Years of love have been forgot, In the hatred of a minute.” What do these three quotes have in common? They are all attributed to
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*(The following is a prologue to a story that has not yet been told) … “Your feet will reach the floor soon.” I assured her as she revolved on the soda fountain stool, exploring the lack of gravity this moment afforded her. She was alive with a purpose she misunderstood but nonetheless absorbed. There was
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He Said ~ (Below is the Senior Spotlight letter written for my daughter, as she nears graduation) … I remember rushing back to my car as quickly as possible. I did not want the tears to be seen. They were rapidly running down my cheeks at a rate I’d never experienced, in what seemed
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October in the U.S. sees celebrations like the Mid-Autumn Festival, (or Moon Festival), a Chinese tradition celebrating family and harvest. The history of the Mid-Autumn Festival dates back more than 3,000 years, with roots in China’s Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). Ancient Chinese communities worshipped the moon to celebrate the end of the harvest season, offering
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In Latin, “octo” means eight – October’s place in the Roman calendar when March was the first month. It is now the 10th month in the Gregorian calendar. In Old England, October was called Winmonath, or “wine month,” for the season’s wine production, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. It was also known as Winterfylleth,
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“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” The heat of summer is finally gone and the wind is cool. It’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. My favorite fall days are when the sun is shining and there is a crisp breeze. Fall nights are perfect for curling up
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The Pear Tree Project has embarked on a summer long journey to highlight the arts, in particular music. There is no denying that the beats, rhythms, and melodious crooning have carried us through the dog days of summer. However, there is another cause near and dear to our hearts, DOGS, as well as other furry
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