Patriot Day Ronda Bowen, September 11, 2012October 10, 2025 On Patriot Day, we all need to remember that we are all vulnerable. While remembering the tragedies that occurred eleven years ago, why not do something for your fellow citizen. Whether you donate to the Red Cross or the Firefighters’ Fund, it’s important to remember that we are all… Continue Reading
Labor Day Ronda Bowen, September 3, 2012October 10, 2025 This labor day, why not look into supporting unions? Historically, unions have been there to protect the rights of those who are employed. They serve as a bargaining agency when there is a dispute between the laborers and the employers. Many companies are anti-union, and some even punish their… Continue Reading
Birthdays Rock! (And so does lasagna!) Ronda Bowen, August 27, 2012October 10, 2025 Birthdays are great, aren’t they? Our son had a birthday, and we celebrated appropriately – with whole wheat lasagna and a bottle of Louis M. Martini 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Friday night’s Creekside tasting. It was a perfect pairing. We all had a lovely time, we went to see the… Continue Reading
Celebrations & Traditions Another Christmas Ronda Bowen, December 26, 2011October 10, 2025 So it’s like my 35th Christmas here on earth (if you count when I was just a wee lass of a month and a half old), and so far it’s been a good one. It’s got me thinking about a lot of things – the end of the year stuff… Continue Reading