It has been over fourteen years since the first state quarter was released (January 1, 1999 – Delaware). All fifty are in circulation with Hawaii being the last state quarter minted in 2008. Despite their unique artwork, they generally go unnoticed; it is just a quarter, but they do have similarities among them. See if …more
When we pray and call on God, we normally refer to him as, “Father”, but He has many names that describe his characteristics. Can you find the titles we have hidden in this month’s word search? Go further, and research them or give to your children’s church / youth group; they will be amazed at …more
It’s ‘ketchup’, even though the English sailors who brought it back from Singapore in the 1600’s didn’t have the slightest idea of how the word should be spelt. The original ketchup was the Chinese ke-tsiap, a pickled fish sauce. The Malays got hold of it and used the name kechup, only instead of using fish …more
Why are Dalmatians associated with Firehouses? Dalmatians were used as coach dogs. A coach dog was a large breed of dog having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots, having originated in Dalmatia, a region of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea, being very mountainous and having many islands. These dogs were used to …more
It’s that season — for selling your stuff! Whether you call it a yard sale, thrift, rummage or garage sale, it all totals up to one thing; getting paid to have someone haul away the items you couldn’t live without. Since the warm weather began, the signs have been in bloom at corners everywhere. Here …more