Category: Occasions

In previous years we’ve discussed better goal setting in a new year, as well as accountability and SMART goals.  We’ve even outlined how to do an annual review.  This year we thought we’d just take a step back (though you’re welcome to use those articles to start your new year off with a bang) and […]

In 1992 a group of 20 riders broke away from the traditional rodeo scene to form Professional Bull Riders (PBR).  They each put in $1000 and took a risk that audiences would like a new and exciting slant to the sport they loved.  Today, PBR operates in five countries and fills arenas in the US […]

One of the things that Americans display prominently on July 4th is the flag.  But while we might know what July 4th is all about, we might now know why the flag we proudly wave has the colors it does.  In this article we’ll talk about what they may mean. Nothing Official On June 14, […]

In the past we’ve talked about the importance of being a good father (and even of the importance of being an uncle) and given some gift ideas.  This year we wanted to tell you how the holiday came about in the first place, and why we think celebrating fatherhood is worthy of a national holiday, […]

Many people of a certain age consider It’s a Wonderful Life as one of the best Christmas films of all time, and while the cast and crew felt at the time of filming that they were part of something special, the film fell well short of breaking even and didn’t really find its way until […]

Black Friday is such a popular retail phenomenon that retailers in other countries around the world have begun to copy it. You’ll find “Black Friday” deals in both Europe and Asia…despite the fact that there’s no famous Thursday event preceding that Friday in those countries. That’s perhaps as good a moment as any to pause […]