Is Valentine’s Day a Hallmark® holiday meant as an excuse for wives to get a nice dinner or is there some history behind it? According to The History Channel’s website, www.history.com, there is quite a bit of interesting thoughts about why we celebrate this holiday of chocolates, flowers and greeting cards, oh yeah, and expressing…
So this all starts with me catching Charlie Chaplin’s great silent movie Modern Times on TCM Saturday night. The film, which will grab you like any great film, regardless of the fact that the majority of its dialog is in the form of cards flashed on the screen, has been exalted as one of teh…
The account of Noah and his ark is one that transcends culture itself. Most ancient societies have legends about an earthwide flood being survived by a small number of humans and animals in a vessel. Makes you think, doesn’t it? Today’s FamilyFirst site is a tribute to Noah and the animals he carried aboard his…
When I purchased my screaming fast 486SLC2 system back in 1993, computer owners were, for the most part, technically savvy. As prices for systems plummeted, more and more individuals joined the ranks of PC owners. The result is that today, everyone from your grandma down owns one. However, that aforementioned group, better known as geeks…
“Who ordered this weather?” Whether it’s a beautiful, mild, sunny day or a snowy freezing mess, you’ve likely heard that inquiry. It’s MEANT to be rhetorical. But suppose someone DID order the weather? And suppose that someone was YOU? That’s where today’s FamilyFirst site comes in handy. It’s called OrderWeather.com. It’s mission is simple: Order…
Today’s Christmas-themed FamSite is one that has a different and unique twist to it. But it is one that guarnatees a fun time for all. HanuKat offers a playful, interactive way for children, parents, grandparents and friends � both Jewish and non-Jewish – to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Everyone can appreciate and enjoy the “miracles”…
Yesterday, the Family First site looked at how the Internet is changing the way we celebrate Christmas, and how we relax during this hectic time. Today’s FamSite uses that same technology and explores what it was like to celebrate this most joyous holiday in years gone by.
Weather report, Portland, Oregon: Hot. Continued hot, highs in the mid-90�s. That forecast is a little optimistic. It won’t reach the mid-80�s for another week, and with no clouds in the sky, it could reach the century mark. But it will be uncomfortable nonetheless. What relief can one expect from this heat? I don�t know…
Today’s Christmas-themed FamSite is one that has a different and unique twist to it. But it is one that guarnatees a fun time for all. HanuKat offers a playful, interactive way for children, parents, grandparents and friends � both Jewish and non-Jewish – to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Everyone can appreciate and enjoy the “miracles”…
Yesterday, the Family Site of the Day looked at how the Internet is changing the way we celebrate Christmas. Today’s FamSite uses that same technology and explores what it was like to celebrate this most joyous holiday in years gone by. Called A Victorian Christmas, this site looks at some of the traditions and customs…