In recognition of workers across our wonderful country, the 40 hour work week, and benefits, we celebrate Labor Day today.
Were you aware that the first Labor Day Parade was held in New York’s Union Square in 1882? That’s 133 years ago! However, Labor Day didn’t become a federal holiday until 1894.
The holidays are a time of giving, so give something back to the environment by recycling your old Christmas tree. For City of Riverside residents, Christmas tree collection will begin the day after Christmas and continue for three (3) weeks. * Collection will take place on the same day as your normal trash pick up. *…
Usually when you hear about something that sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Well, take it straight from the Realtors’ mouths on this one — it’s definitely true this time! Tara and I had new insulation installed just this morning (see photo of my attic), in each of our homes here in the Wood Streets,…
So many times, we take for granted all of the wonderful places and things to do in the cities where we live. Today, my friend Suzie encouraged me to wake earlier than usual and head out for a 5-mile walk along the City of Riverside’s historic Victoria Avenue. This 4-mile-long botanical and scenic parkway, which was…
Whether you are in a relationship or not this Valentine’s Day, you can still give the wonderful gift of a blood donation. Giving something truly special of yourself today or any other day of the year is the ultimate act of kindness. Today, February 14, 2011, is also National Organ Donor Day. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving the ultimate gift of love…
It’s that time again! Time to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2011 (before you go to sleep Saturday night). This is usually the time of year most people change the batteries in their smoke detectors. It may be a good idea to buy a carbon monoxide detector…
Most people associate Easter with the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts; however, Easter is an important annual religious feast, and according to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the dead three days after his crucifixion. Many Christian denominations celebrate this resurrection on Easter Sunday, two days after Good Friday Easter is linked to the Jewish…
