If you’re like most husbands, you’ve probably given your wife the wrong Mother’s Day gift, by which I mean anything implying she should do more around house.A vacuum cleaner, for example, would be a bad idea. My brother once gave his wife a series of DVDs on cooking. She did not react well. The oven […]
Memorial Day is a legal holiday observed by both the federal and state government. All county, municipal, state and federal offices will be closed. In addition, all commercial businesses within Massachusetts, including liquor stores, must close for the day, with retail stores being an exception.Traditionally, the cities and towns of Massachusetts annually hold a variety […]
Two national home-improvement retail chains are again offering a 10 percent in-store Memorial Day discount to active-duty personnel, reservists, retirees, and honorably discharged veterans and their immediate family members.The retailers are offering the discount through Monday, May 26.* Lowe’s will offer the discount on in-stock purchases of up to $5,000, for a total savings of […]
FOR WOMEN SOLDIERS- Hudson Girl Scout Kathryn Volk is collecting toiletries and other items for women soldiers overseas as her Silver Award project. Kathryn, a member of Troop 2734 suggests lotion, sunscreen, white socks, lip balm, toothbrushes, hair ties, shampoo and other toiletries.Donations may be brought to the Memorial Day parade, Monday, May 26. Girl […]
For the first time in 18 years, the town’s Independence Day parade next month will feature 10 drum and bugle corps, youth groups, politicians and civic, fraternal, veterans and service organizations.“I want a parade to add to the town’s 35th annual Independence Day celebration this year, and it appears that we’re well on our way […]
LAHORE: May 11th will mark Mother’s Day worldwide with a few private organisations announcing their decisions to launch ceremonies in the city to salute mothers, the symbol of love, reverence and sacrifice.Historically, the Greeks pay tribute to Rhea, the mother of many deities, at their annual spring festivals. Similarly ancient Romans organised festivals to pay […]
Chef Christopher Cleary works at the Chalfonte Hotel by day, and trains to run his first race by night. His decision to battle against Breast Cancer this Mother’s Day was inspired by his mother, who died when he was nine.www.komen.orag, or check out how the Philadelphia race is going at http://rfcphl.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1020&pg=entry.There are many ways to […]
Tim Horton’s management in London suffered a short brain cramp this week, followed by the resumption of intelligent brain-wave activity.Unfortunately, the cramp and resumption did not occur inside the same cranium.In fact, it’s sad enough the cramp occurred in the first place.Tim Horton’s employee Nicole Lilliman went above and beyond in helping a customer recently, […]
Wellington - A row broke out in New Zealand on Wednesday over how best to mark Mother's Day - call her on the telephone or send a card?Cameron Brewer, who heads a retail business group in Auckland's main shopping area at suburban Newmarket, accused the New Zealand Post of "emotional blackmail" in sponsoring radio commercials […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 30 /PRNewswire/ — George Washington, Christopher Columbus and Martin Luther King, Jr. all had at least two things in common: federal holidays named in their honor and mothers who gave them life and kept them fed. To honor all moms, whether they are famous around the world or just around […]