On March 17, 431AD, when Patrick of Ireland died, a new holiday was born.
Though the celebrations began in the 700’s as a traditional Catholic Holy Day, over the years St. Patrick’s Day has become more a secular holiday which marks the beginning for spring.
By Dail Gregory
Whether we see them or not, wildflowers bloom with each passing year. They blanket uninhabited mountainsides with carpets of beautiful color with each season. Our children bloom with new attributes to their personalities with each passing day as well—whether we take notice or not.
Who says that married couples can’t enjoy Valentine’s Day? If you would like to make this day a little more special than others have been in the past, you’ll need to think about a few things, make a few plans and make this day a great day.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com; and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
A look back at 2009 with Dail Gregory.
Our little world within San Diego, CA made the news in many ways. From the Chargers up and down playoff performance to the Parkview Little League World Championships, here are some of the highlights of of the year on both a local and national scale.
Read more on A Look Back At 2009 For Eastlake, California and Surrounding Areas….
A day is soon coming that some folks are looking at with dread, for others in eager anticipation, while the rest of us are scratching our heads not knowing what to make of it.
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