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How we celebrate the Fourth of July Courtney Beesch
. The tradition of celebrating Independence Day in America holds roots in the days following the Continental Congress formally adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. A few days later, bands played and bells rang as public readings took place in Philadelphia’s Independence Square. For many people, this year’s celebrations will echo the tunes of decades past: gatherings with music and friends and food and fireworks, all in honor of American freedoms and pride. For many others, however, the day doesn’t hold the same meaning it is not a symbol of freedom. It never was.
Animal adoptions are steady but local rescues still need help
Animal Shelters in need of donations to stay afloat
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WACO, TX â March of 2020 was only the beginning to one of the toughest years yet for non-profits across the country.
âIn March when people where working from home, they decided this is a great time to adopt a dog or a cat. And even still today that is still going on, if there is a silver lining, which there really is not a silver lining, but its been good for our adoptions,â said Betsy Robinson, Founder and Executive Director of Fuzzy Friends Rescue.
Old Novels as Therapy Jan 01, 2021
I am a published novelist and a rabid reader, but I’ve been stalled in both those areas. Between the cultural tumult and my almost-15-year-old dog’s terminal kidney disease, I’ve become a worried political activist and an exhausted canine hospice caregiver.
I have two novels circulating to publishers through my agent (the newest of which deals with the cultural and political turmoil we are all living through right now), but since there is no discernible response, I see no point writing more which nicely compliments my complete lack of inspiration.
Between my dog’s IV drips and endless treks up and down my four flights of stairs to walk her, I found I cannot concentrate on reading new novels, let alone meeting new characters and remembering who everybody is. So suddenly my reading habit a great source of joy stalled.
Photography by Brittany Dunbar Photography
For those planning a Christmas-themed wedding and looking for ideas, we’ve got you covered. This festive and joyful day includes a color palette filled with holiday reds and hunter greens, paired with winter blooms, such as variegated holly, pine, cedar, and eucalyptus bells, and, of course, sparkly metallics to create the ultimate Hallmark-inspired celebration which is how the couple likes to describe their theme.
Ali and David’s December day started with them getting ready at their historic mansion venue, Antrim 1844. They shared a first look at the mansion and then headed to St. John Roman Catholic Church in Westminster, Maryland to exchange vows. After their nuptials, everyone was invited back to Antrim 1844 for an evening of dining, dancing, and mingling. Ali and David even splurged on an after-party at the mansion ‘s speakeasy following the reception, and their family and friends were able to stay on-site. “We had tasty dr