THE ROONEY BIN: Celebrating the many roles of mothers
Just in time for Mother's Day, Jackie takes a look at how the holiday developed and reports on the local social scene.
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Just in time for Mother's Day, Jackie takes a look at how the holiday developed and reports on the local social scene.
Jackie Rooney ponders the history of Valentine's Day, drops hints about her wedding anniversary and covers local social events.
Valentines are not the only thing to cherish in February “A library is the delivery room for the birth of ideas, a place where history comes to life.” — Norman Cousins, author The second month of the year has the distinction of being the shortest month and perhaps the gloomiest month weather-wise; it’s not what one expects from a month made for lovers. When romance is mentioned, of course Valentine’s Day comes to mind. Nevertheless, all of February also is designated Library Lovers’ Month. Considering the modern day emphasis on mass media, computerized databas...