By Lisa E Kirkwood The month of February 2026 is marked by major celebrations that unite eastern and western cultural traditions on all populated continents, from Europe and Asia, to Africa, Australia, and the Americas. These important events not only carry on historical and national heritage elements, but they are also social highlights and community […]
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By Lisa E Kirkwood As each year winds down and draws to a close, in many parts of the world people spend their winter vacations with family, friends, and loved ones. Schools are on break for a couple of weeks, many businesses and institutions in various countries are closed for the holidays, and employees enjoy […]
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By Lisa E Kirkwood As the fall season shifts and morphs into winter, the hours of sunlight decrease, temperatures drop, and cold weather sets in. Trees are without their leaves, birds have migrated and left for warmer climates, animals hibernate, nature is sleepy or frozen, snow and ice cover the land and waters. In December, […]
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By Lisa E. Kirkwood As months flow from summer into autumn, the days get shorter and colder, flowers fade, and the leaves of trees start to change color. The autumn equinox marks the astronomical beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The word “equinox” comes from Latin, meaning “equal […]
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By Lisa E. Kirkwood Hawai’i! An exotic leisure paradise for tourists from all over the world, so beautiful and out of reach, that for many people it only lives in their imagination. The Hawaiian archipelago is an island state of the United States, about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of […]
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By Lisa E. Kirkwood With more daylight than in any other time of year, long vacations, and a wide array of observances of the sun and nature, social celebrations, music or art festivals, and other events, summer is the peak season of countless outdoor activities, even in regions with colder climates. People usually start their […]
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By Lisa E. Kirkwood Each year, across the globe, people welcome a new season with various celebrations. Many of these are socially oriented or environmentally centered, and as easy or elaborate as we want them to be, but their main theme is connecting with nature and learning to appreciate what’s happening in the natural world. […]
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By Lisa E. Kirkwood As we leave behind the winter blues and cold, and embrace the spring cheers, good vibes, and warmer weather, this is a good time to gather outdoors with families, friends, and people in our communities and join in various social events. Among the most famous spring celebrations is the jolly St […]
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By Lisa E. Kirkwood March 8th is International Women’s Day, and March of each year is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. In honor of the extraordinary women pioneers from the past who paved the way for future generations, I dedicate this feature to them. Thank […]
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Embark on a global culinary journey with our article exploring the shared love for stuffed cabbage rolls across diverse cultures. Discover the secrets and flavors that transcend borders, inviting gourmet enthusiasts and curious foodies alike. Join us in celebrating the joy of embracing diverse cultures through the enticing language of shared meals. Dive into the universal language of food.
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