Friday, May 1, 2009
May Day!
For the early Romans, May was the third month. There are several stories about the origin of the name. It may have come from Maia, the Roman goddess of spring and growth. It could also be an abbreviation of “majores,” the Latin word for “older men.” It is said that Romans considered the month sacred...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Freelance Writing Jobs posted by Ariala today
Just noticed today's posting--some of you may remember I had mentioned the tutoring site last year. Repeating a part of it, in case anyone is interested. For those who enjoy tutoring, and that too from the comfort of the home, here’s a great place……. www.smarthinking.com. Here’s where you can work...
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Words of wisdom...
If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve. Trying to control the future is like trying to take the master carpenter's place. When you handle the master carpenter's tools, chances are that...
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A wonderful prayer...
Journeying god, pitch your tent with mine so that I may not become deterred by hardship, strangeness, doubt. Show me the movement I must make toward a wealth not dependent on possessions, toward a wisdom not based on books, toward a strength not bolstered by might, toward a god not confined to...
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Touch wood!
In olden times, people did not know much about natural events like eclipses, thunder and lightning, and attributed them to some dark/evil forces. Consequently, they looked for objects or actions that could cancel bad luck, and bring in the good. Since they didn’t know how the natural phenomena...
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ringing out the old, once again!
As I mentioned in an earlier post, Indians celebrate the New Year all through the year! April 14 th /15 th (depending on the year’s calendar) marks the beginning of the Hindu solar year. It is believed that the Goddess Ganga descended to earth on this day, thousands of years ago. Therefore, many...
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Monday, April 13, 2009
It’s festival time again!
Today, 13 th April is a significant day in Punjab and Haryana (northern states of India ), when Baisakhi is celebrated. It is a harvest festival, beginning of a new year, and also has some religious and historical significance for the Sikh community of Punjab. The word “Baisakhi” comes from the...
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Around the world on Easter Sunday!
Today, Easter Sunday, is a special day in many parts of the world; here’s a glimpse of the diverse ways it’s celebrated. (Sources: http://www.indobase.com/holidays/easter/easter-traditions-around-the-world/index.html...
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns, Easter eggs and bunnies….some of the popular symbols associated with Easter, and they all have special meanings! In ancient times, in north Europe, Eostre was the goddess of spring. The name “Easter” may have come from this. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ,...
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Aloha!
In this season of new beginnings and hope, here is a thought/ “Word for the day” from www.dailyword.com We are forever one in spirit and in the love of God. The Hawaiian word “Aloha” is used as a hello and a farewell. And when we say good-bye to unwanted habits, attitudes, circumstances, we also...
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