We had a couple of wonderful weekends, enjoying the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland, Ohio, and celebrating El Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Madison, Wisconsin, with our friend Rebecca. This introvert is going to take it easy for the next couple of days and focus on catching … Continue reading Resting, Reflecting, and Reconnecting
Category: Ed’s Notes
International Day of the Girl Child
Today is the International Day of the Girl Child, established on December 19, 2011, by the United Nations to recognize girls' rights, address the challenges they face, and promote their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.1 On October 9, 2024, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) released a report on sexual … Continue reading International Day of the Girl Child
National Airborne Day
Fort Moore Public Affairs Today is National Airborne Day, and 84 years ago, the first official Army parachute jump was executed. National Airborne Day is a day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation's airborne forces of the Armed Forces. It was created in 2002 by George W. Bush. Below is a brief history and the proclamation. August 16, … Continue reading National Airborne Day
Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Learning grammar can be fun sometimes. I read an outstanding book about grammar a while back, titled "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Lynne Truss. I’m definitely not an expert in grammar, English or Spanish, so I’m always looking for ways to improve my grammar skills in both languages. Anyway, the book contains a joke that … Continue reading Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Ed’s Notes
We had an amazing weekend in Wisconsin enjoying 4th of July events and celebrating my birthday. I can’t believe that I’m 51; time flies indeed, but I'm happy to be alive. We stayed at the Kalahari Resorts, and we loved the place. It's the perfect option regardless of the weather. The weekend started cloudy and … Continue reading Ed’s Notes
Nurturing Fathers
Father’s Day is four days away, and it’s a special day to honor and celebrate fathers in society. In the United States, it started in Spokane, Washington, in 1910 by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd.1 Sonora held her father in great esteem, and while hearing a church sermon about the newly recognized Mother’s Day at Central … Continue reading Nurturing Fathers
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Today is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. It’s a United Nations observance held on June 4 every year, established on August 19, 1982.1 According to the United Nations website, it was originally focused on victims of the 1982 Lebanon War. Its purpose has since expanded to "acknowledge the pain suffered by … Continue reading International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Mental Health Challenges in Young Adults
Before commenting on the article, I want to quickly say that for the past few weeks, I have mentioned that I was looking forward to the Heart concert and what an awesome experience we had on Friday. The concert was excellent, and I’ll be writing about it and posting some of the videos on Thursday … Continue reading Mental Health Challenges in Young Adults
Spring is Here
Spring has joyfully arrived at the Ortiz residence! Delighted to share a snapshot of our lively Hyacinth warmly greeting the world. Here is a quote to remind us of the importance of simplifying our lives for greater enjoyment and appreciation: “We are the conductors of our own lives. If we flatter ourselves that we can … Continue reading Spring is Here
Gender-Based Violence – A Terrible Disease (Updated)
On November 29, I wrote a post about Gender-Based Violence, drawing inspiration from Fiona Hill's book, "There is Nothing for You Here”. Today, I provide an update as I closely monitor developments in Puerto Rico. As I emphasized last year, Gender-based Violence remains a significant problem in Puerto Rico and across the globe. Violence against … Continue reading Gender-Based Violence – A Terrible Disease (Updated)
