This weeks entry is a little something different. While it is true that it is a part of a story it is not fictional as most of them are. It is part of a longer piece that have been working on for sometimes now. The events depicted and the conversations are presented to the best [...]
Category: Historic
Groundhog Day
For those of us located here in the United States and Canada we have a popular tradition on the 2nd of February, that being Groundhog Day. However, there are several questions that I have regarding this day and its significance. For starters, what exactly is this tradition? Even better, where did it come from? [...]
242 Years Of Excellence
This week I decided to go with an entry with a little more historical significance. I’m sure that some of you are thinking after reading that first line, are thinking it is going to be about Veteran’s Day. That is a good thought, However it is not about the historical event. While we are [...]
Happy 242ND Birthday
So, the question I have for everyone is who could deduce what this week’s entry was going to be. Anyone who was thinking it would be something scary or fell in the lines of superstition are one hundred percent wrong. Still trying to figure it out well hold on to your seats as we travel [...]
A Time Gone By
I have come to realize that I grew up in the wrong era. Having lived most of my life in the late 20th and early 21st century, I have missed out on a lot of great advancements and opportunities. Now I know and will completely agree that there are great advancements still made. However, many [...]
September 1864
So with everything that is taking place within the United States there are a number of commentary entries I could make. But, at the same time I decided to skip on that of the time being. Instead I decided to go with some of historical significance. Even with that in mind I had a number [...]
National EMS Week
This week has been national EMS week. It is a week to honor and recognize those who work in the Emergency Medical Services. Every year EMS week is celebrated during the third full week of May. EMS is a fairy young in the world of medical treatment. The modern EMS system has been around since [...]
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo which translates from Spanish to the “Fifth of May”. Which is a celebration observed to commemorate the Mexican Armies unlikely victory over the French Army. This occurred at the Battle of Puebla. With this date as with many others throughout history there are celebrations. Primarily in Mexico it is celebrated with a [...]
St. Patrick
Today is not just any Friday, today is a date of historical significance at least to some. So for that reason I have decided to post about what the history of this day real signifies. For those that don’t know today is St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is a day of celebration for many [...]
The 343
How are you going to spend your Sunday? So today is the kickoff to the new NFL season. I am sure that many people are going to spend their day watching the different games on the television. Of course with that comes tons of food and beer. Sports bars bank on days like this with [...]
Eric P. St.Denis 