Tag Archives: thanksgiving

Earth Day reflection: What have you done to better our planet?

There are certain days each year that call for reflection. Maybe it’s your birthday, or an anniversary. For some people, it’s a holiday: Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day. We take stock of where we are, what we’ve done, and what…

Thankful that ‘Semper Fidelis’ is more than a slogan, it’s a way of life

Nov. 21, 2014: In this photo provided by the U.S. Marines, U.S. Marine Capt. Derek Herrera, center, 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, salutes during his awards and retirement ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. (AP Photo/U.S. Marines, Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier)…

What to expect from the biggest tech show of the year

If you like gadgets, you’re gonna love this: An entire year’s worth of smartphones, high-definition TVs, tablets and more will be unveiled next week at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the premier venue for the world’s gadget makers to…

The top ten reasons to "shop small" on Small Business Saturday

There hasn’t been a lot of good news in the small-business sector recently. The self-employed are getting hammered by insurance premium increases under the healthcare law, and they are trying to keep their doors open in a challenging economic environment.…

Deep-fried turkey is not as unhealthy as you think

Developed by Louisiana Cajun chefs, deep-fried turkey has taken America by storm and is healthier than you think. (iStock) James Villas is the author of Southern Fried. (Jason Wyche) Spicy half-moon pies are made with fresh or dried fruits and…

Thanksgivukkah — why it’s so American, so Jewish and so important

What do you get when you cross Hanukkah with Thanksgiving? Sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, I know, but it is so much more. Hanukkah and Thanksgiving coincide this year for the first time since 1888, and will…

Holiday travel airport survival guide

It’s called the “most wonderful time of the year.” Though for many families traveling during the holidays, it’s more like a Halloween nightmare. Crowded airports, anxious passengers, winter weather delays, lost luggage, crying kids and oversold flights all add to…

After Black Friday and before Cyber Monday, don’t forget Small Business Saturday

Even if you are disappointed with the outcome, there are always two good things that come at the end of election season: First, the TV and radio airwaves return to their normal commercial programming. Second, the holiday season officially begins—and…