Last week was the National Hardware Show so our trade show team left Illinois for Las Vegas, just in time for the first 3 digit heat in the area in 2018. We took the first night in the city to walk the strip; we passed New York New York, we waved to the giant coke […]
This month is full of official days and a lot of good reminders. As May flowers into beautiful weather and bright tulips, the following days (as well as several others not listed) were marked on the calendar to celebrate culture, to raise awareness for health, and to congratulate young adults.Cinco de MayoOn May 5, 1862, […]
In a business all sorts of unpredictabilities come up and can throw a wrench in the mechanics. It is the company who must decide whether to waver or to stand firm; one must adapt to any given situation and still come out strong. Today, do to unforeseen events, instead of an informative blog I have […]
Last week we went back in time 243 years and now (fortunately or unfortunately) we are back in 2018. The times are changing and technology is developing quickly; landline phones are being outmoded, meetings are being updated to video calls, and newspapers are being digitized. In order to keep up with their customers, businesses have […]
This week holds one of the most important days in US history: the start of the Revolutionary War. Here are brief descriptions of powerful events that led our forefathers to revolution.In the years 1764 – 1767 King George III threw act after act at the colonists such as the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act, […]
When I was growing up I lived in an 80+ year-old house that has the road in front and trees everywhere else. It is pretty during the day, but at night the whole area is almost completely black; the front inside lights were always off and our cat would scurry along while he’s eyes would […]
March came and went so fast, yet Spring has only just begun! The air is warmer, the soil is warmer – ‘tis the season to work in the garden! Today I will briefly list a few vegetables and fruits that are great to plant in early April.BeansYou can plant bush beans (snap beans, green shelling […]
Last Monday night the 45-year-old white rhino, Sudan, passed away at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya; he was the last northern male of that subspecies. It is said that earlier this month he developed an infection in his back right leg which only added to his age-related suffering. Sudan’s death was expected, but still […]
This week marks the official change from winter into Spring: warmer weather, flowers, sunlight – Spring is in the air! Well, Spring fever is at least. Many places still have wind chills and snow, but the annual laziness is upon us all. Students and teachers waiting for Spring break or being less motivated after getting […]
“The ideal American life as fed by the media; 2-3 children, white picket fences surrounding a split-level house with a dog and a cat, and a station wagon or a minivan…” (Urban Dictionary). […]
