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      I recently found out that in many areas of the United States, Europe and Canada, October the 30th is observed as an evening to take a degree of license to play pranks and do mischief to their neighbors.  It is known by many names.  Mischief night or Gate night are the most common titles but it is also known as Devil’s Night, Goosey Night, Cabbage Night and Mizzy Night in some areas.     Most of these pranks are harmless...

    Christian Johann Heinrich Heine born 13 December 1797, was a journalist, essayist, literary critic, and one of the most significant German poets of the 19th century. His radical political views meant that many of his works were banned by the authorities in Germany.  Heine spent the last 25 years of his life as an expatriate living in Paris.     I bring up Heine in light of recent current events.  Heine is actually admired and...

    Well I love this site.  The Friendly Atheist.Its chock-full-o goodies for those with an open mind.  If you have an open mind please check it out.  If you are easily offended and believe that everyone should live, breath and feel the same without the freedom to think outside the group mentality then you may want to shay away.  This article in particular made me laugh out loud.  I had no idea why muslims get upset when folks draw...

    It is quickly approaching my 17 year wedding anniversary in June.  I just wanted to jot down some of the things I have learned in the last 17 years with my wonderful wife Laura.  -          You cannot make your spouse happy.  You can be supportive and loving but ultimately nothing you do can force your loved ones to be happy when they really aren’t. -          You have to treat your spouse with all the respect...

     Ah, the humble Tannenbaum.  I love trees.  They are both symbols of longevity and stoicism. No tree captures the hearts of man, at this festive time of the year, more so than the evergreen.  The custom of decorating the evergreen tree originated in Germany in the 16th century.  It was common for the Germanic people to decorate fir trees, both inside and out, with roses, apples, and colored paper.      It is believed that...