Yes, this Tuesday is the arrival of Fat Tuesday. You may know it by its more famous French name – Mardi Gras. It’s the last day of fun and frivolity prior to the arrival of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, when the more pious among us will forgo their wicked, hedonistic ways and settle in for forty days of self-reflection and prayer in preparation for the coming Easter holiday. Since Fat Tuesday is the “last gasp” for all…
Did you ever have a home or work project that just lingers? You know, you intend to get it done, but somehow, you never get around to finishing it – or even starting it? I can probably tell you one of the main reasons it never gets done. It doesn’t have a “deadline”. The addition of a deadline to any task makes it a priority. It crystalizes one’s thoughts, provides focus, and spurs one into action into either getting the…
Yes, today is Valentine’s Day (don’t worry, Dollar General probably still has a card and some cheap flowers if you forgot), and while you and your sweetheart (if you have one) are reading cards, going out to dinner, or pounding chocolate squares filled with mysterious ingredients by the fist-full, you may be thinking – “where did all of these traditions come from”? Holiday Origins As with most holidays, the origins of the holiday are a mixed bag. There were many…
Imagine you’re a pig farmer. You raise your pigs in hopes of selling them at market for a profit. You feed them, water them, make sure they have all their vet needs taken care of, and you weigh them once a week to see how they’re progressing. Your scales are electronic, and they also send the weights to your local auction house, so they also know how much your pigs weigh. This auction house also offers incentives, such as bonuses…