By Rebecca Fending
Modern day Halloween holds so much history, but mainly European. From trick-or-treating to the timing of the holiday itself, October 31 is all about celebrating harvest with spooky activities. But, just...
By Rebecca Fending
As the end of October approaches, we're reminded of the fun, whimsical holiday that sends us into holiday mode: Halloween. However, the interestingly dark history behind the holiday depicts various international...
By T Michele Walker
I hit a milestone the other day: I received my Social Security statement listing the different retirement amounts I’ll receive when I’m 62 or if I wait and retire at...
By T. Michele Walker
At first glance, St. Pete seems like a somewhat modern, 20th century locale. But in spite of its relatively late incorporation date of 1912, the history is indeed rich, dating...
By Rebecca Fending
With autumn well under way, October promises cooler temperatures for Floridians and the hope for less rain than September gave us. Not only does the weather begin to make its seasonal pivot, but this month means the start of...
By Rebecca Fending
It seems that for most people, memories of their grandparents are some of the dearest that they keep. From the nostalgia of Grandma’s cooking to the stories Grandpa recites from his...
By Rebecca Fending
Each year, July lazily rolls into August and brings about a blazing end to the summer season. No matter how you might try, this month is, without fail, the warmest out...
Not only does July mean that summer is well underway for Floridians, but it’s also the month of celebrating independence. Typically, we recognize the importance of our autonomy on the Fourth of July with fireworks, hot dogs...
By Rebecca Fending
Just like a snap of the fingers, June is here and by extension, summer. This year has already held a number of events and catastrophes, to say the least. However, things are looking up for...
By Rebecca Fending
The month of May holds many promises such as those spring flowers that April’s rain promised us, more sunshine, and a smooth transition into summer.
May also houses...
