It’s Already November! What’s Happening This Month?
01
Nov
By Mikel Erdman
Newsletter, Thanksgiving, Trivia ,

It’s Already November! What’s Happening This Month?

It’s already November! I hope all of you had a fun and safe Halloween and are looking forward to stuffing yourselves at Thanksgiving toward the end of the month. But before we get there, I want to let you in on a few other important (or not?) things that are happening this month… First and foremost I want to say thank you to all of our Veteran clients and friends, and also the families of everyone who has served our country. This is more important than ever and as a Veteran myself, I hold my brothers and sisters in arms…
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What’s in the Name? The Meaning of November
01
Nov
By Liz Bucher
Thanksgiving, Trivia ,

What’s in the Name? The Meaning of November

THE NAME Do you ever wonder where the names of the month come from? November derives from the Latin root novem- meaning “nine,” because in the Roman calendar there were only 10 months in the year, and November was indeed the ninth month. November marks the point in the year when the cold begins to set in. November’s adjectival form, Novemberish, means “dreary,” BIRTHSTONE The traditional birthstone for November is the yellow topaz, The yellow topaz is a jewel that represents empathy and serenity. Topaz is a stone of nobility, love, passion, purpose and also symbolizes friendship.. HOLIDAYS There are 2 major holidays that we celebrate in November. Veteran’s Day…
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02
Mar
By Mikel Erdman
Blogging, Content, MySMARTblog, Trivia , , ,

Did You Know? This Just Might Surprise You

Q: What famous storyteller had to write a new story for himself after a near-fatal crash crushed his dream of becoming a race car driver? A: George Lucas Director, writer and producer George Lucas was raised on a walnut ranch in Modesto, CA. He originally set sights on becoming a race car driver, but a near-death car accident just before high school graduation radically changed his views on life. The force was definitely with him that day--the car rolled and the racing harness snapped, throwing him from the car. Had he not been thrown he would've been crushed to death…
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30
Dec
By Liz Bucher
Trivia , , , ,

What Color Are Your Underwear? Strange New Years Eve Traditions from Around the World

Your family might have an unusual or funny tradition that you enjoy every New Year’s Eve, such as cooking a certain dish or watching a particular movie, or perhaps you like to go to a party with your friends and tie one on until the sun comes up. However, how do your local festivities compare to these strange New Year’s traditions from around the world? Dangerous Danish Customs In Denmark, the thing to do on the stroke of midnight is to climb up on the nearest chair and leap off into the air. It is believed that this will banish…
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