Memorial Day is this weekend, Flag Day arrives June 14th, and Independence Day (4th of July) will be here before we know it. This will mean time off from work for some…time to rest, and hopefully time to reflect on the sacrifices made to preserve freedom, and celebrating that freedom. Generally I like to watch [...]

Yes, a day set aside, especially in Dublin, Ireland – but elsewhere as well – to celebrate an author, a writer, James Joyce! How did the name for the day originate, and why honor James Joyce on the 16th of June?  Some would just say “why not”, but let me explain a bit.  Joyce wrote [...]