One of my favorite musicals is Fiddler on the Roof. It just seems to capture the spirit of the ongoing struggle in a family regarding tradition and change. I enjoy every song, but one of the most enjoyable songs for… Read More
Category Archives: Commemoration/Celebration
Happy St. Patrick’s Day (A St. Patrick’s Day Quiz) – March 17, 2013
What do historians believe was the birth nationality of St. Patrick? A. British extraction B. Scotsman C. French extraction D. Irish (Hibernian extraction) Historians reference a genuine document written in Latin by St. Patrick for… Read More
Congratulations to Peter Zwick – Cleveland Surveyor of 2013
On January 24, 2013 Peter D. Zwick, P.E., P.S. of Zwick Engineering was honored as the “2013 Surveyor of the Year” at the annual meeting of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio’s Cleveland Chapter. He is also a Professional Engineer who… Read More
First Thought of the New Year 2013
I received this email thought from Grace Gems. It seemed a good thought to start the year. We wish you all a Happy New Year!!! Character by J. R. Miller Reputation is what a man’s neighbors and friends think of… Read More
Why Celebrate Christmas? (2012)
Celebrate Christmas Take heart, dear Christian, celebrate, this season is for you; Not for the merchants, or the great, the famous or the strong, But ’tis to you, the lonely ones, the wounded and the weak, To sinners, poor… Read More
“Thank” is a Transitive Verb
One of my many pet peeves regarding the English language is hearing someone, after they have avoided some disaster, say, “We are thankful.” I usually address the television asking, “To whom are you thankful?” This is first a grammatical issue. “Thank”… Read More
Good Friday & Easter – Part 2 of Holy Week
We take a time out from engineering during this week of holy observances to think on the truly important. See Part 1 Passover – Part 1 of Holy Week. Good Friday and Easter is a Christian commemoration of the death,… Read More
Passover Observed April 6 & 7 – Part 1 of Holy Week
We take a time out from engineering during this week of holy observances to think on the truly important. In 2012, Passover is celebrated on April 6 through 7. Passover commemorates the passing over of the angel of death during… Read More