Here we are in a new year. My wish for 2026 is not just to my family, friends, and acquaintances, but for all the people throughout the world. I know it may sound naive and simple but it’s heartfelt. Wouldn’t it be wonderful and sensible for all of us to live in...
What? It’s November? I know many people can relate to what I am thinking. Thoughts like: summer flew by, it seems like yesterday we were anticipating the colorful tree foliage, etc. Although we are still enjoying the collage of reds, yellow, gold, orange, and a...
Fall-an end and a beginning “October!” “Where did the summer go?” It seems these words follow every greeting not only among friends but also when walking into a store, a restaurant, and other establishments. There is something about the onset of fall that feels like...
As the Carnavali (Mardi Gras) festivities wind down on Kathara Deftera, (Clean Monday), Greeks and their households are immersed in the Lenten period. Attending church services and fasting are a constant for forty days leading into the much anticipated celebration of...
As 2024 ends, reflecting on the past year comes naturally to most of us. As I look over my 2024 calendar, leaf through my gratitude journal, and flip through thousands of photographs on my iPad, I realize there are many moments and events that have not surfaced in my...
The 2024 Greek Festivals are in full swing. What is a Greek Festival like? The simple answer is-a Greek food fest with music, entertainment, games for children, retail booths of Greek apparel and gifts. The festivals are primarily held by the area Greek Orthodox...
