The Swing of Things: School’s Out!!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for students in grade school and university; it’s summertime and school’s out! For parents, summer can be a mixed blessing. After the excitement of freedom from homework and testing has worn off, boredom can set in. But for one shining moment, it’s all graduations, end-of-year recitals, and… Read More

Baseball and Ballroom: Two Great American Pastimes

Many people don’t realize just how many similarities there are between ballroom dancing and… baseball. Yes, we said baseball! Consider this: they both require a degree of grace, fast feet, and to win you have to hit it out of the park sometimes!   And that’s not all. You won’t just see hot dogs, homers,… Read More

The Swing of Things: Irish Eyes Are Smiling

A day of religious observance, or a cultural celebration — St. Patrick’s Day is both. For many, it is the day to celebrate the work of Patrick, who is said to have converted thousands of Irish to Christianity during the 5th century. He was eventually made a saint and is remembered every March 17… the… Read More