Tag: Boston

  • Boston Common Foliage as a Backdrop

      DSC_0044 - Version 22012-11-10-boston-common-foliage-bare tree-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve been showing ways the colors of fall call things to our attention. Today, we celebrate the beautiful shape of this bare tree outlined by the brilliant colors across the open grass.

    Other photos in this series are:

    You & Me or the Autumn Tree

    Puddle-luscious – Photo of the Week

    Red Leaf: Photo of the Week

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photo: ©2012 Ed Cherubino 

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  • Winter Farmers’ Markets 2012 – 2013

    With the summer farmers’ market season coming to a close Thanksgiving week, it’s time to spread the word on winter markets. Today's Friday Link will take you to farmers' markets around the area.

    DSC_0086 - Version 22012-11-11-Coolidge Corner Arcade-brokline winter market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    A few, like the Brookline Winter Farmers' Market, have opened in time to add local flavor to your Thanksgiving menu. Here's our full report on the Brookline Winter Market from earlier this week. 

    The team over at Mass Farmers’ Markets says, “Turns out they are opening up all over the state! We are expecting more than 30 of them to crop up this winter; to find out if there is a Winter Market opening up near you visit our website [www.massfarmersmarkets.org], click on the FIND tab and type the word "WINTER' in the 'name of market' field.” They are adding new information as market details are submitted.

    Here are some Boston area dates & locations:

    Brookline Winter Farmers’ Market, Sundays, Noon – 5pm, (Nov 4 – Early June) at The Arcade, Coolidge Corner, 318 Harvard St., Brookline

    Egleston Farmers’ Market, Some Saturdays, 11am – 2pm, (Nov 10 – Feb 23) 45 Brookside Ave., Jamaica Plain (Details on dates at www.eglestonfarmersmarket.org)

    Newton Highlands Winter Farmers' Market, Tuesdays, 1:30pm – 6:00pm, (Nov 13 – June 25) 

    Somerville Winter Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 9:30am – 2pm, (Dec 1 – Apr 13) The Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville

    Cambridge Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, (Jan 5 – Apr 27) Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street, Cambridge 

    Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, (Jan 5 – March 9) Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Rte 20, Wayland

    Codman Square Winter Farmers’ Market, Sundays, Noon – 4 pm, (Jan 6 – March 24) Codman Square Health Center, 6 Norfolk Street, Dorchester 

    A Destination Market in Wayland

    We've included the Wayland Market in this list because this is a wonderful destination market. 

    When father frost has us in his icy grip, the Wayland Winter Market at Russell’s Garden Center is a trip to the tropics. Russell’s lush greenhouses are turned into a festival of food vendors. They not only sell products for you to enjoy at home, but also host a food court where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch in the greenhouse. 

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    Wayland Winter Farmers' Market’s “Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day”

    This market supports all aspects of local food production. In addition to having local wine and cheese producers on their regular vendor list, they hold special events for them. The annual Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day will be held on January 26. This year, the Russell’s team has added a Farm Cheese Day on March 2nd. These are opportunities to sample, purchase, and support these value-added products from area farms.

    Update: Over on Chowhound I learned about the  Medford Winter Farmers' Market on Thursdays from 3 pm to 7pm at Hyatt Place in Medford Square. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: Top ©2012 Ed Cherubino. Bottom photo by Peg Mallett 

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  • Winter Farmers’ Markets 2012 – 2013

    With the summer farmers’ market season coming to a close Thanksgiving week, it’s time to spread the word on winter markets. Today's Friday Link will take you to farmers' markets around the area.

    DSC_0086 - Version 22012-11-11-Coolidge Corner Arcade-brokline winter market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    A few, like the Brookline Winter Farmers' Market, have opened in time to add local flavor to your Thanksgiving menu. Here's our full report on the Brookline Winter Market from earlier this week. 

    The team over at Mass Farmers’ Markets says, “Turns out they are opening up all over the state! We are expecting more than 30 of them to crop up this winter; to find out if there is a Winter Market opening up near you visit our website [www.massfarmersmarkets.org], click on the FIND tab and type the word "WINTER' in the 'name of market' field.” They are adding new information as market details are submitted.

    Here are some Boston area dates & locations:

    Brookline Winter Farmers’ Market, Sundays, Noon – 5pm, (Nov 4 – Early June) at The Arcade, Coolidge Corner, 318 Harvard St., Brookline

    Egleston Farmers’ Market, Some Saturdays, 11am – 2pm, (Nov 10 – Feb 23) 45 Brookside Ave., Jamaica Plain (Details on dates at www.eglestonfarmersmarket.org)

    Newton Highlands Winter Farmers' Market, Tuesdays, 1:30pm – 6:00pm, (Nov 13 – June 25) 

    Somerville Winter Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 9:30am – 2pm, (Dec 1 – Apr 13) The Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville

    Cambridge Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, (Jan 5 – Apr 27) Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street, Cambridge 

    Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, (Jan 5 – March 9) Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Rte 20, Wayland

    Codman Square Winter Farmers’ Market, Sundays, Noon – 4 pm, (Jan 6 – March 24) Codman Square Health Center, 6 Norfolk Street, Dorchester 

    A Destination Market in Wayland

    We've included the Wayland Market in this list because this is a wonderful destination market. 

    When father frost has us in his icy grip, the Wayland Winter Market at Russell’s Garden Center is a trip to the tropics. Russell’s lush greenhouses are turned into a festival of food vendors. They not only sell products for you to enjoy at home, but also host a food court where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch in the greenhouse. 

    IMG_8898a2012-01-29-wayland Winter market- massachusets wine day-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Wayland Winter Farmers' Market’s “Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day”

    This market supports all aspects of local food production. In addition to having local wine and cheese producers on their regular vendor list, they hold special events for them. The annual Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day will be held on January 26. This year, the Russell’s team has added a Farm Cheese Day on March 2nd. These are opportunities to sample, purchase, and support these value-added products from area farms.

    Update: Over on Chowhound I learned about the  Medford Winter Farmers' Market on Thursdays from 3 pm to 7pm at Hyatt Place in Medford Square. 

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: Top ©2012 Ed Cherubino. Bottom photo by Peg Mallett 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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  • Winter Farmers’ Markets 2012 – 2013

    With the summer farmers’ market season coming to a close Thanksgiving week, it’s time to spread the word on winter markets. Today's Friday Link will take you to farmers' markets around the area.

    DSC_0086 - Version 22012-11-11-Coolidge Corner Arcade-brokline winter market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    A few, like the Brookline Winter Farmers' Market, have opened in time to add local flavor to your Thanksgiving menu. Here's our full report on the Brookline Winter Market from earlier this week. 

    The team over at Mass Farmers’ Markets says, “Turns out they are opening up all over the state! We are expecting more than 30 of them to crop up this winter; to find out if there is a Winter Market opening up near you visit our website [www.massfarmersmarkets.org], click on the FIND tab and type the word "WINTER' in the 'name of market' field.” They are adding new information as market details are submitted.

    Here are some Boston area dates & locations:

    Brookline Winter Farmers’ Market, Sundays, Noon – 5pm, (Nov 4 – Early June) at The Arcade, Coolidge Corner, 318 Harvard St., Brookline

    Egleston Farmers’ Market, Some Saturdays, 11am – 2pm, (Nov 10 – Feb 23) 45 Brookside Ave., Jamaica Plain (Details on dates at www.eglestonfarmersmarket.org)

    Newton Highlands Winter Farmers' Market, Tuesdays, 1:30pm – 6:00pm, (Nov 13 – June 25) 

    Somerville Winter Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 9:30am – 2pm, (Dec 1 – Apr 13) The Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville

    Cambridge Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, (Jan 5 – Apr 27) Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street, Cambridge 

    Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, (Jan 5 – March 9) Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Rte 20, Wayland

    Codman Square Winter Farmers’ Market, Sundays, Noon – 4 pm, (Jan 6 – March 24) Codman Square Health Center, 6 Norfolk Street, Dorchester 

    A Destination Market in Wayland

    We've included the Wayland Market in this list because this is a wonderful destination market. 

    When father frost has us in his icy grip, the Wayland Winter Market at Russell’s Garden Center is a trip to the tropics. Russell’s lush greenhouses are turned into a festival of food vendors. They not only sell products for you to enjoy at home, but also host a food court where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch in the greenhouse. 

    IMG_8898a2012-01-29-wayland Winter market- massachusets wine day-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Wayland Winter Farmers' Market’s “Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day”

    This market supports all aspects of local food production. In addition to having local wine and cheese producers on their regular vendor list, they hold special events for them. The annual Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day will be held on January 26. This year, the Russell’s team has added a Farm Cheese Day on March 2nd. These are opportunities to sample, purchase, and support these value-added products from area farms.

    Update: Over on Chowhound I learned about the  Medford Winter Farmers' Market on Thursdays from 3 pm to 7pm at Hyatt Place in Medford Square. 

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: Top ©2012 Ed Cherubino. Bottom photo by Peg Mallett 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2012

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More

    What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2012? What's closed? Do I have to feed the parking meters? What about street sweeping? Are the liquor stores and packies open? When do I put out my trash? And, what changes are there to the MBTA schedules? We have the answers for you, all organized on one post!

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    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2012.

    We've been posting these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on old posts. Because it's early, we will be doing updates as new information is announced. When we update this post, we'll add a comment (so sign-on to the comment feed) and send word out on Twitter.

    Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus

    Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours

    Supermarkets: Closeddue to  Massachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" 

    City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The city says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Boston Trash Collection: The city says, "Thursday, November 22, 7am – Saturday, November 24, 2012, 5pm "Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in South Boston, Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury AND your trash and recycling is normally collected on Thursday or Friday. *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. International markets are open.

    MBTA information after the Ad from Amazon!

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    Update: 11.13.12 The MBTA Thanksgiving Week Schedule is now available on their website. But, since we think this link will change to with each holiday we have also created a PDF version of the page that you can download if you wish. 

    Download MBTA Thanksgiving 2012 Schedule

    For further information call an MBTA Customer Support Representative at  617-222-3200 or 800-392-6100, TTY 617-222-5146, Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Sat/Sun from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM," or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

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     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: istockphoto.com  

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  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2012

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More

    What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2012? What's closed? Do I have to feed the parking meters? What about street sweeping? Are the liquor stores and packies open? When do I put out my trash? And, what changes are there to the MBTA schedules? We have the answers for you, all organized on one post!

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    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2012.

    We've been posting these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on old posts. Because it's early, we will be doing updates as new information is announced. When we update this post, we'll add a comment (so sign-on to the comment feed) and send word out on Twitter.

    Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus

    Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours

    Supermarkets: Closeddue to  Massachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" 

    City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The city says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Boston Trash Collection: The city says, "Thursday, November 22, 7am – Saturday, November 24, 2012, 5pm "Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in South Boston, Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury AND your trash and recycling is normally collected on Thursday or Friday. *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. International markets are open.

    MBTA information after the Ad from Amazon!

    More information after these camera deals from Amazon. Order today and you'll be ready to record memories this holiday season. When you shop Amazon from here, you keep information like this coming your way!

    Update: 11.13.12 The MBTA Thanksgiving Week Schedule is now available on their website. But, since we think this link will change to with each holiday we have also created a PDF version of the page that you can download if you wish. 

    Download MBTA Thanksgiving 2012 Schedule

    For further information call an MBTA Customer Support Representative at  617-222-3200 or 800-392-6100, TTY 617-222-5146, Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Sat/Sun from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM," or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: istockphoto.com  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

     

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  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2012

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More

    What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2012? What's closed? Do I have to feed the parking meters? What about street sweeping? Are the liquor stores and packies open? When do I put out my trash? And, what changes are there to the MBTA schedules? We have the answers for you, all organized on one post!

    6a00e54fc42bb88834010535e29c53970b-800wi

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2012.

    We've been posting these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on old posts. Because it's early, we will be doing updates as new information is announced. When we update this post, we'll add a comment (so sign-on to the comment feed) and send word out on Twitter.

    Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus

    Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours

    Supermarkets: Closeddue to  Massachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" 

    City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The city says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Boston Trash Collection: The city says, "Thursday, November 22, 7am – Saturday, November 24, 2012, 5pm "Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in South Boston, Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury AND your trash and recycling is normally collected on Thursday or Friday. *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. International markets are open.

    MBTA information after the Ad from Amazon!

    More information after these camera deals from Amazon. Order today and you'll be ready to record memories this holiday season. When you shop Amazon from here, you keep information like this coming your way!

    Update: 11.13.12 The MBTA Thanksgiving Week Schedule is now available on their website. But, since we think this link will change to with each holiday we have also created a PDF version of the page that you can download if you wish. 

    Download MBTA Thanksgiving 2012 Schedule

    For further information call an MBTA Customer Support Representative at  617-222-3200 or 800-392-6100, TTY 617-222-5146, Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Sat/Sun from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM," or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: istockphoto.com  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

     

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  • Veterans For Peace Want You to Remember Armistice Day

    The group Veterans for Peace is conducting a campaign to have all of us remember the origins of the holiday we celebrate on November 11th. That holiday, that was meant to remember a moment in time, is now called Veterans Day and today is officially the day off in Boston.

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    They say:

    "Veterans for Peace chapters across the nation are meeting in major cities to celebrate the original Armistice Day as was done at the end of World War I, when the world came together in realization that war is so horrible we must end it now.  

    Fighting ceased in the "war to end all wars" on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Thirty million soldiers had been killed or wounded and another seven million had been taken captive during World War I. Never before had people witnessed such industrialized slaughter. Congress responded to a universal hope among Americans for no more wars by passing a resolution calling for “exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding … inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.” Later, Congress added that November 11th was to be “a day dedicated to the cause of world peace.”  On June 1, 1954, Congress changed the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day.  This year, on November 11th, Veterans For Peace chapters and their allies all over the country intend to restore the tradition of Armistice Day."

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     Details:

    Words: Penny  Cherubino
    Logo courtesy of the Veterans for Peace Newsroom    

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  • Veterans For Peace Want You to Remember Armistice Day

    The group Veterans for Peace is conducting a campaign to have all of us remember the origins of the holiday we celebrate on November 11th. That holiday, that was meant to remember a moment in time, is now called Veterans Day and today is officially the day off in Boston.

    Screen shot 2012-11-08 at 4.20.46 PM

    They say:

    "Veterans for Peace chapters across the nation are meeting in major cities to celebrate the original Armistice Day as was done at the end of World War I, when the world came together in realization that war is so horrible we must end it now.  

    Fighting ceased in the "war to end all wars" on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Thirty million soldiers had been killed or wounded and another seven million had been taken captive during World War I. Never before had people witnessed such industrialized slaughter. Congress responded to a universal hope among Americans for no more wars by passing a resolution calling for “exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding … inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.” Later, Congress added that November 11th was to be “a day dedicated to the cause of world peace.”  On June 1, 1954, Congress changed the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day.  This year, on November 11th, Veterans For Peace chapters and their allies all over the country intend to restore the tradition of Armistice Day."

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny  Cherubino
    Logo courtesy of the Veterans for Peace Newsroom    

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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  • Veterans For Peace Want You to Remember Armistice Day

    The group Veterans for Peace is conducting a campaign to have all of us remember the origins of the holiday we celebrate on November 11th. That holiday, that was meant to remember a moment in time, is now called Veterans Day and today is officially the day off in Boston.

    Screen shot 2012-11-08 at 4.20.46 PM

    They say:

    "Veterans for Peace chapters across the nation are meeting in major cities to celebrate the original Armistice Day as was done at the end of World War I, when the world came together in realization that war is so horrible we must end it now.  

    Fighting ceased in the "war to end all wars" on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Thirty million soldiers had been killed or wounded and another seven million had been taken captive during World War I. Never before had people witnessed such industrialized slaughter. Congress responded to a universal hope among Americans for no more wars by passing a resolution calling for “exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding … inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.” Later, Congress added that November 11th was to be “a day dedicated to the cause of world peace.”  On June 1, 1954, Congress changed the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day.  This year, on November 11th, Veterans For Peace chapters and their allies all over the country intend to restore the tradition of Armistice Day."

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny  Cherubino
    Logo courtesy of the Veterans for Peace Newsroom    

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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