We have a tendency to gloss over the significance of the United States Declaration of Independence. It is the reason for Independence Day. It contains substance. Independence Day is understood and properly celebrated by a growing number of United States residents. There are many others who see it as a
Independence Day quotes “Listen to me, there is freedom in love. Every day should feel like Independence Day.” – Evy Michaels “Some birds are not meant to be caged. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, and the part of you
This week’s edition, filled with Independence Day materials, salutations, and references, limit other articles which are important. Therefore, without a scathing letter to the editor, or any letter, we have extra room to include information we think is important. Information and comments include: • There are two Rotary Clubs in
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, 1920“Luck is a way of being. Luck is not a little person. Luck is my soul.” — Gabrielle Chanel Gabrielle Chanel was born in 1883 to a laundrywoman and an itinerant street vendor who peddled work clothes and undergarments. He lived a nomadic life. The family resided
There has been talk recently about whether president Joe Biden should be denied the sacraments of the Roman Catholic (RC) Church for his stance on allowing women to choose to end their own pregnancies. The RC Church officially teaches that abortion is murder, and excommunication should be automatic. The funny
Gaston Stronk has steered his way through life imbued with many experiences. His PhD in history has created an added value of understanding in life ranging from Aurora to Luxemburg and duties as a Luxemburg ambassador to various countries, to include India, Russia, and the United States. He will retire
With Father’s Day on the doorstep, it is important for this writer to move out of the third person and state how blessed his life has been because of a wonderful father. He passed this life more than 50 years ago, however, the road map, love, connection, and role model
Last of two parts First part is at thevoice.us/conversion-projects-in-new-york-solve-two-major-problems That the COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on housing and homelessness, is an article by Pramod Sukumaran in Salud America! “If you were to just apply a conversion rate of 10% we think you could get something like 14,000
Their love affair lasted eight weeks. From late October to just after Christmas. No more. No less. He had sent her a PM (personal message) on Facebook asking if she would have coffee with him. She replied in the affirmative. They set a day and time to meet at Panara’s.
In a recent “Reader’s Voice” submission in this newspaper, Marjorie Logman stated that she knew of no other species “that is so bent on destroying its members” as the human one. Actually, there is one other species in the animal kingdom which fills the bill: Ants. If you happen to
Denise Hatcher of Aurora, Aurora University professor of Spanish and chair of foreign languages, recently published Spanish readers and teacher’s guides. “El Primer Trabajo de Nayeli” (“Nayeli’s First Job”) and “La Quinceanera de Nayeli” (“Nayeli’s Quinceanera”) were published by Teacher’s Discovery, a leading U.S. supplier of classroom teaching materials. Hatcher
By Roger Eddy In the United States, we celebrate Flag Day each June 14. Although the date holds great significance, it is not an official national holiday. Only one state, Pennsylvania, has designated the day as an official state holiday. The history of the establishment of Flag Day is interesting.
There’s a lot happening in the world this week! Here are some quotes for: • Father’s Day, June 20 • Juneteenth, June 19 • Summer Solstice, June 20 Father’s Day Quotes: “In the early years, I found a voice that was my voice; it was also my father’s voice. It’s
Settlement of Europeans in northern Illinois began in the 1820s, 1830s, and 1840s. The largest ethnic groups to arrive in Aurora in the 19th Century were from Luxemburg and from Romania. Each group can cite a proud history of settlement. Frequently we receive reminders. The Luxemburg ambassador to the United
First of two parts “The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on housing and homelessness,” is an article by Pramod Sukumaran in Salud America! “City and state leaders know (it). Many are implementing policies and creating unique affordable housing conversion projects that aim to make progress in solving this
The weather finally has turned favorable for all sorts of outdoor activities, such as hiking, swimming, biking, blowing off M80s in the middle of the night, tearing up the asphalt on low traffic streets and roads with rubber-burning, squealing tires, and camping. I enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors
“We search their eyes for all the secrets they can’t give us. “The truth of ourselves.” Phillip could never deal with the truth his entire earthly life. Ever. It was much too painful. He grew up in Connecticut and his father was cold and indifferent to him. When his brother,
Holidays are important significant. We cherish them for the reasons holidays exist: Celebrations, memorials, specific events. Remembrances in many communities Monday this week are important universally, however, especially when there are families who remember loved persons who died in wars. Some families remember loved ones who died, whether or not
Oh, how delightful it would be, to spend this week in Rome and take a picnic lunch to the Villa Borghese grounds. Italian ripe tomatoes, fresh cheeses, out of the oven crusty breads, and desserts, Italian style. To walk up the Spanish Steps first and then proceed to this place
Once more into the breech in the never-ending war between Palestinians and Israelis: More death and destruction. President Joe Biden called for a cease-fire (reluctantly, I might add) and told prime minister Netanyahu that he expected one soon. Netanyahu was even more reluctant to grant the request. There is an
