Category Archives: Odds n’ Ends

The Historic Significance of Greccio’s Living Nativity and Saint Francis

The Very First Living Nativity In Greccio, Italy Greccio is a historic Italian village renowned for its deep connection to St. Francis of Assisi, particularly as the site of the very first Living Nativity scene, which he created in the early 13th century which marked a pivotal moment in Christian tradition, emphasizing the nativity ofContinue reading “The Historic Significance of Greccio’s Living Nativity and Saint Francis”

There Are Times When You Really Have To Go!

International Travel And Finding Restrooms Traveling around the world there is one challenge that seems to regularly show up and that’s where to go? I don’t mean as in travel but really go. When at home in America it’s something we take for granted. We Americans believe it is a public right and resent anyContinue reading “There Are Times When You Really Have To Go!”

Remembering The Attack On Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack began at 7:48 am and lasted for about two hours, resulting in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of numerous ships and aircraft. The attack was a major turning point inContinue reading “Remembering The Attack On Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941”

Discover Esztergom: Hungary’s Often Overlooked Gem

Most people visiting Hungary think Budapest is the historic center of the country but Hungary was actually born in Esztergom To catch the train from Budapest to Esztergom, depart from the Budapest Nyugati Pályaudvar station, which has frequent trains that take about an hour to arrive. Tickets cost around US$3.25 one way. From the EsztergomContinue reading “Discover Esztergom: Hungary’s Often Overlooked Gem”