Christmas is a special time here in Bethlehem. Many of our popular holiday decorations and practices have origins in the Moravian church which shapes our celebrations. These festive traditions mark the holiday season for city residents and are worthy of discussion. Moravian Star One of the most iconic images, the star, was initially conceived as a geometry problem in 1850 at the Moravian school at in Niesky, Germany. A student at the school later discovered they were popular and decided…
We are talking today about grain remains. I’m sure you read the title and said, “What is she talking about?” Spent grains are the mashed ingredients left over after the beer brewing process. My…
I spent two decades as an Army Behavioral Health Officer. During this time, I deployed to Iraq twice to work with soldiers on the ground. I am sadly familiar with the losses and devastation…
Wishing my brothers and sisters in arms a very happy Veteran’s Day!…
The holidays are a time filled with expectation, wonder, and joy. They are also a time filled with anxiety, chaos, and dismay. I was asked to write a post for my local MoMs Club…