What is Labor Day? 'Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country' . After years of scattered celebration in various parts of the country, it began receiving official recognition by some states by about 1885, and in 1894, Congress declared the fi...| Heartspoken
I share this prayer each year from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. It was written originally by The Rev. George Lyman Locke (1835-1919), Rector of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Bristol, Rhode Island, for 52 years. According to his great-grandson, Mark Howe, “He was a good friend of William Reed Huntington, also a priest …| Heartspoken
Serves 3-4 people Adapted by me and my mother-in-law, Ellen Cottrell, from a recipe for 'Crayfish Etouffée' submitted by Mrs. Richard D. Chappuis, Jr. to the Talk About Good: Le Livre de la Cuisine de Lafayette, first published by the members of the Lafayette Junior League in 1969. 1 lb. peeled shrimp (we like large or extra large, not jumbo)1-1/2 sticks butter or margarine1/2 tablespoon flour1 medium onion, chopped fine1 stalk celery, chopped fine1/2 bell pepper, chopped fine 2-3 pods garli...| Heartspoken
Book marketing doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. If you’ve felt stuck or stressed trying to promote your message, you’re not alone—and there’s a better way. My friends CJ & Shelley Hitz are hosting a LIVE workshop on Wednesday, June 4th at 11 AM Eastern called the Author AI Workshop—and it’s designed to help you save time, reduce …| Heartspoken
A must-have treasure for every letter-writing enthusiast Syme’s Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondenceby Rachel SymePublished 2024 by Clarkson Potter|Publishers This book is enchanting, educational, and entertaining! It is a work of art and still enormously practical and useful. This is a marvelous addition to the bookshelf of anyone who: Hidden gems inside I …| Heartspoken
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the natural beauty around us and strengthen our Connection with Nature, one of the four essential connections of the Heartspoken Life. What better way to honor “our island home” than by choosing stationery that draws inspiration from the great outdoors? …| Heartspoken
