As Thanksgiving approaches, it may benefit us to take a deep breath and realize that although this past year was at times difficult, we have made it. We have persevered through another year and that is commendable, in and of itself.Our recently passed Veterans Day makes me grateful not only for our ...

This Thursday, our nation will stop and celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a unique holiday that began in the United States and one that is often missed with everyone rushing to the Christmas holiday season. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an a...