This Saturday, April 22, 2023, is Earth Day. Earth Day was created to help bring awareness and support for environmental protection worldwide. The day when there was a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, was the impetus for this celebration, which is now a worldwide movement and was the … Read More
Lately, hope has been a bit scarce in the world. The winter has been rough in many places, and stormy weather still affects states from Texas to New York. When we see the news, we see tornados devastating whole towns, people losing their homes, and sadly, many of their lives. … Read More
Saint Patrick’s Day in Marshall approaches, and this year it falls on a Friday, so you might be starting to think about local bars and restaurants here in Marshall that will be serving traditional fare such as corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, Shepard’s pie and of course, green beer. … Read More
As we look forward to the weather slowly improving here in Marshall, we think of (or maybe long for) Spring. We’ve been experiencing some ups and downs with the temperature. Still, temperatures will soon rise, taking our spirits with it. More and more, we can get out and about … Read More
Yes, it’s that time again when Cupid is sharpening his arrows and readying his little bow to strike us all with his love darts. Valentine’s Day is an American tradition, that is true, but we are not alone in this love fest. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the … Read More
Yes, it is still winter and will be for a bit longer. But while we are experiencing cold temperatures, snow, and some icy rain, for those who are not into outdoor activities, this is a great time to hide out at home and catch up on our reading. In Marshall, … Read More
When we think of Mardi Gras, we probably think of parades, giant floats with crews rolling down the streets of New Orleans, tossing beads out to crowds of people lining the streets and hanging out on balconies. We don’t have that in Marshall, Illinois, but we do have some celebrations, … Read More
Christmas is just around the corner. It’s time to review your Christmas Checklist and ensure you haven’t forgotten any holiday traditions. Just in case, here are some of the things we love to do and a little history behind these activities. Baking Christmas Cookies – Checklist Favorite Not only do … Read More
Every year, around this time, Santa makes his rounds so that many children around the world can sit with him and tell him what they want for Christmas. He has to do this early in the month while the elves are back at the North Pole making the toys and … Read More
If you live in the small town of Marshall, Illinois, you likely already know you have much to be thankful for. While the town has a small population compared to the big cities in Illinois, there is nothing to compare to the charm of Marshall. Marshall epitomizes the concept of … Read More