Julia K Cole

May you always know kindness May you always know gratitude May you always know that you do make a difference May you always know that you being in this world makes it a much better place May you always remember  you are not alone May you always remember you are  loved and you are love’s most unique and wonderful expression And most of all … May you always know and remember that you mean the world to m e Written by © 2017 Julia K Cole

Ringing in the New Year is one of the few holiday celebrations that is marked in nearly every country in the world. International New Year’s festivities may look remarkably similar on television, with large crowds of people gathered in central locations in countries around the globe. Though billions watch the Times Square celebration worldwide, many countries have their own traditions when it comes to welcoming the new year.  However, many countries also have their own unique and sometimes offbeat traditions to welcome in the New Year.   Find out where revelers traditionally eat 12 green grapes at midnight, throw furniture out the window, offer white flowers to a goddess, and more.  Below is a list of how people celebrate in nations across the globe. Russia : One New Year’s custom in Russia is to write a wish for the upcoming year on a piece of paper, then to burn the paper and place the ashes in a glass of champagne, which needs to be consumed right before...

  While I have been more than happy to see a few years disappear, 2014 wins the achievement award for reaching the all time highs of lows.    I don't know about you guys, but I am so very glad to see 2014 go!   When asked what was most profound in 2014, the sudden death of Robin Williams immediately comes to mind.  The follow up question was of course Why?  Why, out of all the other celebrities who have died in 2014 and years past, why did Robin Williams' death hit so hard?  Because I could so easily relate.  Not claiming to understand 100% or know anything definite.  No.  I can only say how I feel.  And it is those feelings that allow me a certain understanding to his situation.  I get it.  Doesn't mean I like it.  Cause I don't.  But I do get it.    For me personally, 2014 will be forever remembered as being the year that laughter died.     *~*~*~*~*~*~* There were some things that...