Today* is the Summer Solstice, and with it comes celebration. As you probably already know, it’s the longest day of the year; that is, we get more sun in these 24 hours than we will until the next Summer Solstice. In… Continue Reading
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South. The… Continue Reading
Today is Bloomsday, the annual celebration in which James Joyce’s Ulysses breaks out of the classroom and hits the streets. To commemorate his first date with his future wife, Nora Barnacle, Joyce set his novel on June 16, 1904. That date… Continue Reading
On June 14, 1825, Pierre Charles L’Enfant, the French-born American architect who laid out Washington, DC, died at age 70. L’Enfant is said to have been a Freemason and a friend of George Washington. When Congress decided to build a… Continue Reading
All cocky, teasing talk about sex, that’s Prince. Forget Mr. Look So Good; meet the original Mr. Big Stuff. He’s afraid of nothing onstage: ready to take on all the desires of a stadium full of his lusty fans, ready… Continue Reading
“It wouldn’t be the first time hipsters spoiled something for America,” says Smithsonian. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, “The word sherbet derives from the Persian sharbat, an iced fruit drink; iced desserts were introduced to the West via the Middle East. In… Continue Reading
“The best blood is of the moon, monthly: then the fresh blood of a child, or dropping from the host of heaven: then of enemies; then of the priest or of the worshippers: last of some beast, no matter what.”… Continue Reading
Coffee, tea, and chocolate are delicious and enjoyed by many Thelemites. They can provide a quick pick-me-up during the day, and a relaxing moment in the evening. Tea can help cope with cold symptoms like congestion and sore throat. Some physicians… Continue Reading
Today, May 22, is the Feast for Life of Harvey Milk. Born 1930 in born in Woodmere, New York, to Minerva Karns and William Milk, Harvey Milk was a visionary civil and human rights leader who became one of the… Continue Reading
On May 18, 1949, musician Rick Wakeman was born in Perivale, Middlesex, England. While he is probably best known for his work in Yes, he has also produced a number solo works. In honor of his birthday, enjoy this recipe for… Continue Reading