Minimalist Lifestyle and Gift-Giving

It has occurred to me that living a minimalist lifestyle should affect not only what I buy for myself, but the gifts that I give to others. If I am not buying unneeded junk, why would I want to give it to people I care about? Furthermore, I think it is really important that we try…

Is Fourth of July a Religious Holiday?

In 1779, the Fourth of July landed on a Sunday. The government changed the celebrations that year to July 5th.  I am old but was not around way back then, so I do not know if they were keeping the Sabbath holy or keeping the Independence Day celebrations clear of any religious overtones. For me,…