Although the practice of celebrating mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, Anna Jarvis created the idea of Mother’s Day for the USA in 1908, but it wasn’t until 1914 that it became an…
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Treasure Hunting by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Please note the legal disclaimer at the end of this article. This article does not promote treasure hunting on National Park land and is for amusement only. Early Idaho history records the legend of a $90,000 buried treasure that has…
There’s a party coming for crowning King Charles by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
With just over a week until Charles is crowned King of the United Kingdom I thought I’d share what is apparently an appropriate way to celebrate! I would have loved to have been in England for the coronation, but the…
How to survive flights with kids and toddlers by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
How to survive flights with kids and toddlers Perhaps you’ve always wanted to travel but you’re not sure how your kids will handle it? I’m here to tell you that traveling is so good for your kids! My oldest son…
Stroll more, scroll less by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Stroll more, scroll less by Celia Klassen Press/Times staff writer In contrast to last week’s “hello” from England’s capital city, this week’s “hello” comes from deep in the countryside. Although England, or even the whole UK looks small on a…
Hello from London by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Press/Times staff writer Today’s column will be slightly different. This summer I plan to turn this column into a sort of travel column. Things to do in the summer, from right on our doorsteps, maybe even at home, through to…
I’m getting married to an American by Celia Klassen -Time for Tea
As some might know, I grew up in England until I fell in love with an American at 16 years old. I felt so grown up at the time, but saying that now seems very young! We got married when…
National Healthcare by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
I am not one to bring up controversial topics very often. I enjoy being very non-political. However, the debate on National Healthcare is one that I really do feel passionate about because I have lived with National Healthcare and I…
The Ringdocus or Beast or Shunka Warakin-Time for Tea by Celia Klassen
In 1886, a mysterious creature was on the loose in West Yellowstone, terrorizing the settlers there with its human-like cry and killing their stock and dogs. This creature would get the settlers out of bed at night with a cry…
Are Geese and Swans a sign of Spring? Time for Tea by Celia Klassen
Driving home the other day, I was pleased to see a flock of Trumpeter Swans grazing the fields. They are the heaviest of all American birds, growing up to five feet long, with a wingspan up to 6½ feet. The…