A Brief History On October 29th, Americans celebrate National Cat Day!  Are you a proud cat owner? Did you know that October 29th is National Cat Day? This date in modern history is celebrated to raise public awareness to the number of homeless cats that need to be rescued each year. And while kitties deserve to be spoiled every day of the year, cat parents take National Cat Day as an excuse to shower their furry companions with a little extra love and affection. To help you celebrate your cat for the love and companionship they bestow upon you, here…

A Brief History In 1957, The US National Society of Interior Designers was established.  Today, whether you are a professional or amateur interior designer or home decorator, there a ton of things to be excited about when you get a new place. It is the closest thing there it to turning a new leaf, because finding a new home is basically beginning the next chapter of your life. While there are dozens of reasons why you should be thrilled about this step, for some people, the chance to decorate the place is what it is all about. Who can blame…

A Brief History On December 9, 1872, P. B. S. Pinchback became the first ever African American governor of Louisiana, and in fact the first ever African American governor of any US State.  Pinchback came to the governorship via the death of the serving Lieutenant Governor, a post to which he ascended from his position as President Pro Tempore of the Louisiana Senate, and then stepping up to the governorship when the elected governor, Henry Clay Warmoth was suspended from that office due to impeachment proceedings.  Pinchback served only 34 days as Governor of Louisiana. Digging Deeper Born Pinckney Benton…

A Brief History On December 7, 1941, a date that US President Franklin Roosevelt said “would live in infamy,” the Japanese navy attacked the naval and air bases on Oahu, Hawaii, most notably at Pearl Harbor, in a surprise attack (or sneak attack in the vernacular of the time) that devastated the American Pacific Fleet.  While the Pearl Harbor raid captures most of our historical attention, the Empire of Japan was up to plenty of other shenanigans on that same day (also December 8, 1941 for those areas West of the International Date Line), kicking off a wider war intended…

A Brief History While shopping dates back to antiquity, even today, quite a majority love shopping especially when it is nearing popular festivals that you hope to celebrate. There is definitely stuff that you need and those that you want. Sometimes it is a grey line between the two, making your shopping habits even more dangerous. To be a smart shopper, it is therefore important to strike a balance. Fortunately, there are tools and apps that can help you become a smart shopper and save a lot of money in the process.  I came across this list which I thought…