Monthly Archives: May 2016

Harry Potter in Italian

Posted on May 6, 2016 by vanbraman

While in Milan last month I walked by the bookshop where I purchased a copy of the first Harry Potter book during a previous trip to Italy. In my post Harry Potter in English I mentioned that I have picked … Continue reading →

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National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 5, 2016 by vanbraman

Today was the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer is an old tradition dating back to the Continental Congress. However, the law establishing it was not enacted until 1952. There have also been long periods of time … Continue reading →

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