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“May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!” ~Old Irish Blessing Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Image by Vlad Chețan at pexels.com )

“Time doesn’t wait for until.  The only time we all get is right now, this moment. And that means embracing the present, learning from the past (... letting go of what doesn’t need to [be carried] through), and striving for the future. It’s this beautiful synergy of energy – radiating from the gift of now.” ~Rachel Marie Martin (Image by Arek Socha at pixabay)

“Mankind must remember that peace is not God’s gift to his creatures; peace is our gift to each other.” ~Elie Wiesel (Image by Betka82 at depositphotos.com )

Happy Chinese New Year; year of the Fire Horse! “As we gallop into 2026, I wish you a … Year filled with incredible momentum. … May you have the energy to chase every goal and the luck to catch every blessing. Let’s make this a year of big wins and even bigger celebrations with the people we love.” ~Tan Ying, Editor of THREAD by ZALORA (Image by dropoo 93 at vecteezy.com )

Happy Black History Month and Presidents Day! “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all … are created equal.” ~Abraham Lincoln (Image by sofiaarkestal at pixabay.com )

“Here, athletes from every corner of the world compete fiercely – but they also respect, support and inspire one another. They remind us that we are all connected, that our strength comes from how we treat each other, and that the best of humanity is found in courage, compassion and kindness.” ~Kirsty Coventry, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President 2026 Winter Olympics opening theme:  armonia (harmony in English) (Image by 2026 Getty Images)

Happy National Freedom Day! “I, … hereby designate February 1, … as National Freedom Day; and I call upon the people of the United States to pause on that day in solemn contemplation of the glorious blessings of freedom which we humbly and thankfully enjoy.” ~Harry S. Truman (Image by 2adrenalin at depositphotos.com )

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. (Image by David Guttenfelder/The New York Times/Redux)

“The time is always right to do what is right.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. (Image by iqoncept at depositphotos.com )

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” ~James Clear (Image by PixelsAway at depositphotos.com )