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The Origins of Mother’s Day Was it a feminist cause? A pagan rite? A Christian celebration turned secular? Mother’s Day has a long and varied history, as many cultures have celebrated mothers, even if their particular festivals weren’t the ones that would ultimately morph into our current holiday. Still, it’s a fascinating concept, and since I missed my normal Easter post, I figured I’d better not miss the opportunity to write about Mother’s Day. **Ancient Greeks and…
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The Enduring Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer Starting in 1976, Circleville, Ohio, with a population of only around 13,000, began to be plagued by the unsolved mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer. Sound like a dumb name? Well, it was certainly a serious matter to all who lived there. You see, a series of anonymous letters were sent to many residents, accusing them of everything under the sun, and sometimes right on the money. The letters threatened to expose…