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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] December 21, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 51 WORLD WONDERS[2] Although Erwin Perzy is hardly a household name, his passion for surgical tools inspired the snow globe, a winter wonder loved worldwide. As Erwin was trying to make a brighter light for surgery, he realized that water particles resembled snow, leading to the creation…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] December 14, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 50 RESILIENCE OF WREATHS[2] Yesterday, thousands gathered for Wreaths Across America in hundreds of locations across the country, at sea, and abroad. In doing so, wreaths brought together people from all walks of life. To remember the fallen. To honor those who serve. Executive Director Karen Worcester…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] December 7, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 49 WINTER WONDERS[2] With December upon us, it seems fitting that this month’s theme is “Winter Wonders.” Nearly twenty years ago, Hallmark released the movie, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Filmed in Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Langley and Burnaby, winter wonders abound in…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 30, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 48 GIVING GRACE[2] What exactly does it mean to “give grace?” Donna Leigh described it in part as “[T]o look under the surface and even if I do not understand or agree, to apply grace, consideration, thoughtfulness and love. The reasons someone does something, the background they…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 23, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 47 MILESTONES[2] Relatively few lawyers argue before the United States Supreme Court. Those who do are given a quill pen as a souvenir to commemorate their accomplishment. Chief Justice John Marshall started the tradition in the early 1800s, a time when lawyers took notes using quill pens…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 16, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 46 SOCIAL REFLECTIONS[2] Like many writers, I limit my use of AI to avoid inaccuracies, bias, and eroding my own originality. However, in considering research regarding the impact of social media and algorithms, AI’s “simple definition” of “social” is rather enlightening: “[C]an be defined as simply as…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 9, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 45 HONOR AND SERVICE[2] November offers an abundance of reflections regarding military service. Since 1954, the United States has recognized November 11 as Veterans Day, honoring all United States military service members. Previously known as Armistice Day, it is the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918, the…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 2, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 44 REFLECTIONS[2] November is a wonderful time for reflections. In addition to Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving, much of America can be seen in a different light. Instead of trees covered in leaves, many lay bare. Others become shelter for critters seeking cover from the cold. As walks…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] October 26, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 43 WONDERS OF FALL[2] Although October is the tenth month, it originated from the Latin octo or “eight” as it was the eighth month of the ancient Roman calendar. Lunar cycles were the basis for the Roman calendar before combining solar cycles to form the twelve-month calendar.…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] October 19, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 42 HALLOWEEN HISTORY[2] Halloween is more than scary and delightful costumes. Originating from the pre-Christian Celtic festival called Samhain or “summer’s end,” it has also been known as Witches’ New Year. Samhain was the third and last harvest festival of nuts and berries. Marking the end of…
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