Archive for December, 2008

Prohibition

December 26, 2008

“Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man’s appetite by legislation and makes crimes out of things that are not crimes.” — Abraham Lincoln

Duke and Duchess of Windsor

December 15, 2008

Edward VIII: the king of Great Britain and Ireland became the first English monarch to abdicate the throne voluntarily; he did it for love of divorcee Wallis Simpson; they became the duke and duchess of Windsor (1936)

PINK RIBBON

December 3, 2008

pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness
The pink ribbon is now an international symbol of breast cancer awareness.
It is worn to show support for those whose lives have been touched by this disease.