Saint Patrick’s Day, which was once celebrated rather quietly in Irish communities and by select Catholics has grown into a major international holiday. Now, Saint Patrick’s day is celebrated everywhere from Japan to South Korea, to Russia, to the United States to the International Space Station! With millions of people gathering together in parades...

Saint Patrick’s day is just around the corner, and for many people, that means it is going to be time to celebrate. What began as a minor, more provincial holiday has now grown into an international phenomenon. Now communities across the globe use Saint Patrick’s Day as a chance to celebrate Irish culture and...

In our last blog post we began exploring famous quotes delivered by influential Americans. When considering historically significant presidents, George Washings and John F. Kennedy are often two of the first two spring to mind. It is no surprise their words have stood the test of time and resonate with us still today. Without...

There is nothing quite like a good quote to stir the imagination, rouse enthusiasm, and boost morale. If you are ever feeling down or confused or unmotivated sometimes a quote can turn your mood right around. Today in the Hastings & Hastings blog, we are going to learn about a few famous American quotes...

Every year thousands of new laws are passed all across America. Some of these are federal laws, wide-ranging pieces of legislation that affect nearly everyone in the country. Others are state laws which affect one the individuals living in the states in which the specific laws were passed. State laws can often be interesting...