Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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Stuffing vs. Dressing: The Great Thanksgiving Debate Continues
It happens every year on Thanksgiving. Friends and family gather around holiday tables to feast on turkey and a multitude of side dishes. When it comes to a particular dish, there is always a debate over what it should be called.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
The Golden Rule
Most religions differ in the Deity they worship, their beliefs, their practices, and their sacred writings. However, there is one thing that ALL religions have in common. They all have a Golden Rule or Ethic of Reciprocity. It is often one statement that summarizes the general principles of ethics. The Golden Rule involves a person's relationship with others.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
Suggested Ways to Show Thanks
It is customary for people to state what they are thankful for when they gather around the table for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner on the fourth Thursday of each year. However, every day should be a day for giving thanks. Therefore, we don't have to wait until Thanksgiving Day to give thanks.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
"Let's Talk Turkey"
Over the years, I have learned some interesting things about the bird that ends up on many tables on Thanksgiving Day. Even though the turkey is the centerpiece on most people's dinner tables on Thanksgiving Day, it was not the meat that was eaten on the first Thanksgiving. The 53 pilgrims and 90 Indians ate venison, goose, and duck when they met to celebrate a fruitful harvest.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
Hamburger Helper is a Classic Inexpensive Staple
The packaged pasta brand "Hamburger Helper" was introduced by General Mills in response to a meat shortage and rising meat prices in the 1970s. In 2005, Food Network rated it third on its list of "Top Five Fad Foods of 1970."
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in Feast
What RIP or R.I.P. Means
RIP stands for Rest in Peace, a phrase commonly used to honor the deceased. It originates from the Latin phrase Requiescat in Pace, which means May he/she rest in peace. This term is often inscribed on tombstones and used in various contexts to express respect and hope for the deceased's peaceful rest. In modern usage, "RIP" has also been adopted in social media and everyday speech to express sympathy or acknowledge a loss, often in a lighthearted or humorous manner.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
