SNPJ Blog

• Something for Everyone at Slovenefest

  
  June 18, 2014

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  The countdown is on! We’re less than 30 days away from the 33rd annual Slovenefest at the SNPJ Recreation Center, and SNPJland is already abuzz with excitement. We have six beautiful and talented ladies competing in the Miss SNPJ Pageant, and a jam-packed entertainment schedule featuring so... Read More: Something for Everyone at Slovenefest

• Nuptial No-Nos

  
  June 3, 2014

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  A few days ago, a friend of mine called from her vacation in the Outer Banks to fill me in on some exciting news – her boyfriend proposed on the beach where they first met, making her next in our group of friends to say “I do.” She also warned that... Read More: Nuptial No-Nos

• The Trouble With Signs

  
  May 29, 2014

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  By Jay Sedmak

  I returned home from a week-long vacation a few days ago, and as I was collecting my thoughts for a blog post I soon began to realize that there are a lot of signs out there that we probably don’t give much thought to. I’m talking about signs in the liter... Read More: The Trouble With Signs

• Memorial Day Must-Knows

  
  May 23, 2014

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  As many of us prepare for a few days filled with cookouts, campouts and some much-need relaxation, it's important to remember the real reason for the long weekend that unofficially kicks off the summer season... Read More: Memorial Day Must-Knows

• What Is A TEL Workshop?

  
  May 20, 2014

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  As an SNPJ blogger, I sometimes forget that not all of our readers are members of the Society. Don’t get me wrong – that’s definitely not a bad thing! While it’s great to use this blog as a way to communicate with our current members, it... Read More: What Is A TEL Workshop?

• Building the American Dream

  
  May 14, 2014

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  By Denise Herron

  The classic picture of the “American Dream” has always been a cute little house with a white picket fence, mom in the front yard gardening while two kids play nearby with the dog, and everyone waving goodbye as dad happily drives off to work. This picture... Read More: Building the American Dream

• An Interesting Beginning For Coke

  
  May 8, 2014

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  A friend’s Facebook post the other day caught my eye. He simply wrote “Coke > Pepsi” (“Coke is greater than Pepsi”). It was interesting to see the feedback he received, some choosing to “Like” it in agreement, while others... Read More: An Interesting Beginning For Coke

• Certainly Nothing Like a Horse Race

  
  May 6, 2014

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  By Jay Sedmak

  Did you happen to catch the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby this past Saturday? Since I have the feeling that most everyone either tuned-in for those “most exciting two minutes in sports” or caught at least a glimpse of the race results, I have a ques... Read More: Certainly Nothing Like a Horse Race

• Beginning The Genealogy Journey

  
  May 2, 2014

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  Here at the SNPJ Home Office, we frequently receive phone calls and e-mails from people who are interested in learning about their family history. Member families reach out to us as they prepare to travel to Slovenia, hoping to obtain as much information as poss... Read More: Beginning The Genealogy Journey

• Writer's Block? Take A Hike Or Laugh It Off

  
  April 30, 2014

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  Sometimes, when trying to come up with articles and topics for this blog or SNPJ’s The Voice of Youth, I find myself with writer’s block. As defined by Wikipedia, writer’s block is a “condition, primarily associated with typing, in which an au... Read More: Writer's Block? Take A Hike Or Laugh It Off