Tied Up Today

Guatemala celebrates its independence on 15 September. I'm wearing one of two ties in my collection made by "Lily" in Guatemal...

Today's tie was handmade by "Lily" in Guatemala, and was bought through Peace Craft, our local Fair Trade store. I'm wear...

On 17 April 1839, Guatemala formed a republic, lasting through the present day. My tie was handmade in Guatemala by "Lily" and so...

On this date in 1839, Guatemala became an independent nation. Originally a Spanish colony in 1523, it became part of the Mexican empire in 1...

Happy Birthday to my brother Mark Wollenweber! Mark manages seafood processing plants in Narragansett, RI, with connections to plants in mai...

Tomorrow, 15 September, is Guatemala's Independence Day. I have two personal connections to Guatemala: (1) I have two neckties handmade ...

My tie for today was handmade in Guatemala. On this date in 1821, Guatemala (along with several other neighbors) declared independence from ...

Today is Independence Day in Guatemala! The country gained independence from Spain 194 years ago today. My Guatemalan tie was handmade by ...

Saturday was World Fair Trade Day . My tie for today was handmade in Guatemala and is signed by "Lily." The concept of fair trade ...

Today is "Sweater Day" (especially cardigans), honoring the birthday of Mister (Fred) Rogers, 1928-2003. I think he would like thi...

October is Fair Trade Month, a time to celebrate the wonderful growth of "fair trade commerce" that aims to pay workers and produc...

Well, 5 - 8 - 13 is another arithmetic date, 5 + 8 = 13. My tie was made by "Lily" in Guatemala and was sold at a " Fair Trad...