Author Archives: Stella

Story of the day – The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Stella

As part of her collection “Christ Legends” Selma Lagerlöf wrote the story “The Holy Night,” a Christmas-themed tale first published sometime in the 1900’s. She was born in 1858 and died in 1940. It tells the story of the author … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – O Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Stella

I love this version of O Holy Night, because it reminds me of my sister who had a beautiful soprano voice and sang the solo in our church on Christmas Eve. This is a comment on the YouTube video that … Continue reading →

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It’s Doggityday!

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Stella
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General Discussion, Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE of Presidential recovery.  

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Protect others!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – Sharing a Legacy of Love

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Stella

I found this story on rd.com (Readers’ Digest). It is filed under true stories. I don’t know if it is, but I love the story, and I think you will too. I have a very small creche in my small … Continue reading →

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For Unto Us A Child is Born!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Stella

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” – … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT of Presidential recovery    

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No such thing!

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stella

On Sept. 21, 1897, The New York Sun published what was to become the most widely read letter to a newspaper. It was sent by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who lived with her parents in Manhattan. Below is the full text … Continue reading →

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