Author Archives: Stella

Carol Requests?

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – Papa Papov’s Special Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella

This is a wonderful Christmas story. It was translated into English by Leo Tolstoy. The original story was written in French by Ruben Saillens and demonstrates the virtues of kindness and compassion. It is based on a verse from the … Continue reading →

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The 4th Advent Sunday

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella

On this last Sunday before Christmas, we open our hearts to God’s gift, as it was prophesied: Isaiah 7:14: The Lord himself shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Wexford Carol

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella

The Wexford Carol is a traditional Irish Christmas carol originating from County Wexford and, specifically, Enniscorthy. The subject of the song is the nativity of Jesus Christ.

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General Discussion, Sunday, December 21, 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX of Presidential recovery.

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Is it Christmas yet?

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Stella

An oldie, but goodie! Most of it is still the same, with some additions. I made a new stocking for my son-in-law a few years back that is like the ones that I made for my grandsons (at his request!) … Continue reading →

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Depends on the drug, I guess

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – The Gift Of The Magi (O. Henry)

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Stella

One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one’s cheeks burned with … Continue reading →

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It’s Caturday!

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Stella

 

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Music of the day – Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Stella

Doris Day singing “Winter Wonderland”, set to scenes of “On Moonlight Bay” (1951) and “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” (1953) with Gordon MacRae. Wasn’t Doris lovely? She died six years ago at the age of 97.

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