Category Archives: History

A day in history – just six years ago

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Stella

Remember this? January 20, 2017. Looks like an insurrection to me. And more.

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Song of the day – Heartbreak Hotel

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Stella

Elvis Presley,  born January 8, 1935. Today would be his 88th birthday. In his honor, here is his first #1 hit record, from 1956: “Heartbreak Hotel” was written in 1955 by Mae Boren Axton — mother of singer/songwriter Hoyt Axton — and Tommy Durden, inspired … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Stella

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”   — Laura Ingalls Wilder  This … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Pearl Harbor – We still remember

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Stella

REPOSTED. On December 7, 1941, an event occurred which was horrific in itself, but one that also sealed the fate of the United States to war with Japan.

Posted in History, Military, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Mailboxes and Old Barns

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Stella

Most of you are familiar with our friend, Sharon, who comments here regularly. You have probably read her posts (lovingly referred to as MBOB) at Conservative Treehouse on Sunday mornings in past years. You may even know that Sharon wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Nostalgia | 10 Comments

Goodbye, Columbus Day

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Stella
Posted in History, Politics, The Culture, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Constitution Day 2022

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Stella

Although we celebrate July 4, 1776, as the birth of our nation, I think it is more properly  the day of conception. Today, September 17, celebrates the true birth of the United States of America, the day our Constitution was … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

9/11 First Responders Have A Message For Politicians Who Forget 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Stella
Posted in History, Patriotism, Politics, The Culture, video | 2 Comments

09.11.01: The towers are hit

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Stella

As it happened. I think each of us remembers when they first realized what was happening. I was at work. When the second plane hit, my boss ran into my office and said, “It’s terrorism!”

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Memories of Sept 11, 2001, & the American spirit – is it lost?

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Stella

What I mourn most deeply is our loss of  innocence and unity. The thing that really stands out in my memories of Sept 11, 2001, is the astonishing unity of the majority of Americans – sadness, love of country, enormous … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Terrorism, Uncategorized | 3 Comments