Category Archives: History

“A simple democracy, or an unbalanced republic, is one of the greatest evils”

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Stella

Thus said Benjamin Rush. Every time somebody says that the USA is a democracy, kindly correct them! Written by TARA ROSS: On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter to John Adams. The … Continue reading →

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This day in history – February 20, 1962

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Stella

I remember this clearly. I was in school (9th grade), and they broadcast the event over the school’s PA system. John H. Glenn, Jr., the oldest of seven astronauts selected by NASA for Project Mercury spaceflight training (and later a U.S. senator), became on … Continue reading →

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What is Love?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Stella

A repeat – I hope you don’t mind! On this feast of St. Valentine, my thoughts are not quiet. It seems as if the evil that is manifest in the happenings of these days is pressing against the screen that … Continue reading →

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Today in history – February 12, 1999

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Stella

The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton in the U.S. Senate ended. With the whole world watching via television, Senators stood up one by one during the final roll call to vote “guilty” or “not guilty.” On Article 1 (charging … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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