Category Archives: History

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

The Watergate story was one big lie

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Stella

Did you know this? I didn’t, and I always wondered about it, since it made no sense. Nixon was going to win the election, and he knew it, so why would he order his people to burgle the Democrat Party … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat corruption, Fake News, government corruption, History | 4 Comments

Celebrate!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Stella

I cry when I listen to this song, but I feel pride at the same time. I’m celebrating my country today, its Independence, its beauty, and essential goodness. You all know that about half of the population says that they … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Behind “The Separation of Church & State”

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Stella

This week we are hearing this being quoted in social media, mostly as a way to insinuate that it is religion (Christianity) that has improperly influenced the Supreme Court decision on Roe v Wade and Casey, and that Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading →

Posted in Amendment 1, Bill of Rights, Constitution, History, Supreme Court | 4 Comments

In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. On September 14 it will be 206 years since the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, The Culture, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

D-Day. June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Stella

78 years ago today, on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy began with Operation Overlord. Better known as D-Day , it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Stella

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and flags.

Posted in History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Rebuilding Notre-Dame with Lucy Worsley

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Stella

Lucy always does a great job – after all, she has PhD in history, and a flair for acting! Hope you enjoy this as much as I did. About Lucy:

Posted in History, Hobbies & General Interest | 1 Comment

Government youth indoctrination – history rhymes?

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Stella

We have all seen the reports about parents showing up at school board meetings to protest curriculum in their children’s classrooms, from critical race theory to normalization of sexual deviancy. Many schools/teachers have overstepped their areas of authority. The latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Civics, Climate change, Communism, Critical Race Theory, Education, Government, History, Schools & Education | 2 Comments

A day in history – just five years ago

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Stella

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

Posted in History, Politics | 6 Comments