Category Archives: History

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

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