Category Archives: History

The American Form Of Government

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Stella

Lots of talk on social media platforms recently about “democracy”, and how establishing the National Popular Vote is a good thing. That it is a good thing to abolish the electoral college system. One guy on Facebook insisted over and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Government, History, The Culture | 3 Comments

What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Stella

This ^^^ is what I am eating! The traditional favorite, accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. I have many meals ahead containing this delicious beefy treat. My mother called it a “boiled dinner”, and she also made that with ham, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Doggityday addendum – Today is National K9 Veterans Day!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Stella

Military.com It was on March 13, 1942, that the Army began training for its new War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps,” according to American Humane, marking the first time that dogs were officially a part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Military, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Iditarod – The Last Great Race On Earth

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Stella

First, I want to thank The Tundra PA for keeping us up to date on this year’s race. Here is her most recent report: Happy Thursday everyone! I keep posting the race map because it seems to me to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Hobbies & General Interest, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Pączki Day (Detroit Style) aka Fat Tuesday

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Stella

It’s Pączki Day, and in Detroit that means you should be sure to wear your stretchy pants or, as my old friend Denise used to say, your expando clothes! Pączki, or Polish doughnuts, are eaten on Fat Thursday in Poland … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Recipes, Religion, The Culture, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Andrew Breitbart – in Memoriam

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Stella

Wow, I really miss Andrew Breitbart. It seems impossible that it has been seven years! If Andrew were alive today, this morning, what would he say?

Posted in History, Politics, The Culture, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Tweet of the day …

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Stella

74 years ago today, Marines on Iwo Jima raised the flag atop Mount Suribachi. Semper Fidelis. pic.twitter.com/UsQ2z344Xp — U.S. Marines (@USMC) February 23, 2019

Posted in History, Military | 4 Comments

PragerU: What Made George Washington Great?

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Stella

Happy Birthday, George! Our first (and maybe best) President. Actually, his official birthday is February 22 (1732), but since we celebrate “Presidents’ Day” today (government workers need that 3-day weekend, after all), I am wishing George a happy 287th birthday … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Holidays | 2 Comments

AOC’s Chief of Staff admires Indian leader who allied with the Nazis?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Stella

NOTE: Subhas Chandra Bose was the first (and only) Head of State and Government (Prime Minister) of the Provisional Government of Free India (Undivided India). He held that position from 21 October 1943 – 18 August 1945. Wikipedia: Subhas Chandra … Continue reading →

Posted in AOC, Current Events, Government, History, Politics, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Today in history – January 28, 1986

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Stella
Posted in Government, History | 2 Comments