Category Archives: History

Spring Forward!

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Stella
Posted in History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Today in History: Speech transmitted by telephone

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Stella

On March 10, 1876, the first understandable speech was transmitted by telephone when inventor Alexander Graham Bell summons his assistant in another room by saying, “Mr. Watson, come here; I want you.” Bell had just that week received a comprehensive … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

THE MOST SHAMEFUL INJUSTICE

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Politics, The Culture, Uncategorized, Whittle | 14 Comments

Happy Leap Year!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Stella

Our calendar has 365 days in a year, because that’s pretty much how long it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun. The problem is that in reality it takes the Earth around 365 ¼ days (actually 365.24219 days) to … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Humor, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

President Reagan’s Remarks to Harley-Davidson Employees, 1987

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Stella

York, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1987 What do you think?

Posted in Government, History, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

The Blessings of Liberty & The Second Amendment

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Stella

Here is another of my old posts from times past – I believe the information is still correct. If anyone has corrections, please let me know in the comments. Thanks!  I’m not claiming that the United States and Switzerland are … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics, The Culture, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Never Give Up!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Stella

 

Posted in History, The Culture, Uncategorized | 24 Comments

Remembering What is Difficult To Remember

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Stella

One day at a blog most of us know well, we were visited by someone who wrote, I would encourage those who believe anything negative about Hitler to please have an open mind and do some further study.  We are … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Why I Support Vaccination

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Stella

This is a repeat of a post that I did for CTH. It caused a lot of heat, but I hope that some light was also generated. Before measles vaccine, nearly all children got measles by the time they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Culture of the 1960’s – As seen in the movies

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Stella

The pop culture is a reflection of the social and political mores of the times.  The 1960’s were a heyday in Hollywood movie making.  Part of that is, in my opinion, because of the depth of talent in acting, directing … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hobbies & General Interest, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 12 Comments