Category Archives: History

Happy Leap Year!

Posted on February 29, 2024 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 →

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

Posted on February 23, 2024 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 →

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The Arsenal Of Democracy – Where are we now?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Stella

“They have given their sons to the military services. They have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made the planes and welded the tanks, riveted the ships and rolled the shells.” – President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, … Continue reading →

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What is Love?

Posted on February 14, 2024 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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Happy birthday, Mr. President! (Reagan)

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Stella

113 years ago today, Ronald Reagan was born in the town of Tampico, IL. Ronald Wilson Reagan was President of the United States from 1981 until 1989. I remember the day I cast my first vote for him as if … Continue reading →

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Song of the day – Heartbreak Hotel

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Stella

Elvis Presley,  born January 8, 1935. Today would be his 89th birthday. In his honor, here is his first #1 hit record, from 1956, when he was 21 years old: “Heartbreak Hotel” was written in 1955 by Mae Boren Axton — mother … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 27, 2023 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, 2023 by Stella

82 years ago today. 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.

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A Military Thanksgiving during World War 2

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Stella

If you don’t watch Max Miller’s Tasting History, well, in my opinion you should! Seems to me that this is an appropriate topic for November – just after Veteran’s Day, and just before Thanksgiving!

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PragerU: The Middle East Conflict Part 2 (Marathon)

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Stella
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