Category Archives: History

Today in history: Paul Revere’s ride

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Stella

First of all, the historical truth. This time next year will be exactly 250 years ago. Tara Ross On this day in 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous ride. I am so sorry to tell you that he did not … Continue reading →

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Notre-Dame fire anniversary: Cathedral restoration nears completion

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Stella

See Video below the fold! National Catholic Register Despite the disaster, except for the main altar, all the works of art in the cathedral and the reliquary containing the crown of thorns were rescued and safely stored in different places. … Continue reading →

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Today in history: Sinking of RMS Titanic

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Stella

In the early morning of April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic  went to a watery grave in the frigid North Atlantic, four days into her maiden voyage from Southhampton to New York City. Titanic had an estimated 2,224 people on board … Continue reading →

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What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Stella

This ^^^ is what I am eating on St. Patrick’s Day! The traditional favorite is accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. My mother called that a “boiled dinner”, and she also made it with ham, as well as corned beef. … Continue reading →

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Spring Forward!

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Stella
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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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