Category Archives: History

What were you doing on July 20, 1969?

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Stella

That’s 54 years ago, so there are probably a couple here who were just a twinkle in their daddy’s eye.

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The Eagle Has Landed

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Stella

Bill Whittle produced a series of videos about the moon landing for the 5oth anniversary. Here’s one of them.

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“A simple democracy, or an unbalanced republic, is one of the greatest evils”

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Stella

Reminder. Thus said Benjamin Rush. Every time somebody says that the USA is a democracy, kindly correct them! Written by TARA ROSS: On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter to John Adams. … Continue reading →

Posted in Civics, Constitution, Government, History | 6 Comments

The INCREDIBLE Story Behind the National Anthem

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Stella

On this episode of “Somebody’s Gotta Do It,” Mike Rowe revisits the site of a childhood school trip and gains a new appreciation for the incredible story behind the national anthem of the United States of America.

Posted in Freedom, History, Patriotism, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Summer Solstice Sunrise 2023, LIVE from Stonehenge

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Stella
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Ernie Harwell’s Definition of Baseball

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Stella

Ernie Harwell was a true gentleman. An old-school gentleman who wasn’t afraid to show emotion and talk about how much he cared about his marriage and his wife. We were lucky to have him as the announcer for the Detroit … Continue reading →

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In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. September 14 is the anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous battle, Francis Scott … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, The Culture, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

I’m a 10 percenter – member of the left handers’ club. Are you?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Stella

As a member of a minority, I can tell you that the world is made for people who are right handed. It is true that right handed people have a dominant left brain. Left handed people use the right side. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Humor, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

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

Posted on June 7, 2023 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 | 4 Comments

D-Day. June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Stella

79 years ago today, on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy began with Operation Overlord. Better known as D-Day , it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military, Uncategorized | 8 Comments