Category Archives: Hobbies & General Interest

The Search For Our Roots

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Stella

Most of us are curious about our ancestors – who they were, what they did, what kind of world did they live in?  We want to know because those who came before us determined, in great part, what and who … Continue reading →

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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

Gardening on the cheap – particularly for beginners

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Stella

If you don’t have a vegetable garden now, but think you might want to start one, here are some ideas for keeping costs down and effort minimal. Here is Jessica, again, from Roots and Refuge Farm. This video is from … Continue reading →

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‘Warshing’ Clothes

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Stella

This was shared by a friend on Facebook. It originally came from the Pecan Valley Genealogical Society Facebook page. Years ago a Texas grandmother gave the new bride the following recipe. This is an exact copy as written and found … Continue reading →

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Hundreds gather for annual Cooper’s Hill cheese-rolling race in southwest England

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Stella

A Canadian contestant won the women’s race despite being knocked unconscious. Fox News Thousands of spectators and brave competitors descended on Cooper’s Hill on Monday 29 May 2023, when Gloucestershire’s wonderfully wacky Cheese Rolling event takes place. Attracting people from … Continue reading →

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Growing Gardeners (Raising Kids in the Garden)

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Stella

From my favorite YouTube gardener. Fun with kids and grandkids in the garden, while they learn about growing, and we learn patience.

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Paul Harvey – So God Made A Farmer

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Stella

Since it is gardening season, and we are all farmers on a small scale, I thought it was time to repeat this excellent essay by Paul Harvey. Enjoy!

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Shakespeare’s flowers (and herbs) …

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Stella

“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance; pray, love, remember;

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Poetry, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

What inventions have had the biggest impact on your day-to-day life?

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Stella

More than a year ago, my daughter gave me a subscription to StoryWorth. How it works is this: At least once a week, a question is emailed to me, and I write an essay about it. Some of the questions … Continue reading →

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