Category Archives: Holidays

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and flags. Advertisements

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Our WWII veterans, and Honor Flight (One last mission)

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

I realize that Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who have died in service to our country. Still, I want to put a spotlight on this organization that provides a great service for veterans, particularly those who served … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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Video of the day – I.O.U. Mom

Posted on May 13, 2018 by
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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

To all our mothers and grandmothers and great-grandmothers too – Have a happy and relaxing day! A recycled post with one addition – I hope you don’t mind – I like to read the old posts, but that’s just me! … Continue reading →

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President Donald J. Trump Proclaims April 12 through April 19, 2018, as the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

Presidential Proclamation On Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, and during this week of remembrance, we reflect on one of the darkest periods in the history of the world and honor the victims of Nazi persecution. This year marks the … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, April 3, 2018

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