Category Archives: Holidays

Seen on social media – Halloween non-costume?

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Stella
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Constitution Day 2022

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Stella

Although we celebrate July 4, 1776, as the birth of our nation, I think it is more properly  the day of conception. Today, September 17, celebrates the true birth of the United States of America, the day our Constitution was … Continue reading →

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Celebrate!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Stella

I cry when I listen to this song, but I feel pride at the same time. I’m celebrating my country today, its Independence, its beauty, and essential goodness. You all know that about half of the population says that they … Continue reading →

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Music to celebrate the 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Stella

A full hour of favorite patriotic music from the bands of the United States Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy. Enjoy! If you want to skip around, here’s the track list: NOTE: The links take you to YouTube.

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My Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Stella

This is a repeat, but a good one, as I remember and honor my dad. I feel grateful that he was the man who raised me and helped to make me the person I am today. Here’s a little bit … Continue reading →

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In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. On September 14 it will be 206 years since the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Stella

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.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Stella

To all our mothers and grandmothers and great-grandmothers too – I hope you have a happy and relaxing day! A recycled post – I hope you don’t mind. King James Version (KJV) Ps-16-6 The lines are fallen unto me in … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday dinner

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Stella

When I was a kid, the traditional dinner was baked ham with scalloped potatoes, and a green vegetable; let’s not forget the deviled eggs! Mom would probably bake a cake, even though we had lots of candy to eat. Things … Continue reading →

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Making hard-cooked eggs

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Stella

What is the best method? What delivers a delicious well-cooked egg that is easy to peel? Here is an article in which the author discusses seven methods she tried and which one worked the best, as well as a couple … Continue reading →

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