Category Archives: Holidays

If ever I heard one – a good explanation for governmental checks and balances

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Stella

Tara Ross, on Facebook. Don’t miss her on her website: Tara Ross: On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention is underway. A small state delegate stands up and addresses the large state delegates in the room. He didn’t calmly … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Current Events, Government, Holidays | 4 Comments

My Father’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2021 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 →

Posted in Family, Holidays | 3 Comments

Today’s cartoon pick

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Stella
Posted in cartoon, Holidays, Patriotism | 4 Comments

Message from President Trump on Memorial Day

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Stella

Donald J. Trump May 31, 2021 On this Memorial Day, we remember the fallen heroes who took their last breaths in defense of our Nation, our families, our citizens, and our sacred freedoms. The depth of their devotion, the steel … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, MAGA, Patriotism | 5 Comments

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 31, 2021 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.

Posted in History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 9, 2021 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 →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Treats for your Easter baskets – pandemic edition

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Stella

This is a repeat from last year. Who thought a year ago that we would still be living under “pandemic” restrictions? Nevertheless, there are some good suggestions here! Maybe you want to make your own treats (and you certainly have … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, Holidays | 2 Comments

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Stella

For all of my Irish, part Irish, wish-you-were Irish, and temporarily Irish friends, I lift a glass to your health and happiness! An old Irish/Celtic folk song Of all the money, e’er I had, I spent it in good company, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Music, The Culture, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Stella

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

Posted in History, Holidays, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Stella

Reference.com The history of pi dates back to the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians. Babylonians estimated pi as 3.125, and the Egyptians approximated pi to be 3.1605. However, it was the Greek mathematician Archimedes that calculated pi to be between 223/71 … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Uncategorized | 15 Comments