Category Archives: Holidays

Autumn’s last hurrah – a poetic tribute

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Stella

A repeat, but a good one! With all the talk about the weather and cold southerners, I remembered my mother’s poem about Florida (the last one, below). PS: I don’t like the cold either, but I’m used to it. I … Continue reading →

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Seen on Twitter . . .

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Stella

Sounds like loads of fun, no? You have to “trick or treat” from a car?

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Halloween treats, old and new

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Stella

When I was about 7 or 8 years old, trick or treating was terrific. We got wonderful homemade treats and special things like bottles of pop. I remember getting fudge and popcorn balls, candy apples and taffy apples, and the … Continue reading →

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Constitution Day 2021

Posted on September 17, 2021 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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Music to celebrate the 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2021 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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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 →

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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 →

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Today’s cartoon pick

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Stella
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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 →

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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.

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