Category Archives: Holidays

Celebrating Columbus!

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Stella

Christopher Columbus, the most famous explorer in history, was once a celebrated hero. Now, many consider him a villain, a despoiler of paradise. So which version of Columbus is true? Michael Knowles tells the true story of Columbus, in five … Continue reading →

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Constitution Day!

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Stella

Constitution Day is observed in the United States on September 17, 2025, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. “We the People of the United States, in Order … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Music

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Stella

To honor all of those who work hard every day, and for those who did so for many years and are honorably retired! There are many great songs celebrating workers – the good bits and the bad bits. What’s your … Continue reading →

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Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Stella

Longer quote: [Labor Day is] a peculiarly American holiday. It is a most characteristic representation of our ideals. . . . To my mind America has but one main problem, the character of the men and women it shall produce. … Continue reading →

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It’s Bastille Day …

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Stella

The French used to be a lot more militant than they are now. I learned the words of the first verse in my high school french class, and remember most of it. The translation follows.

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July 4, 1976

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Stella

Do you remember the bicentennial? This video is of the Boston Pops’ celebration on July 4, 1976 (Arthur Fiedler conducting). I used to watch this every year, and will again tonight. I love the singing by the audience of the … Continue reading →

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LIVE: President Trump’s America250 Kick-Off Rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Stella
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My Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2025 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, 2025 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. September 14 marks the anniversary  of the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous battle, Francis Scott … Continue reading →

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President Trump honors fallen troops on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Stella
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