Category Archives: Holidays

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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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 26, 2025 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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Mother’s Day Meme

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Stella

A friend once told me that she knew her marriage was over when her husband gave her a vacuum cleaner for her birthday.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2025 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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