Category Archives: Holidays

General Discussion, Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 122 Comments

The First Lady Receives the 2017 White House Christmas Tree

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Stella

(Scheduled for 4:30 pm today) (Video below the fold) Jim and Diane Chapman, owners of a Wisconsin Christmas tree farm, will present the tree to the first lady, Melania Trump. The Chapmans won the 2017 National Christmas Tree Association contest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, The Culture, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 163 Comments

Autumn’s last hurrah – a poetic tribute

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Stella

Autumn is a favorite season for many people – it certainly is for me. Many clear and sunny days, a sharpness in the air, beautiful trees, the final bounty from our gardens. Then there is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Poetry, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

President Trump’s Veterans’ Day message to the nation

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Stella
Posted in History, Holidays, Military | 14 Comments

Music of the day – American Soldier

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Holidays, Military, Music | 10 Comments

Armistice: The End Game Of WW1 (Armistice Documentary) | Timeline

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Stella
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Honoring our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Stella

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Military, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Music of the day – VIVALDI “The Four Seasons” – Autumn

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Holidays, The Culture | 5 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 135 Comments