Category Archives: Holidays

Today In History, Guest hosted by patternpuzzler!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Stella

I’m pleased to introduce the daily “Today In History” post, compiled by patternpuzzler. This one is not as fancy as I hope the future ones will be because I didn’t get working on this earlier today. I apologize to patternpuzzler … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 29, 2017 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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Armed Forces Medley

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Stella

In honor of those who gave their lives in service to the United States of America in our armed forces, anticipating the official recognition on Memorial Day, next Monday.

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Stella

A slightly altered repeat from last year – I hope you don’t mind (too much!)   King James Version (KJV) Ps-16-6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.   Like many of … Continue reading →

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Vice President Pence Hosts a Cinco de Mayo Reception, 4:30 pm

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Stella
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President Trump Speaks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s National Days of Remembrance

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Stella
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White House Easter Egg Roll – Bunny Cams

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Stella
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My Spring

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Stella

In the cold North, Spring comes in gradually.  Maybe it is because Winter is overstaying its time, and I watch more carefully to spot Spring’s coming, but every year I notice the small things that tell me that we are … Continue reading →

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Pączki Day (Detroit Style) aka Fat Tuesday

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Stella

It’s Pączki Day, and in Detroit that means you should be sure to wear your stretchy pants or, as my old friend Denise used to say, your expando clothes! Pączki, or Polish doughnuts, are eaten on Fat Thursday in Poland … Continue reading →

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What is Love?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Stella

On this feast of St. Valentine, my thoughts are not quiet. It seems as if the evil that is manifest in the happenings of these days is pressing against the screen that guards my spirit. So. I will think about … Continue reading →

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