Category Archives: Holidays

Countdown to Christmas – Lights, Music, and Poetry

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Stella

This is the place to share your Christmas cheer! Here is my first entry: Enjoy!

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Is it Christmas yet?

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Stella

Now that we’ve all enjoyed our Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s time to start – or at least plan – the Christmas decorations.  As the years pass, I spend less time and effort decorating my house, but I still do the basics … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 60 Comments

O Come, Emmanuel

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Stella
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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Stella

In 1789, we celebrated our first official Thanksgiving as a Nation.  On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued the Proclamation at the request of Congress.  Then, as now, there was controversy surrounding the necessity, or even the seemliness, for the … Continue reading →

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WKRP “As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly” Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Stella

An oldie, but goodie!

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Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites!

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Stella

As we approach the holiday season, food takes center stage at gatherings of friends and families. Other than a stuffed turkey, and a fresh cranberry sauce, I’m not much of one to repeat the same dishes every year.  I like … Continue reading →

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Honoring our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2016 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 →

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Constitution Day 2016

Posted on September 17, 2016 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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Celebrate!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Stella

I cry when I listen to this song, but I feel pride at the same time. I’m celebrating my country today, its Independence, its beauty, and essential goodness. You all know that about half of the population says that they … Continue reading →

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In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. On September 14 it will be 202 years since the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous … Continue reading →

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