Category Archives: Nostalgia

Happy 15th Anniversary, The Conservative Treehouse!

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Stella

It is almost impossible to believe it, but today is the 15th anniversary of The Conservative Treehouse. I will never forget that day as long as I live! This is what happened – most of this post is taken from … Continue reading →

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Is it Christmas yet?

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Stella

An oldie, but goodie! Most of it is still the same, with some additions. I made a new stocking for my son-in-law a few years back that is like the ones that I made for my grandsons (at his request!) … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas – Lights, Music, and Poetry

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Stella

This is the place to share your 2024 Christmas cheer! Here is my first entry: An oldie, but a goodie. Enjoy!

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Celebration of Summer in Verse

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Stella

I really love summer, especially the earliest part, and I know that I’m not alone. The grass is green, the trees and flowers are blooming, birds are singing, bugs are buzzing. And a favorite poem that reminds me of these … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas – Lights, Music, and Poetry

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Stella

This is the place to share your 2024 Christmas cheer! Here is my first entry: An oldie, but a goodie. Enjoy!

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Music of the day – Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Stella

While setting up my “Music of the day” posts for the Christmas season I thought I would also include the days between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday in Advent. By the way, if  you have a favorite seasonal song that … Continue reading →

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Southeast Michigan’s Premier Event – 2024 Woodward Dream Cruise

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Stella

Today is the 29th annual Woodward Dream Cruise, billed as the world’s largest classic car event.  It takes place in my back yard. Well, to be exact, it’s about 1/2 a block away from my front yard! More than a … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Summer in Verse

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Stella

I really love summer, especially the earliest part, and I know that I’m not alone. The grass is green, the trees and flowers are blooming, birds are singing, bugs are buzzing. And a favorite poem that reminds me of these … Continue reading →

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Growing Up In the 1950’s

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Stella

My earliest memories are of life in the early Detroit suburbs, a time when families were moving out of the city into the country.  So it was with our family.  My Aunt and Uncle and their sons had bought some … Continue reading →

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Water’s Journey Home

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Stella

Michigan is defined by her bodies of water – not just the Great Lakes, but small lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Of course, Michigan shares the Great Lakes with several other states, and Canada, although four of the five big … Continue reading →

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