Category Archives: Nostalgia

Gift Week, Day Four – Gifts We Remember

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Stella

What is the best Christmas gift you ever received? Which is the most nostalgic? Which ones do you remember from your childhood? This is one of the first gifts that I remember receiving – a marionette of Princess Summer-Fall-Winter-Spring, from … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 52 Comments

Gift Week, Day Two – Stockings and Stocking Stuffers

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Stella

Repeat from last December, but there is always more to add … So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who don’t fall into the usual categories of family and … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

It’s only a week until Thanksgiving! Like most of you, I’m planning dinner, getting supplies in, checking linens, cleaning house, and generally planning for guests and lots of food, food, food! I usually mix things up for the holidays – … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Nostalgia, Recipes, Uncategorized | 39 Comments

Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Stella

In honor of my 50th wedding anniversary. Of course, I was divorced long ago and, even if I had not divorced, my ex-husband is no longer alive, so this isn’t a real anniversary.     Regardless of the disclaimers, love … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 43 Comments

Today In History – America The Beautiful

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Stella

TaraRoss.com On this day in 1893, a professor stands atop Pikes Peak. She is struck by the beauty around her and is inspired to write a poem. Her poem is later set to music. Today, we all know that song … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Today In History, July 6, Guest hosted by patternpuzzler!

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Stella

Well, folks, it would appear we have a short day in today’s tidbits – but there are a few gems in here to be had this July 6:

Posted in Holidays, News, Nostalgia, The Culture, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Today In History, July 2, Guest hosted by patternpuzzler!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Stella

Well, this is a little long because it’s been a very busy day of the year! Skimming is, of course, acceptable! Welcome to today’s tidbits of history, July 2…

Posted in Holidays, News, Nostalgia, The Culture, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Today In History, June 30, Guest hosted by patternpuzzler!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Stella

Welcome to today’s historical trivia for June 30th!

Posted in Holidays, News, Nostalgia, The Culture, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Today In History, June 28, Guest hosted by patternpuzzler!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Stella

Hi Gang! Here are your Tidbits of History for June 28th! I (Stella) screwed up and didn’t get this out earlier today. I have one excuse, because I took Tucker to the vet today (and forgot about this).

Posted in Holidays, News, Nostalgia, The Culture, Uncategorized | 2 Comments