Category Archives: The Culture

Talking about the cult of Trump (or Obama)

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

A new meme among Dems and Never Trumpers is that supporters of President Trump are cultists. Among those who say this is Senator Bob Corker: Bob Corker: GOP is like a cult for Trump https://t.co/FAVusz9JiE pic.twitter.com/gLRmbdiDcj — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, News, The Culture | 12 Comments

In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. On September 14 it will be 203 years since the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, The Culture, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

US, Canada, Mexico host World Cup in first joint bid

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

The United States, Mexico and Canada won the combined bid to host soccer’s 2026 World Cup, beating out its only challenger, Morocco, by a vote of 134-65.

Posted in News, News International, The Culture | 1 Comment

Tweet of the day (and they say Trump’s tweets are pitiful) …

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

The day is young, and this is the first tweet that I see. This is the very essence of juvenile. How old is she? Twelve? In times of tariffs, it helps to have friends in high places. Canadian Minister of … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, News International, Politics, The Culture, Trade, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Trooping the Colour – QE II’s Official Birthday (Video)

Posted on June 9, 2018 by

Although her real date of birth is in April, England celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s official birthday every June, with a showy celebration – something that the British are particularly good at. The custom goes back to King George II, who was … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Culture | 8 Comments

Tweet of the day …

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

How it works: Netflix exec & wife bundle big donations to Obama in '08. Wife is rewarded with ambassadorship. Now Netflix exec steers $50m contract to Obamas through 'Higher Ground Productions.' https://t.co/St9Nb6zzL4 — Byron York (@ByronYork) May 27, 2018 Story … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, News, The Culture, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend! Over the next few months there will be lots of get-togethers; picnics, reunions, graduations and other types of potluck events. What are your favorite summer dishes? Last year about this time, our friend Menagerie said … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, Family, Nostalgia, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 15 Comments