Category Archives: The Culture

Today’s cartoon …

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Stella
Posted in cartoon, Politics, The Culture | 3 Comments

Acceleration of Authoritarianism in America: What Are the Odds?

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Stella

Richard Baris and Robert Barnes discuss live.

Posted in Government, Media, The Culture, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Today’s Quote – the Gell-Mann Amnesia effect

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Stella
Posted in Fake News, Media, The Culture | 6 Comments

Twitter pick of the day …

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Stella

Just remember, just b/c Super Bowl is on Sunday, we may not know real winner for days or even weeks after the time allotted for official scoring. Referees will still have to tally all mail-in touchdowns and so called “extra … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID, Social Media, The Culture | 6 Comments

The day the music died …

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Stella

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson. The event later became known … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, The Culture | 3 Comments

My favorite poems (redux)

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Stella

This is a repeat post (redux), but I don’t believe any of these poems can be read too many times! Besides, I need a short rest from politics to think about those things that are more important. They are varied … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Bill Whittle: Little People

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Stella

This is really good, old-time, Bill Whittle. It is SO MUCH worth your time to listen to what he is saying here, and I think you will feel better after you do. At least, it made me feel proud to … Continue reading →

Posted in Patriotism, Politics, The Culture, Whittle | 8 Comments

The GOOD News of 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Stella

What do you think about this? He has some points.

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Stella

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

Posted in baking, cooking, Family, Holidays, Recipes, The Culture | 20 Comments

Seen on Facebook – Jimmy Stewart’s military career

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Stella

H/T Texan59! Months after winning his 1941 Academy Award for best actor in “The Philadelphia Story,” Jimmy Stewart, one of the best-known actors of the day, left Hollywood and joined the US Army. He was the first big-name movie star … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Patriotism, The Culture | 4 Comments