Category Archives: The Culture

Tweets of the day … and the congressional baseball shooting

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Stella

Drew Holden asks some very important questions. We had an event three years ago that, but for the heroism and quick thinking of two CPD officers, would’ve been the most significant act of political violence – at the hands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Social Media, Terrorism, The Culture | 2 Comments

Meme of the day – Ronald Reagan, 1992

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Stella

Quoting Tara Ross: On this day in 1992, former President Ronald Reagan gives a speech that you might recognize. Will we soon find that nothing lasts longer than a “temporary” seizure of emergency governmental power during a pandemic? Food for … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Meme, The Culture | 2 Comments

The Orange Blossom Special

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Stella

Now for a little bit of fun, and in line with the rail theme this week. My maternal granddaddy and great granddaddy were fiddle players. Good to see these youngsters carrying on the tradition!

Posted in Music, The Culture, video | 2 Comments

What do you think about this? Is POTUS in danger?

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Stella

He appears to be talking about actions his administration is taking against big pharma, but it could be more than that. It’s an odd statement, nevertheless. Here is the Timcast from yesterday (Tim Pool) discussing this.

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, COVID, Current Events, Government, The Culture | 61 Comments

Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Stella

An oldie but goodie. Enjoy! In honor of my wedding anniversary (53 years ago, but who is counting?) Of course, I was divorced long ago and, even if I had not divorced, my ex-husband is no longer alive, so this … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Video of the day: Cards

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Stella

Seeking the “hidden vote” of centrists and conservatives who self-censor rather than be subjected to liberal retribution.

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Politics, The Culture, video | 2 Comments

PragerU: Chaos in Portland

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Stella

What the protesters are saying and what he observed.

Posted in Current Events, Government, Law, Politics, Terrorism, The Culture | 1 Comment

My favorite poems

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Stella

They are varied in topic, mood and complexity, spanning the centuries and my exposure to poets and poetry at various times in my life, and with various people. We read poetry aloud in my home when I was a child, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Silenced Frontline Doctors Hold Capitol Hill Press Conference to Challenge Big Tech

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Stella

Probably better watch before this video is removed from all platforms. As is stated in this video, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube (Google) removed the original video, and their website platform, Squarespace, removed their website! This could happen to any of … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship, COVID, Current Events, Social Media, The Culture | 16 Comments

Today’s poem (and social commentary)

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Stella

From the poem by W.B.  Yeats, “The Second Coming”. “Turning and turning in the widening gyre    The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Poetry, The Culture | 7 Comments