Category Archives: The Culture

Is Spring really here?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Stella

Repeat post from last year, changed slightly. The day my forsythia begins to bloom is my sign that spring has actually begun, and that happened just a few days ago. Even though I noticed that my daffs and tulips are … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Gardening, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Stella

For all of my Irish, part Irish, wish-you-were Irish, and temporarily Irish friends, I lift a glass to your health and happiness! An old Irish/Celtic folk song Of all the money, e’er I had, I spent it in good company, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Music, The Culture, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Stella

This ^^^ isn’t what I am eating on St. Patrick’s Day, but maybe some day soon! The traditional favorite, accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. My mother called it a “boiled dinner”, and she also made that with ham, as … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Today’s Twitter picks – Coronavirus edition

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Stella

Today’s version will be short because of my computer issues. Interesting viewpoint. I haven’t checked his facts, but it seems reasonable. I have included only the first few tweets in the thread. https://twitter.com/YossiGestetner/status/1239069538072825856?s=20 https://twitter.com/YossiGestetner/status/1239069546352447488?s=20

Posted in Current Events, Social Media, The Culture, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Today’s Twitter picks …

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Stella

If employees volunteer to do this, that would be nice. I think Whole Foods/Amazon should provide more sick/grievance days for Coronavirus sufferers during this national emergency. Whole Foods says employees should consider donating paid vacation days to other employees who … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Current Events, Faith, Government, Politics, Social Media, The Culture | 3 Comments

Today’s Twitter picks …

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Stella

And stupid. The world has gone mad. By the way, sorry to bore you with mostly coronavirus news, but that’s about all there is. I found a picture of the most selfish people on the planet. https://t.co/GLTIa7xCQA — Scott Adams … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Abortion, Current Events, Faith, Fake News, Government, Music, Politics, Social Media, The Culture | 29 Comments

Today’s Twitter picks …

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Stella

So much for that. I wonder what they would do in the event of war? It may be perfectly understandable for Germany to want to protect its own national interest in a time of crisis, but it runs counter to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Corruption, Current Events, Faith, Fake News, Free Speech, Government, Media, Music, Politics, Social Media, The Culture, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Today’s Twitter picks …

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Stella

I don’t like Biden, but I agree with Brit that Joe is losing his memory. Sad to say as I like Biden personally and always have. https://t.co/AX5OuXSJFg — Brit Hume (@brithume) March 11, 2020 Sigh. Everything is “racist” these days … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Amendment 2, AOC, Corruption, Current Events, Faith, Fake News, Government, Humor, Media, Music, Politics, Social Media, The Culture, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Today’s Twitter picks …

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Stella

Uh-oh. Lots of firearms here in Michigan. Lots of hunters. Plenty of crime. https://twitter.com/Surabees/status/1237394555613274116?s=20 Kids! Me: What … why are you eating sugar out of the sugar bowl with your hands? 5YO: Because no one wanted to play outside in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Amendment 2, Current Events, Economy, Faith, Government, Politics, Social Media, The Culture | 7 Comments

A Quote for today …

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Stella

Even though I think I posted this once before, it should be repeated and remembered.

Posted in Free Speech, The Culture | 3 Comments