Category Archives: The Culture

Just for fun – First Class Dining on RMS Titanic

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Stella

Hey, it’s almost time for dinner, right? Head chef Conor McClelland, from Rayanne House Guesthouse Belfast, cooks us through the mouth-watering nine course feast that would have been enjoyed, devoured and celebrated by first-class passengers on the RMS Titanic.   … Continue reading →

Posted in The Culture, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

This is not progress – mental illness today in the USA

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Stella

New York Daily News Today’s mentally ill have all but returned to the preinstitutional conditions of the 1850s and before: When not sleeping on the streets, many are again consigned to drift among a custodial system of prisons, welfare hotels … Continue reading →

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President Trump Delivers Remarks on the Tragedy in Parkland, FL

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Stella
Posted in Government, News, Politics, The Culture | 18 Comments

Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Stella

Originally, I wrote this 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 it wasn’t a real anniversary. Instead, I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Pączki Day (Detroit Style) aka Fat Tuesday

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Stella

It’s Pączki Day, and in Detroit that means you should be sure to wear your stretchy pants or, as my old friend Denise used to say, your expando clothes! Pączki, or Polish doughnuts, are eaten on Fat Thursday in Poland … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Recipes, Religion, The Culture | 39 Comments

Legendary singer Vic Damone dies at age 89

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Stella

FOX NEWS Legendary crooner Vic Damone passed away on Sunday at the age of 89, his family tells Fox News. Damone, whose smooth baritone led Frank Sinatra to famously declare he “had the best pipes in the business,” died at Mount Sinai Medical … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, The Culture | 5 Comments

First Lady Melania Trump visits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Stella

AOL First lady Melania Trump kept with tradition on Monday when she stopped by a children’s hospital during a trip with President Trump to Cincinnati, Ohio. Accompanied by White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, Melania visited the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Government, The Culture | 6 Comments

Video of the day

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Stella

An oldie but goodie. Prompted by this article about more crazy people: Cargill, Bill Gates, and PETA Partner Up to End Livestock Production ADD, Seen on Facebook: Worth noting that the 2 Hero’s in Congress on our side, Devin Nunes … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Politics, The Culture | 15 Comments

Can Climate Models Predict Climate Change?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Stella
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Vice President Pence Delivers Remarks at a Reception for the Annual March for Life Event

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Stella

Scheduled for 6:15 pm

Posted in Government, News, Politics, The Culture | 2 Comments