Category Archives: America
HISTORY CHANNEL MINI-SERIES
Last night was the first in a trilogy about our first president, George Washington. We knew nothing about it until our son-in-law, a real history buff, brought it to our attention. I love the way the history channel gives us … Continue reading
FIELDS OF BLOOD
ART & INSPIRATION FROM KATHY BOECHER The poppy remains the symbol of remembering our veterans. The red color and the abundance of these lovely blooms, is indicative of Flanders Field during World War I where many soldiers lost their lives … Continue reading
WHY HONOR OUR VETS?
This beautiful flag, crafted by students, was made of construction paper rings and draped over the railing of the upper level of the gymnasium. It extended down to the gym floor.The size alone is impressive. The time to create it … Continue reading
WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE
The familiar phrase, “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to decieve,” is often attributed to William Shakespeare. The author and composer of so many flowery words, with a beautifully rhythmic pace, in fact did not … Continue reading
HISTORY REPEATING/LEARNING FROM THE PAST
On this day, November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president by a landslide, electoral vote. He was not the popular vote winner. He went on to lead our country at a time when living was slower, easier and we … Continue reading
JUST ANOTHER DAY IN MINNEAPOLIS
President Trump is entering enemy territory this evening. Two of these big Trump balloons are at the ready and will appear outside the place he takes the podium. Several protestors from various factions will be on hand. There are those … Continue reading
WHAT LIES BELOW
During the last presidential election, we were promised by then candidate, Donald Trump, that he would drain the swamp of corruption which has invaded our land. That sounded like a great idea to most of us every day citizens who … Continue reading
IN GOD ALONE
We, the people, have been bombarded with an urgent desire to depose a sitting president. This has been going on for the entire presidency of Donald Trump. I have stated on my blog recently, that I’m trying to avoid the … Continue reading
WHAT IS IT ENQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW?
We seem to be overrun with fake news these days, but it’s really nothing new. Anything that isn’t true is fake news, right? Some might refer to it as stretching the truth with innuendo or rhetoric. Some may perceive it … Continue reading
THROW BACK THURSDAY
This is a re-run which has been reblogged once before. I feel it has merit and since it’s throw back Thursday, I’m running it again. Originally written on August 15, 2015. There’s been division of races, ethnicity, social class, political views … Continue reading
POLITICS HAS NO PLACE IN THIS
Here we go again. A series of mass shootings has set the political pundits into action. The call for gun control – attention to mental illness – the evils of video games – has once more come to the headlines, … Continue reading
SHED BLOOD
This past few days have been filled with needless blood shed and death which serves no purpose other than to shock us and continue to numb us. Whatever the source of discontent – if it be mental illness, hatred, brainwashing, … Continue reading
ILLEGAL – WHAT DON’T WE UNDERSTAND?
This is not a rant, even though it may appear so. I have no problem with immigrants coming into our country. My DNA includes German, French, Irish, English and Swedish. All of my ancestors came to the United States in … Continue reading
HOW SHALL WE WASTE A DAY?
I gave up ranting for Lent this year, thus I’ve tried staying away from the news, talk radio and anything that stirs me up. Our country has been on a rant for almost two years now. It’s divided our nation. It’s … Continue reading
THE FLOWERS OF MAY
Today is May Day. My fondest memories of this day are hand making May baskets filled with flowers and treats and placing them at the door of a friend and running away before they opened the door. It also included … Continue reading
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS OURS
Gated communities, walls, barricades, stockades, bulwarks, road blocks – all designed to protect one side from the other. These obstacles are built for the purpose of protection of what lies within. They include precious people, riches and treasures, things not wanted … Continue reading
WE’RE SCREWED!
It seems that the Democrat Party is at it again. During the depression, FDR came up with a New Deal. Today the deal is Green. The Green New Deal, is being promoted by a young congresswoman only a few years … Continue reading
IF IT’S BROKE – FIX IT
I’ve written about our country being broken for the past couple years on Presidents Day. I’ve been witness to breaking up of families through divorce. Through my life, I’ve been broken by loss of a loved one – bad choices … Continue reading
CAN WE ERASE THE PAST?
Note to self: We cannot totally eliminate our past mistakes, simply by deleting them from a social media page. They will come back to haunt us. They may be used against us. They may force us to dwell on them. They … Continue reading
IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR UNITY IN A COUNTRY DIVIDED?
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the … Continue reading
