Archive for History
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A Powerful Connection
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “You never know what could be on the other side!” Once or twice a week Gary and I find ourselves crossing a bridge over a large expanse of water in Florida. Last week we drove to Sanibel Island; the Sanibel Causeway spans San Carlos Bay, connecting Sanibel Isla...
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February Titles – Songs, Movies, Books
By Eloise Graham This shortest month of the year has made its way into song, movies and literature. Songs There are at least 14 song titles that contain the word February. They are: “Xmas in February” by Lou Reed, “February” by Elzhi, “February - What...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Minor December Derecho Recalling the words of the 1973 Lynyrd Skynyrd hit, Tuesday’s Gone, December’s gone with the wind. While our little windstorm of mid-December didn’t quite live up to the Derecho of 2020, the gales and gusts did measure high on QC Jones’ personal Richter...
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January, the Gateway to the New Year
By Eloise Graham January, named for the pagan Roman god Janus, is the month of new beginnings and transitions. This is the month we make resolutions for a better self by starting new trends in lifestyle, looking back over our past and transitioning to a healthier, wiser self. Some facts of Jan...
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The Tree
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree, How Lovely are thy branches” - Ernst Anschutz During this interim period between selling our house and buying another, our holidays will certainly be unfamiliar. One main difference is that we will not be decorating the 12 ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Procrastination: A Holiday Dream or Nightmare? Your pal QC Jones is a natural born prize-winning procrastinator. I can still remember the famous words of Miss Florence Miller, my seventh-grade teacher, whose note on my big school project included the following, “Great work on your ...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham December Trivia and Fun Facts Why is December called the Alpha and Omega month? It is the first month of winter and the last month of the year. Sandwiched in this Alpha and Omega month are many holidays, feasts and happenings. St. Nicolas Day, celebrated on December 6, is in...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Sorry No Sweets - A Thanksgiving History While surfing the internet (Opps…I mean researching for this article.), I came across the “Thanksgiving Controversy” thing. For those of you unfamiliar with the controversy allow me to provide you with some cliff notes. Because I find so...
