A Catchy Response to the “War on Christmas” – What is Yours?
Here is a catchy response to “The War on Christmas’ that many people feel is occurring. Take note of the choir’s initials! There must be a lot of interest in this topic because the video has over 7 million views. Your Reactions to the War on Christmas, Please I’d really like your feedback […]
Continue readingBob Hope – An American Hero (Especially at Christmas)
Bob Hope is My Idea of an American Hero As a young person I always enjoyed Bob Hope and his antics in his black and white movies and later on TV. It took me longer into my adult life to appreciate how great a hero he was. Bob performed for the brave troops in WW2, […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln October 3, 1863
Early Thanksgiving Proclamations Excerpt courtesy of www.whatsoproudlywehail.org The First National Proclamation of Thanksgiving was issued by the Continental Congress in November of 1777, following the Colonial victories over British General John Burgoyne in the Battles of Saratoga. In the Proclamation, Congress “recommended to the legislative or executive Powers of these United States to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth […]
Continue readingA Soldier’s Prayer
I looked and looked for something appropriate for Veteran’s Day and when my eyes fell upon this poem titled A Soldier’s Prayer, I stopped looking. Most emergency personnel like the military, police, firemen, doctors, etc. are really people we hope not to see or need. A consequence of this, I believe, is that we don’t […]
Continue readingDid God Send a Convict to Help an Elderly Lady?
“Thank You, God, For Sending Me a Professional”Here is a humorous short story just published by Inspire21.com What is Inspire 21?Inspire21.com is a website that offers a vast collection of inspiring stories, quotes and poetry that can be shared with anyone, anywhere in the world. They welcome anyone looking for inspiring words…or wishing to share them. […]
Continue readingSom Sabadell Flashmob – BANCO SABADELL, SPAIN
This “flashmob” is an example of when a quickly gathered mob can be a good thing. It is an example of a popular YouTube video genre that’s been around for several years. What you see here is in sharp contrast to the destructive, quickly gathering and quickly moving mobs of looters and burners in many […]
Continue readingExquisite Beauty Underwater Photo Gallery Images
I have a host of high-quality images in the Exquisite Beauty Underwater Photos Gallery. To keep the galleries to a manageable size, I delete an approximately equal number of older images whenever I add some new ones. The point of the story is that you have to keep looking to see what’s new! It’s easiest […]
Continue readingSome Dogs Just Don’t Want to Bathe! Seriously!
This hilarious video of bathing dogs by the Tiger Productions channel on YouTube has over 123 million views! Any dog owner will be able to identify with at least a few of the wide variety of reactions to the call to the bathtub. Our Own Experience with Dogs We used to have a […]
Continue readingJJ Watt, a Hero – and – Oh Yeah, He Plays NFL Football
JJ Watt isn’t one of my favorite football players because he doesn’t play for my team, the New York Giants. But JJ is one of my favorite people. Why? Because he is a hero. Some heroes do something that affects a lot of people, like shooting down the plane that would have sunk an aircraft […]
Continue readingThese Things I Wish For You
Would You Wish These Things For Your Grandson? These Things I Wish For You is attributed to Paul Harvey, as it has circled the Internet for some time now. But Paul Harvey did not write it. The true author, Lee Pitts, published the nostalgic essay in 2000 in the book “Chicken Soup for the […]
Continue readingDignified Transfer: A fallen soldier’s final journey home
What is Dignified Transfer? It is the process for returning the remains of U. S. armed service members after their deaths on active duty. The process is the same for all service members. It is sad, emotional, respectful and a process that we U. S. citizens should be proud that our government and our citizens […]
Continue readingWhat is a Policeman? – a Tribute by Paul Harvey
A Policeman Tribute by Paul Harvey Paul Harvey was a well-known Radio News commentator for decades – and to most people a national treasure. Harvey broadcast a policeman tribute. It has been supplemented with video and makes its way around the internet. Take a look and then drop a comment below about what you think […]
Continue readingJessica Long – World Record Paralympian Swimmer – I Am Second
This post features the I AM Second story of Jessica Long titled Anger Defeated. Jessica was born in Russia to parents who could not care for her since she suffered from severely under developed lower legs. She was put up for adoption and adopted by a family in Baltimore, MD. She experienced deep feelings of anger and […]
Continue readingAnna Clendening: Nervous Singer Delivers Stunning “Hallelujah”
What is Different About Anna Clendening? Anna Clendening suffers from Anxiety Depression Disorder. This can be a debilitating, normal life-robbing condition that some people suffer for many years and which some overcome much quicker. I know a young woman who suffered from this condition as a teen and it seriously limited her participation with the […]
Continue readingThe Story of Father’s Day
Intro — Author Unknown Father’s Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a “father’s day” was first proposed there were no Father’s Day cards! Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the idea of a “father’s day” […]
Continue readingThe Best Tree House Ever
The Best Tree House Ever lives up to its title! It was built by a great set of grandparents who can teach us all (starting with me) something about inter-generational connection. First, watch this fascinating video history of the motivation for and many creative, innovative features of the house. Are you as impressed […]
Continue readingVictor Borge – The Clown Prince of Denmark and the Great Dane
Victor Borge is one of my favorite entertainers. I have seen him in person, on television many times and in videotapes given to me by my children who knew the tapes would be cherished gifts. There are many Borge videos on YouTube and I encourage you to Google “Victor Borge YouTube” and you won’t be […]
Continue readingA Mother’s Love – Marc Mero Champion Pro Wrestler
How Much is a Mother’s Love Worth? Meet Our Founder – Marc Mero Marc Mero experienced his first crisis at age eight when his parents divorced. He grew up in a single-family home in a poor section of New York, but wrote down his dreams and goals, setting his sights on athletics. Marc […]
Continue readingRick Steves Remembers D Day June 6, 1944
D Day June 6, 1944 D Day was the day of the Allies assault on Normandy, France beaches, most famously, Omaha Beach. Much has been written, spoken and filmed about this day, in one film dubbed “the Longest Day”. Now, over seventy years later, the immensity of that day both in military terms and in […]
Continue readingDutch Citizens Still Adopt Graves at Margraten, Netherlands American Cemetery
Intro The Dutch people (among many other countries and peoples) suffered greatly during WWII. Their country was occupied and ruled by the German forces for nearly the entire duration of the war. Under the circumstances, they had no alternative but to hope for the military assistance of the Allied forces to come to their rescue. […]
Continue reading“Do You Think I’ll Ever Find God?”, Tommy Asked
This story was written by Father John Powell, a retired professor at Loyola University in Chicago. Father Powell is advanced in years, but the story is still fresh in his mind and he confirmed that it is true, according to TruthOrFiction.com A TRUE STORY about an Atheist Theology Student Who Was Found by […]
Continue reading“I don’t think that I have done anything more important in my life.”
How can you tell what’s important and what is not? Your heart can often tell you what your head can’t! One of my Facebook friends shared this a while ago. As I have done some research on it, I have found that it has appeared several times and places on the internet. It is well […]
Continue readingThe Nothing Box – ???
The Man Behind the Nothing Box The Nothing Box is described hilariously by Mark Gungor in a very entertaining way – but with a clear message. As you probably know, this blog features themes of Faith, Family, Photography and Travel. Sometimes the categories overlap a bit. Not this time! It won’t take long to see […]
Continue readingIf I Die, Will You Take My Son?
If I Die, Will You Take My Son? If a dying mother of an 8-year-old boy asked you, a mother of 4 children, that question, what would you say/do? Tricia Seaman was asked that question. See how she responded. Do you think If I Die, Will You take My Son was a coincidence, […]
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