I was impressed with the decor around the ship on which we were passengers for a week. It is the oldest of the Cunard Four Queens (the rest are Queens Victoria, Elizabeth, and Anne), and in line for refurbishment in Hamburg next year. Let’s go “bottoms up” and explore some of the decor and patterns …
We are staying in today, Hubby is not feeling well. So my “picture-taking fool” persona is primary. We slept late, so missed breakfast. I went down to the King’s Court restaurant, got a lemonade, and sat at a window table reading. When they opened for lunch, I had some pizza, then went outside on the …
First, though, a look at the view from our flights from Seattle to Toronto, to Quebec City. Clear flying! Sunset over Canada When we arrived at the cruise terminal. Queen Mary 2, too big for one photo! On the hill behind us. Chateau Frontenac Hotel There were only a couple of hiccups. First, I had …
I just returned from my second day of volunteering at Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter, and this is what greeted me at the door when I first walked in. 4 black cats. Fiona, Earl, Glenda, Earl, Henrietta Yep, there are actually four! Can you see the missing kitten? I really couldn't figure out which was which, …
Francis Lewis had a very eventful life, starting long before he came to the American colonies, and continuing well after. Here are two different views. Francis Lewis was a Welsh immigrant, merchant, prisoner of war, and supporter of American independence. He was born in Llandaff, Wales, on March 21, 1713, and educated in Scotland and …
I am reading Thomas Sowell's book "Wealth, Poverty, and Politics", and his discussion of the many factors that affect what kind of society results from a variety of geographic, demographic, social, and genetic factors interacting. For a long time, I have thought about societies like those in Russia and most European and Asian countries in …
Continue reading Thoughts on Societies, and on America. Poor peasants.
My X friend who posts as Hillbilly, writes this absolutely hilarious post, on how to respect your new Muslim mosque neighbor. I support a mosque being built anywhere in the US. I think it should be the goal of every American to be tolerant regardless of their religious beliefs.To promote tolerance, I would also propose …
Continue reading *Guest Author: Hillbilly on Religious Tolerance and Mosques in Your Neighborhood
This story is fascinating. I love Medieval history, as it was a period that led to earth-shaking changes, not only cultural but environmental and physical, all over the world. Here's what happened in England. The Black Death did not arrive in England to find a well fed population. It arrived to find a generation that …
Continue reading Sama Says: Time for a History Lesson. Nutrition and Plague in Medieval England.
Well, it's "later" now, so here are more of the things, people, and animals we saw at the Evergreen State Fair. First, let's get the politics out of the way. Both the Democrats and the Republicans had booths in their commercial building. Please notice the two booths. Please note that the Democrats have twice the …
I have always liked Dolly Parton, especially since I saw her in the movie Nine to Five. She was just an iconic country music performer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Someone on X had an absolutely fabulous idea, so I thought I would post it here for my readers to promote. https://x.com/owenmiller75/status/2092608167515468151?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Let’s do this! How about …
Continue reading R.I.P. Dolly Parton. Here’s an idea to honor her memory.
