Today, July 4, 2025, marks America’s 249th birthday. On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Britain, setting off a lengthy war, at the end of which they gained their independence from sometimes-brutal overlords across the Atlantic. Sacred Honor, indeed America’s Founders were a remarkable group of erudite, courageous, patriotic men, the …
Continue reading A Joyous Independence Day in America: 249 and counting!
This year’s LIAC was great fun, and the weather was just perfect. It was mostly sunny, though windy. The temperatures were mostly in the 70s, which was just right for wandering around town. The crowds were manageable and there was enough seating everywhere. Here are some of the sights. Beautiful flowers everywhere Thomas and Cadence …
Continue reading Sights and Sounds from the 2025 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
Yes, they do go together. We are in Leavenworth for the weekend, partaking of activities in the Leavenworth International Accordion celebration. We got to town around 5:00PM, offloaded our gear at our hotel, and attended the first performance of the amateur bands. Of course, Tempo Trends Music, from Victoria, BC, had their normal extensive display …
I sure hope the Eyer Sisters win the Bands category in the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Here are Ivy on the accordion and Nelia on two different instruments. They call themselves Radio Helper. https://videopress.com/v/vYsY9UQi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Ivy and Nelia Eyer I think they were just wonderful. But then, I am prejudiced. I have been following them since …
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In August of 2001, just after I started dating my now-husband, he rented a small airplane, and we flew from Everett to Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. Here are some of the pictures I took from the co-pilot seat in the Cessna 182, and on the ground. Snohomish County and Mount Baker Anacortes …
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The obligatory Simon’s Cat. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1933506605338767856?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Aah, little kitties! Who hasn’t encountered this, and almost fallen down the stairs?! In honor of Israel’s attacks on its arch-enemy Iran: And in honor of this past Friday the Thirteenth, some black cats. Kikyo in her happy place. Here I am! Eeeek!!! Parting shots, now that I am retired. …
Actually, it’s Hug Your Cat Day every day around here! Me and Kikyo Hubby and Kikyo Kikyo, keeping me warm while I read
Here are some very catty things that I came across recently. Of course, it’s the cat telling the joke Cats are often thought of as pranksters. And haughty! Does your cat have a phone? Here’s how my kitty likes to spend her Caturday. And every other day, as a matter of fact! Lazy Kikyo And …
This week, we lead with some hilarious offerings from our new favorite kitty. Who hasn’t gone through something like this with their own feline lords and masters? https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1900194641271509313?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Simon’s cat adds a whole new level of devious https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1899501828225560855?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Our cat ignores the fish, but this fish is smart This week was a fantastic one for …
Happy Friday! First on the agenda, more fabulous animation from Simon’s Cats. They outdid themselves this week. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1895175088166552041?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1894777048045904325?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Who hasn’t put up with cats while working? Cats are nocturnal, which most humans forget And, finally, wacky media who spew the climate alarmism, forgetting what they said last week. From the Guardian in Britain: https://twitter.com/jamesmelville/status/1895393327748690354?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ …
Continue reading Friday Funnies: Cats, More Cats…And Environmental Wackos
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