So here are some real and cartoon black cats who have crossed my path lately. Of course, the most important black cat in my life is the one who rules the roost at our house, and has both Hubby and me wrapped around her furry paw. The Lady Kikyo. She is 15 years old now, …
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 …
Continue reading These musical sisters deserve a post of their own.
As I write this, it's 1:00AM on Christmas morning. I want to wish all my followers, and occasional readers, the happiest of holidays, and peace and prosperity in the new year of 2025. We all can give thanks that the new year will bring a new President, and a New Birth of Freedom to our …
Continue reading Merry Christmas to my Readers and Followers
Please click through to watch this heartwarming video. I have no children but this is just fantastic. https://twitter.com/stoic_father/status/1815794572175212843?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ
Today is the American Thanksgiving, the most important 100% American holiday. George Washington declared the first of such celebrations, giving thanks to God for bestowing upon America the blessings of a new continent, and the bounty it contained. He acknowledged that the tiny, new country was thriving, mostly due to God, and the efforts of …
It's December, isn't it? Normally, December is filled with parties, and lights, and presents, and snow, and song, and bells, and family celebration. This year, most of those things have been canceled. Due to government pandemic rules, Christmas concerts are not held. Normally, each year on the day after Christmas, I grab my violin and …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #128: Holidays (slightly re-imagined)
Isolated from friends and family. Schools closed, so our children cannot see or play with their friends; in fact, being taught to fear their friends. Churches closed. Movie theaters, retail shops, bars and restaurants closed (these are all the places where we socialize together). Stuck at home. Working from home, distant from colleagues and supervisors …
2018 has been quite a year in the RB49 Universe. We survived just fine, but not without some bumps and bruises. Well, whose life doesn't have some bumps? On January 2, we got a new Grand-Niece, when my nephew became a Dad. She's a cutie, and I'm going to her first birthday party tomorrow. Also …
This little person is a new member of our family. She certainly can make all the women smile! She is the center of attention wherever she goes, and inspires smiles and coos. https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/smile/
2017 was highlighted by travels, to various destinations to meet with friends, and to get re-acqainted with old (in both senses of the word) friends. Here are my favorite highlights. In February, Hubby and I traveled to Phoenix for a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar. This was our third trip to Arizona with the Hillsdale …
Continue reading Final Photo Challenge of 2017-Favorites-Travels with/to Friends
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