This subject is a difficult one because whatever I say will be picked apart as either being racist or being a black apologist. I am neither. But I do believe my life experiences have given me special insight to the racism conundrum. My father worked for the US Army after WWII as a physician in […]…
This Day in History: Mount Rushmore is dedicated — Stella’s Place
Tara Ross Blog: At about this time in 1927, President Calvin Coolidge speaks at a dedication ceremony for Mount Rushmore. Work would begin on that famous monument soon thereafter. Mount Rushmore, as you know, has been at the heart of some news headlines lately. What did Coolidge think the importance of the monument was? “On […]…
Twelve-Time GRAMMY Winner CeCe Winans and Nashville Life Singers to Celebrate The Fourth of July With CNN and Other Special Guest Performers — BCNN1 WP
The special will highlight firework shows in New York, Washington, DC; Jacksonville, Florida; Houston, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee | Live 8:00pm/ET via Twelve-Time GRAMMY Winner CeCe Winans and Nashville Life Singers to Celebrate The Fourth of July With CNN and Other Special Guest Performers — BCNN1 WP
The Endless Relitigating of the Past as a Postmodern Condition — freedom and reason
In 2016, in the context of the protests over the Keystone pipeline, Inside Sources asked me my opinion of the criticism that white environmentalists were hijacking the indigenous concerns of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and other American Indian tribal nations across the country. Part of the concern for the indigenous was that the pipeline […]…
Emotional Triggers And Happy Memories : Friday, August 14, 2015 — Sarah’s Attic Of Treasures
We all have certain songs that remind us of a special person or an event you like to remember. I have lot’s of them. One thing my son and I shared was a love for music. Bobby and his momma. He was a year and a half here. 1981 It was amazing how much of […]…
A Feast — Our Simple Pleasures
Today, I kept telling my boys we were going to have a special feast for dinner tonight. They spent the day out in the backyard playing ball or running through the sprinkler while I sat inside and typed up more answers to the questions for my summer classes. I had to leave around 4:30 to […]…
TAKING DOWN MEMORIALS AND ERASING HISTORY — Gus Iwasiuk
The definition of a memorial is something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event. It is not necessarily meant to celebrate, but to primarily serve as a reminder. It often honors such persons or events, but often is just a bookmark, lest we forget. Guernica, Picasso’s painting of death, destruction, […]…
The Beautiful Meaning and Story of “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” — From The Darkness Into The Light
Meg BucherWriter and Author “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8 NIV) Brimming with influence from Psalm 4, “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” is a popular prayer that has been passed down for generations. Although it’s experienced various changes and additions,…
Being Angry in the Right Way (Part 2) — Yirah Group
“I don’t have an anger problem” he repeatedly protested in my counseling office. “I don’t swear, break things, threaten harm, or even raise my voice. How can my wife say that I have an “anger” problem? Sure, I get frustrated like everyone but I stay under control – I do not have an anger issue.” […]…
Being Angry in the Right Way — Yirah Group
Anger is what we feel when we could easily say with our words, “I am against that.” God created us as people who are capable of feeling, expressing, and acting in anger. However, many of us fear that our expressions of anger hurt more than they help. Many people make it their goal to avoid […]…
Cracker Jack Changes Name To More Politically Correct Caucasian Jack — The Babylon Bee — Truth2Freedom’s Blog
PLANO, TX—When ballparks finally open again, those standing for the traditional seventh-inning stretch will be singing some different lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” After over 100 years of selling its caramel popcorn snack under the name Cracker Jack, Frito-Lay announced today that it would be rebranded as the less offensive “Caucasian Jack.” […]…
All Lives Matter…or Black Lives Matter? — This Just In… From Franklin, WI
The media inundates us with stories, opinions, photos, and videos of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. That’s the mentality of a news industry that firmly believes they’re giving the public what it wants. Wrong! Survey: Public Vastly Prefers ‘All Lives Matter’ over ‘Black Lives Matter’ by 2:1 via All Lives Matter…or Black Lives Matter? —…
J. Lee Grady on Confessions of a Southern White Guy — BCNN1 WP
A lot of white people today struggle to know what to say to their black friends. “I’m sorry for these police killings” doesn’t help much. “I can’t imagine how you feel” is maybe a little better. “I’m not a racist!” can sound defensive. via J. Lee Grady on Confessions of a Southern White Guy — BCNN1…
Everything Feels Unfamiliar and Uncertain Right Now — Lauren Miller
When Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, looking for a place to stay, surely for anyone else, that would have been a time when fear was a temptation. Her birth was imminent; surely God would not want His own Son to be born in an open field? They were faced with an imminent situation totally […]…
Father’s Day in Connecticut: More Important Than Ever — Connecticut Roundup
As we prepare to celebrate Dad, we recognize that Father’s Day festivities may be different this year– but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the day special. Here are some great ideas for 2020. Gifts Made in Connecticut When shopping for a thoughtful gift for Dad, why not look right in your own state? Plenty […]…
Dealing with uncomfortable emotions + ideas to try —
I feel like we are all on the same page here and I almost don’t even need to address it. Things are weird right now. Like eerie. Everywhere around the world. Although most of us are currently isolating in our homes, or in legitimate lockdown, there has never been a time like this where the […]…
If You Love Jane Austen, You Need to Meet Katherine Reay — TUTORING YOU
By LINDSAY SCHLEGEL Despite the vast numbers of new titles published each year, it can be tough to find an author you can confidently come back to again and again, sure that you’re going to devour each of her offerings. For me, this author is Katherine Reay. Reay’s first novel was published in 2013, and since……
NOT GETTING A NOSE JOB – Marilyn Armstrong — Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
I don’t remember how many times my mother told me this story, or how many times I have told it to you. It bears retelling especially since racism and bigotry are the words of the month and maybe, the year. My mother, like many young women of her generation, had wanted to attend high school. […]…
‘Gone with the Wind’ returning to HBO Max with intro from African-American scholar — Canoe
Hollywood classic Gone with the Wind is to return to the HBO Max streaming platform after being temporarily removed due to the “racial prejudices” on display in the movie. Read More via ‘Gone with the Wind’ returning to HBO Max with intro from African-American scholar — Canoe
Writing in My Bible — UFC Women
In today’s post at ufcwomen.blog, women within our church community share snapshots of the pages of their Bibles. Some of the pictures show pages clear of pen and pencil marks. Other pictures display pages heavy with notes, while still others are covered with colorful artwork. We hope you’ll be encouraged that no right or wrong…
Charles Barkley: Stop Making It All About Race, ‘Most Cops Do a Fantastic Job’ — Nwo Report
Source: Baxter Dmitry NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has slammed the new left-wing movement to “defund the police” during an interview with CNN on Thursday, and declared that “most cops do a fantastic job.” “We need the cops, most of the cops do a fantastic job, but instead of defunding and all this other […]…
Mamas Bring Happiness into their Homes — Redeeming Home
Today, I headed down our big hill to our small branch to splash around a bit and to talk to a couple of my children. We laughed as I held my sweet baby close while water rushed over my feet. We looked at our garden, and ate freshly baked Cinnamon Apple Pie Bread. Overall, my […]…
Ain’t I a Woman?” A Brief History of Sojourner Truth — When Women Inspire
Women’s rights activitist and former slave Sojourner Truth challenged the concepts of gender and race inferiority in her speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” Ain’t I a Woman?” A Brief History of Sojourner Truth appeared first on When Women Inspire via Ain’t I a Woman?” A Brief History of Sojourner Truth — When Women Inspire
It’s Doggityday! — Stella’s Place
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Grandma’s House Dress — Spilt Milk
Being stuck at home because of the pandemic has uprooted many peculiar thoughts for me. All this time to reflect has brought things to the surface I haven’t thought of for years. One such memory is of Grandma’s “house dress”. I suddenly felt the need to have such a garment. Yesterday I purchased the closest […]…
HANS REMEMBERS- MONDAY JUNE 1, 1970- 50 YEARS AGO — slicethelife
Hans Remembers- Monday June 1, 1970- 50 Years Ago. The Soviets were beaten in the space race to the Moon but they hadn’t abandoned their space program. On this day Soyuz 9- a two -man spacecraft with cosmonauts Andrian Nikolayev and Vitaly Sevastianov was launched from the Baiklnur space center . One of the most […]…
A historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in for SpaceX and Elon Musk — BCNN1 WP
SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk’s company. via A historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in for SpaceX and Elon Musk — BCNN1 WP
Basic Wild Rice Casserole — Jim Swanson Man of the Woods
Wild rice is an amazing food. It is delicious and highly nutritious. It makes a wonderful component in a myriad of hot dishes. This recipe is my foundational recipe for multiple hot dishes that involve wild rice. It also makes a great side dish. With the ingredients in this dish, one can add venison, beef, […]…
Just Do the Next Thing – Lies Young Women Believe — Truth2Freedom’s Blog
Hey there, LYWB.com readers! I wanted to share this True Woman blog post with you today, because it contains practical wisdom that has kept me moving forward in some of my darkest moments. Truly, when you’re completely overwhelmed and don’t think you can handle anything at all, ask God for the grace to do one […]…
Are you ready to get the pawty started at the LondonCats Worldwide ‘Virtual Kitty Corner’? — Katzenworld
The post Are you ready to get the pawty started at the LondonCats Worldwide ‘Virtual Kitty Corner’? appeared first on Katzenworld – Welcome to the world of cats!. With another lockdown on the horizon, LondonCats Worldwide want to keep you entertained and feline good whilst your stuck at home with their brand new Virtual Kitty… via…
Florida still not reporting how many hospitalized with COVID. DeSantis won’t say why. — BCNN1 WP
Under pressure last week as COVID-19 hospitalizations soared in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said the state would start reporting daily hospitalization data for all 67 counties. DeSantis on Tuesday, however, refused to address the fact that the state has yet to make good on its promise when asked by a Miami Herald reporter. “Obviously […]…
Florida invited the nation to its reopening – then it became a new coronavirus epicenter — BCNN1 WP
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As the coronavirus savaged other parts of the country, Florida, buoyed by low infection rates, seemed an ideal location for a nation looking to emerge from isolation. The Republican National Convention moved from Charlotte to Jacksonville, the NBA eyed a season finale at a Disney sports complex near Orlando and millions […]…
Florida Lawyer Attends Court in a Hazmat Suit as the State’s Covid-19 Cases Continue to Soar — BCNN1 WP
A Florida lawyer has attended court in a hazmat suit as coronavirus cases in the state continue to soar. Samuel J. Rabin Jr. donned the protective garb for a client’s sentencing hearing which was held at Miami federal courthouse last week. Rabin teamed the white 3M-made suit with rubber gloves, a respirator mask and a […]…
Tom Hanks has been taking it day-by-day since contracting COVID-19 back in March — BCNN1 WP
Since contracting COVID-19 in March, Tom Hanks has been, by most measures, busy. He and his wife, Rita Wilson, flew home after recuperating in Australia, where he had been shooting Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley film. He hosted a from-home episode of “Saturday Night Live,” an already distant enough memory that it takes a beat for…
Tourist stranded in airport for 100 days due to coronavirus in real-life echo of Tom Hanks film The Terminal — BCNN1 WP
A TOURIST is pleading to be rescued after spending more than 100 days living in an airport in a real life echo of Tom Hanks film The Terminal. Roman Trofimov has been staying in the departures area of Manila airport in the Philippines since he arrived on an AirAsia flight from Bangkok on March 20. […]…
The Waltons – Part 3 — then and now — Tao Talk
I was out youtubing tonight and randomly came across this “then and now” on The Waltons: via The Waltons – Part 3 — then and now — Tao Talk
Opportunity: CRICKET® magazine — Writing and Illustrating
CRICKET® magazine for ages 9–14 CRICKET® magazine seeks to publish the highest quality fiction, poetry, and literary nonfiction to engage our audience of enthusiastic young readers. Editors consider unsolicited submissions from writers of every level of experience. Since its founding in 1973, CRICKET has published some of the most respected writers of children’s literature. It […]…
Today’s Inspiration — Simply Etta
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WORLD SHARING AND IT’S ALREADY JULY! – Marilyn Armstrong — Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
Share Your World 7-8-2020 Questions: In your opinion, what’s the closest thing to real magic? Software. I know how it is written. I have written some myself. Nothing fancy, but enough to get a grip on how it is done. I have worked with databases (a lot) and designed databases. But why does it work? […]…
Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Food Column – Carol Taylor – A – Z of Food – ‘M’ is for Mayonnaise, Mango, Mousse, Morels, Khao Neow Manuang and Marengo — Retired? No one told me!
Hello and welcome to this week’s Food Column over at Smorgasbord Magazine where Sally is reposting one of my favourite series…The A-Z of Food…This week on my tour through the Culinary Alphabet it is the letter M….. Starting off with lovely homemade mayo…Enjoy! Mayonnaise There is nothing like homemade mayo once you have made it […]…
Four Seasons Orlando Reopens with Safety Measures — Prospective Pixie Dust
Four Seasons Orlando is back open at Walt Disney World and new safety measures are in place. Four Seasons reopened July 1st and guests noticed the increased attention to health & safety as soon as they step through the lobby doors. There’s an employee to great you and take your temperature as you walk in. […]…
Sour Cream Banana Bread — AvoGoodMeal
The perfect use for overripe bananas and an insatiable sweet tooth. Who doesn’t like a slice of warm banana bread with a little butter? via Sour Cream Banana Bread — AvoGoodMeal
Duende: Lines of light — Jacob Berghoef | FineArtPhotography
The light dances between the trees, drawing the leaves with thin lines swiftly blown away by the wind. ‘Lines of light’ was one of the first photos with vertical camera movement that I made with an analog camera. I made this photo on a sunny morning on a path in a forest, close to where […]…
Stoney Clover Lane Bags Arrive at Four Seasons Orlando — Prospective Pixie Dust
One of the newest trends has officially hit Walt Disney World. Stoney Clover Lane, a company with minimal stores but is making a nationwide splash, is known for their bright & colorful bags. The trendy bags have just arrived at Four Seasons Orlando, tucked away in the back of Walt Disney World. We found the […]…
Prelude to Carnaval — Compass & Camera
Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you as we get through the pandemic. July 7th, 2020 Following yesterday’s epic car ride across Cuba, today we’re in Santiago de Cuba for Carnaval. I […]…
Practice Tea By Susan Hanniford Crowley — Nights of Passion
Those that know me or have been reading Nights of Passion Blog for a bit know that I love tea. While I have been to several teas, I seldom make it. Though years ago, I did a high tea with roast chicken and all the extras. I have been reading Tea Time magazine lately and […]…
Creole okra gumbo — “be such a good soul that people crave your vibes.”
Fresh seafood, chicken and sausage, in a deep okra roux with the perfect amount of spice. via Creole okra gumbo — “be such a good soul that people crave your vibes.”
Left For Dead by Caroline Mitchell — Jen Med’s Book Reviews
Today I’m delighted to share my thoughts on book three in the Amy Winter series by Caroline Mitchell, Left For Dead. My thanks go to publisher Thomas & Mercer and to Sarah Hardy of Book On The Bright Side Publicity for including me in the tour. Here’s what the book is all about: via Left For…
Secrets Between Lovers – Part 3 — I Write Her
Part 1 Part 2 “What do you mean we have to cut our trip short?!?!” I yelled at Connor. “This is the only time we get to spend quality time together! I understand your dedication, I’m just as committed to my responsibilities, but you know that they keep us apart way too often. You cannot […]…
Cookies and Cream Nut Butter (Vegan) — Nourishing Amy
Thick, creamy and addictive, this cookies and cream nut butter only requires two ingredients: cashew nuts and cookies and cream cookies (aka Oreos)! It is easy to make and is naturally vegan. I love homemade nut butter and have been on a bit of a roll with making my own over the last few weeks. […]…
Posture or Eyes? — Victor Rakmil Photography
My e-Book Nature Photography: Making Photographs with Impact is for sale, just click on the title. I always choose a subject’s eyes over posture if I can. This chickadee’s eyes were almost invisible and efforts with Photoshop to improve them were virtually imperceptible. When this happens your image depends on the posture of the bird, […]…
Birdwatching, Peace and Panic… — Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
One of the delights of a garden is watching the birds as they raid the bird feeders and feast upon the aphids. At this time of year, there are babies too, taking their first flight from the nest, still reliant on their parents for food and guidance. Nick and I had spent much of the […]…
The Best Cornbread — Sugar Spices Life — My Meals are on Wheels
Perfectly sweetened, lightly browned, deliciously moist, amazing cornbread. This Best Cornbread recipe is my favorite cornbread! Southern Pride I’m southern, so I take a lot of pride in making any type of food that is usually considered to be southern. So buttermilk biscuits, fried okra, […] The post The Best Cornbread appeared first on Sugar……
SUMMER SONGS – RICHARD PASCHALL — Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
The Top 10 of a Musical Genius From the time the Beach Boys hit the surf and the top of the charts in the 1960s, Brian Wilson has been considered a musical genius. His prolific songwriting propelled the careers of the original “Boys.” Their music remains popular to this day. Wilson was not just trying […]…
