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Only a Glimpse…
There’s only so much a boy can learn in a single year of Ohio History, and try as he might, Bill Longman, my eighth grade Ohio History teacher just couldn’t cover it all. In reality, we were given...
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Our Wordless Wednesday quote comes from Ellen Degeneres. Today’s her birthday! Her advice… Sometimes you can’t see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others.
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Queenly Quotes…
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom passed to eternity on this day in 1901. Our Wordless Wednesday quotes come from the diminutive monarch whose empire spanned the world. Much has been written about...
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…hampered by beauty…
One of my favorite actresses, Vivien Leigh was born this day in 1913. I could go on forever about her life, loves, films, and influence, but I’ve posted about her several times before, and it’s...
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Just Chill…
Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Seriously, like we need a day for that. When I’m stressed, I’m generally aware! Our Wordless Wednesday Words of Wisdom come from Valerie Bertinelli, TV and...
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Reunion Re-Cap…1
I mentioned we took a quick road trip UP north. The hotel booking incident aside, it was a great trip. Probably one of he best we’ve had in a while. TLW’s graduating class of 1975 planned to celebrate...
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It’s A Good Thing…
…Martha Stewart turns 80 today. I’m a big fan, and quite frankly, I’ve never failed with one of her recipes or tips. Her Caesar Dressing is the best ever! Our Wordless Wednesday quotes comes from her...
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Thank goodness…
English writer Helen Beatrix Potter was born July 28, 1866. by Charles King, circa 1913 She was also an illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist. Best known for her children’s books...
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The One Thing…
Today is the anniversary of the birth of Mary of Teck, aka Queen Mary, and the grandmother of the current reigning monarch of the UK, Queen Elizabeth. May, as she was called, was born in 1867. The...
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Wise Words…
My mother was born on this day in 1919. She passed away in 2015. Today, on this Wordless Wednesday I am reminded of one of her quotes. It was one she said frequently “Happiness is a choice.”
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Lioness
Another old adage I heard at Mother’s knee as a wee lad was ‘…in like a lamb, out like a lion…’ or ‘…in like a lion and out like a lamb…’ when describing the month of March. We’ve all heard it, and...
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Today is the birth anniversary of Anna Sewell. She was born in 1820, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Her family was very devout and worshiped at a Quaker meeting house. Her name might be easily...
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Think…
The late, great Aretha Franklin would have turned 79 yesterday (I know I’m a day late, but yesterday was SSS day…so there’s that) had she not left us three years ago. She was a singer, songwriter,...
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Reaching New Heights…
“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.” Is a quote from Dorothy Height Dorothy Height and First Lady Eleanor...
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Just Pat…
The first of the Nixon Interviews with David Frost was recorded on this date in 1977, some forty-four years ago! Hard to believe it has been that long and were I to choose to post about that it might...
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Claims to Fame…
Happy Monday. Spring is here, the daffodils and camellias are almost done, and my azaleas are starting to show some color. Of course, the yard looks like a Delta Jet landed in it, and I am anxiously...
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Way Back When…
Recent television viewing has inspired conversation after conversation at Casa UP. Seems that TLW was blissfully unaware of the limitations her predecessors had to endure. Outlander, Poldark, and...
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Good Advice…
Sharon Stone turns 62 today… (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) …here’s some good advice from an American Classic. It’s my experience that you really can’t lose when you try the truth.
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Georgia Cyclone…
In the spirit of Women’s Month, I thought I did UP a few gals to who made a difference. Mary Elizabeth Harris Armor was a Georgia gal born on March 9, 1863 as the War of Northern Aggression raged on....
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“The Secret…
…to longevity is to keep breathing…” Sophie Tucker. Sophie Tucker January 13, 1886 – February 9, 1966 was a Ukrainian-born American singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality. Known for her...
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