On this day in 1980, Beatles star John Lennon was brutally shot to death by an obsessed fan outside the Dakota Building in New York City. The world mourned the tragic death of a man who imagined only peace.
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The Date of Infamy that launched an epic conflict with Japan took place here in the early morning hours of December 7, 1941. The tranquil waters of Pearl Harbor were forever disrupted by the tides of war. The USS Arizona and 1,177 of her crew were among the first casualties of the Pacific War; the USS Arizona Memorial stands above the sunken vessel and her fallen sailors, serving as a reminder of their sacrifice and commitment.
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ALWAYS REMEMBER, NEVER FORGET. . .
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE –
IT CARRIES WITH IT THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!
There are not enough words to express the emotion felt in reading and/or listening to the poem A Soldier’s Christmas. The words of the poet are emotional enough within themselves. [This poem is different from one posted previously.]
On the eve of the anniversary of a monumental date in history, December 7, 1941 (Attack on Pearl Harbor), we should all stop and be thankful for the sacrifices made ensuring America’s freedom remains intact.
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This Day in History: December 5, 1933
It was the end of an America gone dry but how did it all begin?
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December 4th is NATIONAL COOKIE DAY!
Ah-h-h! The cookie
That thin, sweet, small cake
Biscuit or snack treat
What is your favorite –
The one most desired
The one most elite?
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Yum-yum! Cookies – Oreo, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Pecan Candies and so many more…Which make your heart flip?
Let’s get into the soul of Christmas with song: What better way to spread joyful news than through music! As you watch and listen to the first video, keep in mind its purpose is to stir the heart and lift the spirit as we enter the Christmas season.
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Photo Credit: Marilyn Armstrong
Winter’s awakenings have come with the first signs of snow knocking at the door in many parts of the country. The coldest part of the year brings with it short days and long nights, hazardous driving, shoveling driveways/walkways, bundling up from head-to-toe, chills and fever, cozy fireplaces, and so much more BUT not without intermingling wonder, amazement and excitement.
BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO – Dog Having a Blast in the Snow !
ARE YOU READY?
T.G.I.F. is a most familiar acronym!
Has this day always represented the ‘end’ of the work week?
Ever wonder where this T.G.I.F. (“Thank God It’s Friday”) catchphrase originated?
In today’s society, “weekends” are taken for granted. However, that luxury has NOT always been recognized. The work week was once Monday through Saturday with work, especially on farms, starting before the sun came up and not ending until sundown. Jobs ‘back in the day’ consisted of positions, such as…
Continued @Awakenings!
What is your favorite brew – coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Pros, cons and trivia fun facts. . .
Coffee, tea, hot cocoa – yum- yum, each carries with it an aroma and goodness that is possibly only surpassed by pure chocolate! Ah-ha! Then, there is the addition of extra chocolate to any of the aforementioned that makes it all the more sinful!
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