See on Scoop.it – America Joan Baez and Bob Dylan perform at 1963’s
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Travel down memory lane: the year, 1963! What are your best memorable music memories – The Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, Kingsmen, Paul & Paula, Leslie Gore, The Ronnettes? Perhaps one not mentioned. . .there are so many great singles and albums that were released in ’63!
LISTEN to the music @ www.awakenings2012.blogspot.fr
“The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.” ~John F. Kennedy
November 22, 2012 brings with it the joys of Thanksgiving and also its share of sadness. As we embrace the past, one of the most shocking events in our nation’s history ocurred on November 22, 1963.
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Embrace the Past… With the coming of Thanksgiving comes a special time to embrace the past. The feast of which we are most familiar took place when the Pilgrims arrived and the Wampanoag Indians gathered in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. This was a time of autumn celebration and that’s right, it took place in the 17th century! Within the history of Thanksgiving lies nuggets of trivia that nudge the heart and tickle the funny bone.
Did you know…
Who would have ever thought the animation of a ‘mouse’ would bring so much joy and laughter to both young and old for decades to come?!. First pegged as Mortimer Mouse, Walt Disney rechristened the character Mickey Mouse at the urging of his wife, Lillian. Read MORE…
See on www.awakenings2012.blogspot.fr ENJOY the CARTOONS! They do bring back a lot of great memories! The only match to these black & whites would be those of Felix the Cat (More to come on that little fellow!).
What memories do you have stored in the scrapbook of your mind? Please share. . .
See on Scoop.it – Road Tripping
Road Tripping takes us around the world. Today, let’s delve into street art in 3-D! Awesome concept! Where wall murals invite you to “walk right into the picture,” 3-D allows you to become part of the picture!
Three featured artisits:
Russian-born German street artist Nikolaj-Arndt
Julian Beever from Cheltenham, UK
Edgar Müller born in Mülheim/Ruhr
Awakenings: Super Swe-e-e-et Award
Drum roll, ple-e-ease. . .and the nominess are. . .
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This Day in History: November 11, 1918
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the signing of the armistice went into effect, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany.
What are your plans? Celebrate Veterans Day with your family by reflecting on the service that veterans have contributed to America.
Think about questions, such as, “Where would America be without the help and sacrifices of our veterans? Do you know a veteran…possibly someone in your ancestral chain, a current family member, friend, friend of a friend? How has a veteran individually impacted your life?”
Read more on awakenings2012.blogspot.fr, as well as a tribute to my dad who served in the Navy during WWII at Iwo Jima.
Happy 237th Birthday!
BIRTH OF THE UNITED STATES MARINES:
The legacy of the United States Marine Corps was born on November 10, 1775. . .
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Emotions run deep in the minds, hearts and souls throughout America as we approach Veterans Day. Let’s begin this weekend reflecting on the events that led to the establishment of this day’s celebration.
Poetry for The Great War: WWI viewable on awakenings2012.blogspot.fr
Summer – gone! September – gone! October – gone! Here we are in November and the elections are over! Happiness for some, disappointment for others but hopefully the future holds ambitions for all based upon American values. Before venturing ahead, let’s step back to a moment in time that is filled with possibly the fondest of childhood memories. . .
Memoires on awakenings2012.blogspot.fr
The Carousel
On a late fall Saturday afternoon
Straight out of a child’s dream
Young and old, mystified and amazed
Watched hundreds of lights beam
Smiles and laughter the carnival enthused
Stretching back time to the first carousel
Sounds emitted of familiar organ tunes
Permeated the air like a magic spell
Thirty-two hand-painted horses
Two chariots and four love seats
Ornately decorated and trimmed in brass
Synchronized movements to the off-tone beats
Metal gears, joints and jumping poles
Created fascination beyond measure
How surprising one would pay someone a nickel
To ride a wooden horse in circles for pleasure
Freedom enjoyed on carnival day
Made the carousel part of timeless traditions
Its ride connected the past to the present
Laying the foundation for future generations
©2009 Remembering
Sharla Lee Shults
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