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Dec 7

I Can’t Believe We Made It. . .

by catnipoflife

ITS THE TRUTH and WE SURVIVED! I know because I am one of them, are you?
 Were you born 1930 – 1979?

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I’m not one of those people who romanticizes the 1950s, but there are some truths worth remembering and revisiting.

I grew up in a very different world. Play meant using imagination. It mean physical activity. Jump rope, hide and seek, tag, Stick ball (no one owned a real bat). Stoop ball, jacks. Building a “fort” or climbing a tree. Cowboys and indians. Toys were simple, not electronic. Getting a new doll was a real thrill. She never needed a reboot, unless you count having to find her lost shoe.

If you were having a hard time with the bullies in school, you got up, got dressed and went to school. It didn’t mean you weren’t scared. I was plenty scared. It simply wasn’t a parent problem … it was mine. Yours. Ours.

Marilyn - Senior YearYou didn’t get a lot of pats on the back for “trying hard.” You might get an “attaboy”…

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Dec 7

Awakenings: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy

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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.

See on catnip’s sister site www.awakenings2012.blogspot.fr

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ALWAYS REMEMBER, NEVER FORGET. . .

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE –

IT CARRIES WITH IT THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!

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Dec 6

Awakenings: Remember Their Sacrifice

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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.

Read the poem and MORE @Awakenings…

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Awakenings Reflection

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Dec 5

Awakenings: Prohibition Ends

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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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Nov 30

TGIF

by catnipoflife

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… 

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Awakenings Reflection

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Nov 24

Awakenings: 1963 Memorable Music Moments

by catnipoflife

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

Awakenings Reflection

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Nov 22

Awakenings: Three Shots Fired

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“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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Nov 21

Awakenings: Did Pilgrim’s Eat Popcorn?

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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…


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Nov 18

Awakenings: Happy 84th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!

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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. . .

Awakenings Scoop.it Video Clip

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Nov 9

Awakenings: Amazing Grace in Wartime

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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

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