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Awakenings from Then ’til Now steps back in time across five centuries (1600s to 21st century) exploring events that define who we are as a nation and a people. Times were much different back in the day, some say better. Simpler maybe, but debatable whether actually better. Life was harsh without the amenities enjoyed today. One aspect that evolved, rather than being invented by one single individual, is television…the boob tube, idiot box, the tube, the telly, TV! By whatever name it is called one fact remains: The TV without a doubt has taken over the home since its inception.
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
There was life before television! What games did children play before TV? Here is a glimpse. . .GO to Awakenings…
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Awakenings
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Are you an American? What does America mean to you? What is your interpretation of the phrases America the Beautiful, The Land of the Free, The Home of the Brave? These are not words to just be recited on a whim but instead they represent the heart of America.
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
Rediscover what made, and still makes, this nation great! There are many defining moments embedded throughout America’s history. Within today’s society, thoughts remain unsettled as America strives to uphold the liberty, freedom and the constitution upon which this nation was built. Be one of the Voices of America! Protect the freedoms won through faith, hope and courage amid unfathomable sacrifice!
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Awakenings
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Few images of American history pose pure masculinity like the cowboy. His rugged, heroic bravery stood tall in the saddle as he headed across dangerous territory facing nature’s sprawling, treeless plains and humanity’s outlaws. He donned a cowboy hat, spurs, and boots proudly laced with both humility and a sense of arrogance.
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
Do you have a favorite cowboy, movie line, Western movie? Share it here. We would all love to hear from you!
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Awakenings
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Veteran is an all-encompassing word.
It is feeling absolute pride, joy, exhilaration and emotional gratification for serving one’s country. It means extreme sacrifice for both self and family. It bears pain and anguish during times of separation. It means not knowing sometimes when you will be coming home or even if you will ever make it back home. It brings on happiness and tears at the birth of your child when you are not there to hold him or her for the first time. It recognizes the sufferings of family when shunned by others. It means…
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
As you approach the celebration of Veteran’s Day, take time to inquire, research, discuss what it truly means to be a veteran, especially in terms of those who not only laid the foundation and established the platform for our American freedom but also those who sacrificed to maintain that freedom. Know what this day will truly celebrate and be a knowledgeable part of the celebration.
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Awakenings Reflection
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Wyatt Earp is a legend in his own time with multitudes of historical facts to his credit. There is only one true Wyatt but many have portrayed his character. See how many you remember as you step back in time from 1939 to 1993…
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Awakenings
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Baseball! Definitely all American…the first of the American Classics! History is filled with pages upon pages of stories about the GREATS who fulfilled their destiny in the sports arenas of baseball. George ‘Babe’ Ruth, Hank Aaron, Lou Gehrig, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson are just a few names that readily come to mind.
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
Thank you, Marilyn @Serendipity for reminding me of probably the most famous comedy bit of all time! Per Marilyn, “Abbot and Costello at their funniest. They run this at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on a continuous loop. It’s that good.”
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Go NOW! It is your dose of catnip for the day…smile, laugh, just remember the good ol’ days!
Awakenings
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There is probably not a single one of us who has not at some point in time drawn a smiley face. Fogged-up windows beckon fingers of children and adults alike with the art of the smiley. In fact, that is exactly the source of this whimsical little fellow. Such a simple little icon but when did this button of a smile first appear? Who is its creator?
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
The first Smiley was featured in the Academy Award winning movie Forrest Gump. The story of the Smiley according to Gump. . .fact or fiction? Find out @ Awakenings…
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Awakenings Reflection Scoop.it
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Awakenings: A Song, Two Jaguars, One Girl | Quick post to end the day – This Day in History, October 10, 1987
Are you familiar with the song “Here I Go Again” by English hard-rock group Whitesnake? On this day in 1987, it hit the Billboard pop singles chart in the US. If you don’t remember the song, perhaps the saucy video will jog your memory. See on awakenings2012.blogspot.com
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
What catches your attention the most – the song, the cars, the girl?
Awakenings Video Clip
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On September 18, 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone for the United States Capitol – a most impressive monument for its builders, the American people and the government.
Awakenings invites you to Embrace the Past, Empower the Present, Enrich the Future!
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
The timeline for our nation’s Capitol is remarkable from its initial construction, devastation, rebuilding, extensions and restoration.
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Awakenings
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Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor by William Halsall (1882)
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This Day in History: September 16, 1620
The spirit of European expansion stirred adventurers to set sail for the New World. Having already been discovered much earlier, the richness of this new land beckoned voyagers to set sail in 1620 for a more profound purpose. Such exploits resulted in surveillance of the terrain and possibilities for settlements.
Go to Awakenings for poetry Voyage to America!
Sharla Shults‘s insight:
Perhaps some of your ancestors financed or even traveled across the sea to America! How cool is that!
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