Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

The Story of The Star-Spangled Banner

Just about every American knows the words to the first verse of the Star-Spangled Banner, but do you know the story behind it?  I spent six months in Baltimore in 1976, so I was well acquainted with it, but this is still an inspirational video.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

O Frabjous Day!

’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
      Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
      And the mome raths outgrabe.

Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

How a Carpenter Says I Love You

There are many ways to express your love: words, touches, gifts.  A gift you make yourself that is exactly what the person needs is an extra special way, and when it is made by the hands of a master carpenter, it becomes a work of art:


Wednesday, December 14, 2016

How to Make Christmas Pudding

Getting ready for the holidays can be very stressful.  High on that list is making special dishes.  Here is a very easy-to-follow recipe for making Christmas pudding.  I think you'll find your stress levels will go down just watching it.


Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Caught on Tape!

He doesn't move while people are watching, but apparently he isn't always aware of security cameras: