Holidays
Happy Columbus Day!
From Gemini AI:
Columbus Day, observed annually on the second Monday of October, is a national holiday in the United States commemorating the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It is traditionally celebrated to honor the explorer and the beginning of European settlement in the Western Hemisphere. The holiday serves as a moment to recognize the historical voyage that opened a new chapter of global interaction. Despite the observance by many states and cities of alternative commemorations, Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, marking its place on the national calendar.
Image and Text courtesy of Gemini AI.
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day, America! On the 249th anniversary of independence from our tyrannical overlords of yore, we seem to be enjoying much in the way of prosperity, peace and the blessings from above.
From The Patriot Post:
On July 3rd, the day before the Continental Congress affirmed our Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, that the 4th of July “ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty.” He continued, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
He added: “You will think me transported with Enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will triumph in that Days Transaction, even although We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.”
The defense of Liberty requires eternal vigilance…
Image above; Posing for the camera with our patriotic colors showing. Click on the image to view enlarged.
Today, we celebrated with prayers and thanks for our freedoms, followed by a steak and salad dinner.
A Hardy Feast for Fathers Day
It is interesting that “Fathers Day” and “Hardy Feast” are anagrams of one another; that is, each phrase contains all the same letters in a different order.
In fact, the entire weekend – Friday the 13th, Flag Day and Fathers Day each featured a “Hardy Feast.” Patty Melts on Friday, a Seafood Bake on Flag Day and Beef Tenderloin Steaks (a.k.a. Filet Mignon) with a green salad on Fathers Day.
Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads, Granddads and Great Grandads out there. If there are any Great-Great Granddads left, then a special shout out to y’all.
Memorial Day 2025
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” – Ronald Reagan
Honoring the Fallen
As we observe Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Their ultimate act of service is a testament to the enduring spirit of patriotism and courage that defines our nation. From the Revolutionary War to the present day, American heroes have fought and died for our country, leaving behind families, friends, and communities forever changed by their loss.
Let us reverently remember them on this Memorial Day.
