Monthly Archives: December 2018

Bloopers

One of the funniest parts of a movie or television program is the bloopers…the many takes that were completely Continue reading

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Stampede At City College

There are many ways to get hurt, but one of the most unnecessary is panic. When people panic Continue reading

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The Reality Of Wounded Knee

We hear many things about the different Indian Wars and battles. We also know that many of Continue reading

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The Dancing Land

Earthquakes can happen anywhere, but there are areas that are more prone to earthquakes than other areas. When we think about that, we think of Alaska, California, or Japan, all of which experience daily earthquakes. Of course, there are many … Continue reading

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Days Of Better Health

My husband’s aunt, Esther Hein lives in Oregon, and it’s not always easy for her to get back home Continue reading

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The Christmas Box

There is a tradition in England and a few other nations like Canada and Ireland, that takes place the day after Christmas, called Boxing Day. It is an odd name for a holiday, but I think the purpose of the … Continue reading

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It’s Ok To Celebrate Jesus Anytime

When most people think of Christmas, their minds think of Santa Clause, turkey dinners, and weeks of preparatory shopping, and yes those things are a part of Christmas for most people, but there is a far more important reason for … Continue reading

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Face to Face

It was 1914, and World War I was in the 5th month of a 51 month offensive. The war effort was in a bit of a transition period, following the stalemate of the Race to the Sea and the indecisive … Continue reading

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An Extra Special Significance

The Christmas season is always exciting, for old and young alike, and Christmas Eve is often a very hard day to settle down for. The reasons for the excitement vary. They are usually centered around the Christmas holiday, but not … Continue reading

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Shelter Christmas Party

When disaster strikes, and homes are in ruin, people try to come together to help return a sense of normalcy to the people affected by the disaster. Disasters happen quickly, and the devastation is often heavy. It is a difficult … Continue reading

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