Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us! -- Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln: “Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray … Continue reading Thought for the Day
Sky Watch Friday: U.S.S. Alabama
Took these pictures on our trip through Alabama. My uncle served on the U.S.S. Alabama during WWII. My mom was traveling with us and had never seen the Battleship. We decided to stop in Mobile. Thank you, to my Uncle and all who served on the USS Alabama. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
Pledge
A friend posted this on Facebook and thought it was worthy of sharing. It is a clip of comedian Red Skelton explaining and performing the Pledge of Allegiance. HT: SL
School House Rock: The Preamble
Like most Gen Xers School House Rock was influential during my elementary years. It was kind of cool to see these cartoons on Saturday mornings. Actually, several of these videos helped me remember things in school.
Chester: An Early American Anthem
Chester by William Billings became a popular anthem during the American Revolution. Chester and Yankee Doodle were probably the most popular songs during the American Revolution. Billings was an American composer born in Boston in 1746. He is considered one of the foremost early American composers. Billings also penned David's Lamination, a song that … Continue reading Chester: An Early American Anthem
Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day
I have wanted to post something today in honor of San Jacinto Day. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to come up with something that tops last years. I kind of over did it last year. So, I thought about doing a Texas Top 10 but unfortunately already used most of my ideas in another post. … Continue reading Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day
My Other Projects
Like many bloggers I have more than one blog. Since this is my blog I have decided to promote my other projects today. For about 2 years I have been the editor of HomeschoolBenefits.org. If you haven't checked it out lately, you really should. This week's theme is learning disabilities. Recently, I created a blog … Continue reading My Other Projects
The Dee Zone 