 We want to share with you 4th of July quotes from famous Americans who have contributed so much to our freedoms and wonderful way of life. We are forever grateful. John F. Kennedy “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty.” *************************** Peter Marshall “May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” *************************** Oliver Wendell Holmes “One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!” *************************** Marquis de Lafayette “Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.” ************************* Dwight D. Eisenhower “Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” ************************* George Bernard Shaw “Liberty is the breath of life to nations.” ************************** Condoleezza Rice “The essence of America—that which really unites us—is not ethnicity, or nationality, or religion. It is an idea—and what an idea it is: that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things. That it doesn’t matter where you came from, but where you are going.” ************************** Lee Greenwood “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” ************************** Benjamin Franklin “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” *************************** Oscar Wilde“With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” ****************************
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What a perfect way to show your patriotism…with patriotic pies. These are perfect for a patriotic holiday in the USA such as the 4th of July, 2021! They will, no doubt, be the hit of the party! Here are four favorites that will make your creative juices flow. Who knows, maybe you will tweak the recipes and create your own masterpiece! Old Glory Cherry & Blueberry Pie
Mini Patriotic Pies Flag-designed Masterpiece
Red Berry Pie Paired with Blueberry Pie – A Patriotic Slice of America
 Memorial Day is a patriotic holiday and a federal holiday observed every year on the last Monday in May. It honors those who died serving the United States military. In 1971, Memorial Day became a national holiday by an act of congress.
This holiday honors fallen American veterans, is celebrated at family barbecues and marks the unofficial start of summer. All non-essential government offices are closed including schools, people usually have the day off work, and some local businesses may not be open as well. Memorial Day Quotes: In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King, Jr. ************ My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy ************ I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Nathan Hale ************ Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, it’s honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It’s a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.” Pete Hegseth ************ “On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!” Alexander Henry ************* "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." Eleanor Roosevelt ************** Memorial Day 2022 Poem: © Victor C. Kleinschmit Someone’s child, left long ago, A strange land, Someone’s foe. An unmarked grave, fields of green, Resting quiet, Just eighteen. Winds of freedom, wash us now, Remember him, This I vow. Source... Mothers Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed throughout the world. The American origin of Mothers Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day most commonly falls on the second Sunday in May. It traditionally involves presenting mothers with flowers, cards and other gifts.  Anna Jarvis also began the custom of wearing a carnation on Mother’s Day. A colored carnation if your mother is living and white if she’s not. It was intended to be a simple, inexpensive symbol of love and respect for the person who loved you before you even knew how to spell the word. Unfortunately, the story of Anna Jarvis has a bittersweet ending. At first, people observed Mother’s Day by attending church, writing letters to their mothers, and spending time together. As the years passed though, more people began buying cards, presents, and flowers. Anna felt that Mother’s Day became much too commercialized. She was outraged when the price of carnations rose significantly and attacked florists as “profiteers.” Jarvis filed a lawsuit to stop a 1923 Mother’s Day festival. She was even arrested for disturbing the peace at a war mothers’ convention where women were selling carnations to raise money. Said Anna: “This is not what I intended. I wanted a day of sentiment, not profit.” Thank You, Mother
Once upon a memory Someone wiped away a tear Held me close and loved me, Thank you, Mother dear. ~ Anon Happy Mothers Day from Colorado Springs Over 50! Who doesn’t love Mothers Day Cookies? So many of us associate cookies with our mothers baking cookies for special occasions and after-school treats. We have a few ideas for you that makes a plain sugar cookie into a “master piece.” But first a little history about Mother’s Day… Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed throughout the world. The American origin of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day most commonly falls on the second Sunday in May and traditionally involves presenting mothers with flowers, cards and other gifts. To make these Mothers Day cookies, use your favorite sugar cookie recipe. Then, decorate them as you see in the photos. This is a great time for your creativity to shine! Mothers Day Cookies #1  Mothers Day Cookies #2  Mothers Day Cookies #3  A tip for decorating sugar cookies: Make icing with confectioners’ sugar and milk. Make it fairly thin and ‘paint’ the icing on the cookies with a pastry brush. Thin enough to spread easily but not so thin that it just makes your cookies wet and runs off. For Cookies 2 & 3 above, you might want the frosting a little thicker. For more Recipes, Click Here & Click Here It’s time to decorate your front door for spring and the upcoming Easter celebrations with this easy, creative umbrella door decoration. By using spring colors and items associated with springtime, you will have a great addition to your front door.  Directions: * A bouquet of pink tulips, along with greenery and dyed eggshells filled with daffodils. They are tucked neatly into an umbrella for a unique Easter door decoration. * To make, tie a pretty pink ribbon halfway up a closed umbrella to create a makeshift vase for your arrangement. * Create pockets between front ribs and tuck in tissue paper to support a crafts-store bird’s nest. Use blown-out dyed Easter eggs, fresh flowers, and greenery such as ferns and moss. * When you’re finished, wire the arrangement to a hook to hang on your front door. * You now have a door umbrella decoration that is just right for spring and Easter! Editor’s Tip: To keep flowers fresh, put the stems in water vials or heavy plastic bags filled with floral foam powder which is available at floral supply stores. Source... For more ideas, click here... Source…  Are you looking for St. Patrick’s Day food ideas? Well, we have just what you need. Fruit Rainbow Olives, blueberries, green grapes, pineapple, orange slices, strawberries, small marshmallows and gold foil wrapped candy. And, the rainbow has a pot of gold at the end of it! Source… Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Green Frosting and Gold Foil Wrapped Coins This is an easy way to make any cupcakes into St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes. Chocolate and white cake mixes or recipes work well with the green frosting.  Shamrock Smoothie w/ Gold Coins  St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas – Make it a Fun and Memorable Irish Day!
Happy Valentines Day 2022! This is a special day to send love to those special people in your life. Enjoy this Valentines Day poem to celebrate this special day.  A Valentine is Nothing Like A Valentine is nothing like A chocolate or a rose. For in a week these shall be gone, But Valentines remain. If love were always sweet to tongue Or fragrant to the nose, Each day would be like Valentine’s, And we would go insane. A Valentine just hangs around Waiting to be kissed Long after special days have passed And every days are here. So one is wise to choose one well And chocolates to resist. For in the midst of mania It’s nice to have one near. Source… Related Post: Valentine Cupcakes Enjoy ~ Happy Valentines Day 2022 Just in time for Valentines Day…clever snack ideas for Valentines Day are easy to make. Add a festive touch to this special day with these snack ideas for Valentines Day that even the kids and grand kids can help make. 1) Easy Marshmallow Valentine Treats Use strawberry marshmallows, dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkle them with little nonpareils. Decorate them with heart picks. So easy and fun!  2) Cupid’s Arrows: candy hearts + pretzel sticks  3) Heart Kabobs – Made with strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon and black olives.  4) Valentine Cinnamon Cookie Crunch Popcorn Mix  Snack Ideas for Valentines Day at Your Fingertips!
Today we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the historical civil rights leader. His birthday is actually on January 15, but is observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was an American Baptist minister and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. King is best known for his role in civil rights in using nonviolent civil disobedience which were based on his Christian beliefs. He led the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957 and served as its first president. He helped organize the 1963 nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1963 he helped organize the March on Washington where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In October 1964, King was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. During the final years of his life, he expanded his focus towards improving poverty levels and the Vietnam War.  Martin Luther King, Jr. King was planning a national occupation of Washington, D.C., called the Poor Peoples Campaign. However, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee before that event took place.
Martin Luther King was awarded two honors posthumously – the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. The federal holiday to honor Dr. King was created by a bill signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 2, 1983. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was dedicated in 2011. A point of interest – King’s legal name at birth was Michael instead of Martin (his father’s name was Michael as well). The elder King changed his and his son’s name in honor of the German reformer Martin Luther after attending the Fifth Baptist World Alliance Congress in Berlin in 1943. Source… To celebrate this special day, King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech text can be found by clicking the link provided below. Click Link for “I Have a Dream” speech. |
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