"Americans in Strength"
Roger Robicheau
Americans in strength unite
This union born in freedom's light
United States, how sure we are
We'll pull together, near and far
The world can see of what we're made
Each state is of the highest grade
Determination, filled with pride
Our people's will won't be denied
Our founding fathers set to stay
The road we've traveled to this day
A quest for right cannot be wrong
With help from Gad, we will stay strong
Support our troops ranks number one
For the job they do is never done
When forced they put it on the line
True patriots when called they shine
Let's raise Old Glory with a cheer
And thank all soldiers, past and here.
- JUST BLOOMED TODAY~READER'S SHARE
- TWEET TREATS
- DID YOU KNOW...?
- GARDEN UPDATE
- GARDEN READ~ LETTER IN THE WALLET~ THE CONCLUSION
- FAUNA
- GARDEN GIGGLE
- GARDEN GOODIES~SHARE OUR GARDEN RECIPE #0041 STAR SPANGLED BLUEBERRY SQUARES
- WHAT IN THE WORLD? OVER THE FENCE
- FEEDBACK
JUST BLOOMED TODAY~READER'S SHARE
Our thanks to one of our High Desert paparazzi, Pat, for this find!
That when I was in Dollar Tree today they were putting ou the Halloween stuff. I said to the manager, "Seriously? Halloween?" and he replied, "Yes. Next week we put out Christmas." =:0
Our thanks to one of our High Desert paparazzi, Pat, for this find!
TWEET TREATS
bringing you the quirky, funniest and most interesting tweets from Twitter that we came across.
DID YOU KNOW...? |
| Customers who bought The Best of Donny & Marie Vol 1 also bought 3/8" utility rope, 80 feet; Glad large trash bags, 40 ct and a 15" Chef's Bone Saw @leemanish |
That when I was in Dollar Tree today they were putting ou the Halloween stuff. I said to the manager, "Seriously? Halloween?" and he replied, "Yes. Next week we put out Christmas." =:0
GARDEN UPDATE
Had the most wonderful magic garden moment this morning as I was watering. A baby female hummer buzzed me and then made a beeline (pardon the pun) for the stream of water. She danced all around it until she dove in for a wee drink. So sweet she was, bathed in early dappled sunlight, just her and me.
Used an apple right off the tree for lunch...yum!
GARDEN READ~ LETTER IN THE WALLET~THE CONCLUSION
"Oh, no, thank you," I said, "But I have to tell you something. I read the letter in the hope of finding out who owned the wallet."
The smile on his face disappeared. "You read that letter?"
"Not only did I read it, I think I know where Hannah is."
He grew pale. "Hannah? You know where she is? How is she? Is she still as pretty as she was?"
I hesitated.
"Please tell me!" Michael urged.
"She's fine, and just as pretty as when you knew her."
"Could you tell me where she is? I want to call her tomorrow." He grabbed my hand and said, "You know something? When that letter came, my life ended. I never married. I guess I've always loved her."
"Michael," I said, "Come with me."
The three of us took the elevator to the third floor. We walked toward the dayroom where Hannah was sitting, still watching tv. The director went over to her.
"Hannah," he said softly, "Do you know this man?" Michael and I stood waiting in the doorway.
She adjusted her glasses, looked for a moment, but didn't say a word.
"Hannah, it's Michael, Michael Goldstein. Do you remember?"
"Michael? Michael? It's you!"
He walked slowly to her side. She stood and they embraced. The two of them sat on a couch, held hands, and started to talk. The director and I walked out, both of us crying.
"See how the good Lord works, " I said philosophically, "If it's meant to be, it will be."
Three weeks later, I got a call from the director, who asked, "can you break away on Sunday to attend a wedding?"
He didn't wait for an answer. "Yup, Michael and Hannah are going to tie the knot!"
It was a lovely wedding, with all the people at the nursing home joining in the celebration. Hannah wore a beige dress and looked beautiful. Michael wore a dark blue suit and stood tall. The home gave them their own room, and if you ever wanted to see a 76 year old bride and a 78 year old groom acting like two teenagers, you had to see this couple.
A perfect ending for a love affair that lasted nearly 60 years.
Had the most wonderful magic garden moment this morning as I was watering. A baby female hummer buzzed me and then made a beeline (pardon the pun) for the stream of water. She danced all around it until she dove in for a wee drink. So sweet she was, bathed in early dappled sunlight, just her and me.
Used an apple right off the tree for lunch...yum!
GARDEN READ~ LETTER IN THE WALLET~THE CONCLUSION
"Oh, no, thank you," I said, "But I have to tell you something. I read the letter in the hope of finding out who owned the wallet."
The smile on his face disappeared. "You read that letter?"
"Not only did I read it, I think I know where Hannah is."
He grew pale. "Hannah? You know where she is? How is she? Is she still as pretty as she was?"
I hesitated.
"Please tell me!" Michael urged.
"She's fine, and just as pretty as when you knew her."
"Could you tell me where she is? I want to call her tomorrow." He grabbed my hand and said, "You know something? When that letter came, my life ended. I never married. I guess I've always loved her."
"Michael," I said, "Come with me."
The three of us took the elevator to the third floor. We walked toward the dayroom where Hannah was sitting, still watching tv. The director went over to her.
"Hannah," he said softly, "Do you know this man?" Michael and I stood waiting in the doorway.
She adjusted her glasses, looked for a moment, but didn't say a word.
"Hannah, it's Michael, Michael Goldstein. Do you remember?"
"Michael? Michael? It's you!"
He walked slowly to her side. She stood and they embraced. The two of them sat on a couch, held hands, and started to talk. The director and I walked out, both of us crying.
"See how the good Lord works, " I said philosophically, "If it's meant to be, it will be."
Three weeks later, I got a call from the director, who asked, "can you break away on Sunday to attend a wedding?"
He didn't wait for an answer. "Yup, Michael and Hannah are going to tie the knot!"
It was a lovely wedding, with all the people at the nursing home joining in the celebration. Hannah wore a beige dress and looked beautiful. Michael wore a dark blue suit and stood tall. The home gave them their own room, and if you ever wanted to see a 76 year old bride and a 78 year old groom acting like two teenagers, you had to see this couple.
A perfect ending for a love affair that lasted nearly 60 years.
GARDEN GIGGLE
4th of July Fun Facts and Trivia:
- Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
- Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every two people in the U.S.
- Oddly, the majority of the nation's flags and patriotic paraphernalia in relation to the 4th of July is produced in China. Nearly $349 million dollars are used each year to import in the flags, banners, decorations, and emblems.
- The first 4th of July party held at the White House was in 1801.
- The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.
FAUNA
A fun and patriotic looking picnic or pot luck winner!
You Will Need:
(2) cans 8oz ea refrig dinner crescent rolls or 2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent Recipe creations
(1/2) cup sugar
(2) pkg 8oz ea cream cheese
(2) eggs
(1) can 21 oz blueberry pie filling
star shaped cookie cutters
Instructions
Heat oven to 375F. Unroll 1 can of dough and press perforations to seal.Cut out 18 stars. P)lace stars on ungreased cookie sheet; sprinkle with 1 T sugar. Set aside. Unroll remaining can of dough. Press in ungreased 13X9 pan. Bake about 5 minutes or until crust is puffed.
In a large bowl beat remaining sugar, cream cheese and eggs with electric mixer on high speed until just blended. Gently spread over partially baked crust. Bake dessert and star cut outs about 7 minutes or until stars are puffed and edges are light golden brown. Remove stars to a cooling rack. Bake dessert 9 to 13 minutes longer or until cream cheese mixture is set. Cool 40 minutes. Carefully spread blueberry filling over cream cheese layer. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until completely chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Top each square with a star.
Per serving Cals 270, total fat15g, sodium 289mg, fiber 0g
WHAT IN THE WORLD? OVER THE GARDEN FENCE
On today in American history, people in gardens everywhere were talking about:
1881 President Garfield , while waiting for a train, was shot. He succumbed to his injuries several months later.
1900 In the skies over Germany, Count von Zeppelin demonstrates the first rigid airship
1937 Pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator Frederick J. Noonan were reported missing near Howland Island
1964 President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Bill
1977 Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) is #1 on the pop charts
1992 Chevrolet builds the 1 millionth Corvette
2001 The first recipient of an artificial heart comes through surgery. He survives 151 days.
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