Category Archives: History

Fifty Nifty United States

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Donna

Does anyone remember this song?  For the bicentennial, in elementary school we practiced singing it seemingly endlessly.  We must have had a concert, but all I remember is the frequent practicing.  I can still sing the states in alphabetical order. … Continue reading →

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Motorcycles

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Donna

Today we went to the Art of the Motorcycle show in Lynden.  Tom is a member of the Washington Vintage Motorcyclists and helped organize the show and swap meet.   Here are the three bikes he showed. As I have … Continue reading →

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Farm News

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Donna

At my spinning zoom, I was asked about this barn quilt and its history. It turns out it is based on 300 year old European beliefs about decorating barns to ward off evil but was revived in 2001 by a … Continue reading →

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