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Category Archives: history
Just Who Is McGee?
Take a look at Kev’s response to my quip on names that you see on the highway as you are traveling along. Read it HERE I still maintain that it was a river that I was traveling over when I made … Continue reading
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R.I.P. George Steinbrenner
No, I didn’t like him. I did respect him. Actually, to say that I didn’t like him is unfair. After all, I didn’t even know him and nor did he know me. We didn’t run in the same circles, he and … Continue reading
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R.I.P. Edith Shain
Now before you scratch your head saying, “Who?”, Edith claimed to be the nurse in the photo that represents the end of WW II. This video sums it up pretty well. Now I never knew that they knew who either … Continue reading
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What Would They Think
I am a big fan of the “man” channels on TV. At least, that is what I call them. You know which ones I am referring to. The History Channel. Discovery Channel. Military Channel. It is okay. I am not … Continue reading
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It Is The Sun’s Fault!
Yes, I know. You can stop the whiney emails and the complaints. I know I haven’t written much lately. It has been because of the nasty solar storms on the sun. I SWEAR! You can read about the solar storms … Continue reading
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It’s Tax Day!
Yes, we all had to file our taxes today. BOO. But this year, I actually got a refund from the Feds! Yeah! But the refund might cover what I had to pay to the state. BOO. I also had to … Continue reading
Posted in Political, economy, history
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If I Forgot…
If I haven’t said “Thank You” for awhile, well, sorry…Thank You!! Richard Rothwell, 97, of Catonsville, Md., talks with a U.S. Marine Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Mount Sribachi on Iwo Jima, Japan. Dozens of U.S. veterans, now in their … Continue reading
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One Liners
Just a few quick things I need to say out loud. The government in Washington has been shut down for almost a week. Has anyone noticed? I didn’t think so. Me either. Speaking of being shut down, do you think … Continue reading
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Mayan Mystery Solved
This is the picture of the Mayan Calender. You know, the one that says that we are all going to die on 12-21-2012. Now do you remember? They made a movie out of it. Okay, so, now we are … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here in Toph’s World, I have much to be thankful for. Because that is what this holiday is all about. I have a wonderful family, the world’s best readers and some of the best friends a man could ever ask … Continue reading
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More Shroud News
There seems to be more news on Look at it sideways… The Shroud of Turin . This little gem says that the Shroud is indeed real and can prove it. Okay, once again, I am not for or against what … Continue reading
It Is All About The Scotch
Now there are a lot of things that I would do or have done in order to get a drink. Most of which, can not be discussed here. As it has been well established, Toph does like his pints and … Continue reading
Thank You!
I can never say that enough to our fine folks who serve and who has served in the military. this day came into being 91 years ago to mark the end of the war to end all wars and has … Continue reading
Pope Calls E.T.
This a good one. Seems like the Vatican has decided to help look for extraterrestrials. I guess they are running out of humans to convert. I think that says a lot about today’s church. To think the church arrested Galileo 400 … Continue reading
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Speaking Of Flying
Guess where I went today! Go ahead…guess! That’s right! I spent the day at my very most favorite museum in the whole wide world! The United States Air Force Museum! For a history/plane geek like myself, this has to be … Continue reading
Shroud Debunked
Being a born and raised Catholic, I find it sort of disheartening that the The face from the shroud The Shroud of Turin again appears not to be able to stand up to the march of science. Not that I bought the story hook, … Continue reading
Remember…
For those whose lives were forever changed on this day eight years ago, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I think every American remembers where they were eight years ago. I remember exactly where I was. And through all … Continue reading
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Funny you should mention that…
Yesterday, September 1st, I mentioned that it was the 70th anniversary of the beginning of World War II. That is when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Today, September 2nd, is the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II. On … Continue reading
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Sobering Thought
Never thought you would see the word “sober” on this website, did you! Okay, that was not the way to lead into this post, but just could not let it pass. Anyway, World War Two started SEVENTY YEARS AGO. … Continue reading
Picnic for Freedom
It is hard to believe that it the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall this year. For those of us that were raised during the Cold War, it was a day of triumph for us. And while … Continue reading
Still Hard To Believe
It is been 40 years since the first moon shot. I can remember where I was when they landed on the moon and I can also remember clinging to every word that Walter Cronkite spoke in his coverage of the … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July
I think most of us today, take for granted the spirit of this national holiday. The 4th of July is about fireworks and parades and cookouts. I think we also take for granted the freedom that we enjoy. I am … Continue reading
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Good Boy!
Look at what Rover found! BERLIN – A dog playing fetch in Germany has found and delivered to its owner a U.S. hand grenade from World War II. Police in the western town of Erkrath said Monday they were called … Continue reading
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Thank You!
We can never say thank you enough. Today, we all remember and say thank you.
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Happy Easter
Happy Easter from Toph’s World and family! Have you ever wondered why there is an Easter Bunny and why there are Easter Eggs? I know you have. I heard you. Just the other day I know you were wondering out … Continue reading
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