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Daily Archives: June 17, 2021
Meanwhile, back in Itta Bena with the Favara family: Part II — Suzassippi’s Lottabusha County Chronicles
Last week, I looked at John Favara and his family, Part I. Since then, I have reached the conclusion that I could write a book about the Favara family and their lives in Itta Bena and beyond. When I was … Continue reading
Montford Point Marines Museum, Jacksonville – North Carolina Thursdays June 17, 2021
For this week’s North Carolina Thursdays post, I decided to look around Onslow County. There were a few places that looked interesting. I went with Montford Point Marines Museum in Jacksonville – https://web.archive.org/web/20180926110131/https://www.montfordpointmarines.org/MPMA%20MUSEUM.html (Wayback Machine link). COVID-19 protocols may be … Continue reading
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Arrested in Townsville — Footprints of Italian Prisoners of War in Australia
On the 18th June 1940 114 Italian crew from the Romolo were arrested in Townsville under a Warrant dated 18th June 1940, to be interned at Interment Camp, Gaythorne. Three women who were part of the crew were not arrested: … Continue reading
Many Companies Want Remote Workers—Except From Colorado – Wall Street Journal June 17, 2021
I saw this on the Wall Street Journal today – Many Companies Want Remote Workers—Except From Colorado: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/many-companies-want-remote-workers-except-from-colorado/ar-AAL93A2?li=BBorjTa. Much longer article. Chip Cutter June 17, 2021 Big companies are hiring for remote positions that can be performed in any state across … Continue reading
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Celebrate Juneteenth by searching Freedmen’s Bureau Records – FamilySearch June 17, 2021
I saw this today on FamilySearch – Celebrate Juneteenth by searching Freedmen’s Bureau Records: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/juneteenth-day/. June 17, 2021 – by Glen Greener Juneteenth is an important historical and joyous holiday that celebrates the abolition of slavery. It begins June 19 and lasts at … Continue reading
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Review: Batman: Gates of Gotham — The Domain for Truth
A Pastors also need a break from heavy theological reading! So here’s a Batman comic book review! Review: Batman: Gates of Gotham
Noticed Police Car In Front of My Place Recently – June 17, 2021
As my neighborhood has a few eccentric types in the area – drug dealers, prostitutes, and other criminals – typical for many neighborhoods in Wichita. I wasn’t surprised to see a police car in front of my place. In general, … Continue reading
21 Amazing Blog Design Examples to Inspire You — Blog Tyrant
Are you looking for blog design examples? Seeing examples of amazing blog designs can help inspire you to create a masterpiece of your own. Today, we’ll help you out with this list of the best blog designs. 21 Amazing Blog … Continue reading
USMMA Midshipmen Profiles – The United States Merchant Marine Academy YouTube
I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf_KLvtzlOw Direct link: USMMA Midshipmen Profiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf_KLvtzlOw (around 3:31 minutes long)
Ensaimada de Mallorca … so simple, so good! — Carrots and Tigers
Whenever I have breakfast in Spain, I will religiously devour one or two Ensaimadas. Any visitor to Spain’s beautiful Mallorca will be familiar with this sweet pastry, which is popular across the whole of Spain and Latin America too. Ensaimada … Continue reading
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