What have I been up to lately? I’ve really been enjoying the TV shows on Netflix. I watched through Bones, How I Met Your Mother, Warehouse 13, and Eureka. If you notice a trend… It only stands to reason that Doctor Who was on my list. They rebooted the show starting in 2005, and I’ve been working my way through all the episodes they have of Netflix. (I would like to go back and watch some of the original series…
Wikipedia article about the Attack on Pearl Harbor Washington Post: Honolulu after Pearl Harbor: A report published for the first time, 71 years later Previous posts about why I care: December 7, 2006: The Passing of a Generation December 7, 2008: I Will Remember December 7, 2010: In Remembrance December 7, 2011: Remembering, 70 Years Later
I recently came across these two videos that have really entertained me, and thought I’d share! (I love well-done spoofs. :-)) The second one Savannah especially enjoyed. “The Star Wars That I Used To Know” (Original song: Gotye “Somebody That I Used to Know”) Sesame Street: Share It Maybe (Original song: Carly Rae Jepsen “Call Me Maybe”)
We enjoyed watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics in London last night. The Olympics have always been a part of my life, and I completely missed the last Olympics in China, so I’m excited to get the chance to watch them this time. :-) I have been reminiscing of Olympic moments that have stood out to me. For sure, the 1996 games in Atlanta are the highlight of my memories. We were on furlough that year, and we…
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I take a moment today, as I do each year, to pause in remembrance of the 2400 lives lost that Sunday morning so long ago. According to CNN, 120 survivors are registered to attend the commemoration in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. About 120 Pearl Harbor survivors were registered to attend Wednesday’s ceremony. The gradual loss of the World War II generation has accelerated, and this year, perhaps more than any…