Monthly Archives: December 2023

THE FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN

Posted on December 27, 2023 by bilyreid

Today on certain religious calendars is St. Stephen’s day, ie. the day Good King Wencelas and page marched through a snow storm to provide a surprise feast for a lowly peasant.  ST. STEPHEN’S GATE, TEMPLE MOUNT, JERUSALEM According to legend, … Continue reading →

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IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER

Posted on December 24, 2023 by bilyreid

Christmas Eve  2023 A time for counting one’s blessings and thoughtful reverence  for the true spirit of Christmas.   A time for reflecting on Christmas eves past which in my case go from the sublime to the ridiculous. First the sublime. … Continue reading →

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PEARL HARBOR ATTACK

Posted on December 7, 2023 by bilyreid

Today is the 82 anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. MEMORIAL TO THE BATTLE SHIP ARIZONA, PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII      

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