Monthly Archives: June 2007

1950

Posted on June 27, 2007 by barbaraehardy

     ON THIS DAY "On June 27, 1950, President Truman ordered the Air Force and Navy into the Korean War following a call from the United Nations Security Council for member nations to help South Korea repel an invasion from … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Godot?

Posted on June 23, 2007 by barbaraehardy

   Nope, it’s Aurelia and Diana for whom I wait, and wait, and wait.  It’s just like Christmas, I swear.   When a visit is not imminent, I can keep them out of mind, at least somewhat, but now that they … Continue reading →

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Garden mysteries

Posted on June 21, 2007 by barbaraehardy

   WHY is grass the most persistent weed in the flower bed, but out there in the lawn, where I want it to thrive, it needs constant babying??    WHY did the weed killer that was supposed to take out … Continue reading →

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Mid-June

Posted on June 16, 2007 by barbaraehardy

     Well, yesterday was "baby" sister, Mary K.’s birthday, and I’m a day late getting this great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY in here for her.  I did talk with her on the phone and know she had a nice day.  She … Continue reading →

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Ah, June!

Posted on June 10, 2007 by barbaraehardy

What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.  ~Gertrude … Continue reading →

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Michigan weather

Posted on June 6, 2007 by barbaraehardy

   It’s 39 degrees right now;  tomorrow, it’s supposed to reach 90!!!  Was it Mark Twain who said, "If you don’t like the weather (here), wait a minute"?   Certainly apt for our little part of the world.      Living in … Continue reading →

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1953

Posted on June 4, 2007 by barbaraehardy

     On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was crowned in Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI.   That was the New York Time’s "Looking Back" item a couple of days ago.   … Continue reading →

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Sometimes re-runs are better

Posted on June 3, 2007 by barbaraehardy

     Every year about this time, Oscar’s out-of-town sons come to MI for a visit.   If you were reading this blog last year, you may recall that I had a lovely visit with them in June 2006…and then spent the … Continue reading →

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