Category Archives: America

Rebirth of Hope

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

It is Wednesday afternoon. I am writing this after watching Joe Biden’s inauguration. My eyes teared up through his speech, and Amanda Gordon’s poem, and Reverend Sylvester Beaman’s benediction. I feel relieved and hopeful after the nightmare of the last … Continue reading →

Posted in America, United States of America | Tagged Government, Inauguration, Joe Biden, President | 3 Comments

What Good are Student Demonstrations? …by ARHuelsenbeck

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

On National Walk-Out Day this past Tuesday, students at thousands of American high schools left their classrooms at 10:00 a.m. to protest against gun violence such as the attack at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last month that … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Gun violence, Hope, National Walk-Out Day, Uncategorized | Tagged news | 7 Comments

“Softly and Tenderly,” Comfort for All

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Betty Mason Arthurs

“Softly and Tenderly,” Comfort for All by Betty Mason Arthurs A hymn, written during the horse and buggy days of the 1800s, soared across time and space. It swept into the hearts of the audience of the 2017 Country Music … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Church, Death and Dying, Grief, loneliness on holidays, Remembering, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, When life seems too much | Tagged CMA and Carrie Underwood, comfort in music, death, Hymn Softly and Tenderly | 4 Comments

Remembering 9/11…by ARHuelsenbeck

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Two years ago I shared a journal entry I wrote a few days after the 9/11 attacks. Today, in honor of the sixteenth anniversary of the tragedy, I’d like to share a few more unedited entries from the following days. Please … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Doing Life Together, Memoir, United States of America | Tagged Journaling, September 11 | 3 Comments

Heav’n-rescued Land on 4th of July by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Heav’n-rescued Land on 4th of July By Betty Mason Arthurs America is the “land of the free and the home of the brave” as sung in The Star-Spangled Banner, our national anthem. But do we know the second verse? “O … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Uncategorized | Tagged America, cultures, Flagstaff AZ, graduation, July 4th, patriot music, Star Spangled Banner | Leave a comment

My Country ‘Tis of Thee…Memorial Day Tribute by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Betty Mason Arthurs

My Country, ‘Tis of Thee…Memorial Day Tribute The song, “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” was written by Rev. Samuel Francis Smith in the 1800s when he was 24 years-old. This Memorial Day, May 2017, its beautiful words ring out over … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Faith, God, History, Legacy, Military, Music, Remembering, Uncategorized | Tagged Memorial Day, My Country 'Tis of Thee | 3 Comments

Children and Politics

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Linda Carlblom

(This post first appeared on the Christian Children’s Authors blog in Nov. 2016. I thought it might be a good reminder for this Inauguration Day.) First, let me be clear, I hate political rants. This post is not one of … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Doing Life Together, Elections, Parenting, Politics, Respect, Uncategorized, United States of America, Voting | Tagged children, Children and Politics, election, good citizens, news, politics, protecting childhood | 4 Comments

Thanksgiving Interview by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Thanksgiving Interview by Betty Mason Arthurs One of America’s greatest celebrations is in a few days, Thanksgiving. It’s a time we remember the Pilgrims who came to the new world to escape persecution for their religion. On that special day, … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Celebrations, Family Life, Family Stories, Grandparenting, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized | Tagged College Student, Gratitude, Thanksgiving | 7 Comments

Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs What a relief the mind-numbing nominating conventions are over. The God-bless-Americans are ready to ponder the state of our union and endure campaign strategies whipped up in the blender of … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Doing Life Together, Elections, Finding solutions, Humor, Politics, Uncategorized, United States of America | Tagged American politics, candidates, Henry Cat for President, third party, Voting | 2 Comments

Phoenix Drive-by Shootings by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Betty Mason Arthurs

“Shooter arrested.” These headlines over our news outlets in the Phoenix area on September 18th captivated all of us who live in the Valley of the Sun. You could hear the sigh of relief that perhaps the bewildering reign … Continue reading →