JUL 4, 26.. THE 250th U.S. 4th OF JULY..

Today, Saturday the 4th of July, 2026, marks the 250th birthday and a historic, quarter-millennium, of American independence!!

Thank you NATIONAL TODAY for sharing your website with all who choose to use it.

The Fourth of July unites Americans every July the 4th to commemorate our nation's birth and Independence Day.

It is a time for backyard barbecues, community parades, and spectacular fireworks displays. Gather your loved ones, fly the flag, and immerse yourself in the spirit of freedom and unity.

Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, that played a pivotal role in shaping the ideals of American freedom. His eloquent words articulated the colonists' grievances and their desire for self-governance, laying the philosophical groundwork for the United States. He later served as the third U.S. President. His vision for an independent nation is central to the Fourth of July's significance.

There is a lot more information on the NATIONAL TODAY website. If you wish to read more, you may do so by clicking onto the below link to their website.

https://nationaltoday.com/fourth-of-july/

Wow! We as a nation are now Two Hundred and Fifty (250) years of age.

Patti and I wish each and every one reading along with us here a very happy, safe and pleasant 4th of July 2026. 

JUN 21, 26.. 2026 SUMMER SOLSTICE..

Because it is the "Longest Day of the Year" for those of use who live in the North, not too far South of the Arctic Circle, The Summer Solstice is a very important day here in Alaska and other "far Northern" Countries. 

Commencing with the Winter Solstice, our "Shortest Day of the Year", we begin to look forward to the days slowly beginning to grow longer as we approach our Spring and Summer months and the very long days.

Below we are going to share material from the NATIONAL TODAY website.

The summer solstice occurs when the Sun is at its farthest northern point from the equator. It is also the day that is considered to be the longest of the year. Since the Neolithic era, this day has been observed as the summer solstice, also known as the summer’s midpoint.

Around the world, ancient civilizations constructed megalithic structures like Stonehenge and Newgrange, meticulously aligning them with the sun's path during the solstices. These anonymous builders demonstrated profound astronomical knowledge, using these sites for rituals and to mark the changing seasons. Their enduring monuments serve as powerful reminders of humanity's long-standing connection to the Summer Solstice.

If you would like to read more about the Summer Solstice on the NATIONAL TODAY website, please click onto the below link.

https://nationaltoday.com/summer-solstice/

You can also read more about the Summer Solstice at Wikipedia..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_solstice

There you have it.

Cap and Patti

MAY 13, 26.. BEAUTIFUL TULIPS ..

Without the support of each and everyone of you who follow us on our websites, we could not continue to publish our Posts.

Today's Guest Contributor is Ginny, our great friend and associate who is living down in Southern Nevada.

Ginny wrote the below comment about the Tulip photos. 

Every year, White Chapel Cemetery, in Troy, Michigan, celebrates its Annual Tulip Festival by planting over 50,000 tulips, including new and unique blooms rarely found anywhere else in the world. These rare bulbs have been imported directly from Holland in the Netherlands. Everyone is welcome to visit the park and enjoy this year’s spectacular display.

When I was living back in Michigan, my sister and I would have a yearly date to go out to the White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan, to see their amazing rows and rows of beautiful tulips and take pictures. It was a truly special “sister date” that we so enjoyed. I no longer live in Michigan but I can still enjoy them through her pictures.

Thank You So Very Much Ginny.

Cap and Patti 

MAY 10, 26.. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ..

 

"Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are reading our Posts. Patti and I thank you for your endless love, sacrifices, and for holding everything together. You are seen, valued, and loved!". 

A Mother’s Love.

No gift on earth is greater, No treasure held
above,
The joy that comes from knowing
A Mother’s endless love.

In spite of how it’s tested, It grows from year to year,
Providing strength and comfort…
It “gently” draws us near.

It warms and it protects us, And guides us from afar,
Shedding light upon us,
Like a bright and shining star.

And when all things are measured, Not one shall rise above, Or be compared in value,
To a Mother’s endless love!

Cap and Patti

APR 28, 26 (6 / 6).. SPRING IS HERE.. WINTER IS OVER FOR US..

This is Part 6, in our very recent series of six Posts, here on Google Blogspot. 

This will be the final Post about, at least for Patti and me, our arrival here in Anchorage, Alaska, after 5-1/2 months in sunny and warm Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

At 38°F, it is as cold to we "Desert Rats" as if it were still real winter.

In 3 days it will be May. 

Winter.. Is.. Over!

Below are photos of what it looks like today, Tuesday, the 28th of April 2026.

Periodically, I will slip into the below photos taken today, some photos that date back only 10 days to April the 18th when it was REALLY snowy.

Here we go.

Looking out at our "Green Strip" behind our Condo from our living room and outside.

April 18th above and April 28th below.

Now we will go out in front of our Condo and have a look see!

April the 18th above and April 28th below.

April 18th above and April 28th below.

Looking at our Condo (the ground level window) above on April the 18th and below today on April the 28th. In ten days the snow just evaporated!

And finally..

April the 18th above and April the 28th below.

Thanks so very much to each and everyone of you who follow and who support us so graciously.

Cap and Patti

By The Way.. This is Post one-two-three-four for us on Google Blogspot! 

One Thousand Twelve Hundred Thirty Four .. 1,234 .. 

APR 25, 26 (5 / 6) .. SPRING IS HERE.. WINTER IS LOSING ITS GRIP..

 Our good friend and trusted Ally Gullible says.. 

"Cap just go out and snap some photos and publish them!"

So today, Saturday the 25th of April, 2026 that is all, or that is just what we did, when driving home from the store this afternoon. We just snapped some photos.

No Rhyme.. No Reason..

The point. The mountains around Anchorage are very scenic.

Still on the "Chilly Side" after 5-1/2 months in Arizona

Here we go Loop de Loop around town.

Patti and I hope all of you get the idea that, just driving home from the store is very scenic!

Cap and Patti