To all U. S. Military Veterans past, present and future, may God bless you all. Thank you for your service.
Clickable image via Bing® AI Image Generator.
Holidays
Halloween 2024
Damsel has the Halloween decorations up in our little house for us to enjoy. Since we’re located on a dirt road in a semi-rural area with no street lighting and the potential for nocturnal critters like Javelina and Coyotes to be present, we get exactly zero trick-or-treaters. So, the decorations are for us alone.
The (clickable) image above came from the Bing® AI Image Generator with the Halloween lettering overlaid with Irfanview™. I suggested that the AI generate an image that was “dark and sinister,” and this was the result. I assume it figured out that Halloween was nigh and this seemed appropriate.
So, for all who celebrate “All Hallows Eve,” we wish you a happy time of it. And watch your six. Be safe in these “dark and sinister” times.
Labor Day 2024
For us here at Casandro Castle, AZ, we’re celebrating Labor Day this year with a simple cookout of grilled Cheeseburgers on Keto Buns (thank goodness and Oroweat™ for those low carb buns). These photos are from a previous cookout, but I’m confident that Damsel will be able to repeat her past performances.
Click on either image to enlarge.
Labor Day for us, is in recognition to the hard workers that made this country what it is today; we’re talking about the pioneers in the industrial revolution, the pioneers who built villages and towns from hand-hewn lumber, the inventors of technologies and advanced concepts for better living and the hard-working Americans who funneled their industry and hard work to set America on the path to becoming the greatest Nation in history. We are specifically NOT talking about labor unions and the damage that they have done to our Nation in the 20th and 21st Centuries. (Thanks, in part, to Jimmy Hoffa, et al, where ever they may be.)
As we head into the fall and the imminent political season of a presidential election year, may we all be inspired by the men and women who made this country great and to Make America Great Again.
If you are a gun owner or a firearms enthusiast in Arizona (or anywhere else) get registered to vote, and then vote for candidates that will vote to keep the second amendment intact.
May God bless the true laborers in our Great Nation and keep them free and secure. Amen.
Keep your EDCs handy and watch your six over the next few months.
Lughnasadh 2024
Today, we celebrate the Gaelic Cross-Quarter Feast of Lughnasadh, which, in ancient times, marked the beginning of harvest season. We’re going to celebrate with a traditional feast consisting of Corned Beef (Round Cut) and Cabbage with some lower carb vegetables (Squash, Turnips, Brussels Sprouts, etc.) to keep closer to our Keto diet.
As in past posts about Celtic celebrations, we issue the disclaimer that we are not bound by Wiccan or other Heathen religious traditions since we are Christians and practice the only true religion in our daily lives. We only celebrate their traditions since our ancestors were mostly Gaelic and Celtic. The feasting is awesome.
The weather today here in Wickenburg is much the same as yesterday, with thunderstorms over the mountains east and north of here, but still dry here. We have a 20% chance for showers before 8 PM. We could use a little gentle rain.
OK – time to go and slice the entrée for the feast. Enjoy your Sunday — the Lord’s Day!
Update: we’re getting some of that rain now. Big drops far apart but covering the ground and soaking in.
Independence Day 07/04/2024
Have a safe and fun 4th of July. To celebrate here, we’re flying a brand new Grace Alley American Flag along with a new Annin Flagmakers Arizona State Banner.
Enjoy your Independence Day Holiday!
Memorial Day 2024
Today, the last Monday of May, we recognize our fallen military heroes for their sacrifices to honor and defend America. Pray for our current military in harm’s way. Pray for the fallen and their grieving families and friends.
From The Patriot Post:
On this Memorial Day, and every day of the year, may God bless our men and women in uniform, who have stood and continue to stand in harm’s way — more than 41 million veterans who have served our nation since the American Revolution. For their steadfast devotion to duty, honor and country, we, the American people, offer them and their families our humble gratitude and heartfelt thanks. It is with eternal gratitude that we remember those who have paid the ultimate price in service to our nation.
We pray for our Patriot Armed Forces now standing in harm’s way around the world in defense of our liberty, and for the families awaiting their safe return.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” —John 15:12-14
Image created by Copilot AI. Click to enlarge.
Cinco de Mayo —
Southwestern Feast Day
Today, Cinco de Mayo, is the second of the two nearly concurrent feast days we tend to celebrate in early May. Like in yesterday’s post, the image above is an AI-generated picture with the suggestion of “Cinco de Mayo Buffet.” Also, as in yesterday’s image. I added the 3D text overlay. You may see the original AI image here.
Today’s feast consisted of a Southwestern New Mexican Pork Stew, which was very good. This is another of Damsel’s recently discovered recipes. At this hour, we’re all content with the feasting weekend now behind us.
As a disclaimer, we’re of Celtic ancestry, but not Latino. We celebrate because of the food and culture for both events. As for us, we are Christian, Patriotic Americans and celebrate the appropriate religious and patriotic events and feasting as they occur.