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  • The Spaniards Discovered the Philippines – Part 2

    Originally posted on Subli: ? ? Magellan established friendly relations with the treacherous King of Cebu, Humabon, who professed Christianity in order to win the help of Magellan. The great navigator was induced to undertake an expedition to conquer the… Continue reading

  • WHY ROSES HAVE THORNS

    Originally posted on Rose Gardening World: ? Rosarium Uetersen, otherwise known as Seminole Wind, a climber ? When the world much young, rose flower not same like now; not gottum smell, no got stickums on stem. One sun, rose flower… Continue reading

  • ROTHMANN’S STEAKHOUSE – EAST NORWICH, NY LANDMARK

    Originally posted on Long Island Past and Present: ? ? Rothmann’s Restaurant is a famous landmark in the small town of East Norwich, NY located at the corner of Route 106 and Route 25A. It was originally established in 1907… Continue reading

  • The Spaniards Discovered the Philippines – Part 1

    Originally posted on Subli: The archipelago’s recorded history began half way around the world in a small, dusty town in southwestern Spain. The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed on June 7, 1494, dividing the yet-unexplored world between Spain and Portugal.… Continue reading

  • ROSE GLOSSARY

    Originally posted on Rose Gardening World: ? Photo Credit – Pinterest ? Here is a Rose Glossary to help you understand some rose terms and enjoy your rose gardening hobby to the fullest. ? AARS – All American Rose Selections… Continue reading

  • My Day in Court

    Today is my court appearance for traffic violation. I am a bit nervous not knowing what to expect. Do I get fined $232.00 or something worse? Two months ago, I got stopped by a cop on my way to take… Continue reading

  • East Islip – The Hollinses, The Knapps and The Morgans

    Originally posted on Long Island Past and Present: This is a continuation of East Islip History. Part 1 was posted a couple of weeks ago. Click here to read East Islip, Suffolk County – Early History. ? When the glaciers… Continue reading

  • Florence Gave Us Glorious Sunset Instead of Rain

    I took these sunset photos yesterday and today in front of my townhouse. As you can see Florence missed us. We are extremely lucky. We did not get a drop of rain. Street scene was taken from the front porch.… Continue reading

  • Remembering 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane as Florence approaches Charleston

    This is my husband’s recollection of the 1944 hurricane that hit Long Island. I was 17 at that time and just enlisted with the U.S. Navy in New York. Having enough time left for the day, (it was only 2:30… Continue reading

  • The Philippines and Its People

    This was posted on my other blog – Subli. There was a problem on reblog so I just repost it here. Enjoy the dance at the bottom of the blog. Archeological evidence suggests that the Negritos, a broad term for… Continue reading