Americana and Hand-Cranked Ice Cream for Independence Day
As my kids’ lives became ever busier with work and college, they were glad to settle with old family traditions for Independence Day.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: patriotism
Hand-Cranked Ice Cream, Fireflies, Fireworks: Independence
Although we are more used to BBQing and hand-cranking ice cream in 100 degree sunny heat in Texas than this drenched 70 degree novelty, we conquered both!
Texas-style Independence Day
With everything bedecked with patriotic red, white and blue, I love hand-cranked ice cream, grilling dinner, George M. Cohan, and fireworks on Independence Day.
Writing our Texas History Curriculum for Grammar Students
That summer I researched the history of San Antonio and Texas, visiting all the sites possible.
I learned more about my home than I ever learned in school.
Inspiring Patriotism with stories, songs, and example
My happy first grade memories recall reciting the pledge and singing a patriotic anthem while holding the American flag high at the beginning of the school day.
