Friday, December 26, 2025
1862 Largest mass execution in US history: 38 Dakota men were executed via hanging in the aftermath of the U.S.-Dakota War in Mankato, Minnesota
1924 Frances Gumm (later Judy Garland), age 2½, billed as 'Baby Frances', made her show business debut at her father's vaudeville theater in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
1954 "The Shadow" aired for last time on radio
1957 Swedish film "Wild Strawberries" was released, written and directed by legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, considered one of his best
In bed at 9, awake at 4:30 to move to LZB, half-awake till up at 6. 37°, high 42°, low 36°, wintry mix around 7 a.m, wind gusts to 17 mph. 0.4" of rain overnight. None expected till Sunday.
Meds, etc. Morning meds at 8 a.m. Trulicity at 9 a.m.
Above and beyond . . . I went to bed last night before Geri did. When I retired, there were quite a few dishes, etc., to be cleaned up from the delicious tenderloin dinner Geri had prepared. I assured her I would clean up in the morning when my energy tank was refilled, but when I returned to the kitchen this morning, there were only a few big pots and pans to be washed. I guess Santa or Mrs. Claus was busy overnight.
but I say to you, love your enemy . . .Mt. %:44 Trump's Christmas gift, in this morning's news"
Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that “the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries!”
The strike involved more than a dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles fired off a Navy ship in the Gulf of Guinea, hitting insurgents in two ISIS camps in northwest Nigeria’s Sokoto State, according to a U.S. military official . . .
An insurgency there has gone on for more than a decade, killing thousands of Christians and Muslims across sectarian lines. The Nigerian authorities have rejected allegations of a Christian genocide, noting that the web of violent armed groups, with different motives and spread across the country, kills as many Muslims as Christians.
On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote in a post on social media, “The President was clear last month: the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end.”
“The @DeptofWar is always ready, so ISIS found out tonight — on Christmas,” he added. “More to come…”
Mr. Trump, in his Truth Social post, said that “under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper.” He added: “May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.
Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, goodwill toward men. Lk. 2:14.
Merry Christmas to all,
We hope 2025 was a good year for all. It was an eventful year for us. Bill turned 85, I am 2 years behind him and our daughter turned 60. How could we all be this old? We are slowing down a little more each year but cherish each day.
We had a family discussion this summer. Our children would like us to consider moving to a senior community. We are thinking about it, but not in the immediate future. We admit the stairs and the care of the grounds are our main concerns. Everyone tells us it is better to move together. So much to think about!
Our family is doing very well. Mark’s youngest (Austin) graduated in May. He was fortunate to be offered a job following his internship last summer. Cole fulfilled his 2 year commitment to his first job. Tired of working 70-80 hours a week, he found a job in Baltimore working in the financial arm of the Baltimore Ravens football team. So far so good for both of them. Mark and Sharon have a few more years until they can take an early retirement.
Maria’s girls are continuing to enjoy their jobs – Amy our police officer and Suzanne our accountant. Suzanne and her husband announced they are expecting their first child (a boy) in June. Maria and Buddy are also looking forward to their retirement and grandparent years.
May the spirit of the season bring peace to all now and in the coming year.
Slogthrop <slogthrop@gmail.com>
Hi, Bill, Hi, Paula. I just saw your email and send the same wishes back to you folks. We also are still getting around despite having too many mostly age-related maladies and too many doctors. After Ed nagged me for years about getting my health care from the VA, I finally managed it about 9 years ago and I've been doing my best to bankrupt the system but so far I've failed. I'm in the middle of some cardiac and lung tests right now and won't know the results for a few weeks. Geri and I had a heart-to-heart talk a few weeks ago about whether we should sell our house because of my problems negotiating stairs and her challenges with gardening. Our lot is bigger than 1/2 an acre with lots of gardens spread around it which Geri tends. She's about to turn 82 and has a new knee all of which makes gardening a real challenge. We decided to stay in the house as long as we can, but I think it's becoming an 'iffy' proposition. My daughter Sarah has been living in Germany for the last 15 years or so and has dual citizenship. Unless things get better in this country, I suspect she'll stay where she is. She married into a terrific family over there, and she and her husband have a lovely home in Bavaria, not far from Austria and Northern Italy, where they go camping frequently. Our son Andy is practicing law downtown. Their oldest, Peter, is finishing his first year at Milwaukee School of Engineering and hoping to transfer to UW Engineering School next year. Lizzie is a sophomore in high school, and Drew is in 7th grade (or is it 8th?) It's been years since we've seen one another but each of you occupies a warm place in my heart, getting warmer with each passing year.❤️❤️
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