Monthly Archives: December 2014

Life Imitates Art: Eric Garner And Radio Raheem Die At The Hands Of The NYPD Chokehold

Posted on December 6, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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LAPD shoots a man 10 times at protest site

Posted on December 6, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: The Free Thought Project.com Los Angeles, CA– Not even 24 hours after solidarity die-in’s for Eric Garner wrapped up on the corner of Hollywood and Highland, the Los Angeles Police Department has repeatedly shot a man, reportedly in … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 6, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958 on Decca9-30776. Although Decca released it in both 1958 and again in 1959, it did not sell well until Lee … Continue reading →

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White House XMas Tree Lighting

Posted on December 5, 2014 by rikyrah

Hat tip – The Obama Diary Lighting the White House Christmas Tree. I love Christmas around the White House, no matter who is President, but I have especially enjoyed the Obama years.    

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Friday Open Thread | Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 5, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Jingle Bells  is one of the best-known and commonly sung winter songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the autumn of 1857. Even though it … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 4, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

All I Want for Christmas Is You  is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas. It was released as the lead single from the album on November 1, 1994 by Columbia Records. The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 3, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

“Blue Christmas” is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. It is a tale of unrequited love during the holidays and is a longstanding staple of Christmas music, especially in the country genre. The song was … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 2, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (also known as God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen) is an English traditional Christmas carol. The melody is in Aeolian mode. It was published by William B. Sandys in 1833, although the author is unknown.[1] Like … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 1, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) is a Christmas holiday song originally sung by Darlene Love and included on the 1963 Christmas compilation album, A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records. The song was written by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff … Continue reading →

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