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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever


The Perfect Gospel Song to End a Book
When I was a little girl, I loved going to church with my grandparents and singing old gospel hymns with them. My Grandmother and my...
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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The Waiting Song
Waiting can be so hard! Recently, I have been waiting for my high school senior to decide his next steps in life. While my husband and I...
May 23, 20241 min read
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The Final Song Playlist - Nat King Cole, The Andrew Sisters, Bing Crosby, Hank Williams, and More!
The final playlist for The War Song Series is here! I just finished putting together a Spotify playlist for The Final Song. Just like the...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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Songbird Playlist - A Collection of Big Band and Gospel Music from the World War II Era
Do you love old big band and gospel music like me? If so or if you just want to check out some older hits from our country's past, I have...
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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Love and Music!
“All I want is lovin' you and music, music, music,” Ava sings with the big band throughout The Final Song. It was a song that reflected...
Aug 25, 20221 min read
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A Magical Song for Summer
It’s May, and summer is almost here! My boys are about to be out of school, and our schedules are relaxing a little, so I’m in the mood...
May 26, 20211 min read
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It’s Bing’s Day on the Philco Radio Time Program!
Bing is still singing in my mind. At Halloween, as I do every year, I watched The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and listened to Bing...
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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