Okay, it’s been a doozy. Today is that day we’ve all been waiting for since, well for most of us, last March. For my family it started on January 2.
But we made it, we are here, and we can make this year better. We took our lumps, learned a lot, and now we go into 2021 full of possibilities, hopes, and yes, we still have our dreams. We cannot live without hope and dreams.
Humans haven’t just accomplished great things in easy times. Actually, if you look back over the episodes and actions we tend to build our cultures around, the opposite is true. There were battles, plagues, hordes of invaders, nations rising and falling. Men and women stepping out of obscure everyday lives into moments of need and crises and changing their world, our world.
The world keeps on turning for you and me and all the people not because they waited on and found one man or one woman to make things better for them. We go where we need to go, we accomplish the life that keeps the world turning in quiet sacrifice and blind faith and it never gets recorded or known.
God chose his people, and they messed things up from the first moment, and struggled forever after. They sinned, wandered, fought, worshipped, failed God again and again, were exiled. And exiled again. Great leaders, including warriors, kings, prophets, lawgivers, and priests came and went. And God’s people still survived.
Jesus was born under Roman rule, he called his apostles and left his foundling Church to grow even as her members were slaughtered by the thousands. All but one of his apostles were martyred. Still, the Church could not be stopped, and for every martyr who fell, others stepped in to lead, testify, and just live out their faith, pass on the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
You don’t get to pick your times. You live today, in the here and now. Make it count, because you are, we are, what our world needs right this minute. It doesn’t have someone else and tomorrow, it has you, right now.
Happy 2021! We will go forward each day in prayerful intentional commitment to live our best lives! Stay strong Treepers!
Thank you for these inspiring words, Sundance. This year, particularly, I have felt that I am just a tiny dot in the long stretch of history. I was so happy when my little granddaughter, just turned 3, was visiting yesterday and saw some finger puppets I’m making to tell the Nativity story. She immediately said, “Oh, here’s Mary and Joseph. Where’s baby Jesus?” We’re all of us catechists; let’s pray that we echo the faith with truth in word and deed. The world needs Good News.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
Reminds when a neighbor came for a visit to my studio with his little 2-3 year old daughter. She saw my glass nativity. As I pointed to each she responded Mary, Joseph. And when I asked her “where’s Jesus?” With those child innocent eyes she grasped her heart ❤️ saying” He’s in my heart!”may we always protect these innocent ones from harm that world thrusts on them and lead them to Jesus
They are inspiring words and as we know, Sundance has given us all kinds of inspiration, but just to give her credit, this is a post by Menagerie who graces us now and then with her wonderful words.
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I need to be a more careful reader. Love this group.
Sundance didn’t write this post; Menagerie did.
Live your best life for your family, friends and this is important – don’t forget to live the best life for yourself. Those who are part of this Treehouse group know that doesn’t mean to be selfish and put yourself first, however, for the increasing number of trolls that post here, I thought I would clarify.
The landscape has changed, for sure. But yours is a familiar & trusted name. Happy New Year! ??
All along I thought the light at the end of the tunnel was the (PDJT) “Trump Train” coming through.
In reality it was ALWAYS the light shining from TCTH.
Happy New Year to Sundance and family – and all the Branch Hangers in TCTH!
Happy New Year. The century is now an adult. Perhaps the world can finally put behind it the carnage of the Twentieth Century, and understand the progressive hubris that drove it.
I think the Twentieth Century was magnificent.
It’s true!
Perspective isn’t everything but it’s very important.
So, thanks for the perspective, it’s something I need every single day.
What a great plane. Just say N.
https://mantaplagiblog.wordpress.com/2020/12/31/2020-2021-reviewed/
Trigger warning; There is one naughty word in the last sentence, so if you’re faint-hearted, just blink and you’ll miss it.
Good job. Welcome to 2021 and the Re-Freeing of America from Tyranny!!!
Concord HymnRalph Waldo Emerson – 1803-1882
Happy New Year Sundance and Menagerie! Thank you both for the wisdom you instilled in each of us and will continue throughout 2021. God Bless ..and Treepers let’s pray for a mighty victory.
huffington misses you
Wow… what’s your nickname Grinch? Wishing you a blessed, happy and visionary New Year. And by the way Zagnov… happy is healthy. You might want to incorporate that “Meme” for the coming year.
Silly to you not me.
A Happy and Healthy 2021 to Everyone !!
❤️
Well 2021 hasn’t started great. I was so hopeful too. One of my kitties has been in ER since Wednesday. Trying to keep the faith but hard right now, not to mention the bill to come.
Know you are doing the right thing. All will be well.
Proverbs 12:10: A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel
Kitty is being released this afternoon. Feeding tube in place, but temp normal and kidney values normal. Thank you for the encouragement. I feel a bit overwhelmed right now.
Lizzie..wonderful news..will send a Kittie prayer upwards…..
Let us know if you need help with the kitty hospital bills. Set up an account or let us know the email address we can use for paypal.
A little bit given by a lot of people will be a huge load off your shoulders in a time of trial!
Thank you so much for your offer. I am fortunate to be able to afford right now. There are others much, much less fortunate than I.
Thinking and acting in the here and now…
…decided that I can no longer tread water waiting for my elected Rep. and Senators to grow a pair and properly represent me.
If I could, I would be marching in DC on the 6th. However, I can’t. But to show support for my fellow Patriots and POTUS and his family, I am encouraging everyone to leave the GOP between Tues. the 5th and Wednesday, the 6th.
You can change your party affiliation online in most states. Like a date from Hell, they dumped you long before many of you were born. It’s now time for us to take a strong, demonstrative stand and shake up the GOP.
A mass migration out of the party in a 48 hour period will send a strong message.
THE GOP IS NO LONGER RELEVANT. AND SOON WON’T BE SOLVENT.
THINK WE SHOULD WRITE IN “TEA PARTY” OR “MAGA PARTY” IF THE OPTION IS OFFERED ON THE REGISTRATION FORM.
AND DEMOCRATS SHOULD DO THE SAME.
Secondly, if your Congrssman/woman is not on the electoral college list, then shane them on social media.
Vern Buchanan from Florida is not representing his constituents and therefore is an embarrassment. I also sent him a nasty email.
Make 2021 the action year…not a typical hand-wringing year.
And if Walmart has decided and stated Josh Hawley and the MAGA followers are “sore losers”, then this sore loser is boycotting any and all companies who have had their Deplorable moment, by labeling the very people who shop and promote these companies.. No more..
By leaving the GOP, they can no longer insult us, slap us around with deceptions, and threaten the fibers of this Republic…the soul of its citizens, and the welfare of future generations.
Make 2021 our personal 1776.
Make 2021 the END of the GOP-UNIPARTY.
I left the republican party after 9/11 when GW Bush declared islam a “religion of peace.” I bought a quran and read it. GW is a liar who was beholding to the Saudis. The quran advocates killing, terrorizing and enslaving infidels. Of course 9/11 was perpetrated by Saudi nationals.
I went to the library and pulled the Quran off the shelf. I stood there to read it. I opened it at random and read about killing “the infidel.”
I tried two other random pages and it was more hate and killing. It froze my spirit. Becoming nauseous, I put it back on the shelf, although I wanted to throw it in a dumpster.
Next time throw it in the dumpster, it is a sick book from a sick
religion
Here is where people in CT can go to change their party affiliation.
https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do
You sound very concerned. Why can’t you go to DC?
I’m 74 and handicapped. So I fight with my mind and my words.
And if need be, a few legal weapons.
I changed from Republican to “no party” a few days ago. I don’t want to be associated in any way with the lying corrupt backstabbing worthless sack of $hit McConnell and his minions I had been thinking that at least he got us the judges but that was before the judges totally betrayed us and the law.
I am a Trumpian.
God bless you Menagerie!
May we all walk in the light of Truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Senator Rand Paul is up early today…
Senator Rand Paul
@RandPaul
Read the sordid tale of Biden family corruption before big tech censors it:
Hunter Biden’s Guilty Laptop | The American Conservative
8:51 AM · Jan 1, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
VDMA … here’s the article Rand Paul is linking:
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/hunter-bidens-guilty-laptop/
Here’re are some new definitions of FBI:
Fact Burying Institute.
Fraud Brewing Instruments.
Fully Blind Investigators.
It’s time to CLEAN HOUSE!!!
So is Senator Paul going to join Senator Hawley and object to the tainted electors on January 6th? Because that is what he needs to do. I guess he might think we are impressed that he is posting important news items, but I can get links to news articles from lots of places. There are only a limited number of Republican Senators who have the power to challenge this fraudulent election.
He won’t – Paul poses as a small-government libertarian but he’s just a different RINO deep down.
Maybe.
He is not my Senator. But he has been physically assaulted, twice, once with his wife in the District of Corruption. He knows of the evil of the Swamp.
@RandPaul
“U.S. Senator for Kentucky | I fight for the Constitution, individual liberty and the freedoms that make this country great.”
We Will See…
Kentucky Citizens, how are you going to persuade your Senator to stand true to his words?
Found in the bin…. 🙁
He may be just keeping his powder dry coaster.There has been a lot of speculation about what he will or won’t do.We will know for sure on the 6th.
AMEN!
As so many here have said, your words are an inspiration and it is an honor to be among so many patriots. God Bless you all. (All y’all, as they say here in KY.)
Literal time travel . . . https://twitter.com/tracybeanz/status/1344886077862121474
Whoa, a time traveler!
Happy New Year Sundance!
I woke up with a resolution to be apart of a movement within the GOP to strengthen the America First agenda and support candidate who do so as well. I envision a 10 year battle to turn out the corrupt GOP. It’s going to take long memories and grass root efforts but I’ll play my part and live my best life along the way.
Been doing that since 1992. Too many cowardly, hapless, corrupt, sniveling, money-grubbing, “please like me”, dumbass people. No visions, except “elect more Republicans”. Losers.
Missy! I could have written exactly what you wrote concerning dealing with “Republicans”!
They are losers and that party is not worth saving. Period.
I am totally on board. Thank you for your insight.
Accountability and Transparentcy. There should be a resource where Politicians can be looked up. It should have a list of all of their political votes and what politicies they support. A “Facebook for Politicians’
This resource can help people decide who they want to vote on and help primary, recall any politicians that are not inline with their promises to their constituents.
Happy New Years everyone, and God bless!
Happy NewYear!
2021 Here We Go!!!!!
Let’s make this the year of refusal, the year of noncompliance, the year of disobedience. This is my message to all. No more lockdowns, face diapers, medical fear mongering, fraud, lies, deception and backstabbing. No more stealing, coups, propaganda, hypocrisy and treason. No more.
I WILL NOT COMPLY WITH EVIL. Remember: “Our movement is about replacing a failed and corrupt political establishment with a new government controlled by you, the American People”.
A blessed New Year to everyone.
Thank you Menagerie for your dedication to TCH and this wonderful post.
We-the-people are opening ‘overton windows’ (things that policy makers otherwise overlook).
There is strength in numbers of people.
For example,
See the 12-31-2020
OAN / RSBN video of the Arizona gathering of people, recorded, live streamed…
beginning at the 1 hour mark:
-listen to what ‘just’ a mom found (election fraud)
-listen to what others found, phantom voter registrations, etc. ‘that’s a problem’…
The days of closed window, ‘wait and see’ …have diminished… some have seen enough bad, phantom voters, to be seething as more and more people are beginning to look at voter (mis)registrations etc. and looking at inactive ‘officials’ …sidestepping, obfuscating their oath of offices ( and beginning to see (lawful) consequences arising on the horizon)
Increasingly, truths are being found, shared, and heard…and ‘that’s a problem’ that may not be sidestepped…
love thy neighbors…
p.s. and somehow,
someone’s are trying to explain away…(which took 8 weeks to even disclose)…
8 weeks…
that in Pennsylvania,
there are more votes, ( by a lot )
than there are voters
Happy New Year Treepers!!!
Happy New Year, Matthew !
“”””You don’t get to pick your times. You live today, in the here and now. Make it count, because you are, we are, what our world needs right this minute. It doesn’t have someone else and tomorrow, it has you, right now.””””
Wise words. Actionable words. Inspirational words.
Thank you, Menagerie 🙂
Reminds me of:
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.
“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
J. R. R. Tolkien — The Fellowship of the Ring
Happy New Year Dear Friends.
I have not been to TCH in ages. Life got “happy busy” and I had no time. It was probably for the best because my anxiety level has been hard to cope with. The distractions over the past few weeks have been reassuring. I have been able to focus on real life.
I wish all of the best days ahead for all of you.
CTH?
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The branches will get skinnier as we continue our fight to save our Country, but God never turns his back on the faithful, he carries them when necessary.
My People perish because of a lack of Wisdom that’s Bible doctrine the truth in their soul. Only the Lord Jesus Christ can save our nation and He will if enough Christians today will humble themselves (get in fellowship so your prayers & worship go higher than the ceiling) 1 John 1:9 & John 4:24. And commit to growing in grace & knowledge daily.
“. Once more unto the breach, dear friends…” !
Does the country of, by and for the people
not perish from the face of the earth?
“…that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” A. Lincoln
Now here we are again, what say you?
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! …and this will provide a Happy New Year!
Menagerie, thank you for these encouraging words,
Father, let freedom ring in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Happy New Year!
Happier New Year everyone!!!
Exactly.
I am fairly new to CTH but these past few months of , worry, anger, frustration, almost despair have been made bearable by you who inhabit this site. I wish I could be there in DC on Jan 6, my daughter and her family will. At present I am far away in another country that has no idea the fate of the world hangs on one day so near in the future. My thoughts and prayers go with you on this fateful journey. Happy New Year to all the Treepers.
Paul writes that God made plans for your life from the foundation of the world. You would never know God unless He first knew you. Thanks to Adam, we are all dead in our sins from birth. The awakening in our spiritual life is a gift from God. If God did NOT want you to know Him, He would have made sure you were willfully blind your entire life. The fact your know God is only because He chose to allow you to see through the mirror less darkly. Rise up oh soldiers of the Lord. For you are His workmanship. Through Him and Him alone can we ever hope to live a victorious life. Give Praise to the Lord and dedicate yourself to truth and righteousness.
Amen brother GuyBee, amen!
2020 the world received the best of what the Chinese Communist and Democrats could offer. Hope we don’t get a second dose in 2021.
“Thank you plexi-glass…”
??? ???
HAPPY New Year !?
I have often talked of how lucky I was to be born when I was. My generation has been blessed with so much, like IMHO the heyday of rock-and-roll, airplanes to fly us across country to see our grandchildren, highways to make it easier to drive to fun places and technology that, when not abused, has made our lives easier.
Other generations have not always fared as well. Many of The Greatest Generation graduated high school, or left early, putting off their plans to marry that sweetheart and start a family and instead were off to fight in foreign lands from which many never returned. So I try to remember that whenever I start to feel depressed about the state of the world at this time.
I once thought my retirement years would be spent relaxing on a warm beach somewhere. Now family obligations to the previous generation as well as to the next generation take much of my time and energy. But I realize that that is how it was always suppose to be. So I will fight and work to preserve what I can for my children and grandchildren. I will live my best life. This is no time to fall apart. My family and my country needs me.
I will face the New Year with hope and determination and gratefulness for my blessings. Thank you, Sundance and Menagerie and all of you Treepers for providing a place of fellowship. Happy New Year!
Kevin Sorbo on Twitter: “Dear plexiglass, Thank you for protecting me from the cashier who just touched all of the items I’m about to take home” / Twitter
I’m in the Philly area. The Mummers New Years Day parade was canceled.
However there is a Mummers protest parade happening. I’m sure there will be better videos than this news clip.
We shot a NYE fireworks show for Sesame Place last night. Today the Mummers gave the mayor a big old FU.
FIGHT BACK Philly
Yay!
Happy New Year
In Fulton County Georgia they are hauling away truck loads of ballot that were order re-counted by Georgia judiciary subcommittee this past Wednesday. The Republican Party allows this; recall Kemp, get rid of Raffensperger, Duncan and Sterling.
Purdue and Kelly better get vocal about their support for Trump or we gonna have a worst senate than we have now.
A very Happy and Healthy New Year to all in our beloved Tree!!
Er just to give a ground report…our dogs let all sleep in until 1045 this morning.
I take that as a very good sign for things to come in 2021!?
That is so funny! One of my cats stayed in his bed late this morning, as if he’d partied to much last night!
Happy New Year Sundance, and all Treepers
Happy New Year to all. My husband and I would like to give a small donation to someone or a group going on January 6th as we cannot. Please post a link if interested and we’ll pick one. He wants it to go to supplies, but as long as it’s a Treeper we’re glad to give what we can spare.
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Sorry this is long. It is meant to help. I hope I followed the commenting tules.
Hopefully a hopeful ground report in the new year:
Since Ferguson I’ve been reading here and got my husband started. Since we’ve branched out to checking several other sites regularly to understand the issues and have learned a lot, especially perspectives on history I was not taught in school. I’m Appalachian and went to a rural school so it still surprises me what all was left out. Consistently, I’ve seen comments fearing the future generations lack of responsibility and knowledge. It is a major issue, but I see hopeful signs on the ground every day which I want to convey.
I’m not going to pretend to be a conservative, but we are supportive. Don’t worry, husband voted for Trump twice and I would rather lose my right hand than vote for Hillary, Biden, or the other traitors.
I’m a liberal in the classical sense, J.S. Mill and the quaint notion of free speech being the bedrock of freedom. I don’t want to invade your space and respect it to come and learn instead of comment. I understand some of you don’t like that and don’t plan to engage in the future, but to keep listening with an open mind.
Today I wanted to offer a note of hope. For the last decade I’ve taught in the inner city. The schools that can’t keep teachers long and everyone swears they hear gunshots all the time. I’m used to gunshots echoing through the mountains so I honestly have not noticed and can’t speak to that. It is, however, where the most murders in the city happen at the bus stop a block away. The saddest part is that so many of them are too used to losing people to process it. Yes, many of their parents have made terrible life choices, but I’m only talking about the kids.
(I wrote a paragraph about the issues in public education and deleted it because I digressed. However, I agree with many of the positions I’ve learned here. Before I’m accused of being part of the problem, I often struggle feeling like a cog in a broken system. I’ve held other full time jobs successfully, but leaving these precious kids with endless inexperienced replacements seems wrong too. I genuinely believe God called me to it and try to honor Him through the work.)
My kids are taught to look at pros and cons of both sides and reason without emotion. I teach them classical logic, Plato, and reasons for various governmental styles- especially concepts like consent of the governed and being citizens versus subjects et cetera.
The reason I am sharing is because they are breaking the stereotypes. They are passing their IB and AP exams on merit. Many are surpassing my skills, which I hope is the dream of every teacher. My administration is also dedicated to promoting personal responsibility as the cornerstone of success; which is their greatest lesson.
When they are scared I tell them that the fringe voices are the loudest because they are the fewest. Most people genuinely just try to live their lives, but don’t want to hurt anyone in the process. Most Americans would go out of their way, whether one step or 100 miles to help a stranger. Most of us want what is best for the country even if we disagree on what that is.
Ultimately I hope to impart that there is hope here. So many of my kids have gone into the military or law school etc, skilled and principled. The hell many have overcome has made them skeptical of the status quo and very fertile ground for the ideals of the Founders.
In this new year have faith in the future. The pendulum swings both ways and this new generation (Centennials?) seems as God fearing and ethical as any before. They are bright and have no time for grievances as they push ever higher. Best of all they are stubborn!
Many millienials act shamefully, but I am convinced many more hold on to values as more precious than life. We (my friends and neighbors) honor the sacrifices made on our behalves as we work to raise our children to do the same. Others will learn in time and leave the stubborn and stupid to fail if they can’t learn from experience. The events of the last years has caused me to reevaluate ideas and perspectives, to never vote for a Democrat, and eagerly to support a new party when possible and patriots over issues. There are so many willing as well that there is potential for a huge coalition to clean Augean stables in Washington.
Lastly, I want to thank all of you who have contributed to our knowledge. Thank you Sundance for the hard work you do. Know that wisdom gleaned from articles and comments has been passed on to many, including my children. New perspectives on history are researched and included when relevant in lessons. The earnestness and intellectual depth of stances on issues is honored and passed on to hundreds already and will continue.
Know you are not alone, these ideas will not die because that is the one thing they cannot buy. And best of all, know I will never write this much here again. 🙂
We are praying for the safety and success of those of you going.
Quote from The Great Dictator
This passage seems relevant in these times:
The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed – the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress [freedom]
The hate of men will pass, and dictators [sub Deep State tyrants] die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people
And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.
Welcome, Yummy Pancakes!
Hail and well met! As a conservative who once met a man carrying a sign proclaiming him as “an anarchist agnostic against abortion” at a March for Life Rally in Washington years ago … and who can see what you’re getting at with your definition of being a classic liberal, welcome to the fight for American freedom … for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in our one nation under God, to Make America Great Again.
As for being personally unable to attend the great historic assembly in Washington DC for President Trump and America on January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany, I’m also donating to help someone else go, as well as sending my guardian angel in my place and offering moral support as a prayer warrior.
Sundance earlier posted a link to a GoFundMe for John and Sophia Spiropoulos:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/let039s-roll-america
If you prefer not to use “gofundme” … you can also support John and Sophia at “GiveSendGo” at this link:
https://www.givesendgo.com/LetsRollAmerica
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! 🙂
From The Memoirs of Stalin’s Former Secretary by Boris Bazhanov and the exact quote is:
“I consider it completely unimportant who in the party will vote, or how; but what is extraordinarily important is this — who will count the votes, and how.”
We have moved into the Stalin era!! What next?
Happy New Years Everyone!!
Time to TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY!!
Happy New Year to all CTH’ers. From sunny locked down CA. Although you’d never know it from the crowds in the stores.
Are you ready for the REALLY BIG UGLY?
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Lin Wood
Time to clean house in 2021. Let the military LOCK THEM ALL UP. The crime is treason. They are traitors. It must be done if our country is to survive & once again serve as a bright beacon of light that provides hope of freedom to the world.
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Patrick Byrne
When Americans learn what I learned this morning (from a federally certified forensic document examiner) about certain ballots in certain counties in a certain state, they are going to lynch every politician involved in this scheme. Starting with a certain governing and SOS.
Everything has to go through lawyers before release. Sorry, I can only drop you appetizers.
Great works of God during Difficult Time include one of my favorite books:
Defiance, about the Belsky brothers who, during WWII, hid 1400 Jews in the forest in Belarus for years. Made into a decent movie with Daniel Craig. Read the book first.
No Rose Parade
GWP has a bulletin about The feds are going in. Here’s what I think might happen. Trump will fire all of the advisors that are stopping hm to fight ( M.Meadows, Cippolone, Wray, Haspell, Acting AG) in one fell swoop and put his fighters in charge. I think he will do it on the 6th. Before the vote in Congressenal Joint Session, maybe after the Senate runoff..