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Vicki McClure Davidson | December 24, 2010

  We’re living in a post-9/11 world, but have a president who lives in 9/10. I received an email with the following excerpt from my dear dad Russ a while back, and finally read it this week. Chilling and worthwhile reading — for those who have kept up with the news, there may be a [...]

Category: Government, International Relations, National Security, Social and Political Climate, US Borders | 2 Comments »
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Vicki McClure Davidson | December 24, 2010

A few weeks back, I posted a number of Christmas commercials from around the world — many were classic or vintage ads. Fun stuff. Here are a few more for Christmas Eve — enjoy! The song used in this charming MasterCard Christmas commercial is “Come Home” by Findlay Brown. MasterCard Christmas Commercial • Arrivals, UK [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | December 24, 2010

Gettin’ into the Christmas Eve groove… Vintage Christmas videos of the late, great crooner, actor, and “Rat Pack” member Dean Martin singing some of his classic signature Christmas songs. Dino was one of a kind. Marshmallow World – Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra Duet   Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Dean Martin & Doris Day [...]

Category: Entertainment, Celebrities, Holidays and Family, Social and Political Climate, Videos, Audio Files | 3 Comments »
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