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October 18, “Warum nicht?”

October 18, 1386, the University of Heidelberg was established-the oldest university in Germany. I have the book “Castle of Heidelberg, translated by Louis De Branges De Bourcia, published in 1956. This is wonderful old book of the castle with pictures and folded in layout of the castle. Back in 2006, I visited Heidelberg, and lookedContinue reading “October 18, “Warum nicht?””

October 17 ‘Come Dancing’

October 17th, 1849, Frédéric François Chopin died in Paris. I have the book “Polonaise, The Life of Chopin” by Guy De Pourtales, published 1927. Polonaise is a type of dance in Poland. Chopan wrote many Polonaises to be played by Piano. This is a good biography of Chopin. I discussed a triligy of books writtenContinue reading “October 17 ‘Come Dancing’”

October 16 “sip, consume, have a few”

October 16th is National Liqueur Day. While there are many types and flavors of liqueurs, my wife likes one, and one only. This makes it easy to buy for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas’s, and just Fridays or Tuesdays. And I have the book “Jack Daniel’s Legacy” by Ben A. Green, 1967. Bought this during a tourContinue reading “October 16 “sip, consume, have a few””

October 15 “He may have been a fungi, but he sure did have questionable morels.”

October 15th is White Cane Safety Day. In our local museum in Peoria, we have a cane that now is representitive of the official white and red colored cane for the blind. It was the first one, and is on display as you walk into the museum. October 15th is also National Mushroom Day. WhoContinue reading “October 15 “He may have been a fungi, but he sure did have questionable morels.””

October 14 “In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue”

October 14 is Christopher Columbus Day. That was the day in 1492 that Columbus landed in the new world. It also celebrates the cultural heritage of Italian Americans. I will start with a couple of pop-up books. This is “Christopher Columbus, An Adventure in Courage” by Troll Books, 1992. It is from a series ofContinue reading “October 14 “In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue””

October 13 “a buzzworthy day”

October 13th, 1792 is the day the cornerstone was placed in the White House. I have an interesting book on the White House. It is the pop-up, simply called “The White House” by Chuck Fischer, printed 2004. This is a suprisingly detailed book about the history and architecture of the White House. It also hasContinue reading “October 13 “a buzzworthy day””

October 12 “Little outdoor work, drinking and riding”

National Farmer’s Day is October 12. While I have a lot of farming books, especially from the Orange Judd Publisher, they all give details on how to grow, or raise various, groves, fields, or animal products. They are all work-related for farmers. We need to thank farmers for their hard work. I have several booksContinue reading “October 12 “Little outdoor work, drinking and riding””

October 11 ” from a death to the un-dying…”

On October 11th, 1779, Casimir Pulaski died. It is also General Pulaski Memorial Day. Illinois has a holiday for him on the first Monday of March. State offices there are closed. Pulaski was admired by Benjamin Franklin, who he met while in France. It was Franklin who told George Washington to recruit this Count fromContinue reading “October 11 ” from a death to the un-dying…””

October 10 “Keep smiling and stay informed”

October 10th is National Metric Day. I have “Science Experiences: Measuring” by Jeanne Bendick, 1971. This book explains how to measure, distance, sizes, volumes, and weights. It also goes into the history of the Imperial system, used by many English-speaking (USA). It also gives the history, like pace, foot, span, yard, cubit, and fathom. TheContinue reading “October 10 “Keep smiling and stay informed””

October 9 ‘Wine and Cheese’

October 9th is Lief Erikson Day. My first book is “The Story of America in Pictures”, arranged by Alan C. Collins, published 1938. It has this picture of Leif Ericsson (sic). Once again, I turn to my collection of Landmark Books. They have been great resources for history. This is “The Vikings” by Elizabeth Janeway,Continue reading “October 9 ‘Wine and Cheese’”