August 29th is More Herbs, Less Salt Day. This is a day to try and cut down on salt intake, changing flavor with more herbs and spices. My first book I have used before, as one of my friends is a serious salt patron. The book is “Salt, The Fifth Element” by Garnett Laidlaw Eskew,Continue reading “August 29 “Herb Albert is hot””
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August 28 “Always forward, never back!”
On August 28th, 1784, Junipero Serra died. Around the world, Roman Catholics consider this day his Feast Day. In America, they celebrate on July 1. My first book is “Junipero Serra, the Illustrated Story of the Franciscan Founder of California’s Missions” by Don DeNevi and Noel Francis Moholy, published in 1985. This signed book givesContinue reading “August 28 “Always forward, never back!””
August 27 “A book for everyone…”
On August 27, 1871, Theodore Dreiser was born. Dreiser was a very interesting writer. His stories had a realism that was not just based on having good morals (or not having them), sometimes money or fame drives people. He also had a feminist approach that a women tries to make her own way. His firstContinue reading “August 27 “A book for everyone…””
August 26 “Squirrel”
Aug 26th is National Dog Day. Some days are better than others. This would be one. Today, I spent some time in the library, re-acquainting myself to several books about man’s best friend. With Bailey at my feet, I was curled up in my reading chair, reading. May have been people hours, may have beenContinue reading “August 26 “Squirrel””
August 25 “connections…”
August 25th 1916 Woodrow Wilson signed in to law the Organic Act to establish the National Park Service. I have the book “Romance of the National Parks” by Harlean James, published 1941. There is an interesting chapter on Yosemite. I have three books by the same author, Guy De Pourtalés. He called them his romanticContinue reading “August 25 “connections…””
August 24 “Lava first sight”
On August 24th, in the year 79 AD, Mount Vesuvious erupted and buried the town of Pompeii. I thought I would look at a few volcano books, and find out more. The first book (in my kids section) is “Why do Volcanoes Erupt?” by Dr. Philip Whitfield, 1990. This is an interesting book with questionsContinue reading “August 24 “Lava first sight””
August 23 “Nothing like his brother…”
August 23rd is my brother Hogi’s birthday. He is 54, and celebrating his birthday at my home. A little about him. Hogi has Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome number 21. That extra chromosome causes physical and mental developmental issues. Their facial features and their shortness of height areContinue reading “August 23 “Nothing like his brother…””
August 22 “flower of the hour”
August 22nd is Daffodil Day in Australia. They are upside down so their Spring flowers are in August and September. Around the world, daffodils are associated with cancer as a symbol of hope and courage-the first flower of spring giving hope for renewal. My first book on Daffodils would be “A Book of Garden Flowers”Continue reading “August 22 “flower of the hour””
August 21 “like a boy who stubbed his toe”
August 21st, 1858, was the first of seven Lincoln-Douglas Debates in Illinois. Steven Douglas was the United States Senate incumbent, for the Democratic party. Abraham Lincoln was running on the newly formed Republican Party. Their first debate was in Ottawa. I have ANOTHER(!) Landmark Books entry today, “Lincoln and Douglas-The Years of Decision” by RiginaContinue reading “August 21 “like a boy who stubbed his toe””
August 20 “Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito” – Confucious
August 20th is World Mosquito Day. This day commemorates this day in 1897 when Sir Ronald Ross discovered the link between mosquitos and malaria. I would like to buzz through a few mosquito books I have. My first book is “Mosquitoes-how they live; how they carry disease; how they are classified; how they may beContinue reading “August 20 “Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito” – Confucious”
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