August 9th-17th is Elvis Week. I grew up in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. It used to be known as Spring Bluff. The first house was built around 1835. There was a stagestop on fourth street and Sheridan for the stages between Milwaukee and Chicago. Just after 1900, there were a lot of industry down by theContinue reading “August 9 “Wellllll, you rock my soul””
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August 8 “Money is like a mischievous cat; if you chase it around the neighborhood, it eludes you” ― M.J. DeMarco
August 8th is National Dollar Day. This commemorates the day Congress established the US monetary system in 1786. Congress had stated currency would be the dollar. Coin would be certain metalic sizes and percents: gold pieces $10; silver $1; and smaller silver 1/10 of $1; and copper 1/100 $1. To honor the dollar, I haveContinue reading “August 8 “Money is like a mischievous cat; if you chase it around the neighborhood, it eludes you” ― M.J. DeMarco”
August 7 ‘A fallen lighthouse is more dangerous than a reef’
August 7th, 1789 Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses. In honor of the 200th anniversary of that date, Congress passed a resolution to make August 7th National Lighthouse Day. Let’s talk a little about lighthouses. They have been around for a very long time. In fact, two of the SevenContinue reading “August 7 ‘A fallen lighthouse is more dangerous than a reef’”
August 6 “Give Peace a Chance”
On August 6, at 8:15 in the morning, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. I would like to talk about it a little, using a few books in the library. My first book is “Hiroshima Under Atomic Bomb Attack” by Shogo Nagaoka, published in Hiroshima. Later editions will state published by the Peace Memorial MuseumContinue reading “August 6 “Give Peace a Chance””
August 5 “I see London, I see France…”
August 5th is National Underwear Day. I have a few books on unmentionables in the library, that we get to talk about today. The first book is “Health Culture, and the Sanitary Woolen System” by G. Jaeger, published 1886. This old book gives health tips and advice, along with discussions on wearing natural wool underclothes.Continue reading “August 5 “I see London, I see France…””
August 4 “Owl for one and one for owl”
August 4th is Owl Awareness Day. Yes, there is an owlficial day for owls. I thought I would have some grandkids help me find the books (and perhaps read them!), and then I would put those books in the story. So as I told them, “owl together now!” Our first book is “Sounds of theContinue reading “August 4 “Owl for one and one for owl””
August 3 “Nuttin’ like the seed of a good story”
Today is August 3rd. There are several holidays today, and they all, to some extent, have to do with seeds. I happen to have some hard-to-find books on today’s subjects. So let’s start this off. August 3rd (or the first Saturday in August) is National Mustard Day. I have a very old little book “TheContinue reading “August 3 “Nuttin’ like the seed of a good story””
August 2 “Aces and Eights”
August 2nd , 1878 Wild Bill Hickok was shot and killed in a saloon while playing cards. I have a good book on the life of James Butler Hickok, better known as “Wild Bill”. I first cannot speak highly enough about Landmark Books from my childhood. As well as telling wonderful stories, I also collectContinue reading “August 2 “Aces and Eights””
August 1 “Because it’s there.” – George Mallory
August 1st is National Mountain Climbing Day. It is to commemorate the first assent of Grand Teton on August 1st, 1898. I have five books on mountain climbing, each a personal autobiographical recollection of their attempt climbing Mt Everest. These men were approaching the summit in May of 1996. Eight people died that day, makingContinue reading “August 1 “Because it’s there.” – George Mallory”
July 31 “The Penn is mightier than…”
On July 30, 1718, William Penn died. His story is another great example of the character of our founding fathers, the people who built this country. His story has actually brought some recent activity to life. But I shouldn’t get ahead of myself. We will start with one more volume of my “Boomer Library”… historiesContinue reading “July 31 “The Penn is mightier than…””
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