Happy Birthday to Vincent Van Gogh, born March 30, 1853. I have several books to introduce today. First is “Treasures of the Art Institute-paintings from the 19th Century to the Present” by James Rondeau, 2018. I just bought this little book at the Art Institute, when visiting to see a special Picasso exhibit, and thenContinue reading “March 30 ‘Van Gogh, Van Goghing, Van Gone’”
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March 29 “roll down with barrel”
On March 29th, 1848, Niagara Falls ran dry. Rather an ice flow jammed up and blocked water for a day and a half. Thus began National Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day. This gives me an opportunity to exhibit a few books from my bibliography collection-books about, and listing more books on specific collections. All beforeContinue reading “March 29 “roll down with barrel””
March 28 “How do you get down from an elephant?”*
Today, March 28th is Barnum and Bailey Day-a time to celebrate the Greatest Show on Earth. I have a few books to discuss that entertain the circus, and perhaps another surprise. This is no one trick pony show-It is a Three Ring Circus! We will start this show of with a Landmark Book classic, “TheContinue reading “March 28 “How do you get down from an elephant?”*”
March 27 ‘Sniffer or Snifter’
It is a beautiful day today, March 27th. First because of National Cherry Blossom Day. On March 27, 1912 the Mayor of Tokyo gave 3020 Cherry trees (He started with 2000 earlier that unfortunately were burned because of customs finding bugs in the roots) to Washington D.C. to plant around the Tidal Basin. Thus beganContinue reading “March 27 ‘Sniffer or Snifter’”
March 26 “The trouble with scribbles”
March 26th, is the birthday of Robert Frost (March 26, 1874 to January 29, 1963). I have always loved Robert Frost. In an advanced writing class in college (1977), we had to pick an author and write parodies of several of their works. I picked Robert Frost. He has wonderful imaginative poetry. One of myContinue reading “March 26 “The trouble with scribbles””
March 25 ‘nuts to eat or nuts to read?’
Today is March 25th, and I have two nutty subjects to write about. The first is because of National Pecan Day. The second…well, it is rather nutty. I have several good books about pecans. The first is “The Pecan and Its Culture” by Harold Hume, published 1912. This book tells us everything you may wantContinue reading “March 25 ‘nuts to eat or nuts to read?’”
March 24 “sign here, please”
March 24th marks the physical demise of two larger than life authors. Their works however, will live on forever. Such is the power of great writers. First is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Feb 17, 1807 to March 24, 1882). I have several books by him. The first is “Hiawatha” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by SusanContinue reading “March 24 “sign here, please””
March 23 “It is not now easy to say what we should have done without Patrick Henry.”*
March 23rd, 1775 Patrick Henry gave a defining speech for revolution with England. In reviewing my library, I found several occurrences of Patrick Henry’s radical speaking. The book “The Story of America in Pictures” by Alan C. Collins, 1938, has the illustration of Patrick Henry at the First Continental Congress, and it was there thatContinue reading “March 23 “It is not now easy to say what we should have done without Patrick Henry.”*”
March 22 The truth is out there…and some people are just “out there”…
Today is March 22nd. I have a couple of stories and books to a acquaint you with. The first book is “Elephants on the Beach” Signed by Irene Brady, 1979. International Seal Day is today. A few years back, my cousin took me to Año Nuevo state park in California. It was still dark whenContinue reading “March 22 The truth is out there…and some people are just “out there”…”
March 21 “I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree”*
March 21. My world changed with the birth of my son 42 years ago on this day. Always hoped I’d be a good father, and now when I see the way he raises his kids, I feel pretty proud. He has been working with trees for many years now. He was called out to Paradise,Continue reading “March 21 “I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree”*”
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