April 8th. It is a great day for two subjects. And I have wonderful books for each one. We will start with National Fork Day. For that we will travel to Germany. Wartburg, Germany. “Die Wartburg” published by August Hopfer, 1925, is a German language book about the Wartburg castle. It is one of aContinue reading “April 8 “Fork You…I steal your dog””
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April 6 ‘Westfield school librarian had it right’
I love Landmark books. So does Rev. Dr. Leo J. McCormick, Supt. of Schools, Archdiocese of Baltimore. His quote from the back cover of one of the books says, “The outstanding children’s books of this half-century, Landmark Books are the source of an intellectual curiosity which prompts me to read the stories immediately after theyContinue reading “April 6 ‘Westfield school librarian had it right’”
April 5 Is it a weed or a flower?
April 5th is National Dandelion Day. A big selling point to my library is that there are so many specific topics that I have a book about, but the more wonderful part is that when you read from the library, you find many other topics and ideas inside the books. So it is with dandelions.Continue reading “April 5 Is it a weed or a flower?”
April 4 ‘now, cut it out…’
On the ‘foreth’ day of April, is…Foreskin Appreciation Day. Wouldn’t you know it, I have a book on that. In my library annex, (too many books fore just the Library Room) I have many bookcases. One is under lock and key-just to keep put prying eyes. I have opened it a few times fore guests, but I remember theContinue reading “April 4 ‘now, cut it out…’”
April 3 ‘Walk, Run, or Gallop’
April 3rd, 1860 began the the first trip of the Pony Express from Missouri to California. The horses and their riders had 308 runs, and traveled over 61,600 miles to deliver the mail. I have the book “The Pony Express” by Samuel Hopkins Adams, 1950. Landmark Books published great books about “the American story.” ThisContinue reading “April 3 ‘Walk, Run, or Gallop’”
April 2 ‘Even monkeys fall from trees’
Today, April 2nd is Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday (April 2, 1805). He has written many fairy tales, known the world over. Since 1967, to honor his contribution to children’s literature, this day is known as International Children’s Book Day. To honor both, I am showcasing several Hans Christian Anderson books. The first is a twoContinue reading “April 2 ‘Even monkeys fall from trees’”
April 1 “A Penny for your (titillating) thoughts”
April 1st, the day of pranks and hoaxes. In 1894, Pierre Louÿs published “Les Chansons de Bilitis” or in English “The Songs of Bilitis”. He claimed that he had translated 143 poems written by a courtesan from ancient Greece, that had been recently unearthed. To complete his tale, he had printed a biography of her,Continue reading “April 1 “A Penny for your (titillating) thoughts””
March 31 “What’s the buzz? Tell me whats-a-happening?”
In my Freshman year of high school, I was able to see “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Chicago- the first traveling Broadway show. It was at the Auditorium Theater, and we had box seats looking down at the stage. Still have my program from 1972. It was an unbelievable musical. I listen to it on CDContinue reading “March 31 “What’s the buzz? Tell me whats-a-happening?””
March 31 “The City of Light”
On March 31st, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was completed. 110 years later, My wife and I were able to gaze out over the “City of Light” from 906 feet up. Paris was such a complete thrill, that two years later with friends, we again made the trek. First trip we stayed at Stella’s apt. (AContinue reading “March 31 “The City of Light””
March 30 ‘Van Gogh, Van Goghing, Van Gone’
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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