March 20th is National Extraterrestrial Abduction Day. To honor those from another planet, I have a few books on the subject. My sister-in-law’s father was into the subject, and when he downsized to live with his daughter, I was given opportunity to pick up several of these books. A few are rather rare. They allContinue reading “March 20 “They’re coming to take me away…””
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March 19 “so mote it be”
‘ Today, March 19th is the Rosicrucian New Year’s Celebration, year 3377. The full name is Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). This organization’s United States Headquarters is in San Jose, California, a block away from my cousin. I have visited the outer complex, and have walked the outer gardens many times. The gardensContinue reading “March 19 “so mote it be””
March 19 “When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today I’m gonna read it to you.”*
Today is March 19th-International Read to Me Day. Why read to a child? It increases the chance of them acquiring an enthusiastic desire to read. It helps develop an increased vocabulary. It helps bond with children. This is me reading in my granddaughter’s class, a year ago or so. I am holding “Chicken Soup WithContinue reading “March 19 “When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today I’m gonna read it to you.”*”
March 18 “Nothing awakens a memory like a smell” – Victor Hugo
Today is International Fragrance/Perfume Day-March 18th. The power of perfumes can entice one today, and also stir memories of the past. I have a few books to celebrate the the history of perfumes. The first book is “The Mystery & Lure of Perfume” by C.J. Thompson, published 1927. This history of perfumes begins at theContinue reading “March 18 “Nothing awakens a memory like a smell” – Victor Hugo”
March 17 ‘An té a thabharfas scéal chugat tabharfaidh sé dhá scéal uait’
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. While we normally celebrate St Patrick today (and I have several books), I would rather focus a little on Irish culture, and their warmth and hospitality. Today, I have a few Irish books that were picked out personally for me by Kenny’s Book Shop in Galway, Ireland. A few years backContinue reading “March 17 ‘An té a thabharfas scéal chugat tabharfaidh sé dhá scéal uait’”
March 16 “moving the needle”
Today March 16th, is National Vaccination Day. It was on this day in 1988 that the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Polio Eradication Incentive began. Then on the same day in 1995, the first dose of oral Polio vaccine was given in India. A lot has gone on with vaccinations ever since Edward Jenner inventedContinue reading “March 16 “moving the needle””
March 15 “Friends, Romans, countrymen…”
Soothsayer: “Beware the Ides of March.” Caesar: “The Ides of March are come.” Soothsayer: “ay, Caesar; but not gone.” The above is a passage from Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare. Caesar is bantering with a soothsayer, saying that the Ides of March have come, but nothing has happened. The soothsayer reminds Caesar that the dayContinue reading “March 15 “Friends, Romans, countrymen…””
March 14 ‘Like a moth to the flame’
International Day of Mathematics is today-March 14th, and that is just the beginning. While Math Day to most people is only π (3.1415926535897932384626433832795), it can be much more. So we will begin with “How To Teach Primary Numbers” by John C. Stone, published 1923. The secondary title is “A Course of Study and a ManualContinue reading “March 14 ‘Like a moth to the flame’”
March 13 “It is never too late to be what you might have been” — George Eliot
Today is March 13. Could be an interesting day. First, across the pond in England today, is No Smoking Day. Let’s discuss a little with books. I have “MacFadden’s Encyclopedia of Physical Culture-Five volumes”, published 1920. Bernarr MacFadden was a health kook, (albeit an interesting kook) at the turn of the 19th century. I haveContinue reading “March 13 “It is never too late to be what you might have been” — George Eliot”
March 12 “We all go a little mad, sometimes”
Today is Alfred Hitchcock Day, March 12th. I have several books to commemorate Alfred Hitchcock. I have always enjoyed seeing Hitchcock movies whenever I can, and this first book gives me some background to the movies, “The Films of Alfred Hitchcock” by Robert A. Harris and Michael S. Lasky, 1979. It is a good bookContinue reading “March 12 “We all go a little mad, sometimes””
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