This week is Jewish Book Week, a literary festival held in London since 1952. I have several books in the library, that I am proud to own and learn from. First is “The Complete Book of Jewish Observance” by Leo Trepp. I bought this new in college, when I wanted to learn more about someContinue reading “March 2-10 “Bagels on West Touhy Avenue””
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March 2 ‘through the eyes of my child’
Today is March 2. The birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. With a sing-songy writing, and colorful illustrations, Dr. Seuss encouraged kids to read. His books have been a big part of Read Across America week. This day, Seuss day,Fun day, truce day.Rhyme day, use Day.What day? Deuce day. CanContinue reading “March 2 ‘through the eyes of my child’”
March 1 ‘what do you call an pretend pig? pigment of your imagination.’
Welcome to March 1, with National Pig Day. We will celebrate pigs in stories and kitchens. The first book is actual farm book from Orange Judd “Home Pork Production” by John Smedley, 1943. The author encourages farms to raise pigs. He goes on stating that “pigs require little labor, but can add very materially toContinue reading “March 1 ‘what do you call an pretend pig? pigment of your imagination.’”
February 29 ‘chili today, gone tomorrow’
Today is National Chili Day-the fourth Thursday in February. I have a few unusual cookbooks describing their takes on Chili. The first is a hardbound fliptop book called “One-Pot Cookery”, by Eidola Jean Bourgaize, published 1953. This book has two recipes, Eastern and Western style. Without giving it all away, I would combine together theContinue reading “February 29 ‘chili today, gone tomorrow’”
February 29 ‘A Bachelor’s Degree in Love is not a Diploma in Marriage’
Today is February 29-leap Year. So today is the tradition of Bachelor’s Day, a day that women in Ireland are allowed to ask a man to marry her. It was said that Saint Brigid of Ireland went to Saint Patrick to complain that men were becoming too shy to propose. He agreed that women couldContinue reading “February 29 ‘A Bachelor’s Degree in Love is not a Diploma in Marriage’”
February 28 “Science…get away…you get a good job with more pay, and you’ll be OK”
Today is National Science day. Started because in 1928 on this day, Scientist C.V. Raman made public (and later won the Nobel Prize), Raman Scattering (or Raman Effect) with photons. Before that (in 1922) he published a work on Rayleigh Scattering of light. We may know this a little more clearly as a Prismatic Spectrum,Continue reading “February 28 “Science…get away…you get a good job with more pay, and you’ll be OK””
February 27 “Strawberry Stogies forever”
‘Today is National Strawberry Day. Who doesn’t like strawberries-especially combined with rum or tequila! Every year, I pick about 20 to 30 pounds of strawberries at a local farm, so my wife can make her yearly strawberry jam supply. I have another Orange Judd farming book, a very old one, “A Complete Manual for theContinue reading “February 27 “Strawberry Stogies forever””
February 26 “Shelling out Nut wisdom”
World Pistachio Day is today, February 26. For World Pistachio Day, I have two books mentioning Pistachios. I have been collecting “nut” books for a long time. Dad would take us black walnut hunting at Van Patten woods, and Newport Grade school every year growing up. After picking them, Dad would have us line ourContinue reading “February 26 “Shelling out Nut wisdom””
February 25 “just got ducked”
Rubber Ducky Day. Today marks the day that Ernie’s Rubber Duck first appeared on Sesame Street, February 25, 1970. The song Rubber Duckie (sung by Ernie, voiced by Jim Hensen) made its way to 16 on billboard charts in 1970. Celebration of Rubber Ducky Day later moved to January 13, when promoted that day asContinue reading “February 25 “just got ducked””
February 24…Termite walks into a bar, “Is the Bar-tender here?”
Today is World Bartender Day. I have a few items to show today, along with a story or two. There are a few books on drink making-bartender handbooks, in the library. The best was given to me by my Mother-in-law. “Here’s How, Mixed Drinks” by W.C.Whitfield, 1941. Not only does this have a history ofContinue reading “February 24…Termite walks into a bar, “Is the Bar-tender here?””
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