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””
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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?””
February 23 “more than just words”
Today we have several events, and for each, a special book. These are not your average books. First we have Curling is Cool Day. My library book is “Curling in Switzerland. A Treatise on the Principles of the Game, and Where and How to Play It.” by A. Noel Mobbs, and F. McDermott, 1929. With diagrams, pictures, andContinue reading “February 23 “more than just words””
February 22 “A is for Amy who fell down the stairs”
How about a world of fantasy, macabre and just a little Gorey…Edward Gorey. His birthday is February 22, 1925. Edward Gorey had a very unusual look at life, and his illustrated books showcase a twisted sense of humor. I have a good collection of Gorey, including ‘the Gashlycrumb Tinies’ an alphabet book of 26 childrenContinue reading “February 22 “A is for Amy who fell down the stairs””
February 22 ‘George, George, George of the country…’look out for that tree.’
The father of our country-Happy Birthday to George Washington. My first book is “The Life of Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States”, by Aaron Bancroft, 1882. The topic of his youth is very short, stating that his father died when George was only ten. ThereContinue reading “February 22 ‘George, George, George of the country…’look out for that tree.’”
February 21 ‘leaving on a jet plane…’
Today is International Tourist Guide Day. I love to travel, even if a lot of it is by armchair. But when I do get out, my go-to guide is DK Eyewitness Travel Guidebooks. No offence to other highly qualified books, but I just am comfortable with their style of history and exploring. I always goContinue reading “February 21 ‘leaving on a jet plane…’”
February 20 ‘Clean Up, not Out!’
Today is Clean Out Your Bookcase Day. It is true, books and their cases need to be dusted, cleaned, sometimes repaired. Some also say to get rid of old, unused-gaaaaa-can’t do it-books. I can clean up my library, but I will not clean out and remove (well I have painfully removed some, but it is like abandoningContinue reading “February 20 ‘Clean Up, not Out!’”
February 19 “what a day for a sale”
Today is National Presidents Day, something we have celebrated since the 1880’s. There are a bunch of books about individual presidents in my library. I also have a few books about multiple presidents that I would like to share. ”Lives of the Presidents of the United States, in words of one Syllable” by Mrs Helen W. Pierson,Continue reading “February 19 “what a day for a sale””
February 18 “whale of a tale”
World Whale day is always the Third Sunday in February. It began in Maui to help bring awareness to whales, especially the humpback whale. Several species of whales are threatened or endangered. The books shown today promote hunting of whales, or do they? Karma took care of one, and the author isn’t keen on the other. The first bookContinue reading “February 18 “whale of a tale””
February 17 ‘slaw down you move too fast’
Today is National Cabbage Day. To learn about cabbage culture, I first turn to “Cabbages, Cauliflower, and Allied Vegetables. From Seed to Harvest” by C.L. Allen, 1907. This is a book by Orange Judd publishing. They famously printed books for farmers. I have 1 1/2 bookshelves devoted to Orange Judd books. For cabbages, I found some interesting history. At theContinue reading “February 17 ‘slaw down you move too fast’”
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