Today has two interesting Holidays. There is National Polka dot day; and Dance of the Seven Veils Day. Let us explore each. National Polka Dot Day celebrates Minnie Mouse and her style of dress. Polka dots. The polka dot dot trend began in 1926 when Miss America-Norma Smallwood, wore a polka dot swimsuit in competition. In 1928, Minnie Mouse made herContinue reading “January 22 ‘library segregation’”
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January 21 ‘brrrrrr’
Today is World Snow Day. To enjoy this day-the third Sunday in January-all you have to do is go enjoy the snow. If there is no snow around you, you can enjoy two books I have on the subject of snow. They are “Snowflakes A Pop-up Book” by Jennifer Preston, 2010. The other is “Snow Crystals” by W.A. Bentley,Continue reading “January 21 ‘brrrrrr’”
January 20 ‘cup of fondue’
Today is National Coffee Break Day, along with National Cheese Lover’s Day. We can combine these and have a delicious day at the library. First is a copy of sheet music, written in 1925, ‘A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich and you”. The music by Joseph Meyer, and the words by Billy Rose and Al Dublin. There is wonderfulContinue reading “January 20 ‘cup of fondue’”
January 19 pop ’em, shoot ’em, I think, nevermore
Three unusual days today, and four books to showcase them. Today is Good Memory Day, National Popcorn Day, and Gun Appreciation Day. It is also Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday, and I have a nice book from him. First, Happy Birthday to Edgar Allen Poe. He was born January 19, 1809. The book shown is “The Gold Bug” by Edgar AllenContinue reading “January 19 pop ’em, shoot ’em, I think, nevermore”
January 18 ‘sticky situations’
AA Milnes Birthday is today, January 18; and it is National Winnie-the-Pooh day. Who doesn’t love Winnie-the -pooh? I have several interesting Winnie the Pooh books to show you. The first book is “Winnie-the-Pooh” by A.A. Milne. My copy is from 1961 (it first came out in 1926). I also have “Winnie the Pooh” in Latin, 1961; and alsoContinue reading “January 18 ‘sticky situations’”
January 17 ‘created bifocals’
Today is Ben Franklin’s birthday, January 17, 1706. I would like to display a few Ben Franklin books that were all printed by Peter Pauper Press. While I might have a tough time picking out my favorite book from the library, my favorite collection by far, is the cabinet of Peter Pauper Press books. A small-press printer, PeterContinue reading “January 17 ‘created bifocals’”
January 16 ‘hic’
Today is National Prohibition Remembrance Day. This day is when the 18th amendment was ratified. The Volstead Act would begin the next day. The temperance movement has been around for a long time. I have picked a few books on both sides of that argument. I have two old books on Temperance. The first is “The Temperance ReformContinue reading “January 16 ‘hic’”
January 15 ‘hats off’
Today is National Hat day. I have several books on display for the occasion. The first is “How To Be a Swell Guy” by George Mikes, 1959. I like the title. It is an interesting book based on an Englishman’s views of first visit to the United States. I also like the picture of the cigar smoking bloke with aContinue reading “January 15 ‘hats off’”
January 14 ‘talk to the animals’
Happy birthday today to Hugh Lofting, born on January 14, 1886. In the literary world, he was famous for giving the us Dr. Dolittle. My favorite is “The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle” 1922. My copy is the seventh printing, August 1925. When I read this book (last night, and every couple of years), I am notContinue reading “January 14 ‘talk to the animals’”
January 13 ‘long arm of the law’
Wyatt Earp died this day, in 1929. Today we showcase his story using the book “Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshal” by Stuart N. Lake 1955. The book jacket has a nice wrap-around colored action drawing of the “fight at the OK Corral”. It is an action painting that brings movement to the scene of Earp’s most famous episode inContinue reading “January 13 ‘long arm of the law’”
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