On December 4th, 1892, Francisco Franco was born. Franco was in the Spanish army, and in 1936 helped stage a coup to try and take over the Spanish government. While he didn’t succeed, he helped start the Spanish Civil War. He took over control of the country in 1939 until 1975. The Catalans of BarcelonaContinue reading “December 4 “We do not believe in government through the voting booth.” *”
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December 3 “What’s in a name?”
December 3rd is National Harley Day, for those named Harley. The name was made famous by Harley-Davidson motorcycles. William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson founded the company in 1903. In the 1920’s The first name Harley began to take off. Growing up in Winthrop Harbor, our police chief was Harley Bone. In the 1980’s, girlsContinue reading “December 3 “What’s in a name?””
December 2 “castles and churches”
Walt Disney Day is celebrated on the First Monday of December. His birthday is December 5th, so that day is also used for celebrations. I have several books on Disney. One I especially like is “The Art of Walt Disney-from Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms” by Christopher Finch, published in 1988. This is aContinue reading “December 2 “castles and churches””
December 1 “When things go south”
December 1st is Antartica Day, to remember the Antartic Treaty of 1959. The treaty is for the world to keep the Antartic a preserve for peace and scientific studies. I have an interesting book “South With Endurance: Shackleton’s Antartic Expedition 1914-1917” published 2001. It is full of photographs by Frank Hurley, the official photographer ofContinue reading “December 1 “When things go south””
November 30 ” It’s Jarring…the addictions”
November 30th is National Mason Jar Day. It celebrates the patent date of the invention of the mason jar in 1858, by John Landis Mason. I have an interesting book for collectors of Mason jars. It is “1000 Fruit Jars” by Bill Schroeder, 1986. It talks about the various lid attachments of fruit jars, alongContinue reading “November 30 ” It’s Jarring…the addictions””
November 29 “making the most of situations…”
On November 29th, 1835, Empress Dowager Cixi was born. I will begin this story with “Chambers Biographical Dictionary” by Magnus Magnusson. I quote, “Empress Dowager Cixi was presented as a concubine to the Manchu emperor Xianfeng and on his death, in 1861 became regent, initially to her infant son, Tongzhi, and then, following his deathContinue reading “November 29 “making the most of situations…””
November 28 “Turkey Day!”
November 28th is Thanksgiving. I have several special books to celebrate with: I was substitute teaching, and the kids asked me to read this book. I then had to add it to my library. “Turkey Troubles” by Wendi Silvano, 2009. It is a wonderful tale of how Turkey dressed up to avoid being eaten forContinue reading “November 28 “Turkey Day!””
November 27 “Tree-t yourself to some fun”
November 27th begins National Tree Week in England. This week is the beginning of winter-planting season. It is the biggest tree celebration in England. I have a forest worth of tree books, and for the celebration of trees, I have several books that teach us to have fun with trees. The first is “Play WithContinue reading “November 27 “Tree-t yourself to some fun””
November 26 “Good Grief”
November 26th is Good Grief Day, to celebrate Charles Schulz’s birthday in 1922. To honor him, I would like to showcase several books by Charles Shultz. Good Grief. I am showing a Christmas book before Thanksgiving. I have “A Charlie Brown Christmas” pop-up edition, by Charles Schultz, published 2020. I pre-ordered this book in earlyContinue reading “November 26 “Good Grief””
November 25 “Useful book for self-help”
November 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to raise awareness about all forms of violence against women. This is a pretty serious topic, and I have a seriously good book, “Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane)” by Gavin de Becker, 1999. Gavin de Becker is perhapsContinue reading “November 25 “Useful book for self-help””
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