June 26th is National Coconut Day. I have three books on coconuts, that have the same general theme. You just may be interested. The first is “Coconut Cultivation and Plantation Machinery”, by H. Lake Coughlan and J.W. Hinchley, 1914. This is a book to get British investors, to put money in the tropical agriculture ofContinue reading “June 26 “Doctor, ain’t there nothin’ I can take?””
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June 25 “I’ve got a ticket to ride”
June 25th is World Beatles Day. Baby, gonna ride my bike: “I was alone, I took a ride,I didn’t know what I would find there.Another road where maybe ICould see another kind of mind there.” -Got To Get You into My Life For World Beatles Day, I’m going to take a spin on the bikeContinue reading “June 25 “I’ve got a ticket to ride””
June 24 “…Do you believe, clap your hands!”
Have you heard of “The Tinkerbell effect?” Something exists because enough people think it does. J.M. Barrie, the author of “Peter Pan” said “Do you believe in Fairies? If you believe, clap your hands!” Kids still believe. That is why we have International Fairy Day on June 24th. I still believe, and would like toContinue reading “June 24 “…Do you believe, clap your hands!””
June 23 ‘what do you call a flamingo cop? Pink fuzz.’
June 23rd is National Pink Flamingo Day, in honor of the pink flamingo lawn ornament.The pink flamingo was designed in 1957 by Don Featherstone. I have a few flamingos, both in my kitsch (en), and in books. These are a few flamingo knick knacks. We also have plates, some cups, plastic swizzle sticks, etc. ThisContinue reading “June 23 ‘what do you call a flamingo cop? Pink fuzz.’”
June 22 “The Queen of the Jungle”
June 22 is World Rainforest Day. It is a day to help keep awareness up of protecting our rainforests. They say that 20% of our oxygen, and the fresh water we drink is because of the rain forests. I have a section in the library, of stories and adventures in Africa and South America (TheContinue reading “June 22 “The Queen of the Jungle””
June 21 ”Downward Dogs and Upwards Giraffes; Party on-Yogis and Yogini’
Today is June 21. We have several events (and books!) to talk about. I am able to flex, and stretch, and yet be loyal to all who read today. First is International Yoga Day. I have this book “The Yoga System of Health and Relief From Tension” by Yogi Vithaldas, 1957. I saw this bookContinue reading “June 21 ”Downward Dogs and Upwards Giraffes; Party on-Yogis and Yogini’”
June 20 ‘It’s a shell game’
June 20th is National Seashell Day, which is convienently also the first day of Summer, when people go on vacation. Collecting seashells can bring back the memories of a great time at the beach. I have such a book, “Shells & Shelling, the complete guide to collecting and identification” edited by Ralph Barrett, 1967. TheContinue reading “June 20 ‘It’s a shell game’”
June 19 ‘Sip back and let the evening be-gin.’
June 19th is National Marini Day. Everyone knows “A martini, shaken not stirred,” by James Bond in the movie “Goldfinger”. It is ranked number 90 In The American Film Institute’s most notable phrases in movies. But there is a fantastic movie, made long before 007, with other memorable characters AND martini quotes. Look for “TheContinue reading “June 19 ‘Sip back and let the evening be-gin.’”
June 18 ‘Let the good times roll’
June 18th is International Sushi Day. How about a book and a story… While I have several Chinese cookbooks, I only have one book about Japanese cooking, “Recipes: The Cooking of Japan” 1969, Time-Life Books. It talks about preparing interesting Japanese recipes as well as information about the food. There is a great chapter onContinue reading “June 18 ‘Let the good times roll’”
June 17 “the whites of their eyes”
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17th, 1775. It was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War, actually fought mostly on a lower hill called Breed’s Hill, nearer the town of Charlestown. After two failed attacks, the British finally beat the colonists back. The battle gave the colonists hope though, overContinue reading “June 17 “the whites of their eyes””
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