May 5th was opening Day at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893. It was the 400 (and one) anniversary of Columbus arriving in the New World. Here is an actual souvenir from one of the world buildings, this on Silk culture. There were several silk coccoons, some silk thread, and a silk ribbon withContinue reading “May 5 “In fourteen hundred ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. In eighteen hundred and ninety three, Chicago debuted the ‘White City’””
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May 4 “a trifecta of events”
‘May the Forth be with You’ (May 4th) is National Star Wars Day. I have plenty of Star Wars books. I loved 1977 when I saw Star Wars (A New Hope). The first books I have are two of a three set Star Wars flip books. I have “The Empire Strikes Back” and Return ofContinue reading “May 4 “a trifecta of events””
May 1 ‘how about a little fowl language?’
Monday, May 1 is National Mother Goose Day. Most of us were read these rhymes and poems, and probably learned to read from them. My generation likely had this book: “The Real Mother Goose” 1958, illustrated by Blanche Fisher Wright. It is a beautiful book. Should I discuss the other Mother Goose book? Ah…what theContinue reading “May 1 ‘how about a little fowl language?’”
April 28 ‘April showers bring Violet flowers’
Some days when I want to write about something, or honor someone, I have to dig a little in the library, not just look at titles. I get to reacquaint myself again with old books, re-reading passages and chapters. There are times when a book will call out, then another, and another, which has meContinue reading “April 28 ‘April showers bring Violet flowers’”
April 27 ‘A Blonde Muse’
Today is the birthday of a dear friend-Shawn. When Jesus said on the Mount, “You are the salt of the earth,” he could have been talking of disciples, believers…or Shawn. She represents the best of friendship and support. Shawn gives so much, that she constantly has to refill her internal supply of salt. It isContinue reading “April 27 ‘A Blonde Muse’”
April 26 ‘let me tell you ’bout the birds and the bees, and the flowers and the trees”
April 26th is National Arbor Day, this year. It falls on the last Friday of April. Arbor Day was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton. It is a great holiday because it is a forward looking holiday. Most holidays we remember or look back on. Arbor Day we prepare for the future. We plant treesContinue reading “April 26 ‘let me tell you ’bout the birds and the bees, and the flowers and the trees””
April 25 ‘One ringy dingy…”
Today is April 25th, National Telephone Day. I have two rather rare copies of an interesting book:“The Red Telephone” by Lilian Heath, printed 1905. To begin with, one book is a salesman’s dummy book. It was used to go door to door, and show perspective customers what they would get if they bought the book.Continue reading “April 25 ‘One ringy dingy…””
April 24 ‘hidden in plain sight’
April 24th, 1800 Library of Congress founded. In 1814 the British burned Washington D.C., including the library. In 1815, Thomas Jefferson offered to sell his entire library to Washington, to replace what was burned. They accepted, and for $23,950, Jefferson gave up 6,487 books. All of this information and more, is in the book “TheContinue reading “April 24 ‘hidden in plain sight’”
April 23 Hamlet:”Did you think I meant country matters?”
Today, April 23rd is World Reading Day. What better day to read a little Shakespeare. Not only is he considered the best of English writers, it is his birthday. April 23rd is when they celebrate both the birth and the death of William Shakespeare (born 1564 died 1616). Scholars are not sure of his birthContinue reading “April 23 Hamlet:”Did you think I meant country matters?””
May 3 ‘Space, the Final Frontier’
May 3rd is National Space Day, an opportunity for kids to enjoy the wonders of space. We wil start with “Zathura” by Chris Van Allsburg, 2002. This was his sequel to “Jumanji”, taking two brothers into space, as they have to play the game to get home. My grandkids have read the book and seenContinue reading “May 3 ‘Space, the Final Frontier’”
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