April 3rd, 1860 began the the first trip of the Pony Express from Missouri to California. The horses and their riders had 308 runs, and traveled over 61,600 miles to deliver the mail. I have the book “The Pony Express” by Samuel Hopkins Adams, 1950. Landmark Books published great books about “the American story.” ThisContinue reading “April 3 ‘Walk, Run, or Gallop’”
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April 2 ‘Even monkeys fall from trees’
Today, April 2nd is Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday (April 2, 1805). He has written many fairy tales, known the world over. Since 1967, to honor his contribution to children’s literature, this day is known as International Children’s Book Day. To honor both, I am showcasing several Hans Christian Anderson books. The first is a twoContinue reading “April 2 ‘Even monkeys fall from trees’”
April 1 “A Penny for your (titillating) thoughts”
April 1st, the day of pranks and hoaxes. In 1894, Pierre Louÿs published “Les Chansons de Bilitis” or in English “The Songs of Bilitis”. He claimed that he had translated 143 poems written by a courtesan from ancient Greece, that had been recently unearthed. To complete his tale, he had printed a biography of her,Continue reading “April 1 “A Penny for your (titillating) thoughts””
March 31 “What’s the buzz? Tell me whats-a-happening?”
In my Freshman year of high school, I was able to see “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Chicago- the first traveling Broadway show. It was at the Auditorium Theater, and we had box seats looking down at the stage. Still have my program from 1972. It was an unbelievable musical. I listen to it on CDContinue reading “March 31 “What’s the buzz? Tell me whats-a-happening?””
March 31 “The City of Light”
On March 31st, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was completed. 110 years later, My wife and I were able to gaze out over the “City of Light” from 906 feet up. Paris was such a complete thrill, that two years later with friends, we again made the trek. First trip we stayed at Stella’s apt. (AContinue reading “March 31 “The City of Light””
March 30 ‘Van Gogh, Van Goghing, Van Gone’
Happy Birthday to Vincent Van Gogh, born March 30, 1853. I have several books to introduce today. First is “Treasures of the Art Institute-paintings from the 19th Century to the Present” by James Rondeau, 2018. I just bought this little book at the Art Institute, when visiting to see a special Picasso exhibit, and thenContinue reading “March 30 ‘Van Gogh, Van Goghing, Van Gone’”
March 29 “roll down with barrel”
On March 29th, 1848, Niagara Falls ran dry. Rather an ice flow jammed up and blocked water for a day and a half. Thus began National Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day. This gives me an opportunity to exhibit a few books from my bibliography collection-books about, and listing more books on specific collections. All beforeContinue reading “March 29 “roll down with barrel””
March 28 “How do you get down from an elephant?”*
Today, March 28th is Barnum and Bailey Day-a time to celebrate the Greatest Show on Earth. I have a few books to discuss that entertain the circus, and perhaps another surprise. This is no one trick pony show-It is a Three Ring Circus! We will start this show of with a Landmark Book classic, “TheContinue reading “March 28 “How do you get down from an elephant?”*”
March 27 ‘Sniffer or Snifter’
It is a beautiful day today, March 27th. First because of National Cherry Blossom Day. On March 27, 1912 the Mayor of Tokyo gave 3020 Cherry trees (He started with 2000 earlier that unfortunately were burned because of customs finding bugs in the roots) to Washington D.C. to plant around the Tidal Basin. Thus beganContinue reading “March 27 ‘Sniffer or Snifter’”
March 26 “The trouble with scribbles”
March 26th, is the birthday of Robert Frost (March 26, 1874 to January 29, 1963). I have always loved Robert Frost. In an advanced writing class in college (1977), we had to pick an author and write parodies of several of their works. I picked Robert Frost. He has wonderful imaginative poetry. One of myContinue reading “March 26 “The trouble with scribbles””
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