Today is March 25th, and I have two nutty subjects to write about. The first is because of National Pecan Day. The second…well, it is rather nutty. I have several good books about pecans. The first is “The Pecan and Its Culture” by Harold Hume, published 1912. This book tells us everything you may wantContinue reading “March 25 ‘nuts to eat or nuts to read?’”
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March 24 “sign here, please”
March 24th marks the physical demise of two larger than life authors. Their works however, will live on forever. Such is the power of great writers. First is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Feb 17, 1807 to March 24, 1882). I have several books by him. The first is “Hiawatha” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by SusanContinue reading “March 24 “sign here, please””
March 23 “It is not now easy to say what we should have done without Patrick Henry.”*
March 23rd, 1775 Patrick Henry gave a defining speech for revolution with England. In reviewing my library, I found several occurrences of Patrick Henry’s radical speaking. The book “The Story of America in Pictures” by Alan C. Collins, 1938, has the illustration of Patrick Henry at the First Continental Congress, and it was there thatContinue reading “March 23 “It is not now easy to say what we should have done without Patrick Henry.”*”
March 22 The truth is out there…and some people are just “out there”…
Today is March 22nd. I have a couple of stories and books to a acquaint you with. The first book is “Elephants on the Beach” Signed by Irene Brady, 1979. International Seal Day is today. A few years back, my cousin took me to Año Nuevo state park in California. It was still dark whenContinue reading “March 22 The truth is out there…and some people are just “out there”…”
March 21 “I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree”*
March 21. My world changed with the birth of my son 42 years ago on this day. Always hoped I’d be a good father, and now when I see the way he raises his kids, I feel pretty proud. He has been working with trees for many years now. He was called out to Paradise,Continue reading “March 21 “I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree”*”
March 20 “They’re coming to take me away…”
March 20th is National Extraterrestrial Abduction Day. To honor those from another planet, I have a few books on the subject. My sister-in-law’s father was into the subject, and when he downsized to live with his daughter, I was given opportunity to pick up several of these books. A few are rather rare. They allContinue reading “March 20 “They’re coming to take me away…””
March 19 “so mote it be”
‘ Today, March 19th is the Rosicrucian New Year’s Celebration, year 3377. The full name is Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). This organization’s United States Headquarters is in San Jose, California, a block away from my cousin. I have visited the outer complex, and have walked the outer gardens many times. The gardensContinue reading “March 19 “so mote it be””
March 19 “When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today I’m gonna read it to you.”*
Today is March 19th-International Read to Me Day. Why read to a child? It increases the chance of them acquiring an enthusiastic desire to read. It helps develop an increased vocabulary. It helps bond with children. This is me reading in my granddaughter’s class, a year ago or so. I am holding “Chicken Soup WithContinue reading “March 19 “When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today I’m gonna read it to you.”*”
March 18 “Nothing awakens a memory like a smell” – Victor Hugo
Today is International Fragrance/Perfume Day-March 18th. The power of perfumes can entice one today, and also stir memories of the past. I have a few books to celebrate the the history of perfumes. The first book is “The Mystery & Lure of Perfume” by C.J. Thompson, published 1927. This history of perfumes begins at theContinue reading “March 18 “Nothing awakens a memory like a smell” – Victor Hugo”
March 17 ‘An té a thabharfas scéal chugat tabharfaidh sé dhá scéal uait’
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. While we normally celebrate St Patrick today (and I have several books), I would rather focus a little on Irish culture, and their warmth and hospitality. Today, I have a few Irish books that were picked out personally for me by Kenny’s Book Shop in Galway, Ireland. A few years backContinue reading “March 17 ‘An té a thabharfas scéal chugat tabharfaidh sé dhá scéal uait’”
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