Today is National Presidents Day, something we have celebrated since the 1880’s. There are a bunch of books about individual presidents in my library. I also have a few books about multiple presidents that I would like to share. ”Lives of the Presidents of the United States, in words of one Syllable” by Mrs Helen W. Pierson,Continue reading “February 19 “what a day for a sale””
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February 18 “whale of a tale”
World Whale day is always the Third Sunday in February. It began in Maui to help bring awareness to whales, especially the humpback whale. Several species of whales are threatened or endangered. The books shown today promote hunting of whales, or do they? Karma took care of one, and the author isn’t keen on the other. The first bookContinue reading “February 18 “whale of a tale””
February 17 ‘slaw down you move too fast’
Today is National Cabbage Day. To learn about cabbage culture, I first turn to “Cabbages, Cauliflower, and Allied Vegetables. From Seed to Harvest” by C.L. Allen, 1907. This is a book by Orange Judd publishing. They famously printed books for farmers. I have 1 1/2 bookshelves devoted to Orange Judd books. For cabbages, I found some interesting history. At theContinue reading “February 17 ‘slaw down you move too fast’”
February 16 ‘ only 90 miles away’
Fidel Castro became Prime Minister of Cuba February 16, 1959. Cuba’s struggle with rule had begun long, long before. I have a book on Cuba’s war for Independence from 1895 to 1898. This war had interest in the U.S. and before it was over (especially after the explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba), we became part ofContinue reading “February 16 ‘ only 90 miles away’”
February 15 “Hippo Hurricane Holler”
Today is World Hippo Day. Hippos are the one of the largest walking mammals on earth, second only to elephants, and perhaps rhinoceroses. Some are skinnier, and some are chubbier. They are only found in the wild in Africa. Hippos spend most of their time in water, and can be very dangerous. Over 500 people a year die from hippoContinue reading “February 15 “Hippo Hurricane Holler””
February 14 “don’t play heart to get”
Today is Valentine’s day. I brought out a few books to help with the romance. One must court their romantic other. Flowers and Chocolate are a good first start. I will begin with “The Rose Family” by Olive L. Earle, 1970. This is a nice introduction about the rose plant. It turns out that strawberries are a part of theContinue reading “February 14 “don’t play heart to get””
February 13 “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it people like me”
Today is Self-Love Day. Before someone gets upset, it is not Onanism, but rather your self respect, how you feel about yourself. Some say that you cannot love others until you love yourself first. Such is the Stuart Smalley quote in the title. The focus on one’s self is on the 13th of February, so can prepare forContinue reading “February 13 “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it people like me””
February 13 “a penne for your thoughts”
Today is National Italian Food Day. I have wonderful book and delicious story for you.The book “Bean Banquet” by by Patricia R Gregory is a great book. We already talked about it. Cooking beans is a wonderful art…And then you eat, perchance to f…..fill your belly. She also wrote another book “Mangia Bene, Traditional Recipes of Italy” Pasqualina (Patricia)Continue reading “February 13 “a penne for your thoughts””
February 12 “a penny for your thoughts”
Happy Birthday to the man on the penny-Abraham Lincoln. Growing up in Illinois, I’ve seen and heard a lot of Lincoln; From ‘Land of Lincoln’, to New Salem, to Springfield home, to Lincoln Museum, to Oak Ridge Cemetery, school trips have taken me there. I have a lot of Lincoln books, but will discuss some ofContinue reading “February 12 “a penny for your thoughts””
February 12 “if you build it, they will come”
Today begins National Homes for Birds Day. It gives us time to make birdhouses for our feathered friends before nesting season. I have several books for the occasion. First is A Golden Book “Bird Nests” by Nina Shackelford and Gordon E. Burks, 1962. This is a ‘read-it yourself’ book for young kids. Large print, and wonderful colored illustrations of differentContinue reading “February 12 “if you build it, they will come””
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