I was looking through shelves for a subject to write about, and found the book “Exotic Alphabets and Ornament” by William Rowe, published in 1974. This work has a variety of Art Deco style alphabets and borders designed by the author. There are some unusual alphabet designs worth reading about. It would be tough toContinue reading ““What type?””
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August 4 “Owl for one and one for owl”
August 4th is Owl Awareness Day. Yes, there is an owlficial day for owls. I thought I would have some grandkids help me find the books (and perhaps read them!), and then I would put those books in the story. So as I told them, “owl together now!” Our first book is “Sounds of theContinue reading “August 4 “Owl for one and one for owl””
May 28 ‘I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.’
May 28th is International Hamburger Day. Hamburgers have been around for a very long time. I would like to throw a few books on the grill (figuratively of course) to heat up and serve, for this mainstay of popular fast food diners and home cookouts. My first book is almost as old as the hamburger.Continue reading “May 28 ‘I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.’”
May 20 ‘what goes zzub, zzub? a bee flying backwards’
May 20th is World Bee Day. It began because of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern apiculture, or the study of bees. He was born around May 20th, 1734, and died September 13, 1773 He taught the world a lot on raising bees. I have a few bee books to keep you buzzing, as well.Continue reading “May 20 ‘what goes zzub, zzub? a bee flying backwards’”
May 16 ‘saucy mesquite, and sawing mistakes’
May 16th is National Love a Tree Day. While I have lots of tree books, I will show several tree books that I do love. The first is “The Two Oldest Trees, One Dead One Living” by Rufus Janvier Briscoe, 1914. This is a very interesting book. It talks in detail about travels to theContinue reading “May 16 ‘saucy mesquite, and sawing mistakes’”
May 8 ‘with visions of St. Michael’
May 8, 1429 ended the Seige of Orléans (12 October 1428-8 May 1429), saved by the leadership of Joan of Arc. She said she was visited by St Michael at 13, and continued to hear his voice for guidance. To find out more, I just go to my Landmark Books section of the library toContinue reading “May 8 ‘with visions of St. Michael’”
May 6-12 ‘The Sun King was a big fan of teachers and nurses”
I shall spell it out…the special day of May 6th. First, May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. An interesting old book “the Cyclopedia of Nursing” by R.J.E. Scott, published 1928. Great resource for nurses. Book is set up like a dictionary to look up information. My Grandmother was a nurse, my aunt was a nurse,Continue reading “May 6-12 ‘The Sun King was a big fan of teachers and nurses””
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 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””
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