Have you heard of “The Tinkerbell effect?” Something exists because enough people think it does. J.M. Barrie, the author of “Peter Pan” said “Do you believe in Fairies? If you believe, clap your hands!” Kids still believe. That is why we have International Fairy Day on June 24th. I still believe, and would like toContinue reading “June 24 “…Do you believe, clap your hands!””
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May 22 “Come…the game is afoot”
May 22nd is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday, 1859. Deducing that fact has made this day International Sherlock Holmes Day. I very much enjoy reading Sherlock Holmes. I should like to explain the love of three books. First is “The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes” By Arthur Conan Doyle, 1976. This book has 37 stories andContinue reading “May 22 “Come…the game is afoot””
May 15 ‘Lions and Tigers, and Aces and Eights, Oh, my…”
Today is May 15th. It is L. Frank Baum’s birthday today, 5/15/1856. He gave us The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book, along with 13 sequels. It is a great book to read. When my sister was born (over sixty years ago), our grandmother came to help. Every night she would read a chapter of Dorothy’sContinue reading “May 15 ‘Lions and Tigers, and Aces and Eights, Oh, my…””
May 14 ‘The Corps of Discovery’
On May 14, 1804 Louis and Clark began their expedition from St Loius, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean and back. It took over two years. I have several books that are great for this story. The first book one should read about Lewis and Clark would be “The Lewis & Clark Expedition” by Richard L.Continue reading “May 14 ‘The Corps of Discovery’”
May 11 ‘All Aboard!’
May 11 (the Saturday closest to May 10) is National Train Day. I have plenty of coffee table train books. They all have some good history about trains, and wonderful pictures. Everybody loves trains. My first book is “The Great Book of Trains” by Brian Hollingworth and Arthur Cook 1987. This book has beautiful photos,Continue reading “May 11 ‘All Aboard!’”
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’”
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 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 13 “It is never too late to be what you might have been” — George Eliot
Today is March 13. Could be an interesting day. First, across the pond in England today, is No Smoking Day. Let’s discuss a little with books. I have “MacFadden’s Encyclopedia of Physical Culture-Five volumes”, published 1920. Bernarr MacFadden was a health kook, (albeit an interesting kook) at the turn of the 19th century. I haveContinue reading “March 13 “It is never too late to be what you might have been” — George Eliot”
March 11 ‘I’m the boss, applesauce’
March 11th is Johnny Appleseed day. There is also a Johnny Appleseed day on September 26. They say he was born on September 26, and died on March 11. But planting season begins in March, so we’ll celebrate and plant this blog in March. Have the book “Johnny Appleseed” by Eleanor Atkinson, 1943. John ChapmanContinue reading “March 11 ‘I’m the boss, applesauce’”
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