Today, March 9th, is Barbie’s birthday. She was born March 9, 1959 in Willows, Wisconsin. Yes, I went to her movie with grandkids! For this day, I have a book that every one of my granddaughters pored through, “The Collectable Barbie” by Janine Fennick, 1996. This illustrated book has photos of every Barbie, Ken, Skipper,Continue reading “March 9 ‘Gone Fishing…’”
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March 8 ‘Girl power’
March 8th today in the library. There are several famous events on this date: International Women’s Day, and National Proofreading Day. The first event is personal because of my five grandchildren-all girls (and Happy Birthday to the the middle one). For International Women’s day, I have three interesting books: “Girls Can Be Anything” by NormaContinue reading “March 8 ‘Girl power’”
March 5 ‘On a mission from God’
Today, March 5th, is National Missionary Day. It commemorates the arrival of the London Missionary Society to Tahiti. I have been collecting some books printed by the National Sunday School Union that acknowledges many of the explorers/missionaries that went around the world preaching. They are called the ‘Splendid Lives Series’. They were published around 1900.Continue reading “March 5 ‘On a mission from God’”
March 4 “My kind of town…”
Happy birthday to Chicago. It was incorporated March fourth, 1837. I would like to showcase some interesting books I have of Chicago. First, with some of the older ones. I will begin with “The Great Conflagration. Chicago, Its Past, Present, and Future” by James W. Sheahan and George P. Upton, published December of 1871. TheContinue reading “March 4 “My kind of town…””
March 2-10 “Bagels on West Touhy Avenue”
This week is Jewish Book Week, a literary festival held in London since 1952. I have several books in the library, that I am proud to own and learn from. First is “The Complete Book of Jewish Observance” by Leo Trepp. I bought this new in college, when I wanted to learn more about someContinue reading “March 2-10 “Bagels on West Touhy Avenue””
March 2 ‘through the eyes of my child’
Today is March 2. The birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. With a sing-songy writing, and colorful illustrations, Dr. Seuss encouraged kids to read. His books have been a big part of Read Across America week. This day, Seuss day,Fun day, truce day.Rhyme day, use Day.What day? Deuce day. CanContinue reading “March 2 ‘through the eyes of my child’”
February 29 ‘A Bachelor’s Degree in Love is not a Diploma in Marriage’
Today is February 29-leap Year. So today is the tradition of Bachelor’s Day, a day that women in Ireland are allowed to ask a man to marry her. It was said that Saint Brigid of Ireland went to Saint Patrick to complain that men were becoming too shy to propose. He agreed that women couldContinue reading “February 29 ‘A Bachelor’s Degree in Love is not a Diploma in Marriage’”
February 26 “Shelling out Nut wisdom”
World Pistachio Day is today, February 26. For World Pistachio Day, I have two books mentioning Pistachios. I have been collecting “nut” books for a long time. Dad would take us black walnut hunting at Van Patten woods, and Newport Grade school every year growing up. After picking them, Dad would have us line ourContinue reading “February 26 “Shelling out Nut wisdom””
February 24…Termite walks into a bar, “Is the Bar-tender here?”
Today is World Bartender Day. I have a few items to show today, along with a story or two. There are a few books on drink making-bartender handbooks, in the library. The best was given to me by my Mother-in-law. “Here’s How, Mixed Drinks” by W.C.Whitfield, 1941. Not only does this have a history ofContinue reading “February 24…Termite walks into a bar, “Is the Bar-tender here?””
February 21 ‘leaving on a jet plane…’
Today is International Tourist Guide Day. I love to travel, even if a lot of it is by armchair. But when I do get out, my go-to guide is DK Eyewitness Travel Guidebooks. No offence to other highly qualified books, but I just am comfortable with their style of history and exploring. I always goContinue reading “February 21 ‘leaving on a jet plane…’”
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