Today is National Puzzle day. There are several types of puzzles that we will discuss. The first book on puzzles is “How to Win Contest Prizes” by Lee Keith, 1954. In the 1940’s and 50’s, there were a lot of contests by newspapers, magazines, and stores, that one could enter in. Some were writing jingles, lyrics, or limericks, andContinue reading “January 29 ‘i’m puzzled’”
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January 28 ‘in the beginning’
National Bible Sunday is the last Sunday in January. This day was first announced by James Madison in 1815. Other presidents have revised it to other days, but is now back to January. I am lucky to have a lot of our family bibles in my collection, given by several relatives. Some are in German, from my dad’s side,Continue reading “January 28 ‘in the beginning’”
January 27 ‘we gotta go now….number two’
Today is Thomas Crapper Day. Crapper had a plumbing Company in England, with many patents on the workings of a toilet. While he did not invent the toilet, he made many improvements with it. I happen to have quite a few books on plumbing and water sanitation to celebrate today. I cannot pass on first showing several kidsContinue reading “January 27 ‘we gotta go now….number two’”
January 26 ‘it’s all fun and games”
Today is National Dungeons and Dragons Day. It is a role-playing game that first published in 1974. I knew of it but did not have the interest of role-playing. While working in Michigan for Target, I found a book “Mazes and Monsters” by Rona Jaffe, 1981. It was a novel about Dungeons and Dragons, and players at a university. IContinue reading “January 26 ‘it’s all fun and games””
January 22 ‘library segregation’
Today has two interesting Holidays. There is National Polka dot day; and Dance of the Seven Veils Day. Let us explore each. National Polka Dot Day celebrates Minnie Mouse and her style of dress. Polka dots. The polka dot dot trend began in 1926 when Miss America-Norma Smallwood, wore a polka dot swimsuit in competition. In 1928, Minnie Mouse made herContinue reading “January 22 ‘library segregation’”
January 19 pop ’em, shoot ’em, I think, nevermore
Three unusual days today, and four books to showcase them. Today is Good Memory Day, National Popcorn Day, and Gun Appreciation Day. It is also Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday, and I have a nice book from him. First, Happy Birthday to Edgar Allen Poe. He was born January 19, 1809. The book shown is “The Gold Bug” by Edgar AllenContinue reading “January 19 pop ’em, shoot ’em, I think, nevermore”
January 16 ‘hic’
Today is National Prohibition Remembrance Day. This day is when the 18th amendment was ratified. The Volstead Act would begin the next day. The temperance movement has been around for a long time. I have picked a few books on both sides of that argument. I have two old books on Temperance. The first is “The Temperance ReformContinue reading “January 16 ‘hic’”
January 15 ‘hats off’
Today is National Hat day. I have several books on display for the occasion. The first is “How To Be a Swell Guy” by George Mikes, 1959. I like the title. It is an interesting book based on an Englishman’s views of first visit to the United States. I also like the picture of the cigar smoking bloke with aContinue reading “January 15 ‘hats off’”
January 12 ‘sip and chomp’
Today we have several books that will pull together two different Events. We have National Hot Tea Day, and National Marzipan day. We will start with The “Candy Book” edited by Ruth Berolzheimer, 1941. This Culinary Arts Institute book has ” everything you need to know about making… Marzipans.” It says that marzipan translated literally, means almond bread…aContinue reading “January 12 ‘sip and chomp’”
January 11 ‘lactose tolerant’
Today is National Milk Day. Do I have any unusual books on milk in my library? Of course. First is about the animal where milk comes from. I was just walking through a used bookstore, and this book called out to me. I have a bunch of farming books, and had to add it to the Library. ”Udder Diseases ofContinue reading “January 11 ‘lactose tolerant’”
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