Rubber Ducky Day. Today marks the day that Ernie’s Rubber Duck first appeared on Sesame Street, February 25, 1970. The song Rubber Duckie (sung by Ernie, voiced by Jim Hensen) made its way to 16 on billboard charts in 1970. Celebration of Rubber Ducky Day later moved to January 13, when promoted that day asContinue reading “February 25 “just got ducked””
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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 23 “more than just words”
Today we have several events, and for each, a special book. These are not your average books. First we have Curling is Cool Day. My library book is “Curling in Switzerland. A Treatise on the Principles of the Game, and Where and How to Play It.” by A. Noel Mobbs, and F. McDermott, 1929. With diagrams, pictures, andContinue reading “February 23 “more than just words””
February 19 “what a day for a sale”
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””
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 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””
February 11 ‘the thrill of the risk’
If anyone is a betting man (or woman), I have a few special books, and a few special events to bet on. The first is National Foundation Day Japan. This day is to celebrate the founding of Japan. It is a safe bet that Japan is one of the most beautiful countries that I have visited. Much like Dorothy,Continue reading “February 11 ‘the thrill of the risk’”
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