“In this noble and Ancient place, once palace to our count-kings, I offer you all I have brought together in a life ruled by the passion of Art” – Frederic Marés Museums. I love to visit museums. There is such excitement in seeing history, and what some other person has viewed as interesting. My parentsContinue reading “Let’s exhibit my love for museums”
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Smoke(ing) across the water
Recently, I went camping with my son and his family. We all drove to Clinton Lake (about an hour away). My son towed his camper, his wife towed their boat, and I towed my 5th wheel. We had a caravan of sorts. During our trip, we spent a lot of time on the lake withContinue reading “Smoke(ing) across the water”
“Traveling…Libraries”
I recently visited some friends in Lake County, Illinois, and was offered to tour a local library, at the St Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. It is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. How could I say no? We entered the complex on the west side, and took a spiralContinue reading ““Traveling…Libraries””
For a splash of excitement…
In my last post, I thanked my wife for letting me continue on adventures, even though I “shouldn’t be chasing waterfalls” – that is, doing dangerous things. I wanted to sneak in the reference of older songs…”Waterfalls”. Some might remember the group TLC releasing their song “Waterfalls” in 1995. It was #1 for seven weekContinue reading “For a splash of excitement…”
“The Natural State…with Loblolly pines, hot springs, waterfalls, but no diamonds”
My wife and I just celebrated our 45th anniversary. As in many of our anniversaries, I search for a book that has the number of years in the title, find an interesting quote or two, and mark it with a bookmark that also works with the years married. Usually at a dinner with friends orContinue reading ““The Natural State…with Loblolly pines, hot springs, waterfalls, but no diamonds””
What to pack for vacation?
I just came back from a wonderful vacation. The wife and I, along with several dear friends, jumped into RVs and drove caravan style for several weeks in Florida. It was a wonderful time. The question begs, what do I (did I) pack? I am not thinking of the socks, shorts, and swim suits, butContinue reading “What to pack for vacation?”
November 4th “What two letters spell candy? C and Y”
November 4th is National Candy Day. Some say that it is easy to celebrate this day by raiding a childs left-over Halloween bag. I have several books to observe this day in better ways than using left-over trick or treats.. First is this paperback pamphlet “The Candy Book” edited by Ruth Berolzheimer from the CulinaryContinue reading “November 4th “What two letters spell candy? C and Y””
July 25 ‘Been looking in a haystack?’
July 25th is National Thread the Needle Day. I thought I would display a book an interesting book on needlework from England. I have “Modern Needlework in 600 Pictures” a Daily Express Publication, London, 1937. This interesting book, as the title implies, has plenty of pictures, and then descriptions. For example when they discuss stitches,Continue reading “July 25 ‘Been looking in a haystack?’”
July 10 “Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid.” – Hadrian
On July 10th, 138 Hadrian died. Hadrian was the Roman emperor from 117 to 138. He was considered one of Five Good Emperors of Rome (#3). When I took a trip to Rome last year with some friends, we learned a little about Hadrian, and buildings that he had built during a tour of theContinue reading “July 10 “Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid.” – Hadrian”
June 22 “The Queen of the Jungle”
June 22 is World Rainforest Day. It is a day to help keep awareness up of protecting our rainforests. They say that 20% of our oxygen, and the fresh water we drink is because of the rain forests. I have a section in the library, of stories and adventures in Africa and South America (TheContinue reading “June 22 “The Queen of the Jungle””
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