October 24 “Bat’s my story and I’m sticking to it.”

October 24th is the beginning of National Bat Week (24th to 31st). This is to learn about bats and their impact on nature. And on us. I have several kids books about bats. First is “Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon, 1993. Stellaluna is a fruit bat, and we read about her growing up. My next bookContinue reading “October 24 “Bat’s my story and I’m sticking to it.””

October 11 ” from a death to the un-dying…”

On October 11th, 1779, Casimir Pulaski died. It is also General Pulaski Memorial Day. Illinois has a holiday for him on the first Monday of March. State offices there are closed. Pulaski was admired by Benjamin Franklin, who he met while in France. It was Franklin who told George Washington to recruit this Count fromContinue reading “October 11 ” from a death to the un-dying…””