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How the Apple Orchards Spread
Today is...Johnny Appleseed DayJohnny Appleseed, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1871Image Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe apple, ah-h-h-h! From the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden to Johnny Appleseed...
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Yesterday with Sunshine
This Day in Music History: March 11Stuck in the 70sThis day in music history busted at the seams! Here are a few majorly from the 70s...Where would be be without music...the sounds, the lyrics, the...
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It's all in the numbers!
We are surrounded by numbers. There is no way around them yet most people will express thoughts of math being their least favorite subject in school. What makes matters even worse are the mathematical...
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What is your favorite cookie?
When someone mentions cookies, more than likely first thoughts will suddenly bring forth visions of Grandma's homemade chocolate chip cookies or Girl Scout cookies. These seem to be America's...
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First Bottled Coca-Cola!
This Day in History, March 12, 1894Coca-Cola Bottle EvolutionImage Source: Coca-Cola Bottles HistoryCoca-Cola's Country of Origin is the United States! Its history takes us back to Atlanta, Georgia in...
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Canine, K9 or K-9?
This Day in History: March 13, 1942This photo shows one of the first scout dog patrols to be used on Luzon in World War II.Dogs have had a strong connection to the U.S. Army since its inception...
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Betcha can't eat just one!
Let's celebrate that munchy, crunchy goodness! Today is... National Potato Chip DayOne of sandwiches best accompaniments, as well as one of the world's best-loved snacks, is being celebrated definitely...
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Catch a Falling Star
This Day in Music History: March 14, 1958The first official designation of a "gold record" by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) was established for singles in 1958, and the RIAA also...
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Maine: Beacons by the Sea
This Day in History: March 15, 1820Maine, the Lighthouse State, the Pine Tree StateWhite pine giant in Maine protected forest - photo by Gale on Flickr The state motto of Maine is Dirigo (Latin for "I...
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Going up!
This Day in History: March 15, 1892The first escalator literally blew people's minds! This was the 1800s and nothing of this type had ever been seen before. Steps/stairs were commonplace, had been for...
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The Ides are Upon Us!
This Day in History: March 15, 1601Image Source: The Lesson CloudThroughout history the phrase "Beware the Ides of March" has played a significant role. The term 'beware' tells us to be cautious and...
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Celebrating Freedom
Today is...National Freedom of Information Day Happy Birthday, James Madison--born March 16, 1751! If that name doesn't ring a bell, what about the phrase We the People? Madison is widely regarded as...
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Salute To Our Military
United States Military Academy at West Point This Day in History: March 16, 1802The United States Military Academy--the first military school in the United States--is founded by Congress for the...
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A Trip Down Music Memory Lane
This Day in Music History: March 16Are you ready for a trip down memory lane? As you stroll through, there are several of the songs recorded and released by different artists who each won their place...
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Don't forget your GREEN!
March 17 is...Top o' the mornin' to ya![Scroll down to the recipe of the day!]Visit Awakenings sister site catnipoflife for a bit of GREEN humor! What about you?Check out A Bit of the Irish!******...
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How low can you go?
Today is...Submarine Day [And I am NOT talking about the sandwich! Of course, keep reading in case there happens to be a connection:-)] *****How low… can you go? How lo-o-o-ow… can you go?Sounds like...
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Awkward Moments
Have you ever found yourself in a totally awkward, meaning AWKWARD!, moment—that moment when 'you wished you could wish' yourself back in time? Wiggle your nose and vanish to a new location, new place...
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Wells Fargo Six-Horse Stagecoach
This Day in History: March 18, 1852This was the West. The era when California's economy boomed with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1849. All that gold - where to keep it and how to transport...
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The Grace of Graceland
This Day in History: March 19, 1957 From then...Elvis and a female friend outside his home Graceland in 1957.Image Source: flickr.com1957, with a $1,000 cash deposit, Elvis Presley agreed to purchase...
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A GREAT Combo!
Today is...Chocolate Caramel Day The union of chocolate and caramel is arguably one of the greatest flavor combinations ever conceived by man. These two ingredients appear in countless candy bars, ice...
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