Foodie Friends Friday Fun!
Any day is a good day to celebrate food! But, this food has become an all-American favorite, perhaps its own food group, enjoyed by young and old alike. To top it off, TGIF and time for Friday fun...
View ArticleAcademy Awards Then 'n' Now
This Day in History: May 16, 1929From then...There is always a beginning. The Academy Awards began at some time, somewhere. Do you know why, when, and where? The 1st Academy Awardsceremony, presented...
View ArticleFrom Tamla to Motown...
Today in Music History: May 16, 1964Go back first to the year 1959 when Berry Gordy started Tamla Records. A string of hit records were the result of a record company being run out of a house...
View ArticleArmed Forces Day
Today is...Not only on this day of celebration but any day, salute sharply to all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and each of us as individuals. They can be...
View ArticleFrom Pie! Pie! Pie! to Cobbler! Cobbler! Cobbler!
It's the weekend! It's Saturday so why not celebrate by baking a scrumptious dessert! Desserts are good any time and what better dessert than cobbler. We celebrated Pie! Pie! Pie! last month with its...
View ArticleNeighbors 'n' Golf
*****Being neighborly is a sense of community, coming together, lending a helping hand. Playing golf initiates time together with family members or friends offering camaraderie in the midst of a...
View ArticleA Galaxy Far, Far Away
This Day in History: May 25, 1977The impact of the groundbreaking special effects of Star Wars was phenomenal! The year: 1977 The outcome: Incredible success!With its groundbreaking special effects,...
View ArticleSweet Americana
First, Honor the True Meaning of Memorial Day with reverent remembrance of our Fallen Soldiers.Then, okay all you foodie cheesecake lovers, are you ready? Not only can you check out past cheesecake...
View ArticleStranger & Trio Trivia
Today in Music History: May 26It is always amazing how a stroll down memory lane often brings back songs of yesteryear that are still so very, very familiar as to melody but totally unknown as to...
View ArticleGolden Gate Bridge Opens
This Day in History: May 27, 1937On January 5, 1933, the Golden Gate Bridge is Born. Now,four years and four months later the Golden Gate Bridge opens! "To pass through the portals of the Golden Gate...
View ArticleThat'll be the day!
Today in Music History: May 27So much music that shaped our nation came out of the 50s and 60s as did so much tragedy, especially The Day the Music Died. But, today the focus is not on its ending but...
View ArticleHave it your way!
Remember Burger King's advertising jingle of the 70s? Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce. Special orders don't upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way! The whole idea behind this...
View ArticleThe Beetle, not the bug nor the band!
This Day in History: May 28, 1937While today's founding is not American made, it certainly has had its impact on America. On this day in 1937, the government of Germany forms a new state-owned...
View ArticleRhode Island: Spectacular in the Fall
This Day in History: May 29, 1790Rhode Island, the Ocean State, the Southern Gateway of New EnglandThe Ocean State is the official nickname formulated to attract tourism to Rhode Island and appears on...
View ArticleWisconsin: Land of Dreams
This Day in History: May 29, 1848Wisconsin, The Badger State, The Dairy State, The Cheese State Wisconsin isPicturesque farms, sun-dappled fields, contented cows...Image Source: Encyclopedia...
View ArticleThanks for the memories!
This Day in History: May 29, 1903Should you not know who is dubbed "Mr. Entertainment" perhaps another title tip might be of help. He is also known as "The King of Comedy." Still not sure? He was among...
View ArticleCode "White Christmas"
Today in Music History: May 29I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas... Academy Award for Best Song of 1942A perennial seller for an entire generation, 'White Christmas' is by far the biggest-selling...
View ArticleRev your engines!
This Day in History: May 30, 1911All the excitement of competition we enjoy today had to begin somewhere, some time. The history behind most events is intriguing and most assuredly interesting. Whoever...
View ArticleRingo with the tambourine! Who's the drummer?
Today in Music History: May 30 Throughout the course of a year, there is hardly a day that goes by without mention of The Beatles. Today is no exception as we begin on this day with the year...
View ArticleA Mint of a Day
Today's foodie inspiration is not a food at all but a beverage, the Mint Julep. It is associated with the South, especially the Kentucky Derby. It would have been most fitting for this celebration to...
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