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Women of the Wild West
"These women of the Wild West shot down the view that life as a female pioneer was about cooking, sewing, cleaning and caring for children." ~Women of the Wild WestEverywhere in the history books lies...
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Virginia: Birthplace of a Nation
This Day in History: June 25, 1788Virginia, "Old Dominion,""Mother of Presidents,""Mother of States," the Birthplace of a NationThe nickname "Old Dominion" originated in Colonial days. Dominion refers...
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Color TV & Catfish
American family watching TV, 1958There is an innovation many of us take for granted every day: Television. At the time of its first introduction, it was a huge hit! Radios were already prominent in the...
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Footsteps of History & Trail of Tears
From one year to the next, historical events still remain. Some are remembered on a annual basis, even to having their own day of celebration being designated as a calendar event. Others are remembered...
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Chords of Emotion
Today in Music History: June 25 Most of us love music of one special genre or perhaps many different genres. We are selective according to moods that begin with the dawning as we face the music that...
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Rich, Smooth & Creamy
The Word of the Day: CHOCOLATE! We have already celebrated a bunch of chocolate days but one can never have enough chocolate!June 26 is...National Chocolate Pudding Day***** Chocolate Pudding Recipe...
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Long live rock 'n' roll!
Today in Music History: June 26, 1955“Before Elvis, there was nothing.” -John LennonELVISPRESLEY-The King!Elvis Aaron Presleynever wrote a published song, designed a stitch of clothing, sculpted a...
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Extend a hearty handshake!
Today represents celebration, as well as a historical point of note. What is commonplace in the 21st century has not always been the case. With progress comes change but all too often it is a slow...
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Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn!
Today in History: June 27, 1939On this day in 1939, one of the most famous scenes in movie history is filmed...Scarlett O'Hara:Rhett. . .Rhett. . .Rhett, if you go, where shall I go? What shall I do?...
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The Way We Listen
Today in Music History: June 27"Whoever has spoken into the mouthpiece of the phonograph, and whose words are recorded by it, has the assurance that his speech may be reproduced audibly in his own...
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Let the top down, let's cruise!
This Day in History: June 28, 1953What is it about sports cars that is so-o-o-o fascinating? Um-m-m-m...they have sleek body curves, an elegant exterior, fully loaded interior, technology beyond...
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Buttercrunch, Toffee, or Buttercrunch Toffee?
Do you know the difference between buttercrunch and toffee? What about buttercrunch toffee? Are they one and the same perhaps? Like most anything it is all a matter of perception or even the source...
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Waffle, Waffle, Waffle!
In the last post, I told you there was more to celebrate today so here it is!June 29 is...believe it or not,Ah-h-h-h, the waffle iron, probably at one time the most used and now possibly the least used...
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Music of Yesterdays
Today in Music History: June 29How interesting to learn something new about the music of yesterdays...the songs, the artists, the times. So often we listen to the songs but don't take note of what's...
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Countdown: 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
In 2013, Awakenings featured a countdown to the 4th of July. Each day featured special tributes to America in recognition and honor of her independence: July 4, 1776. With yet another year having...
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Tomorrow is Another Day
This Day in History: June 30, 1936MITCHELL, Margaret. Gone with the Wind. New York: Macmillan, 1936.Only a few days ago, history focused on June 27, 1939 when one of the most famous scenes in movie...
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#1 Hits, One Hit Wonder & a Legend Remembered
Today in Music History: June 30Music of the day, any day can mesmerize, energize and synergize. It can be the slowest of songs, the fastest of songs and anything in between. It is you, it is me, it is...
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July is...
...jam packed with celebration! Of course, at the top of the list is the 4th of July - America's Independence Day! But, that is by no means the beginning and end of the list. Up for grabs during...
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Countdown: 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
Continuing this year's countdown to the 4th of July, the theme for today: Music. All celebrations need music and of course, a plethora of songs can be found most befitting to this holiday. But, one...
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The Smiles of Diana
Flashback in Time: July 1, 1961Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, born on this day in 1961 will always be remembered - an Angel of mercy, the Princess of people's hearts ... the People's Princess....
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