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Calling all Crustaceans
Along with many other happenings, October is...National Seafood Month during which time we celebrate the bounties of the sea. So, it should come as no surprise for a celebration to center around some...
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Futuristic in Style
This Day in History: October 19, 1982DeLorean DMC-12There are few automobiles ahead of their time like the DeLorean. Built on dreams ending in a nightmare, the futuristic style of the DeLorean was like...
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Still Going Strong
Today in Music History: October 18 & 19To a Southerner, eating grits is practically a religion with breakfast without grits being unthinkable. If you are a Southern gal, then you are one of the...
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Fruit with a 'Kick'
Yummy...Dessert! Always the highlight of any meal with fruit being a most delightful ingredient. Many recipes call for canned fruit but of course, the best are baked, fried, whipped with fresh fruit....
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Fm Swing thru Hip Hop
Number One Songs On... October 20 by DecadeWith each decade comes a change in music...style, beat, melody, rhythm. Music from one decade often influences music of another as has been witnessed into the...
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APPle, AppLE, APPLE-licious!
With the autumn season in full swing, it is impossible to stay away from dem apples! Apple pie - an American Classic, apple tarts, apple dumplings, apple this, apple that, everything APPle, AppLE,...
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Monsters & Music
Today in Music History: October 20, 1962With Halloween just 11 days away, the song and artists in the spotlight on this day are very apropos. Among the many decorations and costumes of the holiday, one...
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Giant upside down cupcake?
This Day in History: October 21, 1959All across America, the world in fact, is indescribable beauty often referred to as visions of grandeur. Many such wonders occur naturally while others are...
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To Sir With Love
Today in Music History: October 21, 1967Lights. Camera. Action! This traditional cue to a film crew can be heard at the beginning of a take throughout the filming of a movie. A number of features...
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"Go Nuts" for NUTS!
Did you know there is a day when you can 'go nuts' (temporarily insane) and it is acceptable? Ask yourself, "Are you nuts or have you been nuts at some point in time?" Like the old saying, sometimes...
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How high is high? Jump!
This Day in History: October 22, 1797When someone says, "Jump!", the usual response is, "How high?" That is, unless you are jumping off a building or out of an airplane. For both the building and the...
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Bases Loaded! Full Count!
Action in the Sports Arena...that's what's happenin'! With baseball's World Series in high gear, America's adrenaline is pumping. After all, baseball is one of the American Classics—Baseball, hot dogs,...
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Reality of Music
Today in Music History: October 22Every song competes with the music of the past, present and future. Within the world of song is competition that extends itself worldwide. Each country sports its own...
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Smokin' hot!
It's a tie! Game 2 found the teams switching places as the Kansas City Royals rebound from their loss, roaring ahead to a 7 - 2 victory. The Royals entered Game 2 with a lot of fight left and...
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From Dream to Reality...
Today in Music History: October 23, 1976Out of numerous pop stars who emerged in the 60s, most will contribute their inspiration on becoming acclaimed musicians to seeing Elvis Presley perform on TV in...
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Stand up for America!
Image Credit: photobucket.comAt some point in time, you have had or perhaps will have your heart pierced sorrowfully by the loss of a loved one. While you may not bleed outwardly as those inflicted by...
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Taking the Plunge!
This Day in History: October 24, 1901The United States of America is a nation blessed with wonder and beauty, both natural and man made—from the Spacious Skies of Arizonato Amber Waves of Grain in...
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Way Back When
Stepping back in time is fun . . . just plain and simple fun! Whether a teenager wanting to learn about the eras in which our parents grew up or the adult who wants to relive the memories, the...
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The Godfather of Soul
Today in Music History: October 24, 1962Within the music arena have been various kings and queens—Paul Whiteman,"The King of Jazz"; Benny Goodman, "The King of Swing"; B.B. King, "King of the Blues";...
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An Oily Kind of Day!
Whether baking, cooking (especially frying), or garnishing, there are a diverse number of different oils available. A question often arising is which one to select? Of course, the answer is totally...
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