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As Seen on Display
This Day in History: November 5, 1895Put the pedal to the medal! Hearing this quote in the late 19th century would not have quite the same impact as the statement would today. Not unusual in the 21st...
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Hogs & Music
This Day in Music History: November 6, 1961One of the best, as well as most common, breakfast foods is sausage. Its spicy flavor and tantalizing aroma combine as an instant invitation to 'come and get...
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Honest Abe
This Day in History: November 6, 1860One hundred fifty-four years ago today marks the election of one of the greatest American Presidents in our nation's history. The United States one-cent coin,...
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Bears & Chocolate, part 1
Your first thought might be a question, "What do bears and chocolate have in common?" Perhaps their commonality lies with the color brown...milk & dark chocolate and brown bear, brown bear. Maybe...
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Bears & Chocolate, part 2
In Bears & Chocolate, part 1, we established What's happenin'? with the bear part of the celebration. Of course, chocolate bears are always a big hit, especially during the holiday season. For the...
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Musique de la Vie
Today in Music History: November 7Ah-h-h! Music through the decades brings on so many memories. Musique de la vie! Some reflect moments of smiles and laughter while others bring on the tears. Let's...
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King of Cool
This Day in History: November 7, 1980Today in Music History has provided insight into many 'kings' and 'queens', even a 'godfather', within the music arena. To recap from last month, some iconic...
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Bold & Pungent
Most of us at some point in time seek out a recipe that is saucy and spicy...something unique, something different from the same-o, same-o, day-in, day-out culinary ideas we grew up on. There is...
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Montana: Embrace the Wilderness
This Day in History: November 8, 1889 Montana, Treasure State, Big Sky CountryMontana State Motto: "Gold and Silver (Oro y Plata)""Tell me of that Treasure State Story always newTell of its beauties...
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Bits & Pieces, Literally
ScraPPle is not to be confused with ScraBBle. They do have something in common, one is for the purpose of creating words while the other is a food creation, an unusual one at that. If you like sausage,...
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Breath-taking
Today in Music History: November 8There are songs that hit the charts. Then, there are films with the songs as the soundtrack that take the songs to an even higher memorable plane. Do the songs make...
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Are you among the "Gearheads"?
Today in Music History: November 9, 1974Do you find yourself Stuck in the 70s? Did you find the music Just Duckie? Were you In the Groove?, Sizzlin' but not in oil? Do you relive Yesterday with...
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Countdown to Thanksgiving
It is hard to believe 2014 is rapidly winding down and the countdown to Thanksgiving has begun. Preparations are already in the making with the best recipes in the country being investigated in order...
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Burn, burn, burn!
This Day in History: November 8, 1872Sometimes it takes a fire to prevent a fire, that is to prevent another fire from happening or better control a fire already in progress. To further clarify,...
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'nilla, 'nilla, Vanilla!
Vanilla, vanilla beans, vanilla extract! Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Think of only one word: vanilla. Can you taste it? Can you smell it? Yep! You can taste it, smell its succulent aroma just...
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Let's All Go to Sesame Street
This Day in History: November 10, 1969Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? November 10 is...Sesame Street DayBig Bird - The very first Muppetto appear on the show.This fall Sesame Street...
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Singer "Who Helped Change the World"
Today in Music History: November 10What can be said? Flamboyantcy at its 'finest'...perhaps for the times!David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust JumpsuitDavid Bowie: English rock star known for dramatic...
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Sundae on Tuesday
The summer was jam packed with holidays celebrating ice cream but who says that delicious treat is just for the summer time? I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream any time! It is not just...
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Veteran's Day Salute
November 11 is...Veterans Day As you prepare for and/or participate in Veterans Day, know the true meaning behind this day and the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. While they both pay...
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Washington: Incredible Discovery
This Day in History: November 11, 1864Washington, The Evergreen State, The Green Tree State, The Chinook StateWashington State Motto: "Bye and Bye" (Al-ki or Alki)The history of Washington includes...
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