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Delaware: Breathtaking Vistas
This Day in History: December 7, 1787Delaware,The First State; The Diamond State; Blue Hen State; Small WonderState Motto: "Liberty and Independence"A Tidbit of Trivia...Delaware was the home of the...
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200,000 Views!
When Awakenings was first conceived, the word 'blog' seemed like a word from a foreign language since I had no clue of its meaning. Thus, it began with an incorrect description. Check out my first post...
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The Idyllic Moment
So many varieties of chocolate, numerous brands, endless recipes and many, many, many days of celebration throughout the year. It has been said that a day without chocolate is a day without sunshine....
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Imagine John Lennon
This Day in History: December 8, 1980On this day in 1980, Beatles star John Lennon was brutally shot to death by an obsessed fan outside the Dakota Building in New York City. The world mourned the...
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Music Explosion
Today in Music History: December 7 & 8December 7 has already proven itself to be an explosive day in history. There was no warning of the event that pierced the calmness, deafening the scene with...
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After Pearl Harbor Rare Photos
This Day in History: December 8, 1941In the aftermath of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harborwhich lastedless than two hours on December 7, 1941, the early morning assault took an incredible toll: four...
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The Tastiest Cover Up
What is good over, under, around and even sometimes right through the middle of a dessert? It can be used as a base, a covering, a pocket for a cream, jam or fruit filling. Thin pieces covered with...
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e-Mu
In today's technological age, one will encounter e-M, e-P, e-G, e-B, e-A, e-K, e-L and of course e-T. ET? Oh, my! We are all in the clutches of aliens with powers to weave in and out the microfibers of...
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Queen of 70s Pop
Today in Music History: December 9, 1972The women of the 70s rocked country, pop, soft rock, hard rock, disco, and early punk all at once. Before there was a King of Pop, there was a female singer who...
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Mississippi: Where History Runs Deep
This Day in History: December 10, 1817Mississippi, The Magnolia State, The Bayou State, The Eagle StateMississippi State Motto: “By valor and arms” (Virtute et armis)Birthplace of America's...
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Ale, Beer or Lager...today it's the latter!
Americans love their food and their beer! It is estimated that more than 99 million Americans regularly drink beer. Drinking-age Americans consuming a minimum of one beer a day makes beer America's...
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King of Soul
This Day in Music History: December 10, 1967Soul music originated in the United States in the 50s combining elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz. This genre of...
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Indiana: Sights Met with Wonder
This Day in History: December 11, 1816Indiana,The Hoosier State Indiana State Motto: The Crossroads of AmericaTidbit of Trivia... Evansville, Indiana is home of the nation's first theme park. Santa...
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A Bird's Eye View
The mountains...from majestic peaks to rich, fertile valleys, breathtaking sights and sounds prevail. The beauty and diversity of mountainous regions are awe-inspiring. It is most difficult to envision...
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Queen of Pop
Today in Music History: December 11Many recording artists begin their career as members of family groups. Then, there are family members who did not perform with the group but achieved solo success in...
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Pennsylvania: Freedom Rings
This Day in History: December 12, 1787Pennsylvania, The Keystone State, The Quaker State A Tidbit of Trivia...Football is all-American! Pennsylvania's infatuation with football is long lived carrying...
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Christmas time is filled with holiday lights, ornamented trees, lawn and door decorations along with the aroma of spices, peppermints and conifers tied to the anticipation and enjoyment of the season....
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Holiday Sugar Shack
Christmas time is family time with some of the most enjoyable moments being in the kitchen. Children and adults enjoy eating all the festive goodies but participating in the preparation of those...
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King of Motown
Today in Music History: December 12, 1970From Tamla to Motown...Names such as Barrett Strong, The Marvalettes, Mary Wells, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Jackson Five, Supremes, Diana Ross, The Temptations...
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Gingerbread & Giggles
Along with holiday baking comes a lot of fun, fun, fun! Old family traditional recipes handed down from generation to generation, new recipes from the latest and greatest holiday cookbooks and...
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