Clik here to view.
Up the chimney he rose!
Before ol' St. Nick rose up the chimney he had to have come down the same way. But, why the chimney at all...why not through the door or a window? Could it be all doors and windows are suppose to be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gone, yet ne'er forgotten!
Amid all the festiveness of the holiday season come times of remembrance... Christmas past, family and friends gone but not forgotten. There is an overwhelming sense of sadness that at the same time...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Remembering Our Soldiers at Christmas 2014
Not everyone will be home during the holiday season. Places at the dinner table, seats in a favorite chair, wine or water glasses will remain empty, especially on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Word of the Day: Crossword
This Day in History: December 21, 1913Crossword? Is that a word which starts an argument? Is it going against or insulting someone? Is one word getting confused with another? No! No! No! Don't get...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Better Burger Battle
At what time would you consider eating a burger? Anytime? Of course, ANYTIME!The hour, the day, the week, the month really doesn't matter. Burgers have a way of creeping onto the menu morning, noon and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dawning of the Space Age
Today in Music History: December 22, 1962Have you ever had a song get stuck in your head to the point you could not think without the melody going round 'n' round 'n' round? You wake up with the melody...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas from Around the World!
It is incredibly interesting and absolutely amazing what different, unique Christmas decorations appear all around the world. What about the number of lights? Astronomical!Fireworks explode during a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Bit of Christmas Humor
In the midst of the seriousness of Christmas is always room for laughter. The holiday season definitely does not exist without its share of humor. Klub Kringle Exhausted...naptime!Arizona Christmas...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Last Minute Shopping...DIY!
As Christmas draws nearer and nearer, very little time remains for shopping, especially for the little gifts that may have been forgotten. The last minute push will have people rushing around almost in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beethoven's Fifth
This Day in Music History: December 22, 1808Ludwig van Beethoven's 'fifth' does not refer to a fifth of alcohol, even though this was a big part of Beethoven's life since his father was an alcoholic....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red, White, & Minty Sweet!
Synonymous with the Christmas season is the Christmas tree, Santa Claus, sleigh bells and of course, the CandyCane. For nearly 350 years, people have been eating this delicious peppermint candy with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christmas Classics
Today in Music History: December 25, 1954Christmas Day comes to a close with the spotlight on several Christmas melodies. The songs begin with the Bing Crosby classic that has been on the air and in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
'The Quiet Beatle'
Today in Music History: December 26There is hardly a day in the 60s and 70s without mention of The Beatles or one of the members of the band. While the band collectively racked up hit after hit after...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Most Popular Regift
Christmas is a time for giving but in giving we are also receiving...words of thanks and gratitude, hugs, kisses and smiles from the heart. As an old saying goes, give what you would like for yourself...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From First Flight of Peter Pan to Man on the Moon
This Day in History:As on any given day, many events have found their place in recorded history. This day is no exception with just a few being recognized below...playfully, musically, economically,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
"Mr. Excitement"
Today in Music History: December 27Top performing superstars often are categorized by standards set in one specific genre mainly because of unique vocal styles. Many performers attempt crossovers from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chocolate 'Rains'
December 28 is...National Chocolate Candy DayThis is the day when chocolate 'rains'Drizzles, sprinkles, poursEases the mind, relieves all painsPieces, bars and s'moresMilk, white, dark, truffledBasic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Iowa: Epic Lands
This Day in History: December 28, 1846Iowa,The Hawkeye State, The Corn State, Land of the Rolling PrairieIowa State Motto: Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain A Bit of Trivia...Iowa...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Liberty & Justice
This Day in History, December 28, 1945I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where the Seeds of Woodstock Were Sown
Today in Music History: December 28The spotlight on this day shifts from one specific recording artist to an event that planted the seed for Woodstock. This specific festival drew 100,000 fans over...
View Article