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Ooey, gooey Caramel 'n' Popcorn!
A post wasn't made on April 5 for National Caramel Day so let's make up for it with another caramel celebration where you can doubly enjoy some of that ooey gooey goodness! To top it off the caramel is...
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Greek €2 Coin vs. Wheaties Box
One of America's - more accurately the world's - favorite past times is sports. The ultimate sport's honor is participation in the international Olympic games with the highest award presented at the...
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♫First Lady of Country Music♫
As we near the close of day, what better way to bring closure than with a reflection on music! And, what better reflection than one on the "First Lady of Country Music." Surely you know who I mean. ....
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Forget the Housework & Have a Beer!
On any given day, more than one celebration may appear on the calendar. This day is no exception, especially for two that definitely lend themselves to kicking back and relaxing. There is hardly a day...
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There's no truer grit than...True Grit (1969)
Growing up in the 50s and 60s meant cowboys and Indians, instead of iPhones and iPads! Time was spent outdoors playing the games children should play, enjoying nature and getting dirty. Mud on our...
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♫ California Sound of the 70s♫
Many great bands were products of the 70s decade of rock music. Some of the finest progressive, blues rock, and hard rock bands emerged during this time. This was the era when music literally shook the...
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Turnover, Tart or Fried Pie?
This is exactly what I remember as a fried tart!Being one of the true GRITS (Girls Raised in the South), it was not unusual when growing up to have fried tarts during any occasion, any time of the day....
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Milk, History & Memories
Do you remember the milkman? I am going to date myself and answer, "Yes, I do!" Only my experience was not with a milkman but a milkWOMAN! Her name was Mary Emma Coachman, the decade 1950s. We will...
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♫ What 'fuels' the heart?♫
Music is essential to being human. Would you agree with that statement? If you look at music as being fuel, then, there should be no reason for any degree of disagreement. Youneed 'fuel' for your body...
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Yesterday Spanish, Today Chinese!
Aquite familiar crisp, little fortune cookie brings a hint of curiosity to a Chinese meal. Who doesn't wait in anticipation for the tiny piece of paper holding a moment's "fortune"? Definitely a...
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♫BeBop-A-Lula♫
Bebop, Rebop, DooWop, Hip Hop, Boogie Woogie, Hillbilly, Rockabilly...trying saying all of these fast and there is no way to avoid getting into the rhythm! After all, they are the stepping stones to...
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♫A Voice Such as One Hears Once in a Hundred Years♫
An additional spotlight shines today not only on a woman of incredible voice (contralto) but also one who left an indelible mark in United States history. A life filled with its share of shrugs and...
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Cinnamon-mon-mon-mon!
The crescent artistic symbol is one of the oldest symbols known to humanity. We're talking as early as 2300 BC! It has been displayed on flags (in the US on the South Carolina state flag), in logos...
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For the Love♥ of Animals
They breathe. They have a heart. They have a soul. They know hunger. They feel pain. They love♥ and know when they are lov♥d. They do have a voice, just not of words. These are our animals. Some...
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Brothers & Sisters
Do you have a brother or sister? Are your memories laced with sibling rivalry? Well, today put aside all the times of fussing, fighting, arguing and take time to focus on the extra special bond that is...
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The Ship of Dreams - Day 1
One hundred four years ago, excitement pierced the air of early dawn through mid-morning continuing to escalate until the clock struck noon. Even then shouts, cheers, whistles could be heard when...
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Just melted cheese? Not hardly!
April 11 is also National Pet Day...One may think melted cheese is just melted cheese. It can be but not hardly when the day of celebration has the cheese melted in a pot. In this instance, masterfully...
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Our Belov♥d Pets
April 11 also celebrates Just melted cheese? Not hardly!Animal celebrations are not unusual. In fact, For the Love♥ of Animals was just featured on April 10. In August will be International Homeless...
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Journey Underway - Day 2
The Titanic is underway! All seems fine as the 'ship of dreams' glides through the water. Some passengers are enjoying quiet time in the library, while others are working out at the gymnasium. Of...
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♫"Louie Louie"♫
WOW! Today is really loaded with celebration... foodie fun (Just melted cheese? Not hardly!) and pet recognition (Our Belov♥d Pets) plus a step back in time to the Titanic (Journey Underway - Day 2)!...
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