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Oinkers Cover Ups!
Are you ready for another oinker day? Ready or not, it's here! This time the little piggies are tidily wrapped in a blanket. And, you get to be a hog about all the covers! Time to not only celebrate...
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THE Library of Libraries!
Today's History LessonFor centuries, the role of the library has been a repository for books. As decades passed, books continued to rule but found by their side additional print materials, such as maps...
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Embrace the Music Memories...From Then 'Til Now
So many memories, so much music! This walk down memory lane will take some time, so kick back, relax and just enjoy iconic tunes: rockin' in the 50s, rollin' in the spirit of the 60s, groovin' with...
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Vegetable BREAD?
Bread. Who would have thought flour and water could be so good! You probably have your favorite kind(s), maybe even bake your own tantalizing everyone in the family with that freshly baked homemade...
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Recreation at the White House
Today's History LessonWhen it comes to sports and a US President, the sport that usually comes to mind is golf. With its ancient origins and prestige status, it does seem appropriate. However, that is...
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♫'Copycats'& Fun Facts♫
It's not just about the music, the words and the melodies, but also the stories behind the music and the performances that set the stage for MTV and DVDs yet to come. Some of the most interesting...
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Theatre Turned Studio Turned Nightclub
Today's History LessonIt was the 70s, era of the Disco Craze. On top of that, Saturday Night Fever had temperatures rising. These were the dancing days. With dancing came places large enough for a...
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Golden Brown Tasty Loops
Who can resist a big, warm, and salty Soft Pretzel? Found in almost all shopping malls, carnivals, and sporting events, the entire month of April (along with many other celebrations) is dedicated to...
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USDA Prime, NOT USDA Choice
When it comes to beef, especially when dining out, there is one which boasts the finest of meats, with evenly distributed marbling and a creamy layer of fat. Yes, fat! Without the marbling and fat...
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Sultan of Swat, aka King of Swing
Today's History Lesson & CelebrationOn April 27, 1947, the Yankees hosted Babe Ruth Day at Yankee Stadium. The event was held to honor the ailing baseball star, who was nearing the end of his life...
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♫Music with Meaning♫
Today's History Lesson...in MusicHistory is made every single day. In fact, by the moment. A word said. A deed done. It's history. A song written. A song sung. It's music history. Today's history...
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♫ Song of Many Versions♫
A song that has followed us from the 60s onward, been featured in motion picture films, cast as a love song and gospel tune, sung in a chorus and orchestrated, been a hit in multiple languages, has...
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Oh, my! Pie! Pie! Pie!
My! My! My! It's Pie! Pie! Pie!Not just any pie but this pie is filled with blueberries, or star berries as the Native Americans called them. The humble blueberry is one of few blue foods, one of...
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♫Melody is Memory♫
Every day is a day of music. Whether a song makes the charts as a No.1 hit, a new song is released or recordings take place for future announcements, music is in the air. Today is no exception as we...
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Shrimp, Shrimp, Scampi, Scampi
Are you wondering what to have for dinner tonight? Think no more. If you are a seafood lover, then today's celebration is exactly what to put on the menu. If it is too late or the necessary ingredients...
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Just zip it!
Today's History Lesson It's never too late in the day to learn something new, especially when that something is a necessary 'connection'. The most popular is probably found on a pair of blue jeans....
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Bad To The Bone!
Today's History Lesson - 2 History is not limited to just one event on any given day. So, let's turn the page forward from April 29, 1913 and step back in time from today to the year 2004. This day...
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Heard it Through the Grapevine
Here we are at the end of another month with one third of the year already gone. Before you know it, Christmas will be in the air. In fact, today's foodie fun is quite well known around the holiday...
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Gag, gag, gag!
My, my, my! I cannot believe I let this one get by me yesterday. Perhaps it is because a specific date is not associated with its celebration but rather recognition being on the last Friday in April....
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MERRY! MERRY! May
Welcome to the fifth month of the year!The month of May is all about music, mirth and merriment. Maybe its all the flowers with aromatic fragrances filling the air, the sights and sounds of all the...
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