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Crazy-Good American Classic
Ah-h-h-h! TheAmerican Classics - baseball, hot dogs, apple pie & Chevrolet! They say America! It is the apple pie, not just the classic pie, that will be the foodie topic of celebration on this...
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Happy Birthday, Brother!
Not only is today Friday the 13th, National Frog Jumping Day and National Apple Pie Day but it is also my brother's birthday! Best not reveal his age but will tell you we are both Baby Boomers! He is...
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America: Land of Enchantment
Today's History LessonTwo dates are recorded @history.com (This Day in History and Jamestown Colony) for the founding of Jamestown. Regardless of the conflict of dates the settling of Jamestown,...
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♫Sound + Mu-sic • mü'zĭk • 'myo͞ozik • myü-zik♫
There is sound and there is music! Because of the diversity in melody and rhythm what the ear perceives as music by one is not necessarily music to another. There are harmonious chords and dissonant...
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'Quick Bread'
When it comes to breakfast, it is hard to beat good ol' homemade biscuits. Having found a place at the table prior to the American Civil War, they were a cheap addition for any meal, even dinner....
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♫ First Modern Superstar of Popular Music♫
With the passing of time comes the passing of great performers. One of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century is remembered on this day in music history, not only as an award-winning singer,...
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Chip Off the 'Whole' Block
Whole block of chocolate, that is! Chip, chip, chip away...the result—those tantalizing little morsels we all love so well, especially in the cookie. Today, buy a bagful, nibble all day or bake...
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Great Scallops!
This is not the first day of celebration for scallops, one of the most popular shellfish in the world. Will it be the best? That all depends on which recipe you prefer. Check out those featured on...
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1st Academy Awards
Today's History Lesson There is a'first' for everything. Whether in exploration, science, transport, politics, sports, music, film, etc., eachhas a beginningoccurringsomewhere at some time. One the...
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♫The Sound That Changed America♫
Behind every new music release is a record company. Some are small time, some start out small time, then, become absolutely legendary. The latter is the case for one in today's history music spotlight...
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Oh, my! From Pie! Pie! Pie! to Cobbler! Cobbler! Cobbler!
NO! Not gobble! gobble! gobble! Of course, you may just find yourself gobbling down today's menu item. Desserts are good any time and what better dessert than cobbler. We celebrated Deep Dish...
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♫ 'Pet' Sounds♫
When you think of the term 'pet', what comes first to your mind? There are our adorable, lovable animal friends, 'pet peeves' and favorite things. In school, one might be referred to as the 'teacher's...
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Good Neighbors 'n' Golf
Um-m-m-m?As written on the internet! When to celebrate, when not to celebrate. Your guess is as good as mine since agreement went out the window when it comes to reporting on the world wide web! You...
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Say CHEESE!
Say "cheese" with a smile but not for the camera. Instead, get ready to indulge in a delicate French dish. The French are often intimidating with their exquisite culinary skills but on this day shed...
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"Louwala-Clough" or "Smoking Mountain"
Today's History LessonNatural disasters. The true forces of Mother Nature. They take on many forms taking place often most unexpectedly without warning, leaving little time for preparation:...
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Burger, Beer & Biscuit
QUICK POSTOkay all you foodies, don't forget May is National Hamburger Month. That's right...hamburgers all month long, any day, any time of the day, as many as your tummies will allow. Of course, that...
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Shake! Shake! Shake! & Bake! Bake! Bake!
Get ready to shake! shake! shake! The sifter, that is! Don those aprons! Gather the flour, sugar and cocoa, then, grab the sifter! Yep! It's going to be chocolate! Of course, have the recipe all set...
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Supercubing
Today's History LessonA huge part of history is that of invention. With imagination comes innovation which leads to the creation of some really cool 'stuff'. Some are designed with specific purposes in...
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♫ Proggers, Post-Beatle Popsters, Kinda-Classical Rockers♫
There are songs with melodies you never forget. Some of the words come easily and stay taught in your memory as they relate to personal experiences. They become part of life...your life. You may forget...
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Foodie Friends Friday Fun
Any day is a good day to celebrate food! But, this food has become an all-American favorite, perhaps its own food group, lo♥ed by young and old alike. To top it off, it's TGIF... time for Friday fun...
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