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Beef...That's what's for dinner!
Yes, sir! This is a day for beef...not just any beef but the "tender fillet" or "dainty fillet" as the French would say. Restaurants may sometimes prepare this "tender fillet" served in a cognac cream...
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♫You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog♫
for MORE today in music history!Reminiscing over music of the 50s and 60s definitely brings Elvis Presley to mind. Not only the music but the 'moves' accompanying the music. Makes one wonder...did the...
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♫The Best of Times, The Worst of Times♫
for who first recorded Hound Dog!All through the decades, music soars to new heights with some groups experiencing hit after hit. Their names and songs find themselves repeated over and over without...
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Ice cream & fruit juice in one!
Snacks are welcomed any time of the day or night. One of the most enjoyable snacks to cool the summer heat during the month of August is either ice cream or a Popsicle. What a treat when both can be...
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Blackout!
Today's History Lesson...city in the darkBeing in the dark carries multiple meanings. It could be a situation where one absolutely has no clue; it might also mean loss of vision, momentary...
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Kissing the War Goodbye!
Today's History Lesson...memorable photographsMany Kodak moments are lost because of timing and the fact a camera was not available, often simply left at home. Then, there are those moments where a...
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Ready for a day to relax?
What is your favorite form of relaxation? Walking barefoot in the park wiggling your toes in dew-dappled grass? Watching a sunset while enjoying a glass of wine, alone or perhaps with a loved one?...
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Tangy Taste of Lemon
With the invention of pies came the addition of meringue. Piled high in its fluffy goodness, baked until peaks turn a golden brown, forks have no difficulty at all gliding through 'til the creamy...
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Bon Appétit!
for foodie fun!Today's History Lesson...a culinary turning point There was a time when cooking shows were in their infancy. Think back to the 60s. In fact, televisions were just beginning to become a...
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Following a Passion
Today's History Lesson...automobile innovative thinkerFollowing in the footsteps of inventors one will find those considered innovators. With the invention of something new come along many others who...
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♫Three Days of Peace and Music♫
for Americathon 10 years later!In August 1969, one of the most celebrated music festivals in history took place at a time when Americans were deeply divided. Over 400,000 people from across the...
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♫Americathon♫
for Woodstock 10 yrs earlier! There are actors and there are musicians. Then, there are actors who are musicians and musicians who are actors. Today's spotlight is on a multifaceted artist, who...
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Celebrate, Have Fun & Enjoy!
On any given day there is always somethin' happenin'! Some days offer one celebration to rule the entire day while others present multiple happenin's from which you can choose to celebrate one or all....
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Two 'Kings' Remembered
Today's History Lesson...legends in their own timeHistory connects past events to the present and sets the precedence for the future. As with any historical account, emotions control the day as we...
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♫Striking the Heartstrings♫
Tunes to celebrate, music trivia, sorrowful news and more are shared today in music history, along with birthday wishes. Perhaps a chord will strike your heartstrings as you reflect on times past. It...
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Taste-e-e-e-e de-e-e-e-elicious vanilla!
Ah-h-h-h! Taste-e-e-e-ede-e-e-e-elicious vanilla! Each year on May 22, 'Nilla Vanilla hosts celebratory National Vanilla Pudding Day. Then, on June 20, you have a choice to Splish Splash or Shake It...
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♫Smells Like Teen Spirit♫
for today's hit from the 70s!The late 80s and early 90s pay witness to the age of alternative rock. The term 'alternative' implies there is more than one possibility. With so many different rock...
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♫Brother what a night it really was!♫
for today's hit from the 90s!Info on Paper Lace Guitarist Chris MorrisMusic and history go hand-in-hand. Sometimes the songs tell of a historical event with the facts being just a little out of...
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Luv That Spud!
Potato chips, potato curls, home fries, French fries, baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, sliced potatoes, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, casseroled, as a salad, in a pie, fully stuffed or oh-so...
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Desire to Live a Dream
“History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.”—David C. McCullough (1933–Present)History is filled with story upon story of adventure,...
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