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Tolkien Reading Day
Tolkien has developed a cult like following when he created Middle Earth in his Lord of the Rings series. March 25 was chosen to celebrate Tolkien because Sauron (a key evil figure) was defeated on this day. I find you… Continue reading
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Shhh! Quiet Day
Silence. Our modern world is too noisy. Many complain that there is just too much noise. No peace can be found in which to formulate thoughts or to reflect. So I decided to honor quiet day with an hour of… Continue reading
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Tourism Day?
Taiwan is celebrating Tourism Day. It takes place on the 15th day after the Lunar New Year, which is Feb. 24th. The day is designed to educate and promote tourism on the island of Taiwan. I thought we might discuss… Continue reading
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National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day!
Today we honor the hospitality industry — the people who feed you, entertain you, and ensure a good night’s sleep for the weary travelers. They are often overlooked and under appreciated. According to the National Labor Board, the hospitality industry… Continue reading
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Happy Grandmother Achievement Day!
Today is an interesting day for holidays. I could have certainly written about the Super Bowl and Man Day or National Guitar Day (my husband plays guitar and was excited to see what I would come up with). Or there are… Continue reading
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Welcome to the Year of the Dragon!
It is Chinese New Year, and the dragon will reign this year. The Chinese believe that children born under this sign will have a tendency towards being highly ambitious, energetic, intelligent, imaginative, charming and a bit mysterious. They will also be very… Continue reading
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Happy Propose Day?
Do you remember your significant other dropping to one knee and asking for your hand in marriage? Sure, you do – or at least a version of it. (Mine involved no knee.) For most people, it is on the list of the… Continue reading
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World Read Aloud Day!
My mom did a wonderful job of reading to me when I was little. She provided me with endless choices — remember the Little Golden Books? My books date back to 1975. I wonder if they are worth anything. I was a… Continue reading
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Happy Library Lovers Month
How appropriate that this blog begins on Library Lovers Month! Growing up is rural Perry County, I treasured my bi-monthly visits to the quonset library on Jackson Street. The library provided me with hours of entertainment and adventures. I lived with Laura… Continue reading
Books According to Julie 