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National Nebraska Day!
If you have been following this blog, you know that every year I challenge myself to read a book from each state, and admittedly I have failed every year. I have come close several times, but the great states of… Continue reading
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Tell a Lie Day
I looked up some statistics about lying, and here is what I found on the Bright Futures Ny website: It seems that if we were all like Pinocchio, we would have longer noses. Do you lie? Honestly, I think we… Continue reading
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True Confessions Day
We all hold secrets. Some of those secrets are small, while others could be life altering if they come to light. Most secrets are kept out of guilt and shame. The best way to alleviate the guilt and shame is… Continue reading
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Alfred Hitchcock Day
The English film director is still regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In his 60+ years as a director, he made over 50 films. Many are still study for the unique techniques he… Continue reading
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National Oregon Day
Oregon Day celebrates the diverse history, nature and people of the 33rd state of our nation. Oregon’s diversity is also celebrate in the literature set in this great state. I personally have enjoyed the Robin Lockwood series written by Phillip… Continue reading
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Alexander Graham Bell Day
In honor of the father of the practical telephone, I thought I would introduce you to a great thriller by AJ Campbell. When his father dies, 15 year old Joey Clarke raises his younger siblings while his mother deals with… Continue reading
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Read Across America Day
Did you make a date with a book today? I did, and it is a blind date. A friend set me up with this one, actually I would have to say friends. The one author that has been recommended to… 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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National Handcuff Day
The ancient Greeks first mention the creation of restraint device in mythology. Proteus, a shape-shifting god, was the first to have the cuffs slapped on him to keep him from changing. However, like all practical inventions, handcuffs have evolved over… Continue reading
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National Ferris Wheel Day
Although February 14th is better associated with Valentine’s Day, today we also celebrate George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., inventor of the Ferris Wheel. Most of us have taken a spin on a ferris wheel. Maybe it was a small local fair ferris… Continue reading
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