Category: Interesting stuff

It’s World Photo Day Again

  Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our last trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures.  Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way!  I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …

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Father Goose?

I don’t know why geese fascinate me but they have for years.  I love how the father stands watch over the family-to-be and when they’re crossing the street – mom in front, babies, then dad. Lately, I’ve been seeing goose families everywhere. When I went to an appointment last week, I noticed a goose family …

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Pi Day Today!

 

International Bagpipe Day!

It’s Grammar Day!

  National Grammar Day is observed across the United States each year on March 4th. According to Global Language Monitor, the estimated number of words in the English language is 1,025,109.  There is some controversy to that number, but it’s safe to say it is over a million. Language is something to celebrate.  Some people might suggest …

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!

My Little Free Library has a *few* Dr Seuss books in it Meanwhile… Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, where I also grew up and went to High School. The Springfield Library Quadrangle has been home to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden since 2002.

Sean Connery

This video just came up on my Facebook feed this morning but I hadn’t seen it before.  Even though Washington is misspelled, this is still a fantastic performance for Sean Connery in 1999. Sean Connery was honored at the Kennedy Center for lifetime achievements. The music consists of the Washington Pipe Band, Alasdair Fraser, Davidson …

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Who Am I?

  This was from one of those things on Facebook that many people like to post on their timeline. I clicked on it and the site analyzed my most used words over some period of time. I hate having these sites share on my timeline (I’m funny that way!) so I’m posting it here. The …

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1939: The Wizard of Oz Premiered

  1939 ~ Dorothy embarked on a journey down the yellow brick road with a lion, a tin man and a scarecrow in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz.”     When I saw the movie MUCH later I was terrified of the witch and hid under one of the theater seats.  My mother was …

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Anniversary of William Wallace’s Death in 1305

Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, …

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