I think my daughter would love today’s feature since she has been taking swimming lessons for four years now.  On this date in 1827, the first swimming school in the United States was begun.  Francis Lieber, a German-born philosopher and gymnast, was the one who started this school at the invitation and urging of the Boston Gymnasium.  At first, this […]

I had the privilege of seeing Stonehenge when I visited England a few years ago.  Albeit, it was from a distance since it was the time of the summer solstice, but I even got a picture (not as good as the one featured here).  I think Stonehenge continues to fascinate us, and it is preserved for historical and religious significance. […]

My vacation interrupted my “day in history posts,” but they are back!  On this day (or approximately on this date–give or take a day) in 356 B.C., the great Temple of Artemis was destroyed by arson.  The original temple was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, and its original site was at Ephesus (modern-day Turkey).  It was […]

Okay, I realize I’m a little behind, but I was on vacation.  So here’s to catching up.  Warning–only read this if you really want to.  I will keep it “PG,” but it will be very honest and extremely personal. I have had really bad success with men in my life.  I like to say that I have been married, engaged, […]

Something unprecedented happened in presidential history on today’s date.  It was on this date in 1940, that President FDR was nominated for a third term in office.  I was first introduced to the FDR of history in the beloved children’s film of the 1980’s–Annie!.  Yes, I wanted to be Little Orphan Annie for a while, and I thought that FDR […]

Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth!  That’s right!  On this date in 1955, Disneyland officially opened.  Walt Disney himself dedicated it, and television covered it extensively.  It changed theme parks as we know it.  It still remains the original park that continues to have success.  My daughter and I are planning a Disney Cruise next year, and so this […]

I am currently on vacation in beautiful Leavenworth, Washington, and we will be seeing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tonight at a lovely outdoor theater.  This is why I am behind again, but not by much.  Anyway, I thought I would share something my daughter said last night as I was going through my social media tasks, and her comment […]

I remember what it was like when I began blogging, and I was waiting for companies to contact me to review their products and their books.  I couldn’t get over how long it took to get people to contact me.  I don’t know when I first discovered it, but I found out that book tours were the answer.  Did you […]

Yes, indeed, so many people have enjoyed these posts, that I figured I would show off my cats yet again.  Yesterday was somewhat warm, and when that happens, our cats just love to lounge. Let me give you a little back story on both of the cats featured.  The cat in the first two pictures is named “Junior,” or “Stripey […]

I was surprised to discover that this happened so early in television history.  On this date in 1951, the very first sporting event was broadcast in color on television.  It was the Molly Pitcher Handicap horse race from Monmouth Park Jockey Club, Oceanport, N.J.  Unfortunately, most did not see it in color since color TV’s were not readily available until […]