Photo Credit: Marilyn Armstrong
Winter’s awakenings have come with the first signs of snow knocking at the door in many parts of the country. The coldest part of the year brings with it short days and long nights, hazardous driving, shoveling driveways/walkways, bundling up from head-to-toe, chills and fever, cozy fireplaces, and so much more BUT not without intermingling wonder, amazement and excitement.
BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO – Dog Having a Blast in the Snow !
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T.G.I.F. is a most familiar acronym!
Has this day always represented the ‘end’ of the work week?
Ever wonder where this T.G.I.F. (“Thank God It’s Friday”) catchphrase originated?
In today’s society, “weekends” are taken for granted. However, that luxury has NOT always been recognized. The work week was once Monday through Saturday with work, especially on farms, starting before the sun came up and not ending until sundown. Jobs ‘back in the day’ consisted of positions, such as…
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What is your favorite brew – coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Pros, cons and trivia fun facts. . .
Coffee, tea, hot cocoa – yum- yum, each carries with it an aroma and goodness that is possibly only surpassed by pure chocolate! Ah-ha! Then, there is the addition of extra chocolate to any of the aforementioned that makes it all the more sinful!
See on Scoop.it – America Joan Baez and Bob Dylan perform at 1963’s
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Travel down memory lane: the year, 1963! What are your best memorable music memories – The Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, Kingsmen, Paul & Paula, Leslie Gore, The Ronnettes? Perhaps one not mentioned. . .there are so many great singles and albums that were released in ’63!
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“The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.” ~John F. Kennedy
November 22, 2012 brings with it the joys of Thanksgiving and also its share of sadness. As we embrace the past, one of the most shocking events in our nation’s history ocurred on November 22, 1963.
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Embrace the Past… With the coming of Thanksgiving comes a special time to embrace the past. The feast of which we are most familiar took place when the Pilgrims arrived and the Wampanoag Indians gathered in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. This was a time of autumn celebration and that’s right, it took place in the 17th century! Within the history of Thanksgiving lies nuggets of trivia that nudge the heart and tickle the funny bone.
Did you know…
Who would have ever thought the animation of a ‘mouse’ would bring so much joy and laughter to both young and old for decades to come?!. First pegged as Mortimer Mouse, Walt Disney rechristened the character Mickey Mouse at the urging of his wife, Lillian. Read MORE…
See on www.awakenings2012.blogspot.fr ENJOY the CARTOONS! They do bring back a lot of great memories! The only match to these black & whites would be those of Felix the Cat (More to come on that little fellow!).
What memories do you have stored in the scrapbook of your mind? Please share. . .
See on Scoop.it – Road Tripping
Road Tripping takes us around the world. Today, let’s delve into street art in 3-D! Awesome concept! Where wall murals invite you to “walk right into the picture,” 3-D allows you to become part of the picture!
Three featured artisits:
Russian-born German street artist Nikolaj-Arndt
Julian Beever from Cheltenham, UK
Edgar Müller born in Mülheim/Ruhr
Awakenings: Super Swe-e-e-et Award
Drum roll, ple-e-ease. . .and the nominess are. . .
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This Day in History: November 11, 1918
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the signing of the armistice went into effect, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany.
What are your plans? Celebrate Veterans Day with your family by reflecting on the service that veterans have contributed to America.
Think about questions, such as, “Where would America be without the help and sacrifices of our veterans? Do you know a veteran…possibly someone in your ancestral chain, a current family member, friend, friend of a friend? How has a veteran individually impacted your life?”
Read more on awakenings2012.blogspot.fr, as well as a tribute to my dad who served in the Navy during WWII at Iwo Jima.
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