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Today in Music History: April 24

So many memories, so much music! This walk down memory lane will take some time, so kick back, relax and just enjoy iconic tunes: rockin’ in the 50s, rollin’ in the spirit of the 60s, groovin’ with sounds stuck in the 70s, dancin’ to the best of the 90s on into the 21st century.

Life without music is life without a voice!

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times…

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Awakenings: Creamy, Tangy & Sweet

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Okay, all you foodies, time to celebrate…not chocolate but probably the next best thing – CHEESECAKE! Not just any cheesecake but cherry cheesecake because today is…

National Cherry Cheesecake Day

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

…and if you really want to be creative, add a brownie crust! That way you have your cheesecake and chocolate, too! Visit Awakenings where recipes ARE included!

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Awakenings: Beauty of Earth

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words so what better way to celebrate Earth Day than to appreciate the beauty of Earth! Check out My Beautiful Earth, Earth Day: The History of a Movement and the video hosted by Tom Brokaw as he recounts the beginnings of Earth day.

Step back in time and embrace the 70s @Awakenings…

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Celebrate Earth Day by inspiring awareness of and appreciation for earth’s environment. Take care of our planet and encourage others to do the same. After all, it is our life source!

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Awakenings: Oldies but Goodies & Then Some

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Today in Music History: April 21

Music of today, as well as tomorrow, reaches deep into the heart and soul of all yesterdays. Events of the past beget memories that set the stage for the tomorrows to come. Life void of those memories leaves nothing but emptiness, thereby a world without music. There is always a story behind the music. Harmony in life is wielded through various genres of music from rap to contemporary to classic to rock to gospel and everything in between, before and after.

Embrace the Past…

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

From the 50s to the 90s, enjoy the music memories!

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Awakenings: Titanic – Day 5: Tragedy Strikes

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See on Scoop.it – Awakenings: America & Beyond

The unthinkable happened. The unimaginable occurred. At 2:20 am (2 hrs 40 mins after striking the iceberg), the ocean vessel once deemed unsinkable leaves around 1,517 souls in the depths of her final wake. The water in the area in which Titanic sank was lethally cold, a temperature of 28 °F (−2 °C). A human body will perish in fifteen minutes or less in such water, even for people young and physically fit.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Thus, the end of the Titanic but not the end of her story.

Awakenings: Titanic – Day 1: Setting Sail

Follow the journey:

Awakenings: Titanic – Day 2: Journey Underway

Awakenings: Titanic – Day 3: Upon the Sea

Awakenings: Titanic – Day 4: Iceberg!

Awakenings Reflection Scoop.it

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Awakenings: Awkward Moments

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Have you ever found yourself in a totally awkward, meaning AWKWARD!, moment—that moment when ‘you wished you could wish‘ yourself back in time? Wiggle your nose and vanish to a new location, new place in time? Blink your eyes and the entire event simply disappear in a flash? Such moments happen all the time usually when completely unexpected to some folks, of course, more than others.

Today you get to celebrate all of those moments you once wished at the time the ground would simply open up and swallow them to oblivion. Why? Because…

Today is…National Awkward Moments Day

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Dare to share? There IS a comment section! What is your most awkward moment?

For me, it has to be when I was still a classroom teacher. It was on a day, of course, when the Assistant Principal entered my room for an unannounced observation. He quietly took a seat and almost fell out of the chair when I calmly instructed the students to take out their ‘workshits!’ OOPS! I meant to say worksheets! AW-w-w-wKWARD!

Awakenings Humor Scoop.it

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Awakenings: Maine: Beacons by the Sea

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This Day in History: March 15, 1820

Maine (the Pine Tree State, also commonly known as the Lighthouse State) became the 23rd state on this day as part of the Missouri Compromise. This geographically limited the spread of slavery and enabled the admission to statehood of Missouri the following year, keeping a balance between slave and free states. The state motto of Maine is Dirigo (Latin for “I Direct” or “I Lead”).

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Lighthouses, sea coastal living and lobsters are the most common associations with Maine.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Maine is one of few states that has a designated cat. Every heard of the Maine Coon Cat? Check it out @Awakenings!

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Awakenings: Barbie’s Debut

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Today in History, March 9, 1959

Today is one of the few days of celebration to which a reason for this particular day actually exists. This Day in History, March 9, 1959, is the date when an 11-inch doll with a waterfall of blond hair made her debut, her name…Barbie!

Do you know Barbie’s REAL story? Have you ever seen the real-life Ken and Barbie who by the way actually do NOT like each other?

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Barbie has become a global icon of many faces with some body changes throughout her career. She has even acquired different cultural identities. Barbie remains, however, a fashion doll, unlike her predecessors, the baby dolls.

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Awakenings: Getting Nuttier with Chocolate!

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Today is…Chocolate Peanut Cluster Day

Yep! Another food holiday…not just any food but chocolate…not just chocolate but chocolate swirling over, under, around and through salty peanuts! WOW! With all the chocolate and nutty days already celebrated, what is one more? Right? Dieting went to pot during Thanksgiving and Christmas now the push for chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate is making weight watching almost an impossibility.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Check out the recipes for Chocolate Cluster-Peanut Butter Cake, Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters, One Perfect Bite: Chocolate Peanut Cluster! Try creating small clusters to use when decorating cupcakes and desserts, especially yummy when sprinkled over vanilla ice cream!

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Awakenings: Chocolate Strikes Again!

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Today is…

White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

Cheesecake. Just saying the word makes one’s mouth water. What can make cheesecake even better? Adding a chocolate crust? Drizzling it with chocolate? Making the whole thing from chocolate, of course! There’s no better dish to dedicate a day for celebration – especially since it involves eating it. Whoever decided to start White Chocolate Cheesecake Day must have been a big fan of this tasty dessert. Then, who isn’t?

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Is your mouth watering yet? Get to work and get it made! Call some friends over and celebrate together!