Spiritualism became very popular during the 19th Century. The American Civil War was one of the bloodiest conflicts in the nation’s history that resulted in excess of 750,000 fatalities. Soldiers perished far away from home. Their bodies left on distance battlefields due to lack of means for recovery. Families were unable to grieve properly. When…
The legend of the original bad Santa
Half man, half goat of Austria’s folklore. He was a legend that originated from pagan celebrations of the winter solstice that was meant to scare children from misbehaving. Krampus was the menacing partner of St. Nicholas that would punish children on Krampus night, also known as Krampusnacht. Truly horrifying way to instill discipline with children….
Ludwig van Beethoven @ Time’s Tin Cup
Hugo Hagen, 1818-1871, was a German Sculptor who contributed to great pieces such as Frederick the Great and created well known pieces such as Grace with Pegasus, Wrangelbrunnen and Fame and Victory at the Powerscourt Estate in Ireland. Hugo Hagen also is the sculptor of a bust of Ludwig van Beethoven This Bust of Ludwig…
Bugs Bunny Enters Time’s Tin Cup!
There is a history full of myths and legends about Walt Disney and Warner Brothers involving Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. It was a character created by Walt Disney in 1927.We will never know the true details of how or why Warner Brothers was involved with the trademarks and/or ownership; but because of Oswald being under…
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
“Now I lay me down to sleep” is a classic children’s bedtime prayer from the 18th Century. It may have derived from the 1698 book, The Protestant Monastery by Sir George Wheeler, which reads: “Upon lying down, and going to ſleep.” Here I lay me down to ſleep.To thee, O Lord, I give my Soul…
Boonton Main Street!
Boonton Main Street Presents Music On Main Street! Come dance to the music the First Fridays of June, July and August this summer, 5:30pm until 8:30pm. Time’s Tin Cup is where Music happens to be an art form that transcends languages!
MICHAELANGELO – A Favorite For All Ages
My daughter was greatly influenced by a story based on Michaelangelo‘s art. A book by E.L. Konigsburg, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, inspired her so much, it affected her inspirations. My daughter wanted adventures like the character Claudia Kincaid. She learned of an scholarly program in her middle school that would…
The Beautiful Octopus of Monsters and Legends
Octopuses have been the inspiration for monsters and legends throughout history! Octopuses are of the class cephalopod and have quite a large brain. They can navigate mazes, solve problems and remember solutions. They have distinct personalities as well as 3 hearts and copper based blue blood!
Edgemont Crackers, Now Made by Elves!
In 1897, a little company called Green & Green Company started out making crackers and biscuits. Their prize Edgemont Cracker was created in 1921 that became their claim to fame, Cheez-It’s! During World War I, Green & Green fired up its ovens for the war effort. Their ‘Fighting Bread’ sustained countless soldiers. This moment was…
Rare Poe Tarot Cards
Edgar Poe was born in 1809 and left an orphan by the age of 3 years old. He was fostered by a Virginia based merchant, John Allan. Edgar changed his name to be, Edgar Allan Poe. He did use various pseudonyms throughout his career, Edgar A. Perry, E.A. Poe, Eddy, Henri Le Rennet, and Quarles…