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…
If he has committed any sins he will be forgiven
Sick call sets have existed well before the 19th century. The act of the anointing of the sick brought immense comfort to the sick; as well as, their loved ones. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that this Sacrament is liturgical and a communal celebration of which friends and family will gather to for…
Unusual Wedding Cake Traditions
Wedding Cakes have quite a unique history of traditions. A tradition in ancient Rome included crumbling the wedding cake over the bride’s head to symbolize good fortune. The newly wedded couple would eat these crumbs. The crumbs would be gathered up by the guests and thrown at the couple like confetti; as well as, eaten….
The Lovable Paddington Bear
Eden Toys Paddington Bear Honey Jar and Paddington Bear Nursery Ware Set available @ Time’s Tin Cup In 1958, the world was introduced to a lovable stuffed bear, wearing a floppy hat, symbolically left at the Paddington Train Station in London with a note around his neck that read, “Please look after this bear. Thank…
Rationing Means a Fair Share for All
Standing in line for sugar. Photo From: NATIONAL ARCHIVES War ration books were created when the U.S. entered World War 2 in 1942. The war created shortages of commodities, products and materials that lasted into 1947. The ration books with home front coupons or stamps were issued to the public that designed when and what quantity…
The Rooster of Resistance
The rooster is now the symbol of Ukrainian resistance A photo of a kitchen cabinet attached to the wall of a house destroyed by Russian rockets in Borodyanka, Ukraine. The photo of this cabinet still showed an intact ceramic rooster sitting on the cabinet. It is now a symbol of withstanding the Russian occupation.
Vintage Doonesbury Deluxe Book by G.B. Trudeau
@DoonesburyComic The cartoons for it’s counter political, cultural and social commentary! Doonesbury was the continuing series of the cartoon Bull Tales with was published in Yale University’s student newspaper, Yale Daily News. Both Bull Tales and Doonesbury are the creations of Garry Trudeau . The Doonesbury cartoon even made Broadway. Doonesbury the Musical Comedy opened…