Category: Blog Series
I CAN READ: Airplanes & Aviation
One of the things beloved in my family is aviation. I have always loved it, pursuing a higher education in it and career opportunities related to it. My husband, as well. It has been a staple in our home and a huge part of our daughters’ lives. And, now, it is something we get to…
LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS – Historical
National Chess Day
My dad taught me how to play chess, he loved the game. I enjoy it but I am no strategist. Those skilled in the game are able to think of several moves ahead, I literally played off the cuff. In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, I loved Sidney Sheldon books. He was such a good…
World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day is dealt with in my short story. I hope you enjoy reading it. Today, I am interviewing Sarah Lane, founder of Bread UK, and who is also the girlfriend of Manchester Reds and England football, player Paul Westermain. “Hello, Sarah, thank you for coming along today.” I put my tape recorder on…
National Motorcyle Ride Day
Some people like a man in uniform. For me it’s always been motorcycle leathers. My teenager years were firmly planted in the seventies and it was then I noticed this phenomenon. These were the days when tasseled leather jackets showed off broad shoulders, and full helmets hid faces. When they were removed, there was an…
Native American Day / Indigenous People’s Day
THIS IS ALSO KNOWN AS Indigenous Peoples’ Day Though National American Indian Heritage Month is in November, NATIVE AMERICAN DAY is enjoyed on the second Monday in October (FYI – some states observe it on the fourth Friday in September). This year, that means we will be celebrating on October 12, 2020. I have a…
World UFO Day
This is a day when two separate occasions are recognized and remembered. The first is from June 24, 1947 when Kenneth Arnold reported seeing UFOs over Mount Rainier. The second, of course, if Roswell. Whether you believe or not, you have to admit, this makes the best foundations for science fiction… and, in some cases,…
World Blood Donor Day – Global Observation
Learn about Karl Landsteiner – the man who discovered the types of human blood – in this blog post: http://jmnorthup.blogspot.com/2020/05/did-you-know-karl-landsteiner.html Learn about the history of World Blood Donor Day in this blog post: http://jmnorthup.blogspot.com/2020/06/did-you-know-world-blood-donor-day.html
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Motorcycle Awareness Month
I have many loved ones who motorcycle. I’ve had many who have been injured while doing so… some fatally. It makes this day of awareness more important to me, personally. Please… be alert and mindful while you drive, whether you are on two, four, or more wheels.
