Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day
Did You Know?
1. The National Leprechaun Museum in Dublin, Ireland, is dedicated to the folklore and mythology of Ireland.
2. In Irish folklore, there are only male leprechauns. Leprechauns are cobblers(...
"Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
—Eleanor Roosevelt
In 1978, a school district in California, organized a “Women’s History Week”. By 1981, Congress passed a resolution establishing a National Women’s...
March 1st is World Book Day? The day was established 18 years ago and was designated by UNESCO, as a worldwide celebration of reading books. Over 100 countries participate World Book Day as a way to share the joy of reading books.
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I am taking to my soap box as this is my blog. I taught in the public school for 33 years. Seeing a place of learning become a killing field is beyond comprehension for me. It makes me sad, upset and...angry!
I am so upset that this...
PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA
1. Dogs, cats and birds have often found a home in the White House.
2. There have also been some unique pets such as John Quincy Adams’ pet alligator,Martin Van Buren two tiger cubs and James Buchanan’s elephant....
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Kung Hei Fat Choy!
That’s Happy New Year in Chinese. 2018 is the Year of the DOG. The Dog is a symbol of loyalty. People born under this Chinese zodiac sign are said to be good natured, kind, honest and cautious. DOG people...
Valentine’s Day and the Heart Factoids:
1. At one time, Valentine’s Day was also the day to celebrate Groundhog Day!
2. Ever wonder why lace is associated with Valentine’s Day? Seem the word comes from a Latin word, “laques”meaning “...
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, organized a two week period in February,in 1926, to highlight contributions of African Americans. In 1976, the month of February was established as Black History Month. The month of February was selected as it was the month...
Groundhog Day is February 2nd. It's a time when people look to a groundhog to find out whether or not we will be having six more weeks of winter. The idea dates back hundreds of years when people looked to hibernating animals such as badgers,...
THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: FACTOIDS
The founding fathers stated in the Constitution that the President "shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as...