For those of you so inclined, today is Fibonacci Day. Once again, I suggest celebrating by eating Fibonachos!
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Flew in from Miami Beach B.O.A.C
November 22, 1968 – The Beatles released their long-awaited double album, simply called The Beatles, but better known as The White Album. The album was the first the Beatles undertook following the death of their manager, Brian Epstein, and the first released by their own record label, Apple.
It’s playing constantly in our house during the holidays
November 22, 1963 –Unbeknownst to Phil Spector, he unfortunately chose this date to release his holiday record, A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector, which he worked on all summer with his best musicians. Given the timing with the events in Dallas this day, the album suffers dismal sales initial. Later, the album wouldContinue reading “It’s playing constantly in our house during the holidays”
I guess we’ll never really know
November 22, 1963 –We, in this country, in this generation, are – by destiny rather than choice – the watchmen on the walls of world freedom. – from the address that President John F. Kennedy never got to deliver in Dallas on this date. A covert CIA operation privately funded by a plutocratic cabal ofContinue reading “I guess we’ll never really know”
The world got to meet Jane Goodall
November 22, 1965 –The documentary, Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees, narrated by Orson Welles, premiered on CBS, on this date. Watched by over 25 million viewers, the documentary brings Jane Goodall to international attention.
It was only a kiss
November 22, 1968 –Many a KKK member and Daughter of the Civil War were given the vapors on this date in history. Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) and Lt. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) share the first interracial kiss (of major characters on a series) in TV history on Star Trek on this date.
When nothing goes right, go left
Today is Go For A Ride Day. The day is supposed to encourages you to get out into the world – hop on your bike, into your car, or simply get your walking boots out of storage and go on a trip. Don’t worry too much about where you’re going, just enjoy the journey. IfContinue reading “When nothing goes right, go left”
Shrimp Dip: the food we eat before we have our food
If you need an appetizer that’ll impress without the stress, here’s my mother’s Shrimp Dip recipe – perfect for any occasion. She’s been critiquing my interpretation of her recipe for 17 years, but the takeaway for the rest of you, it’s foolproof. And if you’re wondering about the high alcohol content, let’s just say… IContinue reading “Shrimp Dip: the food we eat before we have our food”
Who is that gaucho, amigo?
November 21, 1980 –After several years delay and hopelessly over budget, MCA Records released seventh studio album by Steely Dan, Gaucho, on this date. MCA tried to recoup the cost of producing Gaucho by selling the album at $9.98 retail, rather than the average rate of $8.98 retail. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker couldn’t helpContinue reading “Who is that gaucho, amigo?”
Happy Birthday Tweety
November 21, 1942 –Babbit and Catstello, take-offs on Bud Abbott and Lou Costello try to catch Tweety bird (in his first appearance) in A Tale of Two Kitties, premiered on this date. Early model sheets for this short indicated that Tweety’s original name was Orson, but no name is given in the film. After censorsContinue reading “Happy Birthday Tweety”
