Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year. Some believe the second day is also the birthday of all dogs and remember them with special treats. The God of Wealth presides over a vast bureaucracy with many minor deities under his authority. A majestic figure robed in exquisite silks often he is picturedContinue reading “When life grows cold, a dog will warm your soul”
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It seems like New Year’s Day keeps happening every week
The Lunar New Year starts today, and it’s the Year of the Snake, but which one? In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with a Chinese zodiac animal sign and one the Five Elements: Gold (Metal), Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth. Both the sign and element of your birth year are said to affect yourContinue reading “It seems like New Year’s Day keeps happening every week”
Sleeping Beauty premiered
January 29, 1959 –With a budget that exceeded $6 million, Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty opened in Los Angeles on this date. Eleanor Audley–one of Walt Disney’s favorite voice artists, most memorably as Lady Tremaine in Cinderella, initially turned the part of Maleficent down, much to Disney’s surprise. As it later transpired, Audley was in theContinue reading “Sleeping Beauty premiered”
Remember, there’s no fighting in the War room
January 29, 1964 –Introducing us to saving our precious bodily fluids, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb was released in the United States, on this date. While shooting aerial footage over Greenland, the second unit camera crew accidentally filmed a secret US military base. Their plane was forcedContinue reading “Remember, there’s no fighting in the War room”
Do you remember the rings of rare design
January 29, 2000 –The PBS series In the Spotlight presented Steely Dan, showcasing selections from Two Against Nature, their first new studio recording in more than 20 years, on this date. This is the Home Version of Steely Dan’s PBS In The Spotlight Special, with additional documentary footage, (I didn’t think anyone would complain.)
ACME fireworks are the only fireworks that you’ll ever need!
Hey it’s Lunar New Year’s Eve in many parts of the world tonight: It’s a busy night, in between hanging red lanterns, the New Year reunion dinners, setting off firecrackers, giving red envelopes to kids (I will never be too old to accept a red envelope,) staying up late – Enjoy! (So MSG brings theContinue reading “ACME fireworks are the only fireworks that you’ll ever need!”
Hey, I’m not a monkey’s uncle
January 28, 1953 –J. Fred Muggs joined NBC’s Today Show on this date. Please note: any reselmblance between Mr. Muggs and any of my nephews is purely coincidental.
No you’re not mistaken, that was Cannon
January 28, 1973 –Barnaby Jones, starring Buddy Ebsen, premieres on CBS-TV, on this date. Barnaby Jones guest stars frequently included children of the regulars. Among them, Buddy’s daughter Bonnie Ebson appeared in six episodes, playing a different character every time. Also featured were Lee Meriwether’s daughter, Kyle Aletter, and producer Quinn Martin’s daughter, Jill Martin.
Creep topped the charts
January 28, 1995 –TLC started a four week run at No.1 on Billboards singles chart with Creep, the group’s first US No.1 hit. The song made No.6 in the UK the following year. This was written and produced by the Atlanta-based producer Dallas Austin. Though he had already made a name for himself working alongsideContinue reading “Creep topped the charts”
Action Is the Only Remedy to Indifference
The United Nations General Assembly designated this date, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educationalContinue reading “Action Is the Only Remedy to Indifference”
The Haus of Dcaligari 