February 14, 1998 –The Fox Broadcasting Company aired the 914th episode of The Simpsons, Das Bus, on this date. In the episode, Bill Gates offers to buy out Homer’s Internet start-up, Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net. Instead of actually buying the company, two of his goons trash the office. To suggest that Microsoft would actual do such a thingContinue reading “Bill Gates appeared on The Simpsons”
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No, they didn’t forget to wash their foreheads
I don’t need the ladies in the Rosary society to remind that today is Ash Wednesday, please don’t try to wipe the the smudge mark off your friend’s forehead. Hominem te esse memento! Memento mori! – (Anyway, did you find the coin in the King Cake? ) So begins forty days (remember that the sixContinue reading “No, they didn’t forget to wash their foreheads”
Livin’ On A Prayer topped the charts
February 14, 1987 –The Bon Jovi song, Livin’ On A Prayer, hit No. 1 on this date. Jon Bon Jovi wanted to leave Livin’ On A Prayer off the Slippery When Wet album, thinking it wasn’t good enough. But, a chance meeting with a group of teenage fans changed his mind and it was addedContinue reading “Livin’ On A Prayer topped the charts”
Money makes the world go around
Today is the fifth day of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Known as the Festival of Po Wu It is the welcome day for the God of Wealth, Caishen also called Cai Boxing Jun or Po Wu. Many families worship the God of Wealth in the early morning. After the ceremony, people usually light firecrackersContinue reading “Money makes the world go around”
First time many people saw the inside of the White House
February 14, 1962 – First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, with her breathless voice, takes television viewers on a tour of the White House, on CBS TV, on this date. (Haven’t you always found it strange that Marylin Monroe and Jackie Kennedy basically had the same voice?) It was estimated that hundreds of millions of people sawContinue reading “First time many people saw the inside of the White House”
Just in time for the Valentine’s Day holiday
February 14, 1931 – Universal Pictures released Tod Browning’s horror classic, Dracula, on this date. A Spanish-language version, Drácula, was filmed at night on the same set at the same time, with Spanish-speaking actors.
We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone.
Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone. While you’re drink your Valentine Day cocktail alone, opine upon this – When Rome was first founded, wild and bloodthirsty wolves roamed the woods around the city. They often attacked and mauled and even devoured Roman citizens—which,Continue reading “We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone.”
It’s a good day for pancakes
Bon temps roulez, mes amis– It’s Mardi Gras! No one needs to disrobe, it’s much too cold, we’ve got plenty of beads, (unless you like to disrobe in public and then, it’s between you and your maker.) Today is also know as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, which heralds the beginning of fasting in Lent.Continue reading “It’s a good day for pancakes”
Cooking is a philosophy; it’s not a recipe.
Today, the Fourth day of the Lunar New Year is the day to welcome the kitchen god, the god of fortune and other gods. The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is when the God of Stove reports back to Heaven. The God of Stove will then returns back to your house later onContinue reading “Cooking is a philosophy; it’s not a recipe.”
Happy Birthday Barbie
February 13, 1959 –Barbara Millicent Roberts, noted American Idol contestant, Ballerina, Fashion model, Movie producer, Movie star, Rock star, Radio City Music Hall Rockette, Aerobics instructor, Olympic gymnast, Olympic figure skater, Tennis star, WNBA basketball player, Dentist, Medical doctor, Nurse, Pediatrician, Surgeon, Veterinarian, United States Army officer, United States President, UNICEF Summit diplomat, Ambassador forContinue reading “Happy Birthday Barbie”
The Haus of Dcaligari 