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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”

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.

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.”

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”

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.”

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”

February 13th, 1966 –The Rolling Stones returned for their third appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on this date. Their performances had been taped the day before.

February 13, 1972 –Bob Fosse’s film version of the musical Cabaret, starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey premiered on this date. Liza Minnelli designed all her own hair and make-up with the help of her father, famed musical director Vincente Minnelli.

February 13, 1932 –The Our Gang short, Free Eats premiered on this date. This marked the introduction of George “Spanky” McFarland to the Our Gang comedies. Spanky McFarland’s career lasted a decade, approximately, as his career at Our Gang concluded in 1942 short, Unexpected Riches.

It’s the third day of The Lunar New Year and Chigou literally means “red dog“, an epithet of “the God of Blazing Wrath“. It is considered an unlucky day to have guests or go visiting. So people don’t like to go out on this day, otherwise they might lose their temper easily and become argumentative.Continue reading “Why not just call in sick”