EGG-ACTLY!

       THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025

                 EGG-ACLY!

  Welcome to a brand new month!

The month of May. And here's 

egg-actly how to enjoy it! Have an

egg!  It's no yoke, I mean, joke! You

see May is "National Egg Month."

This sometimes underrated

food can be very beneficial for you!

Eggs can improve your muscle strength,

brain function, eye health, and even

help you with weight management!

And there's so many ways to enjoy

them. You can have them scrambled,

over easy, even hard boiled. So begin

the month with some eggs! You're

bound to feel "sunny side up!" Hope

you do and that all your NEWS is

good!

ANOTHER APRIL BUNNY!

 

   WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH., 2025
       ANOTHER APRIL BUNNY!

    The Easter Bunny got a lot of press this

month. But, before we bid farewell to April

let's raise a toast, make it carrot juice, to

another equally famous rabbit.

    April 30th is Bugs Bunny Day!

    Bugs made his debut as “Happy Rabbit”

in a short theater cartoon called  Porky's Hare

Hunt on this date in 1938!

    That would make Bugs 87-years-old today!

    We all remember Bugs from the cartoons

in which he stared for Warner Brothers

over all those years.

     Many of us remember them from the time

we spent in Movie Theaters "back in the day."

Some of us looked forward to the cartoons

more than the feature1

     To the younger folks Bugs may be better

know from television. He's never left a screen

somewhere in all those years!

     I have still another memory.

     Through all of my pre teen years I can

clearly remember the picture of Bugs and his

buddy Porky Pig that hung on the wall of my

bedroom.

     Their images were outlined in some sort

of luminous paint that made them glow in the

dark after the lights were turned off!

      I suppose it's one of this "childhood" items

my mother decided had outlived it's welcome

somewhere along the line. She probably

tossed it!

    Now I'm kind of wondering what a classic

like that might be worth these days?! It could

have been a "24 CAROT picture!" Get it?

    Here's hoping that "Wascally Wabbit"

keeps besting Elmer Fudd for another

87 years, and that all your NEWS is good!

    

      

AFTER MY HAIRCUT!

 

      TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH., 2025
               AFTER MY HAIRCUT!  

   I wonder how many of you can remember

where you were 56 years ago today at 11 am?

   I can. I was getting my haircut! I didn't

really need it but I wanted to have my hair

styled.

    I had to go to a wedding later in the day.
In fact it was my wedding! 

    This is my wife and my 56th anniversary!
This year it falls on a Tuesday which happens

to be the day we got married. My Dad

was traveling with a professionat stage play

and he had Tuesdays off so he flew in for

the celemony.  Hard to believe a half century plus

six years have gone by since our wedding

day. But those years have brought three

great kids and, now, six grand kids! We, like

all of you, have had bumps in the road. But

in all reality life as been pretty darn good!

       I'd live it again given the chance!

       Love to my wife and Happy Anniversary!

To the rest of you, as always, I hope all your

NEWS is good!

 
   

SAVE THE FROGS!!

   MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025

      SAVE THE FROGS!

   Bet you didn't have this unusual

holiday marked on your calendar!

It's "Save The Frogs Day!"  It's only

been around since 2009 but that's

when the experts announced the

habitat for these amphibians was

disappearing all too quickly. They

created Save The Frogs Day to call

our attention to the value of frogs

in the eco system and calling for

efforts to preserve frogs world

wide as an important part of the

balance of nature. I'm all for it

but the only frog around my house

is a small crouched version. I

don't know if if would be included

in the preservation effort. But, why

not? Real or crouched..we wouldn'd

want them to croke!!! Hope you

and your frogs are well and that

all your NEWS is good!  

THE CODE!

     SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025

               THE CODE!

   This is a very important date in the world

of communications. This is Morse Code Day.

It marks the birthday of Samuel Morse who

invented that electrical system of dots and

dashes that can send a message anywhere in

an instant. Probably the most famous was the

SOS sent from the Titanic. The system was

widely used until voice communications all

but eliminated the need for coded messages.

My wife sent a coded message just now.

The translation reads "I have chores for

you to do so get busy!" Seems whether it's

morse code, text, of just a yell.....the message

stays the same! Oh dear. Hope you're all well

and that all your NEWS is good. 

A TWISTED HOLIDAY!

 

    SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH., 2025
           A TWISTED HOLIDAY!

    I suppose it could be argued that many
of the holidays of which I write could be
considered twisted.
    But this one is for real! April 25th is
National Pretzel Day!
    Pretzels are believed to be the world's
oldest snack. They date back to 610AD
in Southern France.
    I just had some Sour Dough pretzels
that were so hard I thought they might
have been baked by the Monks that
first produced them!
    And while they may be the world's
oldest snack I'm thinking the potato
chip is probably the world's first choice.
    Pop corn may beat them out too!
    Pretzels have always been associated
with beer but that may stem from the
fact both have been big in Germany
for many years.
     Nobody seems to know who picked
this day to honor pretzels. Or why.
     But since I've got some in the
kitchen I'll likely join in the celebration.
     Hope you'll join in and that all your
NEWS is good!  
   
     

THEY'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER!

       FRIDAY, APRIL 25,2025

  THEY'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER!

  Yesterday I told you about the first

family to make a cross country car

trip from California to New York  It

was 1908 so there's a good chance

they had a license plate on their

Packard even if they were from

California. New York was the first

State to require license numbers on

cars. As a matter of fact it happened

on this very date in 1901! But while 

the State required license numbers, it 

did not provide the license plates! That

was up to the car owners! Some painted their

numbers on pieces of wood or even

on the side of their vehicle! Imagine

how that system would work in

Pennsylvania today where the State

allows motorists 280 choices for license

plate categories! It's also one of the

States that only requires a license plate

on the back bumper. Easier to spot a

get away car than one heading towards

you I suppose! At least we know license

plates serve a good purpose in Florida.

You can always tell when its Fall in the

Sunshine State!

The license plate colors change there

like the leaves do here! All the plates

from "up north" start showing up there!

Hope your registration is up to date

and that all your NEWS is good!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

OUT FOR A DRIVE!

      THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025

            OUT FOR A DRIVE!      

   April 24th is a big day in automotive

history. On April 24th of 1908 Mr. and

Mrs. Jacob Murdock and their children

set out in Jacob's Packard in an attempt

to become the first family to travel across

the United States by car! Their trip began

in Los Angeles and their destination was

New York City. They made it! The trip

took a total of 32 days, 5 hours and 25

minutes! An amazing accomplishment.

But just imagine poor Jacob hearing

"Are we there yet?," for 32 days, 5 hours,

and 25 minutes!!! Hope your travels are

fun and that all your NEWS is good! 

THE BIG SCREEN!

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025

              THE BIG SCREEN!

    

April 23rd is "Movie Theater Day!" I

always loved the movies. I've even been in

a couple!  I pretty much grew up in movie

theaters. My Dad was a projectionist at the old

Capitol Theater in Hazleton. I got in there for

free. But when I wasn't going to the Capitol I

could often be found at one of the many

neighborhood theaters we had in my home

town. There were two within 5 blocks of my

house! On weekends you could go to either

for anywhere between 13 cents and a quarter

and see a double feature, a short subject, cartoons,

and a weekly chapter with superheros like

Superman or Batman! These days a lot of

folks have those big screen TVs in their home.

But as big as they may be they're  nowhere 

near the size of the giant indoor movie theater

screens or the Drive Ins for that matter. 

There's nothing like a night out at the movies, 

or an afternoon for that matter.  And Movie

Theater Day is a great day to get out of the

house to go to see a great flick. You may,

however, find the ticket and popcorn price

just a little higher than you remember.

Enjoy the show! Hope all your NEWS is

good!

GOOD DAY TO GET HIGH!

     MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025

   A GOOD DAY TO GET HIGH!

   It's April 21st. It's "National High Five

Day!" It's a greeting that began sometime

in the 1990's but wasn't really noticed

very much until it became a habit among

basketball team players. One reaches out

one's arm and slaps a friends hand with

arms outstretched. Somehow it's migrated

from sports to everyday life. One version

has friends "bumping fists." I suppose

the pandemic helped it along as actually

skaking hands was viewed as downright

dangerous. So go ahead, feel free to extend

a high five to your friends today. It's now

an official unofficial holiday! Hope you

enjoy the day and that all your NEWS is

good!

EASTER/POT LUCK

      SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025    

              EASTER/ POT LUCK!

    It's April 20th friends. Christians

around the world are celebrating today.

Of course the date for Easter varies from

year to year. And this year the date is

also famous, or infamous for another

reason. For many in the counter culture

world this has been a "holiday" for years.

4/20 has become known world wide as

 "Pot Smokers Day."

It's said to have begun at a high school in

California back in 1971 when a group of

pot smokers met at 4:20pm each day to

partake of their "weed." I remember

being in Hawaii on April 20th of 2015.

We went to a Pot Luck dinner on the

beach and ours was one of the only "pots"

that contained actual food. Most everyone

else was having marijuana for their dinner!

The growth of cannabis based products

has grown tremendously as they have

been accepted as medical applications

helping those with various ailments.

Hard to believe anything allegedly

helpful to someone can smell so darn

bad! Well whether you're a "pot head"

or not I hope you enjoy a beautiful

Easter day and that all yoru NEWS is

good.  

    

A BICYCLE "TRIP!"

         SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025

              A BICYCLE TRIP!

   It's April 19th. It's  "Bicycle Day!"

But I wouldn't head out of your Schwinn

to begin the celebration. April 19th became

Bicycle Day after an unusual incident on

that date in 1943. Albert Hofmann was

working an a chemical lab in Switzerland

when he began feeling ill and decided to

go home. Albert came and went to his lab

by bicycle and was riding it home when

he noticed changes in his perspective. In

just a moment he started to believe his neighbor

was a witch and all kinds of colors flashed

before his eyes. You see Albert had accidentially

come in contact with a substance in the lab which

became known as LSD! Quite a "trip" for him!

Hope you're well and that all your NEWS is good! 

IT'S A TOSS UP FOLKS!

  

      FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
       IT'S A TOSS UP FOLKS!

   So,as it turns out, April 18th., is
"International Jugglers Day!"
   It is a day, according to
holidayinsights.com. to celebrate
the skill of juggling, and those talented
people who can juggle many balls and
objects at a time. Common objects
include: balls, clubs, swords, plates,
rings, and flaming sticks.
    I have juggled schedules, and
paychecks over the years. But I
don't believe that qualifies me as
a juggler.
    My son can juggle.
    I've tried. But I can only handle
two softballs at a time and only if'
I don't toss them too high.
      The best jugglers can juggle up
to ten balls at a time!
       You might want to give it a try
in honor of the day. I would suggest,
however, sticking with rubber balls
as opposed to things like fire sticks,
knives, and chainsaws.

        My wife just asked me to take 

out the trash, get a qt. of milk, and

mail out some bills. She didn't but my 

argument that I couldn't juggle that

many tasks so I guess I'm stuck!
        I will watch Facebook for photos
of your juggling success or notices of your
hospitalization.
        Hope all your NEWS is good!
      




   

HORSE SENSE!

  

    THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH., 2025
               HORSE SENSE

   April 17th, for those who didn't already
know, is "Ford Mustang Day!"
    It's the date, back in 1964, when the
first Mustangs first showed up in Ford's
showrooms across the country.
    I had a Mustang in 1968. It was a red
two door hardtop.
    It wasn't exactly the car I was looking
for. I was trading in a used Chevy Impala
convertible with a Corvette engine and a
4-speed Hurst shifter. I probably would
have kept it but my wife-to-be was not
fond of the color. It was lavender.
    I wanted another convertible but I
couldn't afford it and the hardtop was
the next best option with windows that
opened the front and back to the fresh
air.
    It was a pretty good car. The only
problem I had was a break in the
driver's seat after awhile but a welder
fixed it good as new.
    I saw a new Mustang today, I heard
it too! It roared by me several times.
(I kept catching up with it at traffic
lights).
     The straight 6 in my 68 didn't make
that much noise. I'm pretty sure it didn't
burn as much gas either! It wasn't near
as fast as the new one although those
traffic lights seemed to even us out!
      There's another factor. My Mustang
cost about one tenth of what the new
ones are selling for!
       I still like Mustangs and I'd love
to have a new one if someone decides
to make it a gift. If someone does, I'm
ready to saddle up!
       Hope it's a convertible and that
all your NEWS is good!

SYLVESTER'S CRACKER!

   WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025

     SYLVESTER'S CRACKER!

  What's in a name? Shakespeare

asked that question and sometimes

the answers may surprise you! Take

the Graham cracker for instance.

It's actually named after a man!

An evangelical minister, Sylvester

Graham, created the recipe for the

cracker in 1829. How about oyster

crackers. There's no oysters in them.

But at one time oysters were very

inexpensive and the cracker was

very popular with the stew made

from them. Then there was the fact

that the cracker had a resemblance

to an oyster shell. Hence they became

known as oyster crackers. Of the two,

however, the Graham cracker is most

everyone's favorite. Especially when

combined with some marshmallows

and chocolate to create S'mores,

a name that's just "Cracker Jack"

with most folks. Hope you're

enjoying your crackers, whatever

kind, and that all your NEWS is 

good! 

TALES OF TITANIC!

    TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025

         TALES OF  TITANIC 

  The Titanic struck the iceberg on

April 14th but it actually sank during

the early morning hours of April 15th

and this is Titanic Remembrance Day!

And I'm remembering two men who were

NOT on board. One put a down payment

on a ticket only to be called back to the

U.S. early. Thanks to that recall we can

enjoy Hershey's Kisses for the would be

Titanic traveler was Milton Hershey!

Almost everybody knows about "The

Unsinkable Molly Brown." She did

survive the sinking. But her husband

wasn't with her. James Joseph "J.J."  

Brown was born in Waymar Pennsylvania,

near Carbondale. His parents moved to

Pittston while he was very young. He

was home schooled by his mother and

then sent to Saint John's Academy in

Pittston. Molly and J.J. were estranged

when she boarded the Titanic so she

traveled alone. But J.J. and Milton Hershey

and two men who could happily say they

"missed the boat." Hope you're well and

that all your NEWS is good! 

     

         MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 

          THE IDES OF APRIL!

  We hear a lot about the Ides of March.

That's March 15th. But what about what I

consider to be the Ides of April? That's

today. April 14th. Consider the misfortunes

in April. April 14th, 1912. The Titanic strikes

an iceberg. Bad news for everyone on 

Titanic! April 14th, 1865. President Lincoln

goes to a play. That didn't work out very

well for President Lincoln. As for the rest

of us, at least usually, it's the last day to

get all our income tax information so it

can be filed tomorrow. And that, often,

is bad news for a lot of us. Well, do the

best you can with the day and here's hoping

all your NEWS is good!

CAN YOU SPELL SCRABBLE?

    SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025

CAN YOU SPELL SCRABBLE!

   This is "National Scrabble Day!"

The date marks the birthday of 

Alfred Butts who invented the 

popular word game in 1938/ It

wasen't originally callef Scrabble..

Butts first named the game

Lexico then changed it to Chris

Cross Words. After he gave of

the rights to the game it was

renamed Scrabble. It's still a

very big game, available in 

121 countries and 29 languages.

The  best way to celebrate would

be to play the game. Anyone can

participate. You just have to be

able to spell. So I'll be getting

out the Dominos! Hope you

enjoy the game and that all

your NEWS is good. 

BIG WIND DAY!

   SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025

           BIG WIND DAY!

 If you're looking for something to

celebrate or observe today's unusual

"holiday' may be the answer. April

12th is "Big Wind Day!" It was on

April 12th of 1934 that the 

Observatory on top of Mount

Washington in New Hampshire

recorded a wind speed of 231

miles per hour! That's the highest

recorded wind speed in the

Northern or Western Hemisphere!

You can visit Mount Washington

by car or Cog Railroad throughout 

year and you're likely to experience

some strong wind gusts! Hopefully

not at record speed. If you can't get

to Mount Washington I'd suggest

a trip to visit the politicians in

Washington where you're likely

to note some strong winds (read

that 'hot air') most every day.

Hope your feet are planted

solidly on the ground and that

all your NEWS is good!

DIVE! (IN)

   FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025

            DIVE! (IN)

       OK folks. We've got a dilemma on our hands! This

is April 11th. It is one of those unusual "holidays"
I love to find, write about and, when possible,
celebrate!
    But here's the thing. This is "Submarine Day!"
    Problem is, although it's been acknowledged
on several calendar sites, we don't know what
kind of submarine we're suppose to be celebrating!
     Is it a boat that goes under water or a big
"Hero" sandwich? There's a big difference!
     I know a little bit about both.
     I've certainly had plenty of "submarine"
sandwiches over the years. Probably more than
a few too many!
     They come in  many varieties with a whole lot
of different names. "Subs, Heros, Hoagies, Grinders,
torpedoes, or baguettes" to name a few.
      The name usually varies depending on the part
of the country you're in. Use the wrong one and
you'll likely get either a strange or, at least, a
blank stare!
      The other "submarine", the boat, usually has
torpedoes on board. But you can't eat them!
       I've been on two submarines. Not as a
sailor. Just a visitor. I know the Navy will be
extremely happy with that disclaimer.
       I got to check out the Nautilus at the Sub
Museum in Groton, Connecticut. I looked all
over for Captain Nemo but he must have been
on shore leave that day.
       Then, a couple of years ago, we had our
choice of visiting either the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio or the U.S.S.
Cod moored nearby. Since the Hall doesn't allow
pictures I yelled "Clear the bridge" and
dove into the Cod for a really neat tour!
       Since the U.S. Submarine Service was
established in April of 1900, and this is April,
that's probably the Submarine we're suppose to
be celebrating. Dah!
       I'm not sure how you would "celebrate."
       It's still a bit too cool for an underwater
swim. Maybe you could rent a couple of those
old movies about subs. I'd recommend Operation
Petticoat from 1959.
      And, while you're watching, call up the
nearest Subway Shop and order a Torpedo,or
a Hero, Hoagie, Grinder, or a Baguette...just
to see how they react.
      As for me, if we're celebrating the "Silent
Service". I'll say no more!
      Hope you're not "taking a dive" and that
all your NEWS is good!

    

POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY

               THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025

             POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY!

        It's April 10th everybody. And April 10th is

        'National Poem In Your Pocket Day!" It's an

        observance, part of National Library Month,

        that was started in 2002 by the Mayor's Office

        in New York City. It spread out from there and

        is now being observed throughout the country

        and in Canada as well. I liked the idea so I

        came up with my own short rhyme just for the

        occasion. Here it is!    

                 PUT A POEM IN YOUR POCKET TO CARRY ALONG

         THEN TAKE IT AND READ IT WHEN THINGS SEEM ALL WRONG.

         MAKE THE RHYME HAPPY, AND FILLED WITH GOOD CHEER

         TO BRIGHTEN YOUR OWN DAY AND ANYONE NEAR.

         WITH A POEM IN YOUR POCKET YOU'LL NEVER GO WRONG

         READ IT, RECITE IT, OR TURN IT TO SONG

         SHARE IT WITH OTHERS AS YOU WALK EACH LONG MILE

         AND HOPE IT BRINGS COMFORT, SOME JOY AND A SMILE!   

              So that's it. My contribution to Poem In Your

         Pocket Day. Hope you've got one too and that all

         your NEWS is good!  

   

OUR BRITISH CITIZEN!

     

 SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH., 2025
     OUR BRITISH CITIZEN!                      

     By all accounts you might think
today would be a British Holiday. 

April 9th is "Winston Churchill Day!"

Right here in the good old USA!
     It's got nothing to do with the
fact that, at one point or another, most
babies resemble the World War II
British Prime Minister.
      Instead in marks the day Mr.
Churchill was made an honorary US
citizen! President John F. Kennedy
proclaimed it so in 1963.
      A couple years ago I saw the
movie "The Darkest Hour" which
recalled Churchill's brilliant
leadership of Great Britain in the                  
fight against Nazi Germany well
before our country got into the
war.
      I always liked the guy. I always
favored those who could make a
good impression through their
speech. Churchill probably would
have made a good newsman. If he
could only shake that "English
accent."
       He was also famous, of course,
for flashing that two finger victory
sign that symbolized the confidence
of the allies during the war.
       I see a lot of people flashing
the sign these days but many seem
to have forgotten you're suppose to
use two fingers! Maybe they're
not calling for victory!
        Anyway, happy Winston
Churchill Day to you all! Hope all
your NEWS is good!

DRAW A BIRDIE!

  TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025

      DRAW A BIRDIE!

             Don't worry! This Blog

 does not involve sketching a golfer    /       

just under par. This unusual "holiday" is 

"Draw a picture of a bird day." It may sound

a bit crazy but consider the story that 

lead to this observation. In April of

1943 7-year-old Dorie Cooper visited

her uncle in a hospital where he was

recovering from a war wound. He was

feeling depressed but responded to

Dorie's request that he draw a picture

of a bird. When she saw his drawing

she said "this isn't very good but I'll

put it on my wall anyway." Her response

drew smiles from her uncle and other

wounded men in the ward. Each time

she returned everyone in the ward had

hand drawn pictures of birds to give to

her. Unfortunately, three years later,

the little girl was struck and killed by a

car. Since then April 8th, her birthday,

became "Draw a picture of a bird day."

So whatever your drawing skills, or

lack thereof, consider taking a moment

and drawing a picture of a bird today in an 

effort to bring a smile to someone's face.

Hope yours is better than mine and that

all your NEWS is good.     

MY WIFE AS A HIPPIE!

    MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025

     MY WIFE AS A HIPPIE!

Today is the big day friends. Today

my wife becomes a "Hippie." It's got

nothing to do with the counter culture

movement of the mid 60's and early

70's. There are no unique fashions

or beads or sandals involved.

Although it's possible some

psychedelic drugs may be used

in the process. You see today my

wife undergoes hip replacement

surgery. Her recovery may have

some effect on the production of

my daily blog as I may have to

lend a hand during her recovery.

I am, I believe, somewhat prepared.

I have several cans of Spam and

Tuna on hand and enough wine

to get me at least through the first

week. I may have to use a few BLOG

reruns to cover me for a bit. Anyway

please know I continue to hope all

your NEWS is good!

Peace!

SORRY CHARLIE!

   SUNDAY, APPRIL 6, 2025

       SORRY CHARLIE!

  It's April 6th everybody and this is

"Sorry Charlie Day!" You might

remember "Charlie the Tuna" who

wasn't quite good enough to make 

it to "Chicken Of The Sea Tuna."

Well this is a day to remember

your own "Sorry Charlie moments."

Maybe a love interest that didn't

work out. Maybe a college that

ejected your application. Maybe a

job for which you were rejected.

We've all had a time like that or

two. So remember them. But

you should also remember that

you're still here! You survived

and that is the real victory! 

Enjoy your day, live a little! And may

all your NEWS BE GOOD!

PILLOW TALK!

     SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025

      SOME PILLOW TALK!

   It's April 5th my friends. The first

Saturday in April and that makes this

"International Pillow Fight Day!" It's

a fairly new "holiday" with it's official

beginning in 2018. It has been

described as a great way to relieve

the stress of life. There are some

rules and some recommendations.

Participants must use soft pillows

and those with feathers are

discouraged by some animal

rights organizations. I wasn't

going to even mention the day

until........my wife belted me

with one. Guess she's playing

this year! Guess I'd better duck!

Hope you're playing fair and

that all your NEWS is good!

THIS JUST IN!

    FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025

         THIS JUST IN!

     Today's unusual holiday might better

be suited for the 1st rather than the 4th
of April! That, after all, is April Fools
Day.
     But it's official! April 4th is "Hug
A Newsman Day."
     I don't ever remember hearing about
this when I was on the regular news beat.
     It's probably not a very popular
holiday. The days when Walter Cronkite
was the most trusted person in America
are long gone.
     Cries of media bias and "fake news"
are so common you'd think reporters
would want to remain anonymous.
      I probably would have enjoyed
celebrating this day when I was single.
On the other hand I'd have to wonder
how many "huggers" would now be
claiming harassment! Times have
changed!
       Perhaps, these days, a nice pat on
the back and a comment of "good job"
would be best for the newsman, or
woman you admire.
       Of course I'm still accepting
hugs from by biggest fan and most
loyal supporter. My wife!
        Hope all your NEWS is good!

     
   

POETRY MONTH!

   THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025

        POETRY MONTH!

  Before we get ourselves too far

into this new month I wanted to remind'

you that April is "Poetry Month." I like

poetry. I've written a few pomes. Two

have been turned into songs! So to

celebrate I thought I'd share one of

my "lighter verses" with you. It was

prompted by memories of my days

as a kid back in my home town when

most every weekend included a Cowboy

 movie at one of my neighborhood

theaters. I loved those movies but

they left me with a few questions

summed up in this pome...."Thoughts

Of The Old West (Movies!)

 

PB&J!

     WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025

                   PB&J

    April 2nd is "National Peanut

Butter and Jelly Day!" So common

a combination you'd think they had

been around forever. But that's not

the case. In fact peanut butter didn't

really hit the nation's fancy until

the Chicago World's Fair of 1883.

It was a home economist from New

England, Julia Davis Chandler, who

first published a recipe for peanut

butter and jelly in a Boston Cooking

magazine. And that wasn't until 1901!

You have to wonder what was so

special about that recipe unless, perhaps,

she cautioned followers to put the

peanut butter down first!

Peanut butter and jelly came along

before pre-sliced bread hit the shelves.

That showed up in 1928! These days

you can even get peanut butter jars with

the jelly already inside! And, of course,

there are all kinds of peanut butter.

I was going to tell you the rumor

about "Chunky style" peanut butter

but my wife told me not to "Spread

it around! Enjoy your PB&J and I

hope all your NEWS is good!