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Monday, November 21, 2022

This Famous Onscreen Married Couple Seriously Disliked Each Other

Despite their onscreen chemistry, I Love Lucy's Fred, played by William Frawley, and Ethel Mertz, played by Vivian Vance detested one another. It all started when Vance, who was 22 years younger than Frawley, started voicing her displeasure about their age difference with cutting comments such as,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 20, 2022

Respect for the Dead and Beautifying Death in a More Pleasant Manner

There is a big difference between a coffin and a casket, even though these two terms are often used interchangeably. A coffin is six-sided and tapers from the top to the bottom, while a casket is four-sided and rectangular in shape. In the 17th century, coffins were usually reserved for the wealthy.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 19, 2022

I Would Have No Issue with Going Back to This

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Fans Along with Several Presidents Love This Ageless Birthday Boy

Born Michael Theodore Mouse, this beloved and adorable Disney character has captured our hearts since he was born on November 18, 1928. Happy birthday to the world's most famous mouse. His first words were "Hot Dogs!" In fact, he was the first cartoon character to speak. Mickey Mouse was also the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sassy Can Be Alright When It Comes to Being Smart and Safe

Apparently, the feds don't agree with this assessment when it comes to New Jersey's sassy highway signs that encourage drivers to be safe and smart while on the road. Creative and humorous digital messages displayed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation like these two... "Hold On To Your... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Hubby Requested a Favorite Old School Blast from the Past Dinner

Since we have plans later today to go downtown for our boro's light-up night, I am making a simple dinner that John requested a few days ago after having a conversation regarding our grade school and junior high days. One of his favorite lunches was the hamburger pizza that the lunch ladies served... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Quick Fix for Constipation

A little three-year-old boy is sitting on the toilet. His mother thinks he has been in there too long, so she goes in to see what's up. The little boy is sitting on the toilet reading a book. But about every ten seconds or so he puts the book down, grips the toilet seat with his left hand, and hits... Sign in to see full entry.

I Know That It's Tradition, But I Don't Feel Guilty One Little Bit

When it comes to Thanksgiving, the majority of tables will have a roasted turkey front and center on the holiday table. My mother always made London broil, turkey, and spiral ham. My favorite is the ham, so I have carried that Thanksgiving tradition forward, and my family really loves it. Nobody has... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

This is Where the Big "Plan" Began Back in 1948

Nobody had a clue as to how big one little burger joint could eventually turn out to be. Pictured above, this is the beginning of one of the biggest chains in the world. The McDonald brothers are standing in front of soon to open first ever McDonald’s. It started with burgers and potato chips that... Sign in to see full entry.

You Can Own a Famous Piece of Christmas History in Cleveland, Ohio

The iconic 1983 Christmas Story movie that was centered around a young boy named Ralphie Parker who attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift was filmed at 3159 West 11th Street in Cleveland’s Tremont... Sign in to see full entry.

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