The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Saturday, February 12, 2022

Happy Birthday to the Most Sighted Ghost in America...May You Find Peace

Born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809, he has rested peacefully since his death in 1865 in Springfield, Illinois. The sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln has a way of getting around even though he is with us if only in spirit. From Gettysburg to Washington D.C., his ghost has... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

These Are Not Your Normal Nannies, but They Are as Sweet as Ever

Each year in Italy, grazing animals are moved from high pastures down to the plains. Newborn lambs are unable to make this journey on their own, so they ride in the pouches of specially made saddles on the back of a donkey nanny. They are taken down at rest stops and returned to their mothers for a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Two Possibilities Here, An Overactive Imagination or Something Else

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

A Big Thank You to Those Immigrants Who Brought Us This Culinary Favorite

Today is "National Pizza Day! The history of one of the most beloved foods dates as far back to flatbreads from 600 BC. Thank goodness for the immigrants who brought with them their original recipes to the United States from Italy, replicating their flatbreads in New York and other American cities.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Buyer Beware, You Could be Buying a Haunted Item Without Even Knowing It

Often considered ghost portals in the paranormal and ghost world, mirrors have a certain ambiance that can be quite disconcerting when looking into them. In February 2013, CNN and the Huff Post featured a Weird News article regarding a "Haunted Mirror" that was being sold on eBay. The purchase price... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 7, 2022

The Famous Actor Who Caught a Ride with a Ghost

The bald Greek lollipop-wielding star known to the nation as Kojak was no stranger to the supernatural in its highest form, despite the fact that these things were rarely talked about in 1957. Not only did Telly see a ghost, but he also caught a ride with one in his fancy black Cadillac one winter... Sign in to see full entry.

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Happy Birthday to My Favorite Pioneer Girl

The pioneer experience is a journey that I have always enjoyed following through books and television and Laura Ingalls Wilder is one of my favorite original pioneer women. The author behind the Little House books was born in the time of westward expansion on February 7, 1867, outside of Pepin,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

As a Fan of Hers, this is Exciting News

I really enjoy trying out great recipes and sampling delicious desserts, so I was happy to read yesterday that country singer Dolly Parton is releasing a line of cake mixes with Duncan Hines. The perky blonde beauty with the voice of an angel has been married to her best friend for more than 50... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

Ectoplasm & Other Paranormal Phenomenon Stemming from a February Massacre

A paranormal phenomenon is just one small piece among the many unexplained mysteries that have been discovered on our planet by those who are actively seeking them. The invariable nature of the paranormal often includes rare findings that simply cannot be explained, yet they exist in our mind and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 4, 2022

IMHO, As Sweet as This Is, This Would Be a Seriously Shitty Situation

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