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Lucien Fewell shot James Clark after he apparently ran off with Lucien's 16-year-old sister. The murder trial that followed featured two Confederate generals and a former Virginia governor. What was the verdict? (also on Amazon.com)
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World Mangrove Day
As you all know, I’m the least nature-y person around. But since I was a Florida teen, it occasionally surprises me when I bump into someone who doesn’t know what a mangrove is. (Not that this topic comes up very … Continue reading
Talk in an Elevator Day
This recognition day encourages people to strike up conversations with strangers during elevator rides, aiming to break down social barriers and foster connections. I can’t say I’m a fan of that, for the most part. I don’t spend much time … Continue reading
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Tagged Communication, Conversation, Elevators, Etiquette, Recognition Day, Relationships
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Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day is an official holiday in Utah. I know a little bit about it. Lucky for me, the hubs has written a ton on this topic, so I’m handing this space over to him today as the in-house expert: … Continue reading
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Tagged History, Joseph Smith, LDS, Mormon, Pioneer Day, Recognition Day, Utah
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
This is a winning combination in my house from way back, and in all forms. Cake, cookies, bars, ice cream—and candy, of course. This being the case, I’m not sure why it took us so long to go to Hershey … Continue reading
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Tagged Candy Musings, Chocolate Musings, Dessert Musings, Family, Food Musings, Recognition Day
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Spoonerism Day
Hands down, the most impressive display of spoonerisms I’ve witnessed were masterworks by the Capitol Steps, who talked about ducky lays and lirty dies, and were way—I mean, wayyyyyy—ahead of the curve in 1990 talking about Tronald Dump. You can … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Humor, Language, Life, Recognition Day, Writing
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Get Out of the Dog House Day
Today is supposed to be a day to mend fences and get back in the good graces of someone you have upset. Once upon a time, this would have been like a religious holiday for me. I’ve made those attempts. … Continue reading
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Tagged Contrition, Family, Forgiveness, Life, Recognition Day, Relationships
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Ice Cream Day
I’ve written a ton about ice cream here in relation to various other topics. So today, I’ll talk about making ice cream instead. When I was a kid, my grandparents had an ice cream maker and every summer that I … Continue reading
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Tagged Dessert Musings, Family, Food Musings, Ice Cream Musings, Recognition Day
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Karoake Day
I have never sung karaoke. I consider this a public service. The closest I get to karaoke is singing when I’m alone in the car, and these days I spend half that time coughing after cracking on a high note. … Continue reading
Wrong Way Corrigan Day
For a long time, my only awareness of Wrong Way Corrigan was that it was something my grandmother would holler whenever someone took off heading in some direction other than the one they were supposed to. If she said “time … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Airplanes, Aviation, Family, Flight, History, Recognition Day, Travel
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Arwen Adams Bicknell 