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Datebook: February 22 – George Washington Turns 280
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 (and died December 14, 1799). We all know him as the 1st U.S. President (1789-1797), and as a great military leader. He was elected unanimously and over… more →
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I've had the Shakes all week
wrote 2 months ago: This past week, I’ve experienced the joys of being a nerd in a college town, with the arrival … more →
Logic, the Unconscious Mind, and Simon and Garfunkel
wrote 3 months ago: The other night while I was painting, I decided to listen to Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hi … more →
Thoughts on Facial Hair
wrote 3 months ago: Last week, Allyson, Amanda, Christy Jo, and I gathered for one of the biggest events in my short tim … more →
Datebook: February 22 - George Washington Turns 280
wrote 1 year ago: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 (and died December 14, 1799). We all know him as the … more →
Datebook: January 13 - William Brydon Becomes Sole Survivor of First Anglo-Afghan War 160 Years Ago
wrote 1 year ago: The First Anglo-Afghan War was fought between British India and Afghanistan from 1839 to 1842. It wa … more →
Datebook: January 10 - Robinson Jeffers Turns 125
wrote 1 year ago: Robinson Jeffers was born on January 10, 1887 (and died January 20, 1962). He was an American poet, … more →
Datebook: December 28 - Godfather of R&B Turns 90
wrote 1 year ago: Johnny Otis was born on December 28, 1921 (still alive). He’s an American musician commonly re … more →
Datebook: December 19 - Gorbechev Releases Sakharov 25 Years Ago
wrote 1 year ago: Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov earned renown as the designer of the Soviet Union’s Third Idea, a … more →
Datebook: December 14 - First Explorers Reach South Pole 100 Years Ago
wrote 1 year ago: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen saw success chartering the North Pole and set to the south with a … more →
Datebook: December 12 - Gustave Flaubert turns 190
wrote 1 year ago: Gustave Flaubert was born on December 12, 1821 (and died May 8, 1880). He was a French writer consid … more →
Datebook: December 9 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Appears 480 Years Ago
wrote 1 year ago: Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe is a celebrated Catholic icon of the Vi … more →
Murray Mentioned in 'This Is NPR'
wrote 1 year ago: We found a Murray, Kentucky mention in NPR’s biographical retrospective! Here’s some con … more →
Datebook: December 5 - Walt Disney Turns 110
wrote 1 year ago: Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 (and died December 15, 1966). Along with his brother Roy O. … more →
Datebook: December 2 - Enron Files For Bankruptcy 10 Years Ago
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wrote 1 year ago: Before its bankruptcy on December 2, 2001, Enron employed approximately 22,000 staff and was one of … more →
Datebook: November 24 - Happy Thanksgiving!
wrote 1 year ago: Thanksgiving in North America originated from a mix of European and Native traditions. Typically in … more →
Datebook: November 17 - NRA Established 140 Years Ago
wrote 1 year ago: The National Rifle Association of America is an American non-profit civil rights organization which … more →
"Home On The Range (With My Prairie Home Companion)" - From the Rotary Club of Murray
wrote 1 year ago: Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Murray for crafting this song for their October 27, 2011 meeting! … more →
Datebook: October 18 - Moby Dick Published 160 Years Ago
wrote 1 year ago: Moby Dick is widely considered to be one of the first Great American Novels and a treasure of world … more →
Datebook: October 7 - War In Afghanistan Begins 10 Years Ago
wrote 1 year ago: “Operation Enduring Freedom” is the official name used by the U.S. government for the Wa … more →
