By Jon DeStefano It is amazing what treasures are waiting to be found in America’s great antique stores. A special thanks to Pine Emporium in Pine, Colorado, where we stumbled upon two volumes of the The Philatelic History of the United States, Volume 1 (1565-1806) and Volume 2 (1807-1866). We have added these treasures to our library. The stamps which […]
from Sandy Dale I have been writing my little “blog thingey” for seven years. Of course, it doesn’t seem like it. I am desperately trying to replace my ailing Apple Macbook and also fix my ailing truck. It has been a real trial to do anything digital these days. I have made a commitment to myself to complete the book […]
Who says blondes have more fun? Any self-respecting Irish Setter would dispute that claim. These fun-loving dogs are tremendously likeable, not only for their flame-colored hair, but also for their athleticism, grace, and enthusiasm. When you live with an Irish Setter, you can be assured of having a happy, friendly companion who’s always ready to rock and roll. Originally developed […]
March 1 Ratification of the Articles of Confederation (1781) March 2 Read Across America Day March 3 Employee Appreciation Day March 11 Congress establishes Army Corp of Engineers (1779) March 12 Daylight Savings Time begins March 16 James Madison “Father of the Constitution” born (1751) March 17 St. Patrick’s Day March 22 Stamp Act passed by Parliament (1765) March 29 […]
By Maureen Timm Gorgeous Glass Grenades and Bottles Extinguished Fires of Yesteryear. Have you ever wondered what they had to quench a fire with in the old days, before the invention of flame-retardant chemicals and foam filled canisters? As a matter of fact, they had an arsenal of their own in the form of liquid-filled fire grenades. Fire grenades originated […]
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