Monthly Archives: July 2016

ON THIS DAY: July 9, 2016

Posted on July 9, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 9th is: Bald Is In Day Body Painting Day National Sugar Cookie Day (George Washington) Carver Day (Alexander) Hamilton Grange Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD Canada – Nunavut Day Malaysia – Penang Governor’s Birthday Palau – Constitution Day … Continue reading →

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Interlude – Field Sparrow Dawn Song

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

Click through for Lang Elliott’s recordings of field sparrows, including the delightful dawn song.

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Best of Summer: COUNTRY GARDENS

Posted on July 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

Whatever the weather is wherever you are, here’s some lovely music and beautiful flowers for a perfect summer day. Happy 134th Birthday to Percy Grainger, born in this day, July 8, in 1882 in Melbourne, Australia. The music is his … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 8, 2016

Posted on July 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 8th is: Chocolate with Almonds Day National Blueberry Day Video Games Day Taos Pueblo Pow Wow opens NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD Eid Al Fitr, the end of Ramadan, is celebrated in many countries Argentina – Día de la … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: DEEP

Posted on July 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD Some poetry is bold and LOUD. Some poetry is full of  SymbØli℠. Some poetry is full of RAGE, or Sorrow or Pain. William Stafford (1914–1993) wrote poems in a soft-spoken voice, poems that seem direct and simple, but … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Cats: MAINE

Posted on July 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

In 1985, the state of Maine recognized the obvious and outstanding choice for its Official State Cat: the Maine Coon Cat. This state seems to love all kinds of cats: more than 46% of Maine households have cats. Maine Coon … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Dogs: MARYLAND

Posted on July 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

In 1964, Maryland became the first state to designate an Official State Dog, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. One the few breeds actually developed in the United States, its early history is more legend than fact. There’s a tale told of … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 7, 2016

Posted on July 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 7th is: Chocolate Day!!! Strawberry Sundae Day Tell the Truth Day Global Forgiveness Day National Holidays Around the World Belarus – 2nd day of Kupalle Indonesia – Idul Fitri Day Japan –  Tanabata/Star Festival Malaysia – Georgetown …………….. World Heritage … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Dogs: LOUISIANA

Posted on July 6, 2016 by wordcloud9

In 1979, the Catahoula Cur got a name change to the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog when it became the Official State Dog of Louisiana.   It has been alternately known as the Catahoula Hog Dog because of its traditional use … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Dogs: GEORGIA

Posted on July 6, 2016 by wordcloud9

This year, Georgia joined the growing list of states with an official State Dog, but their choice was not a particular breed, as most previous states have chosen. Instead, they chose ‘Adoptable Dogs’ as the official State Dog.   The … Continue reading →

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