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MTV Turns 40!
On Aug 1, 1981, 40 years ago today, MTV began its broadcast. It was only available to a handful of cable subscribers in New Jersey on its first day. By 1983, it would be in most homes in the US and become a phenom of 80s pop culture. While “music videos” were nothing new (many…
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FFF – Lighthouses
FRIDAY FUN FACTS: LIGHTHOUSES!The Pharos of Alexandria, known as the Lighthouse of Alexandria, is believed to have been the world’s first lighthouse, built sometime in the 3rd Century BC. The “Tower of Hercules”, at the opening of the La Coruña harbor in Spain is one of the oldest still standing, built in the late 1st…
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No Work Wednesday
No working allowed today! We have a few more cleaning chores to do, but we deserve a day of rest. Part of our LEGO gang has joined me in some relaxing couch potato activities. Veggie straws for everyone!
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Birdfeeders!
We finished sawing and finishing off the branches of our dead tree. Turned it into a nice place to hang bird feeders and sport a birdbath. We already have the first wave of visitors!
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Timber Tuesday!
With the lawn done, convert a dead tree in our front lawn into a bird feeding station. It will be alot of work, but a great way to feed the birds!!
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Hot Dog!
With the lawn mowed, it’s time to eat! Atomic surprised me with hot dogs from the grill!
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Mow Monday
We bought an electric mower and Atomic has put me to work. It’s really cool. Quiet and light. And it looks like a fancy sports car, hee hee! Such a beautiful sunny day to be working outside. Never be afraid of a good day’s work. Get outside and enjoy life!
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FFF – Rubber Duckies!
FUN FACT FRIDAY: RUBBER DUCKIES! Since they got loose in my home yesterday, let’s talk about duckies. Rubber ducks made their debut in the late 1800s. Charles Goodyear invented a new process to mold rubber, and solid rubber ducks found their way into homes. The first ducks did not float and were thought of as…
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Who let the ducks out?
Looks like Atomic left the bathroom door open again. They are so mischevious!
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Warrior Wednsday!
It’s Red Sonia and her Ice Dragon!