What do you get a Grandmother who has everything? Half a century ago I was 13 years old and lived just a few blocks away from my Grandmother Thinnes in Cincinnati, Ohio. I cut her yard and did other things around her house and she would pay me a few bucks and make me one … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – my gift to Grandma 50 years ago
Holidays/National Days
National Ding-A-Ling Day
Yes, there really is a National Ding-A-Ling Day. When it was created, it was intended to remind you to reach out to old friends on December 12 to catch up. You know, call them on the phone, give them a Ding-A-Ling. Post about it on social media with the hashtag #DingALingDay. Whatever happens don't do … Continue reading National Ding-A-Ling Day
International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day was established to highlight the important part that mountains play in our ecosystem and world. For me it is more personal. Some people prefer the beach, I love being in the mountains. Particularly the Appalachian chain in the eastern US . I've been to several regions in the Rocky Mountains and it … Continue reading International Mountain Day
National Bathtub Party Day
I don't know about you, but my bathtub is pretty small for a party. Still, I would be able to host these rubber duckies and still have room for myself. What is National Bathtub Party Day all about? Take the time to have a long soaking bath. It may relax you and be good for … Continue reading National Bathtub Party Day
Throwback Thursday – an Early Christmas
As we hurry headlong into the Christmas Season, how about a throwback to a Christmas Past? The photo is marked 1960 but I think I look a little older. In any case, it is probably a typical Christmas wish for that time period. My only question is why am I barefoot? Did boots not come … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – an Early Christmas
Throwback Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!
I've only been doing Throwback Thursdays on a regular basis for less than a year. Since Thanksgiving always falls on a Thursday, you can be sure I will have to mount many of these entries over the coming years. Luckily Thanksgiving means a gathering of families and lots of photos along the way. I hope … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!
National Tie One On Day
Nope, this is not what you're thinking. Drinking to oblivion comes after the Thanksgiving Holiday from listening to your crazy relative explain all their political conspiracy theories to you over the turkey dinner. National Tie One On Day is all about helping out with the coming feast. Tie on your apron, roll up your sleeves … Continue reading National Tie One On Day
Throwback Thursday – the Great American Smokeout
Usually I dedicate my Throwback Thursdays to joyous or quirky memories of the past. Today, not so much. Each year on the third Thursday in November, the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout. This is an annual social engineering event to encourage Americans to stop tobacco smoking. The Great American Smokeout challenges smokers … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – the Great American Smokeout
Throwback Thursday – Happy Veterans Day!
In 2021 Veterans Day happens to fall on a Thursday, so time to include it in my Throwback Thursday series. I am not a veteran of the US armed services, but my father was. My dad served a hitch in the US Army but it was before I was born. I do not have the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Happy Veterans Day!
Daylight Savings returns to Save your Daylight!
Here we are again where you will, whether you like it or not, reset your clocks tonight before going to bed, so that when it reaches 2 AM, it will be 1 AM and then, in an hour, 2 AM again. Where does the time go? Let's be honest. Does this mean that your vehicle … Continue reading Daylight Savings returns to Save your Daylight!
National Mulligan Day
I am not a big fan of golf and do not play myself. So I had to do some research to understand how a mulligan works. Turns out that you can reset an action or event by taking a mulligan. Apparently you should not take it too often and only with the permission of the … Continue reading National Mulligan Day
Seventy Years of Loving Lucy
On this date in 1951 CBS broadcasted the very first episode of "I Love Lucy" with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez. I can't claim to have been around to watch the premiere but I saw endless replays of the series and subsequent spin offs when I was growing up. As dated as some of the … Continue reading Seventy Years of Loving Lucy
Throwback Thursday – a Bald Tale (or more accurately a Bald Dome)
October 14 is Be Bald and Be Free Day and it is a topic to be addressed on a Throwback Thursday. I've already featured photos of my quite copious mane of teenage hair. As time went on my forehead seemed to grow. Of course what was actually happening was my hair was steadily retreating. I … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – a Bald Tale (or more accurately a Bald Dome)
National Coffee with a Cop Day
The first Wednesday in October is always National Coffee with a Cop Day. And remember that if you fail to offer coffee to a cop, they can come and get it from you. As always you can find more at http://www.walterthinnes.com and on Twitter @walterthinnes
Happy International Day of Older Persons
Since I have moved back to Florida I am becoming more familiar with the whole concept of older persons and luckily it seems there are plenty of older persons than myself. In celebration I have a story that relates to this international day. Back in 1989 I was part of the team that opened the … Continue reading Happy International Day of Older Persons
I’m Wired for National Coffee Day!
Always one of my favorite National Days, I really love my coffee and there is only one kind of coffee I need... Cafe du Monde from New Orleans is a strong coffee mixed with ground chicory. My favorite flavor. May you have a great coffee today and tomorrow and always... As always you can find … Continue reading I’m Wired for National Coffee Day!
The Autumnal Equinox will be different in Florida
The Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere will be at 3:20 PM in the Eastern US time zone. Day and Night in balance. Heralding the great autumn season. Here in Florida there will be much less vivid fall colors than there was in the northeast. But the blessed relief from scorching temperatures and daily downpours … Continue reading The Autumnal Equinox will be different in Florida
Personal Memories on the 20th Anniversary of the Attacks of September 11, 2001
Whenever we reach a round number anniversary of a notable event the media pulls out all the stops in their coverage and special editions. I have written previously of my experiences on that date in New York City and will, briefly, here again today. But even before I moved to the Big Apple I often … Continue reading Personal Memories on the 20th Anniversary of the Attacks of September 11, 2001
Look out above for National Iguana Awareness Day
Some say that today* is National Iguana Awareness Day. Some will say that the day is to help educate you on how to better keep these lizards as pets. Others will tell you that it is to warn you they could fall out of trees on top of you.** That last one takes some explaining. … Continue reading Look out above for National Iguana Awareness Day
Throwback Thursday – Recent and long past rides in the Great Smoky Mountains
On this date in 1940 President Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of my favorite places to be. I recently took another motorcycle trip through my happy place, for the first time with a riding partner. Acie Lee Williams and I had a great time. I was thrilled to introduce him … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Recent and long past rides in the Great Smoky Mountains
Throwback Thursday – A National Dog Day Remembrance!
August 26 is National Dog Day and this year it falls on a Throwback Thursday. I have known a number of great dogs and know some fantastic ones now (speaking of you Kane!). But today is all about our small dachshund Snooper that we got when we lived in Cincinnati and transported to Florida when … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – A National Dog Day Remembrance!
National Banana Split Day
When I was growing up in Ohio, our parents would take us to Dairy Queen from time to time for a special treat. When we were very young we were only allowed a Dilly Bar (vanilla ice cream in a chocolate shell). As we grew older we could move up the menu and the Peanut … Continue reading National Banana Split Day
Celebrating National Waffle Day in the land of Waffle House!
I am still learning my way around the neighborhoods of Central Florida but one thing I know is that we are well within the bounds of Waffle House Nation. When I lived in New York City the closest Waffle House was in Pennsylvania, not far from the New Jersey border. But here in Florida they … Continue reading Celebrating National Waffle Day in the land of Waffle House!
National Coloring Book Day
Growing up we were all given coloring books by authority figures to occupy our restless hands and test our creativity. Did you stay inside the lines? Did you use standard or creative color choices? Did you use crayons, pencils or markers? Did you create your drawings on bedroom walls? Naughty you. Over the last several … Continue reading National Coloring Book Day
Throwback Thursday – When in Rome, do as the hippies do…
In high school I was required to take a language course. I honestly wasn't interested in learning another language, heck, I can barely speak English. But then I learned if I selected Latin I would have to also study Roman and Greek history. That sold me. I love history, always have. And all these years … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – When in Rome, do as the hippies do…
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