The first Friday in August is National Water Balloon Day. Some may claim it is harmless fun and an easy way to cool off in the blistering summer heat. However, I am deadly afraid of today, especially when these weapons are in the hands of tiny terrorists like this one. I do believe I will … Continue reading National Water Balloon Day Redux
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National Chili Dog Day
The last Thursday in July is always National Chili Dog Day and for me that means a Cheese Coney from a Cincinnati Chili parlor. Whether that is Skyline, Gold Star, Empress, or my favorite Camp Washington Chili it is the best introduction for newbies into the wonderful unique flavor profile that is Cincinnati Chili. You … Continue reading National Chili Dog Day
BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS opens in two days on August 1
Dropping a quick note about the opening weekend of my play BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS on Friday, August 1 at the Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville, North Carolina. I will be pretty busy the next several days so will pop back in after the weekend. Meanwhile I have scheduled a couple of unrelated posts to keep … Continue reading BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS opens in two days on August 1
The Recipe I use for National Creme Brûlée Day
Creme Brûlée is a rich and extravagant dessert and one of my favorite treats. I even own my own kitchen torch to crisp the top. I also own special ramekins that are broad and have low sides to maximize the crisp surface. It has been a long time since I last made it and here … Continue reading The Recipe I use for National Creme Brûlée Day
National Aunt and Uncles Day Redux
As promised a followup on National Aunt and Uncles Day. I posted these photos before but a revisit is required. First my father and his two brothers. From left to right - my father Todd Thinnes, my uncle John (Jack) Thinnes, my uncle Reed Thinnes And now the iconic Thinnes family photo from a 1967 … Continue reading National Aunt and Uncles Day Redux
One week from opening and Parkway Playhouse has Released Cast interviews on their Blog
My excitement grows as the opening of my play BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS will open one week from tonight at the Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville, North Caroline. The theatre has recently published interviews with all of the cast members as well as the director, the fight choreographer, and intimacy choreographer. (Yes, there is both fighting … Continue reading One week from opening and Parkway Playhouse has Released Cast interviews on their Blog
A Throwback Thursday on National Cousins Day
The Thinnes family has a very defined family tree that my brother has researched thoroughly. My father and his two brothers have since passed but the surviving cousins still stay in regular touch with a group text message group to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. On this Throwback Thursday I have dug out an old … Continue reading A Throwback Thursday on National Cousins Day
“Happy Birthday Leonard” can now be found in a new anthology
Way back in June 2022 I attended a production of my short play HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONARD at the Seventeenth Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival by Theatre Odyssey in Sarasota, Florida. It was directed by Amanda Schlachter and featuring Jenny Aldrich Walker and Julee Breehne. It is one of my most produced scripts and I have seen … Continue reading “Happy Birthday Leonard” can now be found in a new anthology
My Cincinnati Reds at the 2025 mid point
So far this season the biggest news is that we are the only Major League Baseball team not yet to be swept in a series. But the fact we are still dancing around .500 baseball is disappointing. Still, we are not in the dregs as e have so often been at this point. We have … Continue reading My Cincinnati Reds at the 2025 mid point
A Decade with Josephine
Riding Josephine to the 2021 Leesburg Bikefest Ten years ago today I adopted my Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT and we have been a happy couple ever since. She acquired her name because the Bombardier Recreational Products company called her paint color "Cognac." My favorite Cognac is Courvoisier and it features an image of Napoleon and … Continue reading A Decade with Josephine
An article about the production of my play BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS
I found an article in advance of the production of my play at the Parkway Playhouse coming in August. I've included a link to here if you are interested in reading it and forwarding it to anyone in North Carolina who may wish to see it... https://www.ourlocalcommunityonline.com/2025/07/07/history-comes-alive-at-the-parkway-playhouse
A Sweet Symphony: Celebrating National Chocolate Covered Almonds Day!
Once again I turn to Artificial Intelligence Gemini Generator to create a full blog post about a Nationa Day with my own twist at the end... A Sweet Celebration Awaits! Get ready to mark calendars for a truly delightful occasion! July 8th is National Chocolate Covered Almonds Day, a special moment dedicated to one of … Continue reading A Sweet Symphony: Celebrating National Chocolate Covered Almonds Day!
Happy Birthday Ringo Starr!
Today Ringo Starr celebrates his 85th Birthday! Celebrate with a little help from your friends.
Bloodletting In these Hills has started rehearsals
In September 2024 my script BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS won the Appalachian Playwriting Festival at the Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville, North Carolina. Part of that prize included a production in their 2025 summer season. It is scheduled to be mounted on August 1-3 and 8-10. I've had the pleasure to speaking with the director Elizabeth … Continue reading Bloodletting In these Hills has started rehearsals
My 2025 Reds so far
The 2025 baseball season has had its up and downs as it barrels toward the halfway point. Some injuries and disappointing performances have kept us several games back from the division lead. But enough good pitching and stand out performances keeps us in the hunt, still trailing the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals. But new manager … Continue reading My 2025 Reds so far
Back Again with A.I. Mashup Art
I suppose that I am addicted to making my Artificial Intelligence created images combining several unrelated National Days for one of a kind art work. Today, June 4, is National Hug Your Cat Day, National Cheese Day and National Cognac Day. Put them together and you get... Pretty straightforward but I hear some of my … Continue reading Back Again with A.I. Mashup Art
National Rocky Road Day
Today is National Rocky Road Day and I have to say, I love them and hate them all at the same time; let me explain. Take this example of a Rocky Road. While it is obviously a road to a wild and lovely destination, it is also a hazard for most motorcyclists. Actually the two … Continue reading National Rocky Road Day
Happy Memorial Day and a small reference for my family.
Happy Memorial Day here in the US and spend some time celebrating those who have served our country in our armed forces. I have not served in the armed forces but a few members of my extended family have. Today I will focus on my late father who served one term before he married my … Continue reading Happy Memorial Day and a small reference for my family.
Oh My Chocolatey Goodness! It’s National Devil’s Food Cake Day!
Mark your calendars, fellow dessert enthusiasts! Today, May 19th, is a day dedicated to the dark, decadent, and utterly delightful creation that is National Devil's Food Cake Day! Forget your angel food – today, we're embracing the rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey goodness that makes this cake a true indulgence. For those unfamiliar with this tempting treat, … Continue reading Oh My Chocolatey Goodness! It’s National Devil’s Food Cake Day!
Pete Rose, surprisingly, is Breaking news
My posts are seldom about breaking news but today will be an exception. The MLB commissioner has decided that Pete Rose is no longer a threat to the game and so has taken him off the permanently banned list. Pete Rose, my favorite Cincinnati Reds with whom I have a complicated relationship (https://walterthinnes.blog/2024/10/03/throwback-thursday-in-memoriam-pete-rose-the-dreams-and-the-distractions/), who bet … Continue reading Pete Rose, surprisingly, is Breaking news
A new “tag” for my A.I. Mash-up Art
Back again for another absolutely (but hopefully fun) new mash-up art project. Here I feed a number of unrelated National Day observances into an Artificial Intelligence Image Creator to compose an often ridiculous but one-of-a-kind work of trash -ahem - art. New this time is a helpful tag in the lower right hand corner that … Continue reading A new “tag” for my A.I. Mash-up Art
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
Today is National Lost Sock Memorial Day. Who knows what exactly is splitting up your beloved foot coverings? Laundry bag? Washing Machine? Dryer? Alien creature socknapping? Hard to know (because if you did, you wouldn't have lost your sock, now would you?). But whatever caused it, the sock is missing and you are left with … Continue reading National Lost Sock Memorial Day
A Very Special Reminder for a Very Special Person
May the Fourth Be With You
Today is a special National Day intended to drive friends and neighbors to distraction. On National Star Wars Day all the well meaning nerds will wander about exclaiming "May the Fourth be with you," echoing the familiar phrase from the movie franchise. When they irritate you with this refrain unsheathe your light saber and smite … Continue reading May the Fourth Be With You
World Naked Gardening Day
The entire concept of National Days assigned to this food or that activity or some person day is frivolous and has gotten quite out of hand. And I celebrate them often, with snarky remarks or useless imaginary art ( as you can see from this blog). The first Saturday in May is actually World Naked … Continue reading World Naked Gardening Day
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