Bookworm Beat 7/31/26: The Fauci and Spain meme edition
I thought work would never let up, but I’m back! I’ve got some stuff that’s a bit old, but still funny, and a lot of stuff that’s new, especially Fauci and Spain memes.
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History, Holidays & Observances on January 30
Holiday & Observances: Martyrdom of King Charles I of England Major Events: Execution of Charles I, Hitler appointed Chancellor, Ghandi assassinated, Tet Offensive Notable Events: Cromwell’s head on a spike, Eighty Years War, 47 Ronin, Attempted assassination of Andrew Jackson, Extermination of the Kulaks, MLK Jr. Bombing Incident Born: Franklin
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History, Holidays & Observances on January 13
Feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers, Afghanistan becomes the Graveyard of Empires, California in the Mexican-American War, Doctor’s Plot, Spanish slavery, NatGeo, Independent Labour Party, Hawaii and the Bayonet Constitution Holidays and Observances on January 13 Feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers is a memorial on the General Roman Calendar
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History, Holidays & Observances – November 26
A look at some of the history and holidays on November 26 Holidays & Observances on November 26 Feast of St. Siricius, a Pope who lived and died in his 75th year, that also being the 15th year of his papacy, on this day in 399 A.D. He is an
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A look at some of the history and holidays on November 25 Holidays & Observances on November 25 Feast of Catherine of Alexandria, born a Princess in the 4th century, she was a scholar who converted to Christianity at age 14. She converted hundreds of others to the faith over
Continue readingWednesday morning round-up and Open Thread
Whether you devour this post in one fell swoop or nibble at it throughout the day, I can guarantee you a lot of food for thought: The VA scandal is gaining traction, as word comes out that the VA already knew back in 2010 that hospitals were manipulating records. Robert
Continue readingGame of Thrones and how the things that we watch reveal something about who we are and what we’ve become
Yesterday, my substantive Bookworm Room work was limited to a single post in which I linked to David Swindle’s article about Game of Thrones. Having read David’s writing, one of my friends sent me his take on Game of Thrones. I’d like to share parts of it with you, as
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