Today is the 137th birthday of the fauvist painter André Derain. The progression of his work through his lifetime is beautiful, I love looking at them
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Happy 134th Birthday Louis B. Mayer
Today is the 134th birthday of the first movie mogul, Louis B. Mayer. The world is a better place because he was in it and
Happy 92nd Birthday Fred Gwynne
Today is the 92nd birthday of the actor Fred Gwynne. He was so much more than Herman Munster and I love coming across other characters
Happy 122nd Birthday Wallis Simpson
Today is the 122nd birthday of Wallis Simpson. The king gave up the throne for her. Her style remained impeccable for her entire life. Have you
Happy 108th Birthday Jacques Cousteau
Today is the 108th birthday of the modern-day explorer Jacques Cousteau. I remember watching reruns of his TV show The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau when I was
Happy 112th Birthday Josephine Baker
Today is the 112th birthday of the one and only Josephine Baker. Her iconic everything has cemented her in a time and place forever: Paris between the
A Song A Day in May: 80s Nuclear War Anxiety
The Music I listened to and loved in the 80s had an influence on me, it’s undeniable. Along with the books I read, the television
A Song A Day in May: 80s Nuclear War Anxiety
The Music I listened to and loved in the 80s had an influence on me, it’s undeniable. Along with the books I read, the television
Happy 86th Birthday Debbie Reynolds
Today is the 86th birthday of the actress Debbie Reynolds. I love how she was out there working, doing what she loved for her whole
Happy 107th Birthday Jean Harlow
Today is the 107th birthday of the original blonde bombshell: Jean Harlow. It is amazing to think that someone can die at 26 over 70 years
Happy 122nd Birthday John Dos Passos
Today is the 122nd birthday of the author John Dos Passos. I got to know his work through Hemingway and Fitzgerald. His membership in the
Happy 96th Birthday Esther Williams
Today is the 96th birthday of Esther Williams. She changed the way we see females on the movie screen, they can be strong and athletic and
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