Today is the 88th birthday of the activist and humanitarian who said “It takes no compromise to give people their rights…it takes no money to respect
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Happy 102nd Birthday Dick Proenneke
Today is the 102nd birthday of Dick Proenneke. Who doesn’t love a recluse? Especially one that is not writing a manifesto and sending letter bombs, but
Goodbye April, Hello May
I read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara. I finished it three days
Happy 61st Birthday The Lady Chablis
Today is the 61st birthday of the performer The Lady Chablis. The world is a better place because she was in it and still feels
Happy 76th Birthday Tammy Faye
Today is the 76th birthday of Tammy Faye LaValley Bakker Messner. Given numerous reasons why we shouldn’t love her or at least be cautiously indifferent toward her,
Happy 146th Birthday Piet Mondrian
Today is the 146th birthday of the artist Piet Mondrian. My first trip to New York, I made sure to have enough time to visit the
Happy 116th Birthday Ansel Adams
Today is the 116th birthday of the American photographer Ansel Adams. His works changed how the country was viewed by the world, promoted the National
Happy 85th Birthday Yoko Ono
Today is the 85th birthday of Yoko Ono. First, let’s think about how it is strange to attach an age to her, and now let’s talk
Happy 104th Birthday Victor Mature
Today is the 105th birthday of the movie actor Victor Mature. His fame and popularity rivaled any other male actor of the time. He starred in every
Happy 86th Birthday Piper Laurie
Today is the 86th birthday of the Actress Piper Laurie. She has had an exceptionally long career, including one of my favorites Twin Peaks. The
Happy 93rd Birthday Ed Wood
Today is the 93rd birthday of Ed Wood. The phrase ‘before their time’ was coined for people like him. He is often referenced by widely
Happy 109th Birthday Ian Fleming
Today is the 109th birthday of the author Ian Fleming. His James bond character has stood the test of time. The world is a better
