I first read this book in December of 1997 when I was working at Amazon.com and it was one of the books I would see
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Happy 124th Birthday Martha Graham
Today is the 124th birthday of Martha Graham. Her contribution to dance is absolutely unparalleled, unmatched, and priceless. Without her, the entire art form would not resemble
Happy 94th Birthday Gloria Vanderbilt
Today is the 94th birthday of Gloria Vanderbilt. Heiress, fashion designer, artist, jet setter, and Anderson Cooper’s mother. Her life is huge, we can all
Happy 122nd Birthday George Burns
Today is the 122nd birthday of George Burns. We all keep track or at least know a few people that we share a birthday with and
Happy 99th Birthday Andy Rooney
Today is the 99th birthday of Andy Rooney. He was America’s questioning, mockingly grumpy grandfather. His work in journalism and television have influenced generations and continues
Happy 182nd Birthday Samuel Langhorne Clemens “Mark Twain”
Today is the 182nd birthday of the man that once wrote “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a
Happy 118th Birthday Brassaï
Today is the 118th birthday of the photographer Brassaï. I learned about him while researching some of his contemporaries on their birthdays and became fixated on
Happy 71st Birthday Freddie Mercury
Today is the 71st birthday of the singer, activist and all-around badass Freddie Mercury. Every time I hear “Another One Bites The Dust,” I am
Rear View Mirror – My Week In Review
It’s been a while since I have done a week in review, there is no reason as to why I stopped. There may be a
Happy 93rd Birthday Gloria Vanderbilt
Today is the 93rd birthday of Gloria Vanderbilt. Heiress, fashion designer, artist, jet setter, and Anderson Cooper’s mother. Her life is huge, we can all take
Happy 121st Birthday George Burns
Today is the 121st birthday of George Burns. We all keep track or at least know a few people that we share a birthday with and am
Happy 98th Birthday Andy Rooney
Today is the 98th birthday of Andy Rooney. He was America’s questioning, mockingly grumpy grandfather. His work in journalism and television have influenced generations and continues
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