New Year's Eve

Pieces οf Time Νew years come Αnd new years gο, Ρieces of time Αll in a rοw

12-31-15

Empowering Family Dynasties

America’s wealthiest families revealed: From the Rockefellers to the Waltons the 185 clans all worth more than $1billion… and yes, most of them are...

1914

John D. Rockefeller hands out dimes to poor children in a 

staged propaganda attempt to salvage his image

1914

12/17/15

December 17, 2015

12/17

12/10/15

HARN HOMESTEAD HISTORY

Territorial life of Oklahoma. 

This beautiful outdoor museum is original Land Run property and home to some of the most unique treasures of Oklahoma’s past. 

April 22, 1889

Waiting for the "Cherokee Strip" run near Arkansas City, KS. "Boomer" and "Sooner's" 

11:53 am Before Race

The Land Run of September 16, 1893 was known as the Cherokee Strip Land Run. It opened 8,144,682.91 acres (12,726 square miles or about 3.3 million hectares) to settlement. The land was purchased from the Cherokees. It was the largest land run in U.S. history, four times larger than the Land Run of 1889.[2] The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center museum at the eastern edge of Enid, Oklahoma commemorates this event.

Pioneers, Indian Territory

Indian Territory
"This is a scan of my original photo taken about 1895 on their farm near Choctaw City, 
in the county of Oklahoma, and Territory of Oklahoma." Dan Mangold

11/29/15

1893

1893 OKLAHOMA LAND RUN ON THE CHEROKEE STRIP

NOVEMBER

!!!

October 28

 'The laughter of a child is the light of the home'

     

BELLA VISTA

OKTOBERFEST

What to wear?

Ah, Oktoberfest. The Bavarian tradition of drinking, followed by more drinking. But chances are you didn’t click on this article for a history lesson — (Oktoberfest actually begins in September) Alex Wilking

Oktoberfest _ This article is about the original festival in Munich. For Oktoberfest celebrations around the world. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Life is better when you're laughing.

"Always return to the present. It is not in the past but in the present moment you will connect with me. That is the place to connect and rest without blame and judgment. That is the place to experience the love we shared and always will share. And it is in the present moment you can access the fond memories without regret but instead with joy."

Inspector General Inquisitor

Bella Vista

“Someone needs to tell those tales. When the battles are fought and won and lost, when the pirates find their treasures and the dragons eat their foes for breakfast with a nice cup of Lapsang souchong, someone needs to tell their bits of overlapping narrative. There's magic in that. It's in the listener, and for each and every ear it will be different, and it will affect them in ways they can never predict. From the mundane to the profound. You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows what they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift. Your sister may be able to see the future, but you yourself can shape it, boy. Do not forget that... there are many kinds of magic, after all.”  The Night Circus

THE STAIRCASE

Kröppen

“I don't think humanity just replays history, but we are the same people our ancestors were, and our descendants are going to face a lot of the same situations we do. It's instructive to imagine how they would react, with different technologies on different worlds. That's why I write science fiction -- even though the term 'science fiction' excites disdain in certain persons.”    Kage Baker

OCTOBER 17, 1936

On Saturday, October 17, 1936, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, thirty-second President of the United States, and First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, were greeted in Niagara Falls, New York, by at least 40,000 spectators.  The purpose of this Niagara visit was to dedicate the newly constructed Hyde Park Stadium.

Artist:  William Steig

New Yorker Cover 

October 17

Happy Birthday!

Famous Twain Quotes

Directory of Mark Twain's maxims, quotations, and various opinions

Mark Twain Quotations, Newspaper Collections, & Related Resources

October 3

It's Fall

Equinox means night and day are about the same length of time.  It happens twice a year.  

Here’s Why Wednesday Is the First Day of Fall

"Miracle Mixer"

1937 Fred Waring, a popular entertainer during the 1930s, '40s and '50s, introduces the "Miracle Mixer," the first blender in recorded history, to the American public at the National Restaurant Show. "Miracle Mixer" is officially renamed Waring Corporation and the appliance name is changed to the "Waring Blendor".

After purchasing the rights to an electric blender invented by Fred Osius during the heart of the Great Depression, Fred Waring poured $25,000 into the redesign and improvement of what he in 1938 renamed the "Waring" blender.   Waring then promoted his blender at the restaurants and hotels he visited on tour with his band.

JFK 1937 - Feeding the pigeons in Venice during his first tour of Europe.

Historical Events for Year 1937

The Year 1937 News, Events, Prices, Technology and Popular Culture

1937 in the United States

Britain begins 999 emergency telephone number. 

The United States starts 911 service in New York in 1968.

Federal spending:   $7.58 billion

Consumer Price Index:   14.4

Unemployment:   14.3%

Cost of a first-class stamp:   $0.03

Edgar Bergen and his puppet Charlie McCarthy make their radio debut on NBC.

The Glenn Miller Band debuts in New York.

Walt Disney's first full-length animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, hits theaters and becomes an instant classic.

The Golden Gate Bridge is completed.

Frank Lloyd Wright builds "Fallingwater."

DALMATIANS

Dalmatian
Hoflin Dog Books

Calistoga, California

When a wildfire threatens, residents have to make fast – and occasionally heartbreaking – decisions on what to save: family treasures, extra clothes, the family pet. The Petaluma animal rescue center in Sonoma County, California, is one of several nonprofits helping the animals left behind, as well as those people who managed to escape with their pets.

The Guardian World News: Volunteers help pets survive amid California wildfires
CURRENT FIRE INFORMATION
2015 California Fire Map

1903

Model A
The original Ford Model A was the first car produced by Ford Motor Company, beginning production in 1903. Dr. Ernst Pfenning of Chicago, Illinois became the first owner of a Model A on July 23, 1903. 1,750 cars were made from 1903 through 1904.

Nine Period Photos Of FORDS Before The Model T
~
Henry Ford
Henry Ford is considered the most important figure in automobile history and was a titan of American industry. As founder of the Ford Motor Company, he is credited with the invention of the mass production assembly, the first affordable car, and was the prominent businessman of his time. He not only created the car industry as we know it, but also defined the standard for mass production practices for any good.... the legend

Ford's lutte qui a libéré l'automobile.

AUGUST 31

Supernatural

extraordinary

Photographer Nathan Spotts

August Pin Up

Sunflower

SUNFLOWER SEEDS

FEED ME!!!!

CALIFORNIA SCRUB JAY

FATHER’S DAY

FATHER’S DAY

REFUGIO

 Refugio Oil Spill

New Mexico

MOTHER'S DAY

May 10, 2015

For Mothers Day

CINCO DE MAYO

 Often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army versus the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Cinco de Mayo celebrates victory


“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.”   Abraham Lincoln

Skinny Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Corn Fritters

Jalapeño popper grilled cheese

May 5, 2005

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5/5/15

MAY 2

1900s

Delco began as a branch of General Motors

Delco began as a branch of General Motors that began to assist the U.S. government with technology contracts in the 1960s

Those who came to Goleta in the 1960s to work on missile and space programs return for a celebration of the company's 65th anniversary

Delco Engineers Who Changed History Reunite  

Testing the lunar rover

Lunar Roving Vehicle

GM's Online Living History ~ Defense systems ~ GENERAL MOTORS CORP GOLETA CA DELCO ELECTRONICS DIV

United States History: Timeline: Cold War
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The Beautiful Month of May

Birthday Egg

April 10

Easter Sunday