The Mailbox is located in North Carolina. Thus, this past weekend, we were assaulted by Winter Storm Jonas. (Since when have they started naming winter storms? I remember oodles of storms in Michigan when I was a kid and none of them had names.) We ended up with around four to five inches of sleet,…
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Miss Babe Ruth
Today, August 26, is National Dog Day. So what does National Dog Day have to do with Babe Ruth? Has Babe Ruth gone to the dogs? Well, kind of—in Greensboro, North Carolina, anyway! Since today is a day for acknowledging the contributions of pooches everywhere, I’m introducing you to Miss Babe Ruth. For the past…
45 Years Strong
Next Wednesday, April 22, is Earth Day—a day on which people around the world renew their commitment to our Earth’s environment. What began in the United States 45 years ago as a day of environmental teaching and awareness is now celebrated in classrooms around the globe. Very nifty, indeed! If you haven’t yet selected your…
Five Facts That Seem Fake but Aren’t
Trivia has a way of calling my name. So when I read a headline suggesting an unveiling of crazy-yet-true facts, I couldn’t resist. Here are five facts I learned. • In the mid 1800s, the city of Chicago literally pulled itself out of the mud by raising its elevation. Yes sirree, buildings, streets, and residences were…