Category: History and Culture

Taffeta, Darling

“I find being funny very hard work. I am always asked about it, and I feel guilty saying that, but it’s the truth.  I love my work, but it ain’t easy.” – American actress and singer Madeline Kahn was born on this day in 1942 (died 1999). We lost Madeline Kahn way too soon.  She was …

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A ten gallon hat worth of Thursday randomness

The separation of church and state is a source of strength, but the conscience of our nation does not call for separation between men of state and faith in the Supreme Being. – 36th President of the United Stats, Lyndon B. Johnson, was born on this day in 1908 (died 1973). You can’t even be …

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