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Get Ready to be ‘Hooverized!’

February 14th, 2012 · No Comments

Valentine’s Day presents unlimited opportunities to share political barbs, candy, cards and love.  It’s also a day on which life continues as evidenced by three images I found in the National Archives today.  Get ready to be ‘Hooverized!‘ Shameless plug:  Be sure to check out my new book, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special [...]

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‘The February Song’ Debuts on YouTube

January 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Joel Berry at Sweet Tea Films just released a timely new music video, The February Song, which uses humor to shine the spotlight on the second month of the year. February is, in calendar terms, “the runt of the litter” and the month that’s “shorter than the other ones.”  It’s also a month chock full [...]

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Best Fourth of July Food: ‘The Big Green Pill’

July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to a news release from Texas A&M University at College Station, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine’s Day. Why? Because, the scientists say, watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and [...]

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Film Captures Essence of ‘Valentine Apology’

February 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our friends at Sweet Tea Films offer this heart-warming short about the value of Tavin Dillard’s apology to Cricket. To watch it, click here or on the image below.

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