There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from January 12th – 18th. January 12, 1939 "Marvel is a cornucopia of fantasy, a wild idea, a swashbuckling attitude, an escape from the humdrum and the prosaic. It's a serendipitous feast for the mind, the eye, the imagination, a literate … [Read more...] about History January 12th – 18th: Historical Quotes for Each Day
2019 Year in Review
My wife, Brooke, decided to write a 2019 recap after seeing her Year in Books on Goodreads. I liked how hers turned out (read it here) as a review of our first year blogging. So, I decided to write one of my own! At the beginning of the year, I started to get serious about the idea of starting a blog. As a way to get back into reading, I decided on a book blog and … [Read more...] about 2019 Year in Review
History January 5th – 11th: Historical Quotes for Each Day
There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from January 5th – 11th. January 5, 1709 "I believe the Frost was greater (if not more universal also) than any other within the Memory of Man."- William Derham On the night of January 5, 1709, William Derham recorded a low of 10°F … [Read more...] about History January 5th – 11th: Historical Quotes for Each Day
History December 29th – January 4th: Historical Quotes for Each Day
There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from December 29th – January 4th. December 29, 1940 "But I, you know, if I could choose a period to go back to, I think I would like to live through the Blitz. 'Cause you do read so many accounts of people saying they're living their lives … [Read more...] about History December 29th – January 4th: Historical Quotes for Each Day
History December 22nd – 28th: Historical Quotes for Each Day
There is always much to learn from quotes and their historical significance. Read on for a collection of quotes and general history from December 22nd – 28th. December 22, 1807 "As to the hope that it may…induce England to treat us better, I think is entirely groundless…government prohibitions do always more mischief than had been calculated; and it is not without much … [Read more...] about History December 22nd – 28th: Historical Quotes for Each Day