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January 23 Today we celebrate pie: it’s the day we hold dear because it is known that it is a dish that travels well. So the sailors who travelled here as well as pilgrims, settlers and all manner of American folk have had a favorite pie recipe to pass down. This brings us to the [...]

January 22 If you will stop what you are doing and look at your cat, you will see that it is looking at you with a questioning expression. Take a moment and think about it, the answer will come! Strengthen your link to your feline companion today, then join us at www.greatgiftcircle.com and share with [...]

January 21 Born in 1905, Influential French fashion designer Christian Dior was the world’s style maker and answer to women’s big question, ” What should I wear today?”. After WWII and through the mid 1950′s he was also one of the first people who began to utilize licensing which helped to create his own brand [...]

January 20-February 19 In the astrological zodiac, we know that our sun’s apparent orbit is divided into 12 zones or sections. The section that covers the the period of Jan. 20 to Feb. 19 is known as Aquarius and is symbolically identified as the Water Carrier, its ruling planet is Uranus or Saturn. At www.greatgiftcircle.com [...]

January 19 Native American tribes of New England and the Great Lakes region of the U.S. call a full moon at this time of winter Wolf Moon because the wolves howl in hunger. If you research dogs and wolves you will see it is believed that dogs evolved from wolves dating back to around 15,000 [...]

January 18 On this day in 1882 Ian Alexander Milne, British Author and best known for his childrens’ stories wold wide. Especially: Winnie The Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner. This beloved author died in 1956 at Hartford, England. “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and [...]

January 17 By Presidential Proclamation, issued with out request each year for the third Monday in January since 1986.On this day the world will observe the birth of Martin Luther KIng, Jr. This day is also designatied Civil Rights Day. www.greatgiftcircle.com shares a blog with those of us who enjoy learning by reading or watching [...]

January 16 Beverly Hills, Ca. Tonight marks the 68th annual celebratiing the achievement in film and television and the art of entertainment as deemed worthy of top honors from the Hollywood Foreign Press. Setting the tone and kicking off “the awards season”. If you are “about it” share your thoughts with us and your pals [...]

January 15 On this day in 1909, American composer, Elie siegmeister was born i NYC, NY. Proudly wwe share tht he composed eight symphonies and eight operas as well as many concertos, music for chamber and orchestral groups using folk, jazz and street songs to create an American classical music style. Siegmeister died on March [...]

January 14 Yuma, AZ. A public exhibit for enthusiasts and fans of DIY, Design on a Dime and other top “home tinkering” shows. You will find booths filled with sales info, services, and products for home improvement, construction, renovation, remodeling and decorating. And as a matter of interest…you can chat about what you love to [...]