Happy 106th Birthday Danny Kaye
Today is the 106th birthday of the actor Danny Kaye. You for sure have seen him in White Christmas and hopefully in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He had great comedic timing and was an overall...
View ArticleHappy 121st Birthday George Burns
Today is the 121st birthday of George Burns. We all keep track or at least know a few people that we share a birthday with and am please to share one with him as well as David Lynch and Federico...
View ArticleHappy 110th Birthday James Michener
Today is the 110th birthday of the prolific writer of historical novels, James Michener. Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading a Michener novel. I mean, someone must, right? His books...
View ArticleHappy 565th Birthday Leonardo da Vinci
Today is the 565th birthday of the artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Years ago, I was lucky enough to see his notebook in person while it was on ‘tour’ through the United States. To this day, The...
View ArticleHappy 123rd Birthday James Thurber
Today is James Thurber’s 123rd birthday. It is no secret that his book The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one of my very favorites and it’s been made into a film. I should reread it. I identify with...
View ArticleHappy 99th Birthday Andy Rooney
Today is the 99th birthday of Andy Rooney. He was America’s questioning, mockingly grumpy grandfather. His work in journalism and television have influenced generations and continues to be the...
View ArticleHappy 122nd Birthday George Burns
Today is the 122nd birthday of George Burns. We all keep track or at least know a few people that we share a birthday with and am please to share one with him as well as David Lynch and Federico...
View ArticleHappy 111th Birthday James Michener
Today is the 111th birthday of the prolific writer of historical novels, James Michener. Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading a Michener novel. I mean, someone must, right? His books...
View ArticleHappy 93rd Birthday Jack Lemmon
Today is Jack Lemmon’s 93rd birthday. Throughout his career, he turned in consistently top notch performances and made his “every man” persona so desirable. Watch him with Judy Holliday in It Should...
View ArticleHappy 566th Birthday Leonardo da Vinci
Today is the 566th birthday of the artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Years ago, I was lucky enough to see his notebook in person while it was on ‘tour’ through the United States. To this day, The...
View ArticleHappy 122nd Birthday James Thurber
Today is James Thurber’s 122nd birthday. It is no secret that his book The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one of my very favorites and it’s been made into a film. I should reread it. I identify with...
View ArticleHappy 98th Birthday Andy Rooney
Today is the 98th birthday of Andy Rooney. He was America’s questioning, mockingly grumpy grandfather. His work in journalism and television have influenced generations and continues to be the...
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