A Little Birdie Told Me...

• Yummy donut snowman. Warning: cuteness overload! #
  


• Presidential radio broadcasting began in 1923 and Ira Gershwin was born in 1896. #
  


• Everglades National Park was dedicated on this day in 1947. What's your favorite part of this World Heritage Site? #
  


• Dave Brubeck turns 90 today. Check out this video of the great jazz pianist from 1966 playing "40 Days." #
  


• Trying to adjust to the cold - I hate cold, but I love Christmas! #
  


• @jennybeanses I can understand why - hope your cheer gets home soon! #
  


• You just think you know Twilight. Or Santa. Or... wait - what? #
  


• It's National Gazpacho Day. Why cold soup is celebrated in December is beyond me, though. Here's some neat info on the … #
  


• Want to try some gazpacho? Start with the ones that came up with it - here are some recipes from Spain! #
  


• Check out some fun Christmas songs on this Myspace profile! #
  


• It's Saint Nicholas Day! Yes, there really was a St. Nicholas - learn all about him here. #
  


• Some of these tidbits are new to me, Christmas geek that I am! #
  


• Check out some of the lovely decorations in the White House this year! #
  


• Freezing out here but the stars are gorgeous #fb #
  


• Quiet time at the lake to think #
  


• Ever wish the stars would spell out how to fix something? #fb #
  


• @jennybeanses that is a Truly Awesome Book - read it twice myself #
  


• Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941 - that pretty much overshadows everything else. :( #
  


• The attack on Pearl Harbor in pictures. This one was taken from a Japanese plane during the attack. #
  


• Eli Wallach is 95 today - check out this interview conducted by his nephew. #
  


• Very tired & depressed today; endured obligations; going to bed; hoping to sleep until morning so maybe I can get a break from the pain #fb #
  


• This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. #
  


• Wordless #
  


• Wow, a day full of interesting events - WWII, Lennon, NAFTA, and the birth of the cotton gin inventor. #
  


• Operation Restore Hope began in 1992 - here's an informal interview of one of the men that served. (Thank you, Hero.) #
  


• Sinead O'Connor is 44 today. Here's one of her most famous performances. #
  


• A very happy 80th birthday to Maximilian Schell - the 1961 Oscar winner for Best Actor (for Judgement at Nuremberg). #
  


• @marcand wants his cable! i do, too! two days? really? #suddenlinklosers #
  


• Yummo! It's National Brownie Day! Now excuse me while I pour some milk. :P #
  


• I'm not a bacon person, but I know a lot of you are, so here's a National
  Brownie Day recipe just for you. #
  


• If I were brave enough #
  


• Glam up for the holidays with Makeup Tips With Melissa :) #
  


• NAFTA is 17 today. Check out this site for information including a separation of myth and realitly. #
  


• @melissabarlow you're welcome! #
  


• I know so many people that this could be describing... #
  


• How cute are these snow people?! #
  


• Wow - check out the list of today's birthdays - there's quite a variety! #
  


• "The Charge of the Light Brigade" from Uncle Alfred (I'm descended from his brother) was published in 1854 in England. … #
  


• Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) is 94 today. A very happy birthday to you, Mr. Douglas! Check out this collection of photos an… #
  


• "I am Spartacus!" Check out the famous scene with Kirk Douglas! #
  


• Ok, one more for Kirk Douglas (he's *94* y'all!). This is an insightful article from him about rediscovering his herita… #
  


• LOL via @Phoernicia - Biology exam: name 2 things commonly found in cells. Apparently, "Scoundrels" and "Drunks" were not correct answers. #
  


• It's National Pastry Day and National Apple Pie Day - so I vote for these for dinner! (okay, then - dessert) #
  


• Here's a whole collection of apple pie recipes for National Apple Pie Day. I think I just felt five pounds appear on my… #
  


• The holidays mean waiting in lines - check out iPhone Games with Matt to make sure you have the hottest games to play w… #
  


• Huzzah - looks like my commenting is fixed! Now I can talk back - watch out, lol! #
  


• Bethy's drawing of Santa #
  


• Did you know it's Christmas Card Day? Check out these handmade cards - awesome! #
  


• I can't help it - I have to share! This is my five-year-old daughter's drawing of Santa she did tonight. #
  


• OH: "Hee, Hee - her don't know how to count right!" 3yo Jackson about Sarah Hurley counting in Spanish while reading a Christmas book. #fb #
  


• Pajama storytime at the library #
  


• Even Uncle Scotty wears his pjs! #
  


• Jackson the counter #
  


• Sarah's awesome shirt #bandgeekFTW #
  


• These would be perfect treats for a classroom Christmas party! #
  


• I earned the Check-in sticker on @GetGlue! #
  


• Several Nobel Peace Prizes have been given on this date over the years. #
  


• Most recently, President Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on this date last year. Here's a list of all the Nobel La… #
  


• Kenneth Branagh is 50 today - and he's still hot. Check out these mag covers and dare to disagree. #
  


• Just a little Christmas music for you. And Glee for a bonus. :) #
  


• It's National Lager Day! Feel free to celebrate, but please do so responsibly. #
  


• There are 14 different kinds of lager - here's a rundown. #
  


• So how does my hubby deal with all my holiday crazy? He watches Sci-fi TV & Movies. #
  


• My gift from Sarah #
  


• My gift from Bethy ("cuz you like roses") #
  


• Me and the girls #
  


• Look what I discovered today! :D #
  


• Today is Human Rights Day. #
  


• "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." #
  


• drinking warm tea with honey in an attempt to soothe my throat #fb #
  

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