English Professor, lover of comics and 19th c. novels
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With lows in the 40s and 50s this morning the Midwest has been issued a “Flannel Advisory”
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On this date in 1942, Simon & Schuster introduced Little Golden Books.
BITE-SIZED FACT | The books were originally priced at just 25 cents, helping make children's books affordable to families across the United States. #Nostalgia
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Released in October 1980, Donnie Iris’ “Ah! Leah!” became his signature hit. Co-written with Mark Avsec, the power-pop classic reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became an unofficial anthem of Pittsburgh.
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Hey, I wrote this!
Forty years ago today, Cleveland's United Way released an estimated 1.5 million balloons over Public Square, chasing a Guinness World Record.
🔗 Read the full oral history: clevelandmagazine.com/articl…
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31 years ago today, the BBC premiered the first episode of ‘Pride & Prejudice’ starring: Colin Firth as Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy & Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet.
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The Muppets have released a statement on the tragic passing of Tim Curry.
“Few humans have earned the title of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry. As a performer, he was unparalleled – witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny.
We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures to have been part of Long John Silver’s crew. Thank you for everything, Tim.”
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Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.
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47 years ago, on July 20, 1979, the Michael Stanley Band set the all-time single-night attendance record at the Richfield Coliseum with a sold-out show (20,320). The concert was broadcast live on WMMS radio in Northeast Ohio and to nine other cities, with Charlie Wiener opening.
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No one has ever worn "Cleveland" across the chest for more MLB games than José Ramírez.
#GuardsBall
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BLUE - Lighting up blue tonight to celebrate 200 years of Case Western Reserve University! @cwru
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I received this from Jim McCarthy. He is a close friend of Bernie Kosar, and also my friend. Bernie does need. Yes, I made a donation: "PLEASE share best you can for us. Bernie still has a long fight ahead and the hospital bills have already been mounting. He currently is living in a condo across the street from the hospital downtown, so we also need to ensure his rent is paid and he has at home care when he is eventually discharged.
BK Campaign Link: gofund.me/65daa1a6b
The Page Count podcast from @Cleveland_PL is celebrating its 100th episode this week! I had a blast talking all things Powell in June 2024. Congratulations to all involved in making Page Count and cheers to 100 more episodes and beyond! cpl.org/podcast-episode/redi…
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Over her lifetime she's married a bird-man from another planet, shattered the moon, been turned into a gorilla, been a UN Ambassador, and so so much more. That's living!! Happy anniversary to the great Amazonian warrior, #WonderWoman!
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Oct 21st (2015) is the date that Marty travels to the future in Back to the Future Part II. That date is now 10 years ago!
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And here we go.
#GuardsBall | #GuardiWins
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On this day in 1893, Beatrix Potter, writing from Eastwood in Dunkeld, sent a picture letter to Noel Moore, the son of her former governess Annie Moore. Noel was ill, and Beatrix hoped to cheer him with a story. Within that letter appeared, for the very first time, Peter Rabbit.
