Uncle Miltie
He was the first Superstar of Television and in the late 40s/Early 50s he was the one of the most watched, with people scheduling their evening around his show. Uncle Miltie was Milton Berle and June 12 is the anniversary of his birth. He was born Mendel Berlinger in New York in 1908. He spend [...]
Red Sox Pitcher – George Herman (Babe) Ruth
It was on July 11, 1914 that the 19 year old left handed pitcher George Herman Ruth made he first appearance for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox played the Cleveland Indians defeating them 4-3. In 1914 Babe Ruth would appear in 4 games starting 3 of them. He pitched 23 innings, with a [...]
Musical Artist of the Decade
This morning Lady Gaga performed on the Concert Summer Series on NBC performing to their biggest crowd. Each generation/decade has had a musical artist that has in their own way defined the decade. Is the decade of 2010 Lady Gaga’s? So far it would seem that way. Here is my list of the Artist of [...]
Mickey Carroll
2009 was the 70th anniversary of the film The Wizard of Oz. Very few involved with the film are still alive and on May 7, 2009 we lost one the Munchkins. Mickey Carroll played the part of the Town Crier, marched as a Munchkin Soldier and was the candy-striped Fiddler who escorted Dorothy Gale down [...]
Mary Surratt – The Woman, The Town, The Conspiracy
On July 7, 1865, four persons who had been tried and convicted in the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln were lead to the gallows to be hung. At a little before 2 PM the trap door was tripped and the four fell to their death. Those hung that afternoon were Lewis T. Powell, George [...]
Vacation
6 Things To Consider will be on vacation for the Independence Day Weekend and will return on Tuesday July 6, 2010. Have a great 4th of July!!
2nd of July
It may not be remembered as the most important day of 1776, but it probably should be. Of course those who have read 6 Things Consider know my opinion on the importance of the date. It was on the 2nd of July that the Continental Congress voted for Independence from their home county of England. [...]
Tips for a Less Stressful Vacation
Schedule the vacation during a slow period Nearly everyone has a period during the year when they are less busy. By scheduling a vacation during this period, the time away will be less stressful and more relaxing. For some it may even be possible to schedule a vacation and then arrange the work around it. [...]
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