luv it. (gift article)

Since 1986, Don Miller’s 56-foot painting at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC, has served as a visual portal into the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.

Welcome to Baltimore. (gift article)

This is your reminder that Hungarian-Jewish scientist George de Hevesy dissolved two Nobel Prizes in aqua regia to keep them out of the hands of the Nazis. He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden. (After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)

Check out some much-needed sweet news. (gifted article)

Damn!

Together Jerry Whitehead ~ Cree n.d.

With Verizon down, I can't log on to a health web site because its 2-step requires a text code. No option for email. We have come too phone app dependent.

a beautiful story with beautiful images, both by MacKenzie River Foy

🌊 Born on the Water: A Theatrical Performance See the world premiere adaptation based on the acclaimed children’s book from The 1619 Project. A special family event for ages 5+ 📅 Sat, Jan 17 | 🕛 12 PM & 3PM 📍 MLK Library ➡️ Register: https://bit.ly/49os3BM

Ears out, tail wagging – Kaikai's on a mission. She flares her ears in a 'tag, you're it' gesture, then changes her mind and chooses a Keeper snuggle instead. Sharp as a tack. Full of mischief. swt.bio/kaikai

Today In 2007: San Diego #Padres legend Tony Gwynn gets emotional after answering his call from the #Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #MrPadre

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Montgomery County is celebrating its own 250th birthday in 2026. 🎉 From historic sites & cultural landmarks to parks, art & local favorites, it’s the perfect year to explore everything that makes our county special. https://ow.ly/qLiV50XU84S

"In a district of more than 156,000 students, just 56 families asked Montgomery County school leaders to excuse their children from reading books that conflict with their religious beliefs." -- Did these parents actually read the books that they refused to let their children read?

Great Job Morgan State University At The Rose Parade. The Rain Did Not Dampen Their Shine!!! #RoseParade #M3 #MagnificentMarchingMachine #MorganslStateUniversity #HBCUBands #HBCUPride

So true.

Grateful that I could enjoy this wonderful comic strip everyday in the newspaper. While kids today may not have that joy today, I am thrilled that Calvin & Hobbes complications are still very popular checkouts at the library.

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1. n.pr/4scrT9d

Why yes, I throughly enjoyed A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.

MR. MAGOO’S CHRISTMAS CAROL debuted #OTD in 1962. Jim Backus stars in this brilliantly conceived, beautifully animated musical adaptation w/ songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. This was TV’s first animated Christmas special — and it's a strong contender for its best. #Animation #ChristmasMovies

Colorado just completed the largest wildlife overpass in North America. Read why officials say it was important for animals to have this crossing.

Vace's Italian sub = heaven.

Snow Dancers Leah Dorion ~ Métis 2006

Dec. 12, 1925: The first business to call itself a motel opens in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Milestone Mo-Tel (later Motel Inn) midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles charges $1.25 a night for a bungalow in a Spanish mission-style building with parking for each unit. 1/4

I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.

Brilliant! Goodness, I love Grover.

Old school: McCormick brings back classic Old Bay tin

Workers at the state's Christmas tree farms have been working for weeks to get the fields ready for shoppers who will descend between now and Christmas, but that's just the final step in a process of years to bring a cut-your-own tree to market size. marylandmatters.org/2025/11/28/i...

I have wonderful memories of seeing the famous Peabody Ducks. They were part of an amazing trip to Memphis and New Orleans decades ago. We ate so well, listened to BB King play in his club, and enjoyed Jazz Fest. Check out this fun article about them and the man who cares for the marching birds.

DC Public Library celebrates the life of Viola Ford Fletcher, who passed away today at the age of 111. A survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, she shared her story in Don’t Let Them Bury My Story. Watch her unforgettable conversation at MLK Library https://bit.ly/49zaQaL

Lincoln Smith's 10-acre food forest is located next to a gas station and a church off a highway in Bowie, a reclaimed cornfield that is part of growing number of food forests across the U.S. that are growing food in rewilded urban spaces. marylandmatters.org/2025/10/31/e...

Blue Jay (rotated), by Helen Frankenthaler, 1963, 📸 by @haffeyphoto

The Central Library has become a canvas for the NBA icon’s Baltimore story, told through sneakers, soundtracks, and the spirit of the city. Here's what you can't miss.

🎂 Happy birthday, #NYCSubway! 121 years ago #OnThisDay in 1904, the IRT (Interborough Rapid Transit) subway opened with 28 stations along a 9.1-mile line extending from City Hall to 145th Street. This #NYTMCollection silent film, shot just months after the subway opened, shows its early days.

In honor of Jerry Orbach's 90th birthday, please enjoy him,along with Angela Lansbury, recording Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast.

Connie Morgan, one of three women to play in baseball’s Negro Leagues, was born 90 years ago today.

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV bluntly called out inequality and indifference to the plight of the poor in the first major teaching document of his pontificate.

let the gourd times roll

We are making llama looms today at my library.

Josh Bell has written a children's book. I love him so very much.

Paul Skenes: 23 years old 55 MLB starts 70 total earned runs allowed It's completely ridiculous.

The Orioles close out the final homestand of the season with rookie dress up 😂

The Wieners Circle prepares to give out 2,000 free hot dogs

Explore the Fascinating Map of Fungi: An Introduction to the Vast Mushroom Kingdom