Let's Go fly a kite!

In one sense of the phrase, telling someone to "go fly a kite" is expressing desire for that person to leave because of annoyance. In other words, you are telling someone who is annoying to go away. Go away! Go away! Get outta' here! Just go fly a kite to make yourself busy!

In another sense, think about an instance where flying a kite made a tremendous impact on how we live today. Yep! Think Benjamin Franklin. It is very doubtful anyone ever told Ben Franklin to "go fly a kite" in any sense of the phrase. But, flying a kite is just what he supposedly did...in the midst of a thunderstorm... while it was lightning! The rest is history being recalled every time we flip a light switch. What would you miss the most without electricity? Click HERE...

 In 1964, flying a kite was epitomized in song.

Well, "go fly a kite" is exactly what I am telling you to do! On this day go buy a kite or even better make one, go outside and fly, fly, fly away. Let it soar as you breathe in the fresh air simply enjoying time outdoors. Just don't fly it during a lightning storm!

February 8 is...

KITE Flying Day!

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The celebration declares for you to find a sunny, public open place, and join in with Kite Flying Day! Take a picnic to the park, get competitive. See who can fly the highest, the fastest, and the most intricately! Of course, try to be the one with the funniest, the craziest, the biggest, the baddest, the most unusual kite ever!

Is it snowing where you live? Don't let that stop you...

 Need some kite ideas? You can fly one as small or as big as you like!

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Just think...instead of telling someone to "go fly a kite", on this day you can say to that someone...

Go fly a kite!

Today's History Lesson

It is very doubtful anyone told Benjamin Franklin to "go fly a kite" in any sense of the phrase. But, flying a kite is just what he supposedly did...in the midst of a thunderstorm...while it was lightning! Why? As an experiment to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning.
 
This Day in History: June 10, 1752

"On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a Leyden jar when the kite is struck by lightning, enabling him to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning."
 
A few historians refute such an event ever happened. They surmise Franklin probably would have been electrocuted. 

Debate and mystery surround the kite story. Remember, it was the 18th century when live demonstrations captured the eyes and ears of anyone interested in the mysterious! Whether fact or myth should not take away from Franklin's importance and how he profoundly advanced the knowledge of electricity. Look at it this way: We owe a lot to Ben Franklin who thrived on experiments over a quarter of a millennium ago. Next time you need your flashlight on a dark and stormy night, perhaps the lights go out in your house, thank Benjamin Franklin for he laid the groundwork for the invention of batteries and many, many other practical uses of electricity.

Go fly a kite! That's right! Let's celebrate Ben Franklin and go fly a kite but NOT during a thunderstorm, especially if it is lightning. There is just not enough impromptu fun these days. Go for it!

Did you know there is a Kite Flying Day? It is celebrated in February but that doesn't mean kite flying is only limited to that one day. On any windy day, find a sunny, public open place and fly, fly away. Enjoy a picnic in the park, get competitive with family and friends. See who can fly the highest, fastest and farthermost. Try to be the one with the funniest, the craziest, the biggest, the baddest, the most unusual kite ever!

Energy and persistence conquer all things.

Benjamin Franklin

 

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Go fly a kite!

This Day in History: June 10, 1752

It is very doubtful anyone told Benjamin Franklin to "go fly a kite" in any sense of the phrase. But, flying a kite is just what he supposedly did...in the midst of a thunderstorm...while it was lightning! Why? As an experiment to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning.

A few historians refute such an event ever happened. They surmise Franklin probably would have been electrocuted. 

Debate and mystery surround the kite story. Remember, it was the 18th century when live demonstrations captured the eyes and ears of anyone interested in the mysterious! Whether fact or myth should not take away from Franklin's importance and how he profoundly advanced the knowledge of electricity. Look at it this way: We owe a lot to Ben Franklin who thrived on experiments over a quarter of a millenium ago. Next time you need your flashlight on a dark and stormy night, perhaps the lights go out in your house, thank Benjamin Franklin for he laid the groundwork for the invention of batteries and many, many other practical uses of electricity.

Go fly a kite! That's right! Let's celebrate Ben Franklin and go fly a kite but NOT during a thunderstorm, especially if it is lightning. There is just not enough impromptu fun these days. Go for it!

Did you know there is a Kite Flying Day? It is celebrated in February but that doesn't mean kite flying is only limited to that one day. On any windy day, find a sunny, public open place and fly, fly away. Enjoy a picnic in the park, get competitive with family and friends. See who can fly the highest, fastest and farthermost. Try to be the one with the funniest, the craziest, the biggest, the baddest, the most unusual kite ever!

Energy and persistence conquer all things.

Benjamin Franklin

 

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Go fly a kite!

 

Fly, fly away! But not home. Sail away, sail away! But not on the ocean. Soar away! Soar away! But not a bird. What am I? A KITE! 

February 8 is...

KITE Flying Day!

Image Source: www.flickr.com

The celebration declares for you to find a sunny, public open place, and join in with Kite Flying Day! Take a picnic to the park, get competitive. See who can fly the highest, the fastest, and the most intricately! Of course, try to be the one with the funniest, the craziest, the biggest, the baddest, the most unusual kite ever!

 Image Source: www.flickr.com

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Image Source: www.geograph.org.uk

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Just think...today you can get away with telling someone to...

Go FLY a KITE!

NEXT on the calendar...Read in the Bathtub!

Second Week of February

The second week of February has some cra-a-a-a-zy celebrations along with foodie fun and music memories! We are just one week away from Valentine's Day so expect a prelude and a bit of Valentine's Day history throughout the week. As with week one, better get started or we'll turn around to suddenly realize another month has gone! Time to...

February 7 is...

Super Bowl Sunday

 

Check out the posts leading up to the big game...

Super Bowl Nostalgia

Super TGIF!

Inside the Stadium...Super Bowl 50

Partey! Parte-e-ey! PARTE-E-EY!

What Makes the Super Bowl 'SUPER'?

 

They're sweeping the country!

Beatles Come to America!
Today in Music History: February 7, 1964
Stay indoors! Beetles invade America's shores! Not the insect but might as well have been with all the hysteria in the midst.

February 8 is...

Go Fly a Kite Day! 
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It's not the month of March but still a month with windy days! Fly, fly away! But not home. Sail away, sail away! But not on the ocean. Soar away! Soar away! But not a bird. What am I? A KITE!

February 8 is...

National Molasses Bar Day

Recipes for the Molasses Bar vary so click each image at the posting and perhaps you will find just the right one for your taste.

Stars and Stripes Newspaper Revived
Today in History: February 8, 1918 
World War I created a need for the revival of the Stars and Stripes newspaper. So, on February 8, 1918, the paper resumed in Paris as a means to serve American troops stationed in Europe. Keep in mind this was wartime.

PLUS What is a newspaper without Sunday comics!

 
February 9 is...

Mardi Gras Day

 "Let the good times roll!"

This is a holiday that’s focus on having a good time and enjoying food and drink. What’s not to love?

February 9 is...

Reading in the Bathtub Day
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Why not relax in style? Reading in the Bathtub Day sends out vibes of disconnecting the phone, locking the door, picking out your favorite book and simply enjoying time for yourself.

Check out Sweethearts of the 60s

February 10 is... 

The Brolly, Gamp or Bumbershoot
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There are many items in existence whose names have changed (not to protect the innocent) from one century to the next. If you do not recognize the names, the image is a surefire giveaway!

The first ever Gold Record
Today in Music History: February 10, 1942
The sale of 1.2 million copies of "Chattanooga Choo Choo" rewarded this famous musician with the first ever Gold Record.

Remembering America's 'Little Darling' Sweetheart
(April 23, 1928 - February 10, 2014)
A super smile, bubbly persona, bouncing curls and ability to capture the hearts of her viewers are irreplaceable earning this film personality the title of America's sweetheart.

February 11 is... 

Historical, Funny & Weird!

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 So many different things being celebrated on this one day! Yep! February 11 has been designated with eight, that's right, 8 celebrations! You don't want to miss this day's announcements!

The Nation's First Hospital
This Day in History: February 11, 1752
Have you ever wondered about the building of the first hospital...the who, what, when, where and how? Visit on this day for a look and gather some interesting facts along the way.

February 11 is also... 

Peppermint Patty (or Pattie) Day 

 It's all about the candy!

With chocolate being a primary gift at Valentine's, what is more refreshing than a peppermint pattie? or is it patty? Um-m-m-m? Pattie refers to a meat product. According to the dictionary, patty is more correct for the candy.

 

February 12 is...

NATIONAL PLUM PUDDING DAY

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What? No plums in Plum Pudding?

What is the idea of a pudding that is usually served around Christmas but celebrated in February and named after a fruit that is not even an ingredient in the recipe?

Times Gone By...Times Remembered
This Day in History: February 12, 1773, 1809, 1908, 1909, 1973 plus Music History 1924 and 1964
Every day is a historical day, only some days are just more memorable than others.  

February 13 is...

Around the WORLD!

World Radio Day seeks raise awareness about the importance of radio, facilitate access to information through radio and enhance networking among broadcasters.

Honor Before the Medal

This Day in History: February 13, 1861

What do you know about the action which brought about someone receiving the Medal of Honor? After all, actions are the foundation upon which awards are based.