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To think that Bing Crosby would be 109 today is completely bewildering. I can't imagine what people did to get that "Ring-a-Ding"in their day before he started crooning. The original multi-media talented performer paved the way for members of the Rat Pack and the Ocean's crew. And ...

When the world was wrapped up in the first World War they probably had no idea they were creating the landscape for the greatest fighter pilot the world has ever known. No, not the Red Baron, although his 80 confirmed air combat victories still make him the most feared ...

With spring in full swing at the upstart of May, and the anticipation of fun in the summer sun, I felt like exploring the creative side of things; creating myself, learning how things are created, and acknowledging those along the way that have created previous creations that make today's creations ...

Allegorangutan would like to thank you for your support this month. His wise and soulful eyes are ever watching, learning, and sharing his life's lessons in hopes of witnessing noble and honorable behavior from all species for the benefit of all species. Until next year fine friends, and ...

Think this one pretty much says it all allegorically and otherwise.

The North Wind and the Sun The North Wind and the Sun disputed as to which was the most powerful, and agreed that he should be declared the victor who could first strip a wayfaring man of his clothes. The North Wind first tried his power and blew with all ...

For anyone having trouble keeping up with this month's theme...

The Peasant and the Eagle A PEASANT found an Eagle captured in a trap, and much admiring the bird, set him free. The Eagle did not prove ungrateful to his deliverer, for seeing the Peasant sitting under a wall which was not safe, he flew toward him and with ...

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

The Bee and Jupiter A BEE from Mount Hymettus, the queen of the hive, ascended to Olympus to present Jupiter some honey fresh from her combs. Jupiter, delighted with the offering of honey, promised to give whatever she should ask. She therefore besought him, saying, "Give me, I ...