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Volvo Brings The Funny

August 7, 2021March 17, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in Funny Stuff I Like, Humor & Satire

I know it isn't book-related, but it is hilarious! I love all the Chuck Norris jokes, and this is just too good not to share. How'd I miss this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7FIvfx5J10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kZuTdVeZsg

READERS, IT’S INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY

July 29, 2021March 17, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-tiger-day-july-29/ Everyone who knows me understands how much I love felines. I adore all cats - large and small. I even treasure otters, which I consider "water cats." LOLThat being said, it should come as no surprise that I feel it important to bring awareness to the plight of the tiger, especially on International Tiger … Continue reading READERS, IT’S INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY

#DidYouKnow – The G.I. Generation

July 27, 2021August 29, 2026 by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, History, Non-Fiction & Educational

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Did you know that the G.I. Generation is another name for the Greatest Generation? These are identified as people born between 1901 until 1927. They grew up during The Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and some even endured the Spanish Flu pandemic. As if their childhood wasn't tough enough, … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – The G.I. Generation

MOTORSPORTS AWARENESS MONTH

July 27, 2021April 2, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in History, Holidays & Observances, Motorcycles, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/motorsports-awareness-month-august/ This August observance is to bring awareness of motorsports to people in order to promote safety. Wellness specialist Beverly Beuermann-King explained it this way: “Motorsports Awareness Month was originally conceived to promote taking a friend to motorsports activities to spread the word of the excitement to be found in drag races, motocross or NASCAR. … Continue reading MOTORSPORTS AWARENESS MONTH

sturgis motorcycle rally 2021

July 27, 2021March 17, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Motorcycles, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/sturgis-motorcycle-rally-includes-first-full-week-in-august/ https://uspto.report/TM/90657856 https://www.facebook.com/Sturgis-Bike-Week-15689196881/ This year marks the 81st year of the annual motorcycle rally held in Sturgis, South Dakota. It will be held from August 6th through the 15th, 2021, which happens to be happens to be Motorsports Awareness Month. You can find future dates HERE.Billed as "the largest motorcycle rally in the world," there's … Continue reading sturgis motorcycle rally 2021