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September 23 National Checkers Day #NationalCheckersDay
I would like to celebrate a unique #Holiday celebrating National Checkers Day which fell on September 23rd. This #Holiday is also known as “Dogs in Politics Day,” and commemorates political Canines or candidate Pooches, First Fidos, or Revolution Rovers. I know this might surprise you like it did my family, but National Checkers Day has nothing to do with the popular board game; rather, National Checkers Day celebrates Richard M. Nixon’s famous ‘Checkers’ Speech on this very date in 1952. History of National Checkers Day On September 23, 1952, Vice President candidate Richard Nixon delivered the “Checkers Speech.” When Nixon needed to defend himself after being accused of improprieties involving…
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Would You Rather Challenge September 20, 2025
Charlie and I are excited to welcome you back to our Would You Rather Challenge: September 20, 2025. This challenge is brought to you from the children’s book by The Ultimate Book of Would You Rather Questions: 1001 Family-Friendly Challenges for Kids, Teens and Adults by Kimberly McLeod. Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase, I will make a small percentage from the products, you purchase. We pick a question from The Ultimate Book of Would You Rather Questions: 1001 Family-Friendly Challenges for Kids, Teens and Adults to discuss over dinner each evening. Then we share the question with our friends and…
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Tuscan Women Cook Invites Home Cooks to Experience the Flavors of Fall in Tuscany
The premier culinary immersion program celebrates Tuscany’s best days of the year. The fall season in Tuscany offers a magical blend of summer’s warmth and autumn’s abundance. Golden light lingers into the evening, perfect for al fresco dining, while hints of autumn bring new flavors to the table. This season, guests of Tuscan Women Cook will savor the treasures of autunno: freshly pressed olive oil, golden honey, earthy porcini mushrooms, fragrant truffles, and the celebrated vino novello (new wine). Seasonal produce such as heirloom tomatoes, cavolo nero, and tender artichokes make their way into rustic kitchens, where guests gather around the table to learn la cucina Toscana from the village nonne. “Our cooking classes are about more than…




