Today is National Kazoo Day

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Today we celebrate 164 years of playing the kazoo in America. It is recorded that the kazoo was first presented to the world at the Georgia State Fair in 1852 and called the "Down South Submarine."

Here are some Kazoo facts from nationalkazooday.com:

• The kazoo was first produced in the USA around 1852
• The kazoo was co-invented by a black man, Alabama Vest, and a German clockmaker, Thaddeus Von Klegg
• The kazoo was played often in popular music in the late 1800's through the early 1900's
• Kazoos can be made of plastic, metal, wood or other materials. Each has unique sound qualities
• The tone quality of a kazoo is determined by the quality of the membrane or resonator
• You don't blow into a kazoo, you HUM into it
• HUM into the BIG end of the kazoo
• Kazoos are not toys - they are musical instruments in the mirliton or membranophone family
• Kazoo are NOT related to vuvuzelas

Kazoobie Kazoos is America's only full-time kazoo factory, located in Beaufort, South Carolina.

HAPPY NATIONAL KAZOO DAY!

Happy 100th Anniversary Rocky Mountain National Park

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Today Rocky Mountain National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary. Founded on January 26, 1915, this national park is located in the Rockies, northwest of Boulder, Colorado. With majestic mountain views, diverse wildlife, campsites, back-country trails, mountain lakes and varied climates, this is an ideal place to plan your vacation.

Rocky Mountain National Park Image Credit: en.wikipedia.org

Visit the National Park Service to learn more about ranger-led programs, horseback riding, fishing, bicycling, backcountry camping, hiking and an assortment of events scheduled to take in and absorb the beauty and history of one of our nation’s most prestigious parks. What a beautiful gift of nature!

Happy Anniversary Rocky Mountain National Park!

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968

Celebrating the life and legacy of 

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

National Book Blitz Month Sale on Diversities of Gifts

In celebration of National Book Blitz Month, Amazon.com is running a mind-boggling sale on Diversities of Gifts, Same Spirit. For a limited time only Amazon.com is offering Diversities of Gifts: Same Spirit for only $2.41. That's right $2.41! You didn't read a typo. This is not the eBook version, but the paperback version. There is a limited amount left in stock during this special winter offer. The regular price for this book is $16.95. That's a whopping savings of 86%! Get your copy now, before the sale ends! This is an unbeatable deal, that's better than the price if you purchased your copy directly from the author. Click here to order your copy today!

Ringing in the New Year