1. Ed Herlihy (August 14,1909-January 30,1999)
2. Paul Harvey (September 4,1918-February 28,2009)
3. Edward R. Murrow (April 25,1908-April 27,1965)
4. Lowell Thomas (April 6,1892-August 29,1981)
5. Robert Pierpoint (May16,1925-October 22,2011)
6. Douglas Edwards (July 14, 1917-October 13,1990)
7. Charles Kuralt (September 10,1934-July 4,1997)
8. Edwin Newman (January 25,1919-August 13,2010)
9. Walter Winchell (April 7,1897-February 20,1972)
10. John Cameron Swayze (April 4,1906-August 15,1995)
Traveling to your destination: If traveling via air, make sure you call the airline ahead to make arrangements, such as wheelchair assistance. Be aware that, if traveling with a power wheelchair, airlines have been known to accidentally damage power chairs when storing them in the cargo bay. Have a back up plan at your destination in case your chair becomes unusable. Though train travel may take longer, there are designated seats (or lack of seats) specifically for wheelchairs. This may be a more comfortable way to travel, depending on your destination. If traveling domestically, it may be best to take your own vehicle. That way, you have everything you need and you know what to expect. But if you are traveling a long distance, make sure you budget for a hotel and call ahead for appropriate ADA accommodations.
Accommodations: Speaking of accommodations, most hotels have one or more ADA compliant rooms. But, make sure to ask for a map of the hotel and fire exits in advance, to preview any potential obstacles.
Routines: If changes in routine throw you off, be sure to carefully work out an itinerary and make any reservations in advance, so that you can avoid surprises. Don't forget to include time to rest in between activities.
Travel insurance & medical care: While travel insurance can cover medical expenses, ask about their medical equipment rental policies. If your wheelchair is damaged and is unusable, have a back up plan, including contact an agency that rents out wheelchairs in advance.
Specialized travel agencies and tours: To make sure your needs are being addressed, you might want to use a travel agency that specializes in accessibility or even book an accessible tour.
Visiting the beach: For people with mobility issues, visiting the beach can be a little tricky. But with some planning ahead of time and knowledge of available resources, the beach can be an accessible place for those who otherwise might not be able to easily visit. For one, wheelchair users have a few challenges when it comes to beach access. The wheels on most traditional and power wheelchairs are too narrow to travel on sand. And if you do have a power chair, which are very expensive, you don’t want any sand getting in the mechanisms. But the California Coastal Commission has wheelchairs at most beaches in the state that are built specially for the beach. According to their website, these wheelchairs are “equipped with large, wide wheels which can roll across the sand without sinking.” Some locations even offer motorized chairs. Make sure to call the beach ahead of time to reserve a chair, but use of the chairs is free!
1. Irma Peterson & Jane Stacy (Marie Wilson & Cathy Lewis) (My Friend Irma)
2. Johnny Dollar (Charles Russell, Edmond O'Brien, John Lund, Bob Bailey, Bob Readick, Mandel Kramer) (Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar)
3. Liz & George Cooper (Lucille Ball & Richard Denning) (My Favorite Husband)
4. Connie Brooks (Eve Arden) (Our Miss Brooks)
5. Millie Bronson (Audrey Totter, Elena Verdugo) (Meet Millie)
6. Sam Spade (Howard Duff, Steve Dunne) (The Adventures of Sam Spade)
7. Det. Sgt. Joe Friday (Jack Webb) (Dragnet)
8. Fibber & Molly McGee (Jim & Marian Jordan) (Fibber McGee and Molly)
9. Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve (Harold "Hal" Peary, Willard Waterman) (The Great Gildersleeve)
10. Luigi Basco (J. Carrol Naish) (Life with Luigi)
1. Eve Arden (April 30, 1908-November 12, 1990)
2. Virginia Gregg (March 6, 1916-September 15, 1986)
3. Cathy Lewis (December 27, 1916-November 20, 1968)
4. Mary Jane Croft (February 15, 1916-August 24, 1999)
5. Mary Livingston (June 25, 1905-June 30, 1983)
6. Georgia Ellis (March 12, 1917-March 30, 1988)
7. Alice Faye (May 5, 1915-May 9, 1998)
8. Gracie Allen (July 26, 1895-August 27, 1964)
9. Tallulah Bankhead (January 31, 1902-December 12, 1968)
10. Lucille Ball (August 6, 1911-April 26, 1989)
The vote for independence actually occurred on July 2, 1776, but it wasn't dated and approved until July 4th, and it wasn't signed by members of the Second Continental Congress until August 2nd.
During the summer of 1776 some colonists held mock funerals for King George III to celebrate the nation's new freedom. There were also riots against the King in Philadelphia and Manhattan.
The first fireworks displays associated with the 4th of July happened in Philadelphia and Boston in 1777.
In 1778 George Washington is rumored to have given his soldiers double rations of rum to celebrate.
Three US Presidents, all Founding Fathers, died on the 4th of July: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day within 5 hours of each other on July 4, 1826. James Monroe died on July 4, 1831.
Frederick Douglass wrote that Independence Day was "a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim" on July 5, 1852. The slaves were not freed until 1865, which gave rise to the holiday Juneteenth.
It wasn't common to celebrate the 4th of July until after the War of 1812 and it wasn't an official holiday until 1870. The White House didn't celebrate the 4th of July until 1801.
Wearing American flag apparel violates a set of guidelines called the US Flag code, which was established in 1942 to address the fear of nationalism displayed by the Nazis during WWII. It states: "The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery." This code, however, is unenforceable, because it doesn't include any penalties for noncompliance.
The highest beer sales of any US federal holiday occur on the 4th of July. It is also estimated that Americans eat 150 million hot dogs each 4th July.
On July 4, 1976 the bicentennial was celebrated to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
2. The General Mills Radio Adventure Theater/The CBS Radio Adventure Theater (CBS, February 5, 1977-January 29, 1978)
3. Tales of the Texas Rangers (NBC, July 8, 1950-September 14, 1952)
4. Have Gun--Will Travel (CBS, November 23, 1958-November 27, 1960)
5. Frontier Gentleman (CBS, February 2-November 16, 1958)
6. Fort Laramie (CBS, January 22-October 28, 1956)
7. The Roy Rogers Show (Mutual, November 21, 1944-May 15, 1945; NBC, October 5, 1946-March 29, 1947; Mutual, August 29, 1948-May 13,1951; NBC, October 5, 1951-July 21, 1955)
8. Gene Autry's Melody Ranch (CBS, January 7, 1940-August 1, 1943; CBS, September 23, 1945-May 13, 1956)
9. Rocky Jordan (CBS, October 31, 1948-September 10, 1950; CBS, June 27-August 22, 1951)
10. Challenge of the Yukon (Sergeant Preston of the Yukon) WXYZ, February 3, 1938-May 28, 1947; ABC, June 12, 1947-December 30, 1949; Mutual, January 2, 1950-June 9, 1955)
Ward Cleaver (Leave It to Beaver)
Danny Tanner (Full House and Fuller House)
Coach Eric Taylor (Friday Night Lights)
Uncle Ben (Spiderman)
Jim Anderson (Father Knows Best)
1. Art Linkletter's House Party (CBS, January 15,1945-January 10,1947; CBS, December 1,1947-December 31,1948; ABC, January 3-July 1,1949; ABC, September 19-December 30,1949;CBS, January 2, 1950-October 13,1967)
2. You Bet Your Life (ABC, October 27,1947-May 25 1949; CBS, October 5, 1949-June 28,1950; NBC, October 4,1950-September 19,1956)
3. Truth or Consequences (CBS, March 23-July 27,1940; NBC, August 17,1940-June 24,1950; CBS, September 5,1950-May29,1951; NBC, June 17-September 30,1952; NBC, September 18,1952-April 15,1954; NBC, October 26,1955-September 12,1956)
4. Queen for a Day (Mutual, April 30,1945-June 10,1957)
5. The Quiz Kids (NBC, June 28-August 30,1940; Blue Network/ABC, September 4,1940-September 22,1946; NBC, September 29,1946-September 23,1951; CBS, September 14,1952-July 5,1953)
6. Break the Bank ( Mutual, October 20,1945-April 13,1946; July 5,1946-September 23,1949; NBC, September 25,1950-September 21,1951; ABC, September 24,1951-March 27,1953; NBC, September 27,1953-July 15,1955)
7. Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts (CBS, July 2,1946-October 1,1956)
8. Strike It Rich (CBS, June 29,1947-April 30,1950; NBC, May 1,1950-December 27,1957)
9. Can You Top This? (Mutual, December 9,1940-September 19,1945; NBC, October 3,1942-September 25,1948; Mutual, September 29, 1948-May 24,1950; ABC, September 23,1950-June 26,1951; NBC, October 5, 1953-March 26,1954; NBC, April 2-July 9,1954)
10. Stop the Music (ABC, March 21,1948-August 10,1952; CBS, August 17,1954-February 15, 1955)
How did you become an artist? I think I was born an artist, and think we all are.
When did you become an artist? I decided to pursue art as a career/lifestyle in 2010.
What kind of art did you start with? I always actually loved to draw and paint as a child. When I was little, I wanted to “grow up” to be an author and illustrator. I think I made my first collage when I was 13 or 14.
What influenced your art? My art is a form of self-therapy for me. It helps me deal with trauma and moods, as I am able to express things I am thinking and feeling in a healthy way. The major influence was my need for a healthy outlet.
Why collage? I love the creation out of destruction aspect of collage. Taking something that exists and morphing it into something different/more meaningful/more modern. Also, collage is an extremely accessible artform. There are ALWAYS materials just “laying around”: )
When did you start using collage? So, I had an urge to make art, and at the time, there was an old TIME magazine and some cardboard just laying around, where I was living, and that was what really started it. This was in 2010. The urge was strong. I had dabbled before, but not seriously.
How did you come up with the visual DJ idea?Actually, that was fairly recent. Someone asked me at a pop up about 2 years ago, what collage is… And the thing that popped into my head was “like a DJ remixes sounds, I remix imagery and words visually, so I guess you could call me a “visual DJ.”
What are some of the main collage elements that you work with? I love working with vintage materials. Old books and magazines that have been forgotten/discarded. And CATS!
When did you decide to become a full time artist? Very recently, in February of 2021.
How do you come up with your titles? Sometimes they come to me as I am creating the piece, but often I look at it when completed and then I think of a title. The titles reflect a narrative either that is personal often, but sometimes, I “put myself in the archetype/character/focal point’s shoes” and then the title will come from that perspective. Sometimes it is the words that I have implemented on the piece itself that become the title.
How many pieces have you done/sold? Thousands made, hundreds – maybe even thousands have sold – over just about 11 years.
How many do you make a month? That really depends on a lot of factors. I try to complete about 5-10 new originals at least each month.
When did you start using different shapes? Also, quite recently. This year, 2021.
Where are you from? I was born and raised in Waterbury Connecticut.
What places have you lived? I moved from Connecticut to Georgia in 1996, and lived there until 2016, when my husband and I moved here, to Albuquerque NM. On the way from Georgia to New Mexico, we lived in Grants Pass Oregon for 6 weeks.
Did you make/sell art there? I did.
When did you move to Albuquerque? November 2016 – Thanksgiving weekend!
How do you like Abq? I love it! Moving here has opened my eyes to tons of awesome and also difficult things, and I have grown much, and learned a lot about myself. It’s amazing for art, and supportive of artist’s individual expression!
How did you start working with OT Circus? I participated in an art show at OT Circus in 2017. About a month later, Victoria asked if I could help her with the gallery.
How long? I was working at OT Circus for a little over 4 years.
What do you like to do when you’re not creating art? I like to cook, read, watch TV, and ride my exercise bike. I like to also socialize and spend time with my friends.
Do you have any upcoming shows? Yes! I am at El Vado on Friday 6/18 from 5-8, and at Ancora Bakery and Café on 6/25 from 5-8.
How did your opening go on Friday? It went well.
When are your open studio hours? Presently, I don’t have regular hours, but I am happy to meet people here to see the space until I sort that out.
Where can people buy your art?https://www.metaphysicalartgallery.com/works-by-lady-jennd AND https://society6.com/ladyjennd You can also connect with me personally to procure work via my FB and Instagram: @ladyjennd.
What do your pieces go for? It really depends on the size. Anywhere from $40 - $1000 – lots of options ;)
We will miss seeing Jenn at the Circus on a regular basis, but we are looking forward to many visits and wish her well as she sets off on this new adventure!
1. Arthur Godfrey Time (CBS, April 30, 1945-April 30, 1972)
2. The Edgar Bergen/Charlie McCarthy Show (The Chase and Sanborn Hour, The Charlie McCarthy Show, The Edgar Bergen Show, The New Edgar Bergen Hour) (NBC, May 9, 1937-December 26, 1948; CBS, October 2, 1949-July 1, 1956)
3. Command Performance (Armed Radio Service, March 1, 1942-December 20, 1949)
4. The Bing Crosby Show (Fifteen Minutes with Bing Crosby, The Cremo Singer, The Music That Satisfies, The Woodbury Radio Program, The Kraft Music Hall, Philco Radio Time, The Bing Crosby Chesterfield Show, The General Electric Show) (CBS, September 2, 1931-February 27, 1932; March 8-July 20, 1932; CBS, January 4-April 15, 1933; CBS, October 16, 1933-June 11, 1935; NBC, January 2, 1936-May 9, 1946; ABC, October 16, 1946-June 1, 1949; CBS, September 21, 1949-June 25, 1952; CBS, October 9, 1952-May 30, 1954; CBS, November 22, 1954-December 28, 1956)
5. The Frank Sinatra Show (Songs by Sinatra, Light-Up Time, Meet Frank Sinatra) CBS, October 27, 1942-June 4, 1947; NBC, September 5, 1949-June 2, 1950-July 22, 1951; NBC, November 10,1953-July 15, 1955)
6. The Kraft Music Hall (NBC, June 26, 1933-September 22, 1949)
7. Your Hit Parade (NBC, April 20, 1935-December 1, 1937; CBS, May 2, 1936-April 19, 1947; NBC. April 26,1947-January 16,1953)
8. The Judy Canova Show (CBS, July 6, 1943-June 27, 1944; NBC, January 13, 1945-May 28, 1953)
9. The Fred Allen Show (The Linit Bath Club Revue, The Salad Bowl Revue, The Sal Hepatica Revue, Hour of Smiles, Town Hall Tonight, The Texaco Star Theater) CBS, October 23, 1932-April 16, 1933; NBC, August 4-December 1, 1933; NBC, January 3, 1934-, June 26, 1940; CBS, October 2, 1940-June 25, 1944; NBC, October 7, 1945-December 28, 1947; NBC, January 4, 1948-June 26, 1949)
10. The Breakfast Club (Blue Network/ABC, June 23, 1933-December 27, 1968)
1. The Jack Benny Program (The Canada Dry Program, The Chevrolet Program, The General Tire Show, The Jello Program, The Grape Nuts and Grape Nuts Flakes Program, The Lucky Strike Program, The Best of Benny) (Blue Network, May 2 - October 26, 1932; CBS, October 30, 1932 - January 26, 1933; NBC, March 17, 1933 - April 1, 1934; NBC, April 6 - September 28, 1934; NBC, October 14, 1934 - May 31, 1942; NBC, October 4, 1942 - June 4, 1944; NBC, October 1, 1944 - December 26, 1948; CBS, January 2, 1949 - May 22, 1955; CBS, October 28, 1956 - June 22, 1958)
2. My Friend Irma (CBS, April 11, 1947 - August 23, 1954)
3. Life with Luigi (CBS, September 21, 1948 - March 3, 1953)
4. Fibber McGee and Molly (NBC, April 16, 1935 - March 23, 1956)
5. The Great Gildersleeve (NBC, August 31, 1941 - March 21, 1957)
6. Meet Millie (CBS, July 2, 1951 - September 23, 1954)
7. My Favorite Husband (CBS, July 23, 1948 - March 31, 1951)
8. Our Miss Brooks (CBS, July 19, 1948 - June 30, 1957)
9. The Halls of Ivy (NBC, January 6, 1950 - June 25, 1952)
10. The Phil Harris/Alice Faye Show (The Fitch Bandwagon) NBC, September 29, 1946 - June 18, 1954)
1. The Sears Radio Theater/The Mutual Radio Theater (CBS, February 5, 1979-February 1, 1980; Mutual, March 3 - December 19, 1980)
2. The CBS Radio Mystery Theater (CBS, January 6, 1974 - December 31, 1982)
3. Screen Director's Playhouse (NBC Theater, Screen Director's Guild) (NBC, January 9, 1949 - September 28, 1951)
4. The Lux Radio Theater (Blue Network, October 14, 1934 - June 30, 1935; CBS, July 29, 1935 - June 28, 1954; NBC, September 14, 1954-June 7, 1955)
5. Inner Sanctum Mysteries (Blue Network, January 7, 1941 - August 29, 1943; CBS, September 4, 1943 - April 17, 1950; ABC, September 4, 1950 - June 28, 1951; CBS, June 22 - October 5, 1952)
6. Romance (CBS, April 19,1943 - January 5,1957)
7. Escape (CBS, July 7,1947 - September 25,1954)
8. Hallmark Playhouse/The Hallmark Hall of Fame (CBS, June 10,1948 - March 27,1955)
9. Theatre Guild on the Air (ABC, September 9,1945 - June 5, 1949; NBC, September 11,1949 - June 7,1953)
10. The Columbia Workshop (Twenty-Six by Corwin, Columbia Presents Corwin, The CBS Radio Workshop) (CBS, July 18, 1936 - November 8, 1942; CBS, May 4 - November 9, 1941; CBS, March 7, 1944 - August 21, 1945; CBS, February 2, 1946 - January 25, 1947; CBS, January 27, 1956 - September 22, 1957)
1. Dragnet (NBC, June 3, 1949-February 26, 1957)
Victoria Van Dame, the founder and executive director of OT Circus, was born in Albuquerque and raised in Cuba, New Mexico. Her father was the mailman, a butcher, operated a tow truck and served as the mayor. Her mother was a teacher. She has lived in Albuquerque since moving back from Kauai, Hawaii, where she lived for nine years. She currently lives in a loft above the OT Circus gallery space with her fiancé, Lawrence, and her two pups, Arthur and Harlow. Her two kids are grown up. Vaughn lives in Phoenix where he is a teacher and head football coach at a junior college. Taeru attends the Parsons School of Fashion in Portland and designs clothing for her own line called With Reality. “My kids are my greatest accomplishment,” she says, “without them none of this would be possible.” She also shares two “bonus kids” with Lawrence: Lunati and Rocco.
Victoria became an occupational therapist, or OT, in 2001. “I love my job! My husband had a TBI (traumatic brain injury) and that’s how I learned about how much impact OT can have on people’s abilities and disabilities to be able to live a fulfilled life.” Victoria takes after her father and has many jobs, from working in a local ICU as an OT, to running her own OT practice, And Me Therapy, where she also supervises several COTAs (certified occupational therapy assistants). In addition, she manages several properties, including an Airbnb, is opening a coffee shop called Curious Toast, and has taken on the roll of “Mayor of Downtown.” Of course, she is also the executive director of OT Circus! “I always see a need and think outside the box to fill it. Artists needed space and I brought it,” she says of why she started the Circus in 2013. As for the future of OT Circus, “I see more circus all over our state, and then all over the nation...then the world!”
A typical day at OT Circus features plenty of hustle and bustle. “There’s always something going on in the world of the Circus, from running online art classes to everyone getting back to ‘normal’ after Covid. People are starting to see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel.”
1. Two and a Half Men (CBS, 2003-2015)
2. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 2007-2019)
3. Gilmore Girls (WB, 2000-2006; CW, 2006-2007)
4. The Office (NBC, 2005-2013)
5. Parks and Recreation (NBC, 2009-2015)
6. 30 Rock (NBC, 2006-2013)
7. Modern Family (ABC, 2009-2020)
8. How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 2005-2014)
9. Desperate Housewives (ABC, 2004-2012)
10. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS, 2000-2015)
Easter is just a few days away, so we are talking about our favorite Easter related traditions.
Dying Easter Eggs
To start off the Easter fun, the day before or a few days before, many enjoy dying eggs bright colors and patterns. We all remember buying special kits, some with stickers or other ways to decorate your eggs. You can create natural dyes with ingredients like beet powder and turmeric. If you weren’t into dying your eggs, you could always buy reusable plastic eggs and put candy or small toys in them.
Easter Basket
On Easter morning many children receive a basket full of candy, small gifts and other goodies from the Easter Bunny. A chocolate bunny is usually an essential part of any Easter basket. There are different camps of people who prefer a solid chocolate bunny versus a hollow bunny. Cadbury eggs and egg shaped Reeses Peanut Butter Cups are another favorite. Jelly beans are often found in a big nest of fake grass. Egg shaped malted milk balls and other egg shaped chocolates are usually included as well. Love them or hate them, Peeps are a cute addition to any Easter basket. Small toys are also sometimes a part of an Easter basket. Some of us received frisbees, bubbles, hair accessories, cute socks, slinkies and noise makers.
Egg Hunt
According to Easter mythology, the Easter Bunny hides the decorated eggs (usually outside) for the children to find. They carry their basket and look for hidden eggs in trees, bushes and behind rocks. The White House also has an annual egg roll.
Easter Dinner
Easter is a holiday that is often celebrated with a large meal. Some families eat lamb, and ham is very popular. Since it’s the beginning of spring, many people serve fruit salad. Cake and other desserts round off the meal.
