Monthly Archives: June 2013

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Teddy Bear

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We all have that favorite childhood toy that saw us through scary nights and playtime.  For some it might have been G.I. Joe or Barbie and for some it might have been a teddy bear.  The teddy bear is 111 years old this year and was first made in 1902 because of a cartoon depicting President Theodo

The Twist … Nature’s Dance

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Summertime!  A time for BBQ’s, swimming, camp fires and fun in the sun.  It also means storms, which could turn severe.  We have already witnessed some of these devastating storms pass through Oklahoma.  Here in Goodland we have had our share of tornadoes and the High Plains Museum has several

Don’t You Look Dapper!

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Gentlemen, when dressing up for a formal event or a day at the office, what articles of clothing do you use?  Chances are you use a shirt with a collar and on your sleeves you have cuffs.  Do you use anything to close the cuffs?  Around the 17th Century men wanted a way to hold their cuffs togeth

Fans … no fanning matter

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Imagine it: you are in a crowded auditorium or outside listening to a summer concert when you suddenly become hot.  There is no air moving and all you have is bulletin.  What do you do?  If you're like most people your bulletin becomes a fan to help beat the heat!  Hand held fans work by increas