🇲🇽 Until a few years ago I had never heard of CINCO de MAYO. I decided it was time I learned more about it and why is it marked as a holiday on my calendar. This is what I found on this subject.     Cinco de Mayo, which means the fifth of May in Spanish, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862. It’s a relatively minor holiday in Mexico but has evolved into a significant commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage in the United States.     Cinco de Mayo originated in the aftermath of the aforementioned battle. The Mexicans were greatly outnumbered and ill-equipped against one of the world’s most powerful armies, yet they managed to triumph. This unexpected victory against overwhelming odds became a source of pride for Mexico and symbolized resistance against foreign domination. The first Cinco de Mayo was celebrated soon after the battle itself, so its first official date would be May 5, 1862. If we calculate from then to 2024, it will mark the 162nd anniversary of Cinco de Mayo. The holiday was started by Mexicans who wanted to celebrate their country’s unexpected victory over France at Puebla. Over time, Mexican immigrants to the United States began celebrating it as well, especially in areas with large Mexican-American populations like California and Texas.     Cinco de Mayo celebrations typically involve parades, music, folkloric dancing, and traditional foods like tacos and mole poblano. In many U.S. cities — notably including Los Angeles; Chicago; and Houston — massive festivities are organized every year featuring live music, parades and various events celebrating Mexican culture. However, it is important to note that Cinco de Mayo is often mistakenly thought of as Mexico’s Independence Day by people unfamiliar with its history — that is actually celebrated on September 16. It is also not widely observed across all regions of Mexico but rather primarily recognized in Puebla where the original victory occurred. After learning all this I just had to find out what mole poblano, (doesn’t sound appetizing: come on now MOLES the little creature that burrows underground). From what I can find out “MOLE”, covers many different kind of sauces. Poblano is a thick and savory chile and chocolate sauce from the state of Pueblo. May be delicious, but I don’t think I would try it chile and chocolate just don’t go together in my mind. Happy “Cinco de Mayo’ 🇲🇽 Artie Fischal Views: 120
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THE 1950s: A GOLDEN AGE of CHILDREN’S TV SHOWS
‘[adrotate group=”1″] GRAB GRANDPA AND SEE IF HE REMEMBERS THESE   The 1950s were a time of great innovation and creativity in the field of children’s television. With the advent of color TV, the rise of animation, and the popularity of puppets, the decade produced some of the most memorable and influential shows for young audiences. In this blog post, we will explore two of the most iconic and interactive shows of the era: The Rootie Kazootie Club and Winky Dink and You. [player id=’15501′] The Rootie Kazootie Club The Rootie Kazootie Club was a show that aired from 1950 to 1954 on NBC and later ABC. It featured the adventures of a boy named Rootie Kazootie, who wore a baseball cap with a large bill and played a magic kazoo. He was accompanied by his dog Woofer, his girlfriend Polka Dottie, and his friend El Squeako Mouse, a Mexican mouse who fought with a cat instead of a bull. The show also had a human host, Todd Russell, who interacted with the puppets and the studio audience of children.    The show was created by Steve Carlin and featured the puppetry of Paul Ashley and the voices of Mae Questel and Naomi Lewis. The show was praised for its humor, music, and educational content. One of the main attractions of the show was the “Quiz-a-Rootie”, a segment where children could win prizes by answering simple questions. The show also had a catchy theme song that began with “Who is the boy who is full of zip and joy? He’s Rootie Kazootie!” [player id=’15496′] Winky Dink and You Theme Song Winky Dink and You Winky Dink and You was a show that aired from 1953 to 1957 on CBS. It was hosted by Jack Barry and featured the exploits of a cartoon character named Winky Dink, who had star-shaped hair and plaid pants. He was joined by his dog Woofer and his nemesis, the evil Mr. Bungle. The show was created by Harry Prichett and Ed Wyckoff and featured the animation of Terrytoons. The show was considered the first interactive TV show, as it used a “magic drawing screen” that children could attach to their TV screens and draw on with special crayons. The screen allowed children to help Winky Dink in his adventures by completing connect-the-dots pictures, decoding messages, or creating characters. The screen also protected the TV from scratches and stains. The show was praised by Bill Gates as a pioneer of interactive media and inspired many children to become creative and engaged. Conclusion The Rootie Kazootie Club and Winky Dink and You were two of the most popular and innovative children’s TV shows of the 1950s. They entertained and educated millions of children with their humor, music, animation, and interactivity. They also influenced the development of children’s media and culture for generations to come. These shows are examples of how the 1950s were a golden age of children’s TV shows. ‘[adrotate group=”1″] Views: 812
Review of Burlesque
Let me first say I am not a Movie Critic. But I am movie goer. Not so much now as when I was a child. I went at least once a week and sometimes twice a week. I love movies. Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) I  went to see “Burlesque” . This will be s short and direct post. The movie starring Cher and Christina Aguilera is thin on story line. The story is the typical small town girl makes good int her chosen profession. However as a Musical, or Broadway play. It rates up there among the best.. I prefer it to the likes of “Cats” which had a long run on Broadway. Cher’s performance, although I would consider it a small role, was very good, a little one dimensional, but that was her character. But, hey it is CHER. Always great. I can’t think of anyone else who could have pulled off the role as well. Christina did her role satisfactory. I could think of other actresses who could have done as well or probably better. The thing that struck me is the similarity in voices of Cher and Ms. Aguiler’s character. The mannerisms of Ally, (Aguilera’s character seemed to mimic Cher. I truly liked the music. As they used to say on American Bandstand, I liked the beat. I really didn’t pay much attention to the words. But I would buy the soundtrack.  I feel “Burlesque” is the best Musical since  2002’s “Chicago” which had a much stronger all around cast. Gee it has been that long since we have had a good musical to watch. Maybe that is why I enjoyed it.  I give it a 3.5 rating on a scale of 5. Like musicals?  See it. This Is How I See It. Views: 129
