Driving Notes

Remember that we are On The Road With Big Blue today, tomorrow and Friday at the 48th Fredericktown Tomato Show. Join Marcy and the Big Blue Crew for live updates!

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Did you know that today is National Skyscraper Day? From DaysoftheYear.com:

It celebrates architects who commit a dream to paper and the construction crews that make it reality.

The day is celebrated on September 3 each year, as this is the anniversary of the birth of Louis H. Sullivan, the American architect who was influential in the world of building tall buildings and was even called the “father of skyscrapers”.

Although the United States was the place where the tallest buildings started in cities like Chicago and New York, others around the world have taken up the design and building of these architectural wonders.

In fact, today’s tallest building in the world, with 163 floors, is called the Burj Khalifa and is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

1. I was born on September 3, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, and later moved with my family to California.
2. I co-founded The Beach Boys in 1961 with Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, and Mike Love.
3. I left the band temporarily to attend dental school but soon returned to the group full-time.
4. I often sang lead on songs such as the 1965 #1 hit, “Help Me, Rhonda.”
5. I also released a 2010 solo album, A Postcard from California.

I am… Al Jardine!

Congratulations to Bonnie from Mount Vernon for calling in and correctly guessing who this was, taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica! Tune in on Thursday for Praise Thursday, and a game of Name That Tune!

Thank you for listening!
– Joe, Gabriella, and Ethan

We got to learn more about National Banana Lovers and National Tug Of War Day for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive!

If you love bananas, today is your day! These yellow, curved berries are loved all around the world, and feature in many meals, snacks, and smoothie drinks as well!

How can you celebrate this day? Well quite simply, you can enjoy one with a friend or with family! Or you could watch a fun movie that’s jungle or banana themed! Curious George would be a great option to watch with kids, and to get them to eat their bananas alongside George!

Read more about National Banana Lovers Day by clicking HERE!

Today, we celebrate a game we grew up playing, Tug Of War!

Did you know Tug Of War was a sport that was professionally played in the Olympics? It was a sport for 20 years (1900-1920), and had teams of six on each side!

How can you celebrate this day? Well, simply grab some friends and/or family and enjoy a friendly, competitive game of tug of war and test your strength!

Learn more about National Tug Of War Day by clicking HERE!

Here are your five biographical hints about our famous mystery person!

1. I was born today, August 27th in 1908, and lived until January 22nd, 1973 to be 64 years of age.
2. I was a politician, but before that, I worked as a teacher at a Mexican-American school in Texas.
3. I was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1937 and later served as a U.S. Senator from Texas, where I became Senate Majority Leader in the late 50s.
4. I became U.S. president in 1963 after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
5. My presidency was known for landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Great Society programs aimed at reducing poverty.

I am… President Lyndon B. Johnson!

Congratulations to Ester from Mount Vernon for calling in and guessing him, taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica! Tune in tomorrow as we take some time to slow down, breathe, listen to worship music, and read some devotionals on Praise Thursday!

Thank you so much for listening!
– Ethan Hershberger