AUG 10, 26.. BACK TO JUL 29th for CHILI DOGS..

By Cap Chastain August 10, 2026 Coney Tom, Hot Dogs / Chili & Coney Dogs No Comments

I am not at all sure what is going on with NATIONAL TODAY ??

Neither is The Shadow!

In the below image you see it dated July 29, 2027.

Then immediately below, it was updated on July 7, 2026.

National Chili Dog Day rolls around every last Thursday of July.

This delicious combination of a hot dog, bun, and savory chili offers a satisfying treat. Grab your favorite toppings and join the celebration by making your own or visiting a local Chili Dog diner!

What in this World am I doing here on Monday, August the 10th 2026?

THAT I can answer !

Back on July the 29th, I knew Detroit Tiger Tom (aka Coney Tom) was going to fly back to Detroit on August the 4th. I knew Tom would be visiting his favorite Coney Island Hot Dog “Haunts” in Detroit and maybe send a photo or two. Which he has done.

How about, not one, two Coney Dogs from Coney Tom!

Thanks so very much Coney Tom !

What’s the difference between a Chili Dog and a Coney Island Hot Dog?

The distinction lies in the chili itself: Coney Island chili is a specific, often finely textured, spiced meat sauce, whereas a chili dog can feature any type of chili, from chunky bean-filled varieties to more liquid, savory sauces, depending on regional preference.

Now, on the odd chance you would like to visit the NATIONAL TODAY website, just click onto the below link..

https://nationaltoday.com/national-chili-dog-day/

The record for hot dog eating is 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes!!

Cap and Patti

AUG 9, 26.. BOOK LOVERS DAY..

By Cap Chastain August 9, 2026 Books, Hard Cover Books, Patti 2026 No Comments

Below is yet another NATIONAL TODAY Holiday that is a “No Brainer” for us to publish!

Why?

Our Patti is a BOOK LOVER Par Excellence.

Patti reads, on average, 3 hard cover books each week, week in and week out, all year.

Patti prefers to read books she can hold and just relax while enjoying them.

Yes Oh Yes! Patti is also adept at using an Amazon Kindle e-reader.

Here we go Loop De Loop !

National Book Lovers Day invites everyone to celebrate the joy of reading every August 9th.

Dive into a captivating novel, explore a fascinating non-fiction title, or simply reread an old favorite.

Pick up a new book, visit your local library, or share your favorite literary quote with a friend.

Johannes Gutenberg, a German inventor and craftsman, developed the mechanical movable-type printing press in the mid-15th century.

His invention revolutionized the spread of knowledge and literacy across Europe and beyond. The Gutenberg Bible, printed around 1455, is considered his masterpiece and the first major book printed using mass-produced movable type.

His work made books more affordable and accessible, fundamentally changing society’s relationship with information and storytelling.

Yes Oh Yes! To read much more, just click onto the below NATIONAL TODAY website link..

https://nationaltoday.com/national-book-lovers-day/

There you have it!

Cap and Patti