“Nana’s/Grandma’s kitchen, where memories are made and grandkids are spoiled” is a sayingthat has been printed on many gift items that have apepared in many kitchens. The saying has been cited in print since at least 2005.
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Primitive Wood Sign - Grandma’s Kitchen where memories are made and grandkids are spoiled
20 February 2005, The State (Columbia, SC), “Enriching Kitchens,” pg. G1:
Photographs of children are everywhere, and a sign proclaims that this is “Nana’s Kitchen. Where memories are made and grandkids are spoiled. Open 24 hours.”
AZCentral.com
Cozy cool-air retreat
Family and fun focus in Flagstaff
by Sue Doerfler - Feb. 23, 2008 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic
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Nana’s kitchen
The great room is open to the family-friendly kitchen, where a sign by the sink advertises, “Nana’s kitchen . . . where memories are made and grandkids are spoiled . . . Open 24 hours.”
WyomingNews.com
Feb 8, 2009
Crashing halt
Enyeart family works to overcome Lynette’s injuries and let go of anger
By Baylie Davis
(...)
A small, painted sign that hangs on the coat rack in the kitchen reads, “Nana’s kitchen, where memories are made and grandkids are spoiled.”
Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.
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•“I read old books because I would rather learn from those who built civilization than those who tore it down” (4/18)
•“I study old buildings because I would rather learn from those who built civilization than those who tore it down” (4/18)
•“Due to personal reasons, I’m still going to be fluffy this summer” (4/18)
•“Do not honk at me. My life is worthless. I will kill us both” (bumper sticker) (4/18)
•Entry in progress—BP16 (4/18)
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
Also listen to a 1937 "The Big Apple" song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. See a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.
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