TOLEDO, Ohio — Dan Robbins, an artist who created the first paint-by-numbers pictures and helped turn the kits into an American sensation during the 1950s, has died. He was 93. Source: Artist who created first paint-by-numbers pictures dies – The Washington Post There are two things I love about Dan Robbins’ story… His work was…
Read MoreDan Jenkin Dies and his daughter speaks to his legacy… In addition to the New York Times OBIT linked to below, I read another great article in The Washington Post about Dan written by his daughter. I especially love her statement about fatherhood… -John “So here’s the deal if you want a recipe for father…
Read MoreEdward C. Nixon, the youngest and last surviving brother of former President Richard M. Nixon and a faithful guardian of his White House legacy, died on Wednesday in Bothell, Wash., near Seattle. He was 88. Source: Edward Nixon, President’s Brother and Champion, Is Dead at 88 – The New York Times
Read MoreDon Newcombe, the major leagues’ first outstanding black pitcher and a star for the Brooklyn Dodgers in their glory years, the 1950s, died on Tuesday. He was 92. Source: Don Newcombe Dies at 92; Dodger Pitcher Helped Break Racial Barrier – The New York Times
Read MoreMs. Marshall became the first woman to direct a feature film that grossed more than $100 million when she made “Big” (1988). That movie, a comedy about a 12-year-old boy who magically turns into an adult (Tom Hanks) and then has to navigate the grown-up world, was as popular with critics as it was with…
Read MoreSix-time All-Star hit over 500 home runs. via @legacyobitsSan Francisco Giants legend Willie McCovey cracked more than 500 home runs in his Hall of Fame career. McCovey was a Giant for 19 of his 22 seasons in the league and was one of the most beloved players in San Francisco. He died at the age…
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