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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 2d

That's a wrap! It was another fun conversation about my latest book, "Notable Women of Alabama," last night. I can't thank Ella, Trista, and the staff at the Fairhope Public Library enough for hosting me.

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 4d

You never know who will be at one of my presentations and book signings. I was once upstaged when Pete the Cat made an appearance. But he was a cool cat about it. It could have been a cat-astrophe, but claw enforcement was not required.

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Whatcha got planned this Thursday? I hope you'll join me at the Fairhope Public Library (501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL) for a presentation and signing of my latest book, "Notable Women of Alabama." It all starts at 4pm and admission is free. I hope to see you there.

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Fairhope, AL, had a great turnout for No Kings - 1,000!

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Happy to announce a new date for the Page & Palette Notable Women of Alabama book signing - January 10 from 1pm to 3pm.

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 12d

The new trailer for my latest book, Notable Women of Alabama, has dropped. Check it out.
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Notable Women of Alabma Trailer 2

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 19d

If we're talking space related toys of the 1960s, we can't leave out Major Matt Mason from 1968. I hope you enjoyed this quick look back at the toys inspired by the space race for Space Week. The celebration continues tomorrow with more fun facts and stories tomorrow.
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MAJOR MATT MASON | Classic TV Commercial From 1968

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 19d

A couple more great toys from the Space Race era as I continue celebrating Space Week. I had the helmet as a kid, but if I had known there was an Astro Base, it definitely would have been on my Christmas list to Santa.

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1960's Ideal Astro Base Toy Commercial

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 19d

Continuing my celebration of Space Week, today I travel down the rabbit hole of a much simpler time when imagination powered children's toys. I should know. I had a few. The first of three space toys that were incredibly popular: Johnny Astro by Marx.
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Johnny Astro Original Commercial Superb 8mm Sound Film Transfer

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 20d

Just a friendly reminder that I'll be doing it again, a presentation and signing of my brand new book, "Notable Women of Alabama," Thursday October 23rd at 4pm in the Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL. I hope to see you there!

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 20d

And the final of three tunes inspired by the space race to kick off the Space Week celebration is a Rockabilly tune. Of course it is. Rockabilly gravitated towards writing songs about space in the 50s. This one is by Nelson Young from 1958, "Rock Old Sputnik."
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Nelson Young - Rock Old Sputnik - Rockabilly 45

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 20d

Continuing the kick off of Space Week, here is the second song inspired by the space race of the 50s/60s is a smooth tune by the Ames Brothers. From 1958, "Destination Moon." youtu.be/YRXVHmHltlk

The Ames Brothers - Destination Moon (1958)

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 20d

It's Space Week! A celebration of how space exploration and technology helps the human condition. To celebrate, I'm sharing three more unique tunes from the 50s/60s inspired by the space race. The first is by country music legend Hank Snow, from 1953: Honeymoon on a Rocket Ship. youtu.be/ncCriP8nipo

Hank Snow - Honeymoon On A Rocket Ship 1953 (Country Music Greats)

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 25d

It's Random Acts of Poetry Day. I'm not a poet, and boy, do I know it. So I'll leave it to the professionals. This is by the Alabama Poetry Society Poet of the Year, Mike Turner, published last year.

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THIS, I SHALL NEVER FORGET by Mike Turner - Issuu

Faint murmurs in quiet rooms

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 25d

It's Wednesday and it's International Music Day. I have too many favorite singers and bands from around the world going back decades, but this duo from Austria is my #1 pick - Mon The Mona Lisa Twins. Who is your favorite international band or singer?

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Friday On My Mind - MonaLisa Twins (The Easybeats Cover) // Live at the Cavern Club

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 26d

This past Saturday, I gave my first presentation about my latest book, "Notable Women of Alabama." This is one of the stories that I shared with the crowd. This is a short three minute audio clip from the presentation.

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Notable Women of Alabama-Fairhope Museum-Sept 27, 2025

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 26d

It's International Podcasting Day! I have a series of companion podcasts to some of my books: Space Oddities, Everyone's Gone to the Moon, The Pig War & The Pelican Girls, and Joe Cuhaj's Shorts. Take a listen at www.joe-cuhaj.com/podcasts.html.

What is your favorite podcast to listen to?

Joe Cuhaj Podcasts

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · 27d

A great turnout at the Fairhope Museum of History Saturday for a talk about my books and introduction to my latest, "Notable Women of Alabama." The first presentation is always the scariest for a new book is always the scariest, but we had a lot of fun. Next up: October 23, Fairhope Library @ 4pm.

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · Sep 25

Just a friendly reminder, the first presentation and signing for my new book, "Notable Women of Alabama," is this Saturday! Hope to see you there.

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · Sep 24

A new date has been scheduled for my reading and book signing at Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore, Alabama: November 14th at 10:30am. As they say in rodeo, "be getting it on your mind." :)

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · Sep 24

Now available...

Now available...

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Notable Women of Alabama Trailer #2

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · Sep 23

When it comes to my outdoor recreation guides, this is better than any book review. A reader used my book, "Hiking Waterfalls Alabama," to create this video. Thank you, Charles Harvell! You picked a beautiful falls to document.

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Alabama Waterfalls #18 Bethel Spring

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Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · Sep 22

T-minus 5 days and counting! I hope to see you this Saturday at the Fairhope Museum of History (24 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL) for the first presentation and signing of my new book, "Notable Women of Alabama"!

Joe Cuhaj Author @joecuhajauthor.bsky.social · Sep 22

Happy Autumn, everyone. While other authors and writers are jumping onto Substack to share their works and opinion I like to keep things old school: I still have a blog. :) Today I've posted an old short story about autumn. Enjoy!

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