Good morning! It's a wonderful fall morning! The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and it's only in the 50s outside at the moment. It will go to lower 70s today, which is just fine with me. :) More rain may be coming, but not for a few days.
I (finally) finished another project last night; and finished one all but tying off threads. I started to work on another one ... but the bobbin ran out. That seemed like a good stopping point! LOL! Not bad, because I also got some grocery shopping done (on the way home), and a load of laundry completed.
Tonight I will tie and cut threads; wind bobbins; do some sewing ... and *maybe* get some cookie dough in the freezer!! I do seem to be getting a bit more productive ... I can't decide if I'm a procrastinator ... or just a really bad judge of time! LOL!
Today is "Feast of Saint Jerome" ... "National Women's Health and Fitness Day" ... "Chewing Gum Day" ... "Flintstones Day" ... "Anniversary - Gutenberg Bible" ... "Independence Day (Botswana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives."
-- William Dement
Today in history:
In 1452, the first section of the Guttenberg Bible, the first book printed from movable type, was published in Germany.
In 1846, a dentist in Charleston, Mass., extracted a tooth with the aid of an anesthetic -- ether. It was the first time an anesthetic had been used.
Today's birthdays include
- German physicist Hans Geiger, co-inventor of the Geiger counter, in 1882- Film director Lewis Milestone ("All Quiet on the Western Front") in 1895- Singer Kenny Baker in 1912- Drummer Buddy Rich in 1917- Actress Debroah Kerr in 1921- Novelist Truman Capote in 1924- Actress Angie Dickinson in 1931- Singer Johnny Mathis in 1935- Singer Frankie Lymon in 1942- Singer Marilyn McCoo in 1943- Actress Victoria Tennant in 1950- Actress Fran Drescher ("The Nanny") in 1957- Actor Eric Stoltz in 1961- Actress/singer Crystal Bernard in 1961- Actress Jenna Elfman ("Dharma and Greg") in 1971- Tennis star Martina Hingis in 1980
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday September 29, 2009
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning! The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and it's cool and breezy out! Today will be that kind of perfect fall day - low 70s - that makes me love this time of year (and it isn't even October yet! LOL!).
Last night was not as productive as I would have liked, but I did make pretty good progress on one of my projects. I also got several packages all wrapped and addressed to take to the PO at lunch today. I'll be very happy to have that done.
Tonight I'm hoping to completely finish one more project, and get back to work on one of the big projects that's waiting. Or, maybe, I'll try to complete another smaller project that's been put aside since last year. Oops. :) I guess I'll decide when I get home!
Today is "Michaelmas (Greek/Roman Catholic)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Better to get up late and be wide awake than to get up early and be asleep all day."
-- Anonymous
"We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are.:
-- Anais Nin
Today in history:
In 1789, the U.S. War Department organized the United States' first standing army -- 700 troops who would serve for three years.
In 1936, in the presidential race between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alf Landon, both parties used radio for the first time.
In 1962, Alouette 1, the first Canadian satellite, was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- Spanish poet-novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote," in 1547- British naval hero Adm. Horatio Nelson in 1758- Pioneer nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi in 1901- Singing movie cowboy Gene Autry in 1907- Film director Michelangelo Antonioni in 1912- Film director Stanley Kramer in 1913- Actor Trevor Howard in 1913- Actress Anita Ekberg in 1931 - Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis in 1935 - Actor Larry Linville ("M*A*S*H") in 1939- Singer/actress Madeline Kahn in 1942- Polish leader Lech Walesa in 1943 - TV personality Bryant Gumbel in 1948
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night was not as productive as I would have liked, but I did make pretty good progress on one of my projects. I also got several packages all wrapped and addressed to take to the PO at lunch today. I'll be very happy to have that done.
Tonight I'm hoping to completely finish one more project, and get back to work on one of the big projects that's waiting. Or, maybe, I'll try to complete another smaller project that's been put aside since last year. Oops. :) I guess I'll decide when I get home!
Today is "Michaelmas (Greek/Roman Catholic)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Better to get up late and be wide awake than to get up early and be asleep all day."
-- Anonymous
"We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are.:
-- Anais Nin
Today in history:
In 1789, the U.S. War Department organized the United States' first standing army -- 700 troops who would serve for three years.
In 1936, in the presidential race between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alf Landon, both parties used radio for the first time.
In 1962, Alouette 1, the first Canadian satellite, was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- Spanish poet-novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote," in 1547- British naval hero Adm. Horatio Nelson in 1758- Pioneer nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi in 1901- Singing movie cowboy Gene Autry in 1907- Film director Michelangelo Antonioni in 1912- Film director Stanley Kramer in 1913- Actor Trevor Howard in 1913- Actress Anita Ekberg in 1931 - Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis in 1935 - Actor Larry Linville ("M*A*S*H") in 1939- Singer/actress Madeline Kahn in 1942- Polish leader Lech Walesa in 1943 - TV personality Bryant Gumbel in 1948
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Good Morning! Monday September 28, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is shining so brightly that I can't see anything (hmmm ... might be time to clean the window!). Today will be mid 80s, and mostly sunny. There might be clouds moving in by this afternoon, and maybe even a shower. It's that crazy time of year, anything can happen; but mostly we have warm days and cool nights, and everything is in gorgeous glowing color!
I did not get cleaning done yesterday, but I did get a lot of sewing done. I completed one project, and made a lot of progress on another. I also got a batch of cookies in the freezer. All in all, it was a restful day, and I even got to bed early.
Tonight, after the grocery store, I hope I can continue to make progress on several projects ... time is running short for them to be done! :)
Today is "Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children" ... "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "UN World Maritime Day" ... "Cabrillo Day (Ca)" ... "Birthday of Confucius/Teacher's Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"[M]aybe the most any of us can expect of ourselves isn't perfection but progress."
-- Michelle Burford
"Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half the time."
-- E. B. White
Today in history:
In 490 B.C., the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon. A Greek soldier named Phidippides ran more than 26 miles to tell Athenians of the victory and died after his announcement. His feat provided the model for the modern marathon race.
In 1892, Mansfield University was the home team for the first night football game at Smythe Park in Mansfield, Pa.
Today's birthdays include
- Frances Willard, founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in 1839- CBS Chairman William Paley in 1901- TV variety show host and columnist Ed Sullivan in 1901- Heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling in 1905- Cartoonist Al Capp in 1909- Actor William Windom in 1923 - Actor Marcello Mastroianni in 1924- Actress and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot in 1934 - Musician Ben E. King in 1938- Actor Jeffrey Jones in 1946- Actress Janeane Garofalo in 1964 - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 1972
Everyone have a Great Monday!
I did not get cleaning done yesterday, but I did get a lot of sewing done. I completed one project, and made a lot of progress on another. I also got a batch of cookies in the freezer. All in all, it was a restful day, and I even got to bed early.
Tonight, after the grocery store, I hope I can continue to make progress on several projects ... time is running short for them to be done! :)
Today is "Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children" ... "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "UN World Maritime Day" ... "Cabrillo Day (Ca)" ... "Birthday of Confucius/Teacher's Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"[M]aybe the most any of us can expect of ourselves isn't perfection but progress."
-- Michelle Burford
"Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half the time."
-- E. B. White
Today in history:
In 490 B.C., the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon. A Greek soldier named Phidippides ran more than 26 miles to tell Athenians of the victory and died after his announcement. His feat provided the model for the modern marathon race.
In 1892, Mansfield University was the home team for the first night football game at Smythe Park in Mansfield, Pa.
Today's birthdays include
- Frances Willard, founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in 1839- CBS Chairman William Paley in 1901- TV variety show host and columnist Ed Sullivan in 1901- Heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling in 1905- Cartoonist Al Capp in 1909- Actor William Windom in 1923 - Actor Marcello Mastroianni in 1924- Actress and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot in 1934 - Musician Ben E. King in 1938- Actor Jeffrey Jones in 1946- Actress Janeane Garofalo in 1964 - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 1972
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday September 27, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely fall day. Although starting out a bit overcast, it should clear up and be sunny by afternoon. The forecast is for low 80s, but if it clears early enough it might be warmer than that.
Yesterday was mild and cloudy all day, but didn't actually rain until late evening. We spent the day with friends, met some new friends. It was a long day; but a necessary "part of life".
I'm still waiting to decide what today will hold. I don't know if I'll finish the cleaning that's scheduled for this weekend, go off for the day, have company ... or something else I don't even know about yet! LOL!
Today is "Ancestor Appreciation Day" ... "Gold Star Mother's Day" ... "Kiwanis Kids' Day" ... "Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day" ... "World Tourism Day" ... "True Cross Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth."
-- Evan Esar
"I'm worried that the universe will soon need replacing. It's not holding a charge."
-- Edward Chilton
Today in history:
In 1825, in England, George Stephenson opened the Stockton and Darlington Railway, becoming the first permanent steam locomotive railway, pulling a passenger train.
In 1935, 13-year-old Judy Garland signed her first contract with MGM.
In 1954, "The Tonight Show" made its television debut with host Steve Allen.
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinal slugger Mark McGwire set an all-time major-league season home run record when he hit his 70th home run.
Today's birthdays include
- Patriot Samuel Adams in 1722- Political cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1840- Composer Joseph McCarthy ("You Made Me Love You") in 1885- Composer Vincent Youmans ("Tea for Two") in 1898- Actress Jayne Meadows in 1920
- Actor William Conrad in 1920- Filmmaker Arthur Penn in 1922 - Actress Sada Thompson in 1929 - Actor Wilford Brimley in 1934 - Actor Greg Morris also in 1934- Actor/singer Shaun Cassidy in 1958
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was mild and cloudy all day, but didn't actually rain until late evening. We spent the day with friends, met some new friends. It was a long day; but a necessary "part of life".
I'm still waiting to decide what today will hold. I don't know if I'll finish the cleaning that's scheduled for this weekend, go off for the day, have company ... or something else I don't even know about yet! LOL!
Today is "Ancestor Appreciation Day" ... "Gold Star Mother's Day" ... "Kiwanis Kids' Day" ... "Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day" ... "World Tourism Day" ... "True Cross Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth."
-- Evan Esar
"I'm worried that the universe will soon need replacing. It's not holding a charge."
-- Edward Chilton
Today in history:
In 1825, in England, George Stephenson opened the Stockton and Darlington Railway, becoming the first permanent steam locomotive railway, pulling a passenger train.
In 1935, 13-year-old Judy Garland signed her first contract with MGM.
In 1954, "The Tonight Show" made its television debut with host Steve Allen.
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinal slugger Mark McGwire set an all-time major-league season home run record when he hit his 70th home run.
Today's birthdays include
- Patriot Samuel Adams in 1722- Political cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1840- Composer Joseph McCarthy ("You Made Me Love You") in 1885- Composer Vincent Youmans ("Tea for Two") in 1898- Actress Jayne Meadows in 1920
- Actor William Conrad in 1920- Filmmaker Arthur Penn in 1922 - Actress Sada Thompson in 1929 - Actor Wilford Brimley in 1934 - Actor Greg Morris also in 1934- Actor/singer Shaun Cassidy in 1958
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Good Morning! Friday September 25, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is making my whole back yard glow; but the forecast is for clouds and maybe storms later in the afternoon. It will only be around 80, so not so bad; though I do hope the rain holds off this evening.
I got the last tedious project finished last night while watching 3 new episodes of favorite shows. I started on the pinning project, but discovered a big mistake ... so spent time frogging it! LOL! I won't finish that tonight; but maybe Sunday.
I will be visiting a friend this evening and tomorrow, so no sewing or cleaning. Priorities you know! :)
Reminder: Christmas is 3 months from today!!
Today is "Love Note Day" ... "National One Hit Wonder Day" ... "Anniversary - 1st Woman Supreme Court Justice" ... "Republic Day (Rwanda)"... "Comic Book Day" ... "World Ataxia AwarenessDay" ... "World Maritime Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"How we treasure (and admire) the people who acknowledge us!"
-- Julie Morgenstern
"Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain.
-- John F. Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, called "Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestic," appeared in Boston.
In 1789, the first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights."
In 1882, the first major league baseball doubleheader was played between the Providence, R.I., and Worchester, Mass., teams.
In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman U.S. Supreme Court justice.
In 1992, NASA launched a probe to Mars in the first U.S. mission to the planet in 17 years.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist William Faulkner in 1897- Sports columnist Walter "Red" Smith in 1905- Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich in 1906- Actor Aldo Ray in 1926- TV personality Barbara Walters in 1931- Actor Robert Walden in 1943- Actor/producer Michael Douglas in 1944- Actor Mark Hamill ("Star Wars") in 1951- Actor Christopher Reeve ("Superman") in 1952- Actress Heather Locklear in 1961- Actor Tate Donovan in 1963- Actor Will Smith in 1968- Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1969
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I got the last tedious project finished last night while watching 3 new episodes of favorite shows. I started on the pinning project, but discovered a big mistake ... so spent time frogging it! LOL! I won't finish that tonight; but maybe Sunday.
I will be visiting a friend this evening and tomorrow, so no sewing or cleaning. Priorities you know! :)
Reminder: Christmas is 3 months from today!!
Today is "Love Note Day" ... "National One Hit Wonder Day" ... "Anniversary - 1st Woman Supreme Court Justice" ... "Republic Day (Rwanda)"... "Comic Book Day" ... "World Ataxia AwarenessDay" ... "World Maritime Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"How we treasure (and admire) the people who acknowledge us!"
-- Julie Morgenstern
"Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain.
-- John F. Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, called "Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestic," appeared in Boston.
In 1789, the first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights."
In 1882, the first major league baseball doubleheader was played between the Providence, R.I., and Worchester, Mass., teams.
In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman U.S. Supreme Court justice.
In 1992, NASA launched a probe to Mars in the first U.S. mission to the planet in 17 years.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist William Faulkner in 1897- Sports columnist Walter "Red" Smith in 1905- Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich in 1906- Actor Aldo Ray in 1926- TV personality Barbara Walters in 1931- Actor Robert Walden in 1943- Actor/producer Michael Douglas in 1944- Actor Mark Hamill ("Star Wars") in 1951- Actor Christopher Reeve ("Superman") in 1952- Actress Heather Locklear in 1961- Actor Tate Donovan in 1963- Actor Will Smith in 1968- Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1969
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday September 24, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It will feel a bit more like summer again today ... high 80s and humid. Most of the clouds have moved on, but there might be some strays, and a random shower or two. Yesterday was mostly "drippy" all day; you could almost hear the grass growing! LOL!
Last night was spent visiting a recently bereaved friend. I did get a load of laundry done, and one pillow case hemmed. No TV, of course ... priorities, you know! :)
I have no clue what's on tonight, or what I'll get done. Hopefully something productive ... but then, who knows if I'll even be home. :) Some days you just deal with things as they come at you, and trust God will get you through. :)
Today is "National Punctuation Day" ... "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving (Pa)" ... "Constitutional Declaration Day (Cambodia)" ... "Heritage Day (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea-Bissau)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If all the world's a stage, I want to operate the trap door."
-- Paul Beatty
"Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions."
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Thought for the Day
Muppet creator Jim Henson said: "The most sophisticated people I know -- inside they are all children."
Today in hisstory:
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. The number of justices became nine in 1869.
In 1929, aviator James Doolittle demonstrated the first "blind" takeoff and landing, using only instruments to guide his aircraft.
In 1986, the U.S. Congress adopted the rose as the national flower.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist Horace Walpole in 1717- John Marshall, fourth chief justice of the United States, in 1755- French chemist Georges Claude, inventor of the neon lamp, in 1870- Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1896- Sports announcer Jim McKay in 1921- Actor/singer Sheila MacRae in 1924- Actor/singer Anthony Newley in 1931- Muppet creator Jim Henson in 1936- Singer/photographer Linda Eastman McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, in 1941- Actor Gordon Clapp ("NYPD Blue") in 1948 - Comedian Phil Hartman in 1948- Actor Kevin Sorbo in 1958
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night was spent visiting a recently bereaved friend. I did get a load of laundry done, and one pillow case hemmed. No TV, of course ... priorities, you know! :)
I have no clue what's on tonight, or what I'll get done. Hopefully something productive ... but then, who knows if I'll even be home. :) Some days you just deal with things as they come at you, and trust God will get you through. :)
Today is "National Punctuation Day" ... "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving (Pa)" ... "Constitutional Declaration Day (Cambodia)" ... "Heritage Day (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea-Bissau)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If all the world's a stage, I want to operate the trap door."
-- Paul Beatty
"Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions."
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Thought for the Day
Muppet creator Jim Henson said: "The most sophisticated people I know -- inside they are all children."
Today in hisstory:
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. The number of justices became nine in 1869.
In 1929, aviator James Doolittle demonstrated the first "blind" takeoff and landing, using only instruments to guide his aircraft.
In 1986, the U.S. Congress adopted the rose as the national flower.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist Horace Walpole in 1717- John Marshall, fourth chief justice of the United States, in 1755- French chemist Georges Claude, inventor of the neon lamp, in 1870- Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1896- Sports announcer Jim McKay in 1921- Actor/singer Sheila MacRae in 1924- Actor/singer Anthony Newley in 1931- Muppet creator Jim Henson in 1936- Singer/photographer Linda Eastman McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, in 1941- Actor Gordon Clapp ("NYPD Blue") in 1948 - Comedian Phil Hartman in 1948- Actor Kevin Sorbo in 1958
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday September 23, 2009
Good morning! It is a wonderful morning. We got rain! We're way behind "normal", but not as dry as last summer. I'm glad we didn't get the huge amounts some places not so far from us got; but still, I'm very happy for a rainy day. I woke up to it still raining, and a good chance of it all day. Temps in the low 80s means the office a/c will be up too high! LOL!
I was fairly productive last night. I am now 3/4 through with my tedious project; plus - for a change of pace - I did the pinning on 2 projects (only5 to go! LOL!).
I didn't watch Dancing ... two new season shows to watch (NCIS!!). I will watch more of Dancing when the field has narrowed down more ... not such long programs! Tonight - I have no idea what's on. Hopefully I will finish that tedious project and get more of the pinning done ... maybe even some "real" sewing! ;)
Today is "Checkers Day" ... "Innergize Day" ... "Kingdom Unification (Saudi Arabia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind."
-- Jane Caminos
"Life is an adventure in forgiveness."
-- Norman Cousins
Today in history:
In 1806, U.S. explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned to St. Louis from the first recorded overland journey from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast and back.
In 1846, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory. Neptune generally is the eighth planet from the sun.
Today's birthdays include
- Roman Emperor Augustus in 63 B.C.- Educator William McGuffey, author of the McGuffey "eclectic readers" for school children, in 1800- Feminist and presidential candidate Victoria Woodhull in 1838- Surgeon William Halsted, who introduced operations for hernia and breast cancer, in 1852- Journalist Walter Lippmann in 1889- Actor Walter Pidgeon in 1897- Actor Mickey Rooney in 1920 - Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane in 1926- Soul singer/pianist Ray Charles in 1930- Singer Julio Iglesias in 1943 - Actor Paul Peterson in 1945- Actress Mary Kay Place in 1947- Rock star Bruce Springsteen in 1949- Actor Jason Alexander in 1959 - Actress Elizabeth Pena in 1959 - Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco in 1970
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I was fairly productive last night. I am now 3/4 through with my tedious project; plus - for a change of pace - I did the pinning on 2 projects (only5 to go! LOL!).
I didn't watch Dancing ... two new season shows to watch (NCIS!!). I will watch more of Dancing when the field has narrowed down more ... not such long programs! Tonight - I have no idea what's on. Hopefully I will finish that tedious project and get more of the pinning done ... maybe even some "real" sewing! ;)
Today is "Checkers Day" ... "Innergize Day" ... "Kingdom Unification (Saudi Arabia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind."
-- Jane Caminos
"Life is an adventure in forgiveness."
-- Norman Cousins
Today in history:
In 1806, U.S. explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned to St. Louis from the first recorded overland journey from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast and back.
In 1846, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory. Neptune generally is the eighth planet from the sun.
Today's birthdays include
- Roman Emperor Augustus in 63 B.C.- Educator William McGuffey, author of the McGuffey "eclectic readers" for school children, in 1800- Feminist and presidential candidate Victoria Woodhull in 1838- Surgeon William Halsted, who introduced operations for hernia and breast cancer, in 1852- Journalist Walter Lippmann in 1889- Actor Walter Pidgeon in 1897- Actor Mickey Rooney in 1920 - Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane in 1926- Soul singer/pianist Ray Charles in 1930- Singer Julio Iglesias in 1943 - Actor Paul Peterson in 1945- Actress Mary Kay Place in 1947- Rock star Bruce Springsteen in 1949- Actor Jason Alexander in 1959 - Actress Elizabeth Pena in 1959 - Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco in 1970
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday September 22, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning - it really is FALL at last! :) It's supposed to be about 80 today, and a good chance of showers. It's "heavy" looking out the window now, so I'm hopeful. We could sure use some rain. Not, of course, the flooding our neighbors to the west are getting!
Last night wasn't exactly "productive", though I worked on a project all evening. It's one that is boring and tedious, but needs to be done. But, Dancing With The Stars started!! Yay!! I don't know if I'll watch it 2 more nights this week though ... too many other good things on now. New seasons are starting.
Hopefully tonight I can finish the "tedious" project, and move on to something more fun!
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ..."Autumnal Equinox" ... "FALL BEGINS (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... "Independence Day (Mali)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson, (attributed)
"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city."
-- George Burns
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892- Actor Paul Muni in 1895- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927 - Actor Eugene Roche in 1928- Singer Debby Boone in 1956 - Rocker Joan Jett in 1960- Actor Scott Baio in 1961 - Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961 - Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night wasn't exactly "productive", though I worked on a project all evening. It's one that is boring and tedious, but needs to be done. But, Dancing With The Stars started!! Yay!! I don't know if I'll watch it 2 more nights this week though ... too many other good things on now. New seasons are starting.
Hopefully tonight I can finish the "tedious" project, and move on to something more fun!
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ..."Autumnal Equinox" ... "FALL BEGINS (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... "Independence Day (Mali)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson, (attributed)
"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city."
-- George Burns
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892- Actor Paul Muni in 1895- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927 - Actor Eugene Roche in 1928- Singer Debby Boone in 1956 - Rocker Joan Jett in 1960- Actor Scott Baio in 1961 - Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961 - Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Good Morning! Monday September 21, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The sun is shining over the morning dew, the whole back yard is glittering and glowing. It will only be low 80s today, and very small chance of rain (until tomorrow). It's a shame to spend a day like this inside! LOL!
Yesterday was busy, and also a lot of fun. We didn't work as hard as Saturday, but still got a lot of things done. We made progress on several craft projects, and also got a little ahead of my cleaning schedule. And, we found time to watch movies as well. By the time we got everyone home, it was pretty late; but I still had time for one last load of laundry.
Tonight, however, I have to get really busy with some sewing projects. It seems like a lot of new shows are beginning to start, as well as my Dancing show; so sewing will be a good watching-TV project. I still have some cutting out to do, but also at least one project in the pinning stage. Laundry is caught up, cleaning is caught up, dishes are caught up: tonight I cut, pin, and sew! :)
Today is "Biosphere Day" ... "Gratitude Day" ... "Miniature Golf Day" ... "Independence Day (Armenia, Belize and Malta)" ... "Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... "International Day of Peace" ... "Women's Friendship Day" ... "World's Alzheimer's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you."
-- Wally 'Famous' Amos
"Nothing can be so amusingly arrogant as a young man who has just discovered an old idea and thinks it is his own."
-- Sidney J. Harri
Today in history:
In 1893, the first successful American-made, gasoline-operated motorcar appeared on the streets of Springfield, Mass. It was designed and built by Charles and Frank Duryea
In 2001, Deep Space 1 flew within 2,200 kms of Comet Borrelly.
In 2003, the spacecraft Galileo approached the fringes of Jupiter's atmosphere and then was directed to destroy itself in a high-speed plunge.
Today's birthdays include
- Louis Joliet, French-Canadian explorer of the Mississippi River, in 1645- Author and historian H.G. Wells in 1866; composer Gustav Holst in 1874- British publisher Allen Lane, who introduced the low-priced paperback book, in 1902- Animator Chuck Jones (Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote) in 1912- Actor Larry Hagman (TV's "Dallas") in 1931- Actor Henry Gibson in 1935- Comedian Fanny Flagg in 1944- Author Stephen King in 1947- Comedian Bill Murray in 1950- Ethan Coen, one of the filmmaking Coen brothers, in 1957- Actress Nancy Travis in 1961- Actor Rob Morrow in 1962- Actress Ricki Lake in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was busy, and also a lot of fun. We didn't work as hard as Saturday, but still got a lot of things done. We made progress on several craft projects, and also got a little ahead of my cleaning schedule. And, we found time to watch movies as well. By the time we got everyone home, it was pretty late; but I still had time for one last load of laundry.
Tonight, however, I have to get really busy with some sewing projects. It seems like a lot of new shows are beginning to start, as well as my Dancing show; so sewing will be a good watching-TV project. I still have some cutting out to do, but also at least one project in the pinning stage. Laundry is caught up, cleaning is caught up, dishes are caught up: tonight I cut, pin, and sew! :)
Today is "Biosphere Day" ... "Gratitude Day" ... "Miniature Golf Day" ... "Independence Day (Armenia, Belize and Malta)" ... "Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... "International Day of Peace" ... "Women's Friendship Day" ... "World's Alzheimer's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you."
-- Wally 'Famous' Amos
"Nothing can be so amusingly arrogant as a young man who has just discovered an old idea and thinks it is his own."
-- Sidney J. Harri
Today in history:
In 1893, the first successful American-made, gasoline-operated motorcar appeared on the streets of Springfield, Mass. It was designed and built by Charles and Frank Duryea
In 2001, Deep Space 1 flew within 2,200 kms of Comet Borrelly.
In 2003, the spacecraft Galileo approached the fringes of Jupiter's atmosphere and then was directed to destroy itself in a high-speed plunge.
Today's birthdays include
- Louis Joliet, French-Canadian explorer of the Mississippi River, in 1645- Author and historian H.G. Wells in 1866; composer Gustav Holst in 1874- British publisher Allen Lane, who introduced the low-priced paperback book, in 1902- Animator Chuck Jones (Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote) in 1912- Actor Larry Hagman (TV's "Dallas") in 1931- Actor Henry Gibson in 1935- Comedian Fanny Flagg in 1944- Author Stephen King in 1947- Comedian Bill Murray in 1950- Ethan Coen, one of the filmmaking Coen brothers, in 1957- Actress Nancy Travis in 1961- Actor Rob Morrow in 1962- Actress Ricki Lake in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday September 20, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! The sun is shining, temps are mild, just a lovely fall day. I think the forecast might be for cloudy and showers later on ... but that will be ok too since we need rain.
Yesterday was very busy. I got laundry and some "routine" stuff done. My niece and I picked up a friend, and we went shopping. It's a good thing we had a lot of fun ... 'cause we sure didn't have any money to spend! LOL!! We went to a really neat huge indoor flea market. It's always fun to browse; plus, there are at least 3 dogs and countless cats who live there. They are all very friendly (well of course, they'd have to be, wouldn't they!) and love to be petted. When we got home we were tired, so watched "The Secret Life of Bees" on TV. Then, we cleaned the rest of the porch; and my niece and my friend made more cookie dough while I cleaned the den. It was a very long day, but a lot of fun as well as being productive.
Today has gotten off to a great start ... I had a "conversation" with a soldier I've adopted. What fun that is! :) In a few minutes I will go finish the dusting and vacuuming left from yesterday, and then go get my friend. We're hoping for an afternoon of making things for the outdoor decorating, coming up very soon now! (No, it is not at all too soon! LOL!).
For those who want to know ... it's only 96 days until Christmas!!!
Today is "Women's Friendship Dayd" ... "Anniversary - Rock of Chickamauga".
Quotes of the Day:
"My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition."
-- Indira Gandhi
"No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets."
-- Edward Abbey
Today in history
In 1519, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan began a voyage to find a western passage to the East Indies.
In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival opened on the French Riviera.
In 1966, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II launched the Cunard liner bearing her name, often shortened to QEII, which eventually became the only ocean liner on the once thriving trans-Atlantic route.
Today's birthdays include
- Australian nurse Sister Elizabeth Kenny, who pioneered the care of polio victims, in 1886- Novelist Upton Sinclair in 1878- Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach in 1917- Fashion designer James Galanos in 1925 - Actress Anne Meara in 1929- Actress Sophia Loren in 1934 - Actress Kristen Johnston in 1967
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was very busy. I got laundry and some "routine" stuff done. My niece and I picked up a friend, and we went shopping. It's a good thing we had a lot of fun ... 'cause we sure didn't have any money to spend! LOL!! We went to a really neat huge indoor flea market. It's always fun to browse; plus, there are at least 3 dogs and countless cats who live there. They are all very friendly (well of course, they'd have to be, wouldn't they!) and love to be petted. When we got home we were tired, so watched "The Secret Life of Bees" on TV. Then, we cleaned the rest of the porch; and my niece and my friend made more cookie dough while I cleaned the den. It was a very long day, but a lot of fun as well as being productive.
Today has gotten off to a great start ... I had a "conversation" with a soldier I've adopted. What fun that is! :) In a few minutes I will go finish the dusting and vacuuming left from yesterday, and then go get my friend. We're hoping for an afternoon of making things for the outdoor decorating, coming up very soon now! (No, it is not at all too soon! LOL!).
For those who want to know ... it's only 96 days until Christmas!!!
Today is "Women's Friendship Dayd" ... "Anniversary - Rock of Chickamauga".
Quotes of the Day:
"My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition."
-- Indira Gandhi
"No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets."
-- Edward Abbey
Today in history
In 1519, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan began a voyage to find a western passage to the East Indies.
In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival opened on the French Riviera.
In 1966, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II launched the Cunard liner bearing her name, often shortened to QEII, which eventually became the only ocean liner on the once thriving trans-Atlantic route.
Today's birthdays include
- Australian nurse Sister Elizabeth Kenny, who pioneered the care of polio victims, in 1886- Novelist Upton Sinclair in 1878- Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach in 1917- Fashion designer James Galanos in 1925 - Actress Anne Meara in 1929- Actress Sophia Loren in 1934 - Actress Kristen Johnston in 1967
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday September 19, 2009
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning. This is why I love fall ... it just doesn't get much better! Even though the forecast is for mostly cloudy, it's sunny right now. It will only be low 80s. There may be scattered showers, though I'm thinking they've "upgraded" that forecast to mostly clear today. I just know it's a beautiful day, and I really hope I get a lot done! :)
Last night we went to get my niece - 2 hour trip - so nothing got done here. I'm getting a late start this morning, but will have help later today and I really hope to get a lot done. My schedule includes next weekend; but if I can get done with the last 2 rooms to clean this weekend, then next weekend can be for going back over everythng, and just general keeping up with what's already done. You know - making sure DH doesn't create new "hot spots"! LOL! I'm also hoping for company next weekend; but there are "extenuating circumstances" that may make that plan be postponed. But, I want to be "ready", just in case. :)
So, I need to get off here and go get busy. Well, as soon as I go get more coffee!! LOL!!
Today is "Boys and Girls Clubs for Kids" ... "International Coastal Cleanup" ... "International Eat an Apple Day" ... "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" ... "Wife Appreciation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Walking is man's best medicine."
-- Hippocrates
"In the future everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes."
-- Andy Warhol
Today in history
In 1893, with the signing of the Electoral Bill by Gov. Lord Glasgow, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant national voting rights to women.
In 1988, U.S. swimmer Greg Louganis took the gold medal in 3-meter springboard diving at the Seoul Olympics after hitting his head on the board during preliminary competition.
Today's birthdays include:
- Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski in 1905- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell in 1907- Author William Golding ("Lord of the Flies") in 1911- Actor Adam West (TV's Batman) in 1928 - Actor David McCallum in 1933- Singer/songwriter Paul Williams in 1940- Singer Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers in 1940 - Actor Randolph Mantooth in 1945- Actor Jeremy Irons in 1948 - Model and actress Twiggy, whose real name is Leslie Hornby, in 1949- Television personality Joan Lunden in 1950- Actor /director Kevin Hooks in 1958 - Country singer Trisha Yearwood in 1964
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night we went to get my niece - 2 hour trip - so nothing got done here. I'm getting a late start this morning, but will have help later today and I really hope to get a lot done. My schedule includes next weekend; but if I can get done with the last 2 rooms to clean this weekend, then next weekend can be for going back over everythng, and just general keeping up with what's already done. You know - making sure DH doesn't create new "hot spots"! LOL! I'm also hoping for company next weekend; but there are "extenuating circumstances" that may make that plan be postponed. But, I want to be "ready", just in case. :)
So, I need to get off here and go get busy. Well, as soon as I go get more coffee!! LOL!!
Today is "Boys and Girls Clubs for Kids" ... "International Coastal Cleanup" ... "International Eat an Apple Day" ... "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" ... "Wife Appreciation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Walking is man's best medicine."
-- Hippocrates
"In the future everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes."
-- Andy Warhol
Today in history
In 1893, with the signing of the Electoral Bill by Gov. Lord Glasgow, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant national voting rights to women.
In 1988, U.S. swimmer Greg Louganis took the gold medal in 3-meter springboard diving at the Seoul Olympics after hitting his head on the board during preliminary competition.
Today's birthdays include:
- Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski in 1905- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell in 1907- Author William Golding ("Lord of the Flies") in 1911- Actor Adam West (TV's Batman) in 1928 - Actor David McCallum in 1933- Singer/songwriter Paul Williams in 1940- Singer Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers in 1940 - Actor Randolph Mantooth in 1945- Actor Jeremy Irons in 1948 - Model and actress Twiggy, whose real name is Leslie Hornby, in 1949- Television personality Joan Lunden in 1950- Actor /director Kevin Hooks in 1958 - Country singer Trisha Yearwood in 1964
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Good Morning! Friday, September 18, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's cool out, and it's Friday! :) We have one more day of temps around 80, cloudy skies, and possible showers. There were a few off and on yesterday, but more would certainly be welcome.
I did good last night, got an entire project done. Of course, it wasn't one on my "list"! LOL! But, important never-the-less. Tonight I hope to tackle some cutting out phases; and hopefully that cookie dough I haven't gotten to yet! :)
This morning I overslept ... oops ... so running late!
Today is "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" ... "National Respect Day" ... "Anniversary - US Air Force" ... "Independence Day (Chile)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
-- Sir Richard Steele
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1809, the Royal Opera House in London opened.
In 1927, the Columbia Broadcasting System was born. Originally known as the Tiffany Network, its first program was an opera, "The King's Henchman."
In 1983, British adventurer George Meegan finished a 19,021-mile, six-year walk from the tip of South America to the Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
In 1996, the shuttle Atlantis docked with the Mir space station to pick up U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid, who had set a U.S. record for time spent in space.
In 2006, the world's first female space tourist lifted off from Kazakhstan bound for the International Space Station. Anousheh Ansari, an Iranian-born U.S. telecommunications entrepreneur, reportedly paid $20 million for the ride.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, writer of the first English dictionary, in 1709- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story in 1779- French physicist Jean Foucault, inventor of the gyroscope, in 1819- Actress Greta Garbo in 1905- Actor Jack Warden in 1920- Actor Robert Blake in 1933- Singer/actor Frankie Avalon in 1939- Former baseball star Ryne Sandberg in 1959 - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith in 1971 - Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong in 1971
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I did good last night, got an entire project done. Of course, it wasn't one on my "list"! LOL! But, important never-the-less. Tonight I hope to tackle some cutting out phases; and hopefully that cookie dough I haven't gotten to yet! :)
This morning I overslept ... oops ... so running late!
Today is "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" ... "National Respect Day" ... "Anniversary - US Air Force" ... "Independence Day (Chile)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
-- Sir Richard Steele
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1809, the Royal Opera House in London opened.
In 1927, the Columbia Broadcasting System was born. Originally known as the Tiffany Network, its first program was an opera, "The King's Henchman."
In 1983, British adventurer George Meegan finished a 19,021-mile, six-year walk from the tip of South America to the Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
In 1996, the shuttle Atlantis docked with the Mir space station to pick up U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid, who had set a U.S. record for time spent in space.
In 2006, the world's first female space tourist lifted off from Kazakhstan bound for the International Space Station. Anousheh Ansari, an Iranian-born U.S. telecommunications entrepreneur, reportedly paid $20 million for the ride.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, writer of the first English dictionary, in 1709- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story in 1779- French physicist Jean Foucault, inventor of the gyroscope, in 1819- Actress Greta Garbo in 1905- Actor Jack Warden in 1920- Actor Robert Blake in 1933- Singer/actor Frankie Avalon in 1939- Former baseball star Ryne Sandberg in 1959 - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith in 1971 - Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong in 1971
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday September 17, 2009
Good morning! It's a gorgeous fall morning! I woke up to rain this morning! :) Today is forecast to be in the mid 70s and cloudy, and possible showers. Yay, we're getting some much needed rain. I believe we got a few brief showers yesterday too. It's not a lot, but every little bit helps.
Last night was much better for me. I got laundry done, including put away. I got all the sewing done on one small project (that needs to be mailed very soon); I got all the quilting done on another small project that now only needs a finishing step. Once again, I'm down to cutting, pinning, or other "hand-work" that is tedious but necessary. Perhaps tonight I'll get some more cookie dough made ... depends on TV! LOL!
I only watched the last part of the AGT finale last night, enough to see who won. It was not the one I liked most; but I'm totally happy with the nice young man who won. He's a great singer, and I'm sure we'll hear more from him.
I'm sad that AGT is over ... but .... So You Think You Can Dance has started! LOL!! So I merge from one type of talent show right into another. Happy me! :)
Today is "Citizenship Day" ... "Constitution Day/Pledge Across America" ... "Day of the National Hero (Angola)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."
-- Morrie Schwartz
"Money can't buy friends, but it can get you a better class of enemy."
-- Spike Milligan
A Thought for the Day
French aviator and writer Antoine Marie Roger de Saint-Exupery said, "Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction."
Today in history:
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution, completed in Philadelphia, was signed by a majority of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
In 1976, NASA unveiled its first space shuttle, the Enterprise, an aircraft-like spacecraft costing almost $10 billion that took nearly a decade to develop.
In 1983, Vanessa Williams of New York became the first African American to be named Miss America.
Today's birthdays include- Irvin Westheimer, who founded the American "Big Brothers" movement, in 1879- 1940s radio news commentator Gabriel Heatter in 1890- Former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger in 1907- Country music pioneer Hank Williams Sr. in 1923- Actor Roddy McDowall in 1928- Actress Anne Bancroft in 1931- Actress Dorothy Loudon in 1933- Author Ken Kesey in 1935- U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter in 1939 - Hall of Fame basketball coach Phil Jackson in 1945 - Cartoonist Jeff MacNelly in 1947- Actor John Ritter in 1948- Movie hostess Elvira, whose real name is Cassandra Peterson, in 1951 - Actress/comedian Rita Rudner in 1956
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night was much better for me. I got laundry done, including put away. I got all the sewing done on one small project (that needs to be mailed very soon); I got all the quilting done on another small project that now only needs a finishing step. Once again, I'm down to cutting, pinning, or other "hand-work" that is tedious but necessary. Perhaps tonight I'll get some more cookie dough made ... depends on TV! LOL!
I only watched the last part of the AGT finale last night, enough to see who won. It was not the one I liked most; but I'm totally happy with the nice young man who won. He's a great singer, and I'm sure we'll hear more from him.
I'm sad that AGT is over ... but .... So You Think You Can Dance has started! LOL!! So I merge from one type of talent show right into another. Happy me! :)
Today is "Citizenship Day" ... "Constitution Day/Pledge Across America" ... "Day of the National Hero (Angola)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."
-- Morrie Schwartz
"Money can't buy friends, but it can get you a better class of enemy."
-- Spike Milligan
A Thought for the Day
French aviator and writer Antoine Marie Roger de Saint-Exupery said, "Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction."
Today in history:
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution, completed in Philadelphia, was signed by a majority of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
In 1976, NASA unveiled its first space shuttle, the Enterprise, an aircraft-like spacecraft costing almost $10 billion that took nearly a decade to develop.
In 1983, Vanessa Williams of New York became the first African American to be named Miss America.
Today's birthdays include- Irvin Westheimer, who founded the American "Big Brothers" movement, in 1879- 1940s radio news commentator Gabriel Heatter in 1890- Former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger in 1907- Country music pioneer Hank Williams Sr. in 1923- Actor Roddy McDowall in 1928- Actress Anne Bancroft in 1931- Actress Dorothy Loudon in 1933- Author Ken Kesey in 1935- U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter in 1939 - Hall of Fame basketball coach Phil Jackson in 1945 - Cartoonist Jeff MacNelly in 1947- Actor John Ritter in 1948- Movie hostess Elvira, whose real name is Cassandra Peterson, in 1951 - Actress/comedian Rita Rudner in 1956
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday September 16, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's lovely and cool, and will only get to mid 80s today. It will also be mostly cloudy ... and ... looks like at least a fair chance of showers! Yay! (well, not so "yay" for Jimmy who plans to mow grass today! LOL!). I just love this time of year - nice warm days (but no longer miserably hot) - usually lower humidity - cool nights!
Last night was not as productive as I hoped (no matter how hard I try, I get home frazzled), but I did get a few things done. So, my list will carry over to tonight.
Tonight is also the "grand finale" of AGT. I guess I will have to watch to see who wins. No, I never voted ... any one of about 3 or 4 or them would be ok (even though the Texas Tenors are my favorite). I do not care for that silly grandma - she's rather crude. And on principal I don't like the idea of children in a Los Vegas show. Narrows it down a bit! LOL! Hopefully I'll get some significant progress done on sewing tonight.
Today is "Ann Bradstreet Day" ... "Mayflower Day" ... "Women's Friendship Day" ... "UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer" ... "Anniversary - General Motors (100 years)" ..."Anniversary - Old Ironsides Saved by Poem" ... "Cherokee Strip Day (Ok)" ... "Independence Day (Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Papua New Guinea)"
Quotes of the Day:
"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."
-- Douglas Adams
"Her virtue was that she said what she thought, her vice that what she thought didn't amount to much."
-- Peter Ustinov
Today in history:
In 1620, the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, bound for America.
In 1956, Play-Doh was introduced to the world.
Today's birthdays include
- Historian Francis Parkman in 1823- Railroad magnate James Jerome "J.J." Hill in 1838- Department store founder James Cash Penney in 1875- British car designer Walter Bentley in 1888- Entertainer Allen Funt in 1914- Actress Lauren Bacall in 1924 - Blues musician B.B. King in 1925 - Actor Peter Falk in 1927 - Actress Anne Francis in 1930- Actor Ed Begley Jr. in 1949- Actress Susan Ruttan ("L.A. Law") in 1950- Magician David Copperfield in 1956 - Actor Mickey Rourke in 1956- Actress Jennifer Tilly in 1958- Comedian Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live") in 1964 - Singer/actor Marc Anthony in 1968
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night was not as productive as I hoped (no matter how hard I try, I get home frazzled), but I did get a few things done. So, my list will carry over to tonight.
Tonight is also the "grand finale" of AGT. I guess I will have to watch to see who wins. No, I never voted ... any one of about 3 or 4 or them would be ok (even though the Texas Tenors are my favorite). I do not care for that silly grandma - she's rather crude. And on principal I don't like the idea of children in a Los Vegas show. Narrows it down a bit! LOL! Hopefully I'll get some significant progress done on sewing tonight.
Today is "Ann Bradstreet Day" ... "Mayflower Day" ... "Women's Friendship Day" ... "UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer" ... "Anniversary - General Motors (100 years)" ..."Anniversary - Old Ironsides Saved by Poem" ... "Cherokee Strip Day (Ok)" ... "Independence Day (Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Papua New Guinea)"
Quotes of the Day:
"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."
-- Douglas Adams
"Her virtue was that she said what she thought, her vice that what she thought didn't amount to much."
-- Peter Ustinov
Today in history:
In 1620, the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, bound for America.
In 1956, Play-Doh was introduced to the world.
Today's birthdays include
- Historian Francis Parkman in 1823- Railroad magnate James Jerome "J.J." Hill in 1838- Department store founder James Cash Penney in 1875- British car designer Walter Bentley in 1888- Entertainer Allen Funt in 1914- Actress Lauren Bacall in 1924 - Blues musician B.B. King in 1925 - Actor Peter Falk in 1927 - Actress Anne Francis in 1930- Actor Ed Begley Jr. in 1949- Actress Susan Ruttan ("L.A. Law") in 1950- Magician David Copperfield in 1956 - Actor Mickey Rourke in 1956- Actress Jennifer Tilly in 1958- Comedian Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live") in 1964 - Singer/actor Marc Anthony in 1968
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday September 15, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely fall morning. I so enjoy this time of year - even with hot days, the nights are cooler. Early morning is quite pleasant. We get another above average day ... maybe low 90s ... and then back to "normal" ranges. Still no rain in sight.
I managed to be much more productive last night, even with watching the "final 10" on AGT. I made progress on a sewing project; I got laundry done (including put up); I even got the kitchen cleaned, thinking I'd have more morning time. Not! LOL!! I'm still running late.
Hopefully tonight I will be better organized ... always my ultimate goal. :)
Today is "Someday" ... "Respect for the Aged Day (Japan)" ... "Hat Day" ... "International Sing-Out Day" ... "National Women Road Warrior Day" ... "Anniversary - Greenpeace" ... "Battle of Britain Day (UK)" ... "Independence Day (Costa Rica)" ... "Independence Day (El Salvador)" ... "Independence Day (Guatemala)" ... "Independence Day (Honduras)" ... "Independence Day (Nicaragua)"
Quotes of the Day:
"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."
-- Pete Seeger
"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible."
-- Arthur C. Clarke
Today in history:
In 1835, Charles Darwin, aboard the HMS Beagle, reached the Galapagos Islands.
In 1971, the environmental organization Greenpeace was founded by 12 members of the Don't Make A Wave committee of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
In 2000, the 27th Summer Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia, with a record number of female athletes participating and with North and South Korea marching together in the opening procession.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist James Fenimore Cooper in 1789- William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States, in 1857- Humorist Robert Benchley in 1889- Mystery writer Agatha Christie in 1890- Country music star Roy Acuff in 1903- Actress Fay Wray ("King Kong") in 1907- Actor Jackie Cooper in 1922- Singer/pianist Bobby Short in 1924- Comedian Norm Crosby in 1927- Jazz saxophone player Julian "Cannonball" Adderley in 1928- Football player-turned-actor Merlin Olsen in 1940- Soprano Jessye Norman in 1945- Filmmaker Oliver Stone in 1946- Actor Tommy Lee Jones in 1946- Prince Henry, called "Harry," second son of Britain's Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, in 1984
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I managed to be much more productive last night, even with watching the "final 10" on AGT. I made progress on a sewing project; I got laundry done (including put up); I even got the kitchen cleaned, thinking I'd have more morning time. Not! LOL!! I'm still running late.
Hopefully tonight I will be better organized ... always my ultimate goal. :)
Today is "Someday" ... "Respect for the Aged Day (Japan)" ... "Hat Day" ... "International Sing-Out Day" ... "National Women Road Warrior Day" ... "Anniversary - Greenpeace" ... "Battle of Britain Day (UK)" ... "Independence Day (Costa Rica)" ... "Independence Day (El Salvador)" ... "Independence Day (Guatemala)" ... "Independence Day (Honduras)" ... "Independence Day (Nicaragua)"
Quotes of the Day:
"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."
-- Pete Seeger
"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible."
-- Arthur C. Clarke
Today in history:
In 1835, Charles Darwin, aboard the HMS Beagle, reached the Galapagos Islands.
In 1971, the environmental organization Greenpeace was founded by 12 members of the Don't Make A Wave committee of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
In 2000, the 27th Summer Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia, with a record number of female athletes participating and with North and South Korea marching together in the opening procession.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist James Fenimore Cooper in 1789- William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States, in 1857- Humorist Robert Benchley in 1889- Mystery writer Agatha Christie in 1890- Country music star Roy Acuff in 1903- Actress Fay Wray ("King Kong") in 1907- Actor Jackie Cooper in 1922- Singer/pianist Bobby Short in 1924- Comedian Norm Crosby in 1927- Jazz saxophone player Julian "Cannonball" Adderley in 1928- Football player-turned-actor Merlin Olsen in 1940- Soprano Jessye Norman in 1945- Filmmaker Oliver Stone in 1946- Actor Tommy Lee Jones in 1946- Prince Henry, called "Harry," second son of Britain's Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, in 1984
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Good Morning! Monday September 14, 2009
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning. Summer is having a bit of a last gasp (though we still could have some more hot days, it becomes less and less likely). It will be around 90 today, and still no sign of rain. My garden is still happy, but showing signs of dryness ... hmmm ... watering time again! LOL!
Yesterday was a good day, but very long. I got my scheduled cleaning project (back hall) done, and a bit of other cleaning. Then we rode down to DH's boat to bail out rain water. There was a storm off the coast last weekend, and there was a lot of water. It took nearly an hour --twice as long as usual-- to pump out all the water in there. It's a really Big boat! LOL! We also got to visit, briefly, with our son and his family, so that was nice too. We didn't get home until late. I sure was glad I had already done my work week prep stuff!
I have a lot of projects I should have been working on all summer. Now it's getting to crunch time ... I need to get busy. Busier. So tonight I have a long list of things I hope to accomplish ... if I can just figure out how not to be so tired that the computer grabs me! LOL!
Today is "National Boss/Employee Exchange Day" ... "Battle of San Jacinto Day (Nicaragua)" ... "Brass Ring Day" ... "Triumph of the Holy Cross Day" ... "Star SpangledBanner Day" ... "Cream Filled Donut Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Throughout life, one does not miss any chance to hold onto the things that are really precious, if one is truly wise."
-- Ed Greenwood
"I know who I am. No one else knows who I am. If I was a giraffe, and someone said I was a snake, I'd think, no, actually I'm a giraffe."
-- Richard Gere
Today in history:
In 1628, Salem, Mass. was founded.
In 1920, the first live radio dance music was broadcast, carried by a Detroit station and featuring Paul Specht and his orchestra. The idea caught on fast.
In 1963, the first surviving U.S. quintuplets were born in Aberdeen, S.D., to Maryann and Andrew Fischer.
In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 2 crashed on the Moon, becoming the first man-made craft to land on it.
In 1984, Joe Kittinger, 56, left Caribou, Maine, in a 10-story-tall helium balloon to make the first solo trans-Atlantic balloon crossing. He reached the French coast on the 17th and landed in Italy the next day.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov in 1849- Artist and illustrator Charles Dana Gibson, Gibson Girl creator, in 1867- Margaret Sanger, American pioneer leader in the birth control movement, in 1879- Film director/producer Hal Wallis in 1899- Actor Clayton Moore, serial action star of the 1940s who later played the Lone Ranger on television, in 1914- Actor Walter Koenig (Star Trek) in 1936- Actress Joey Heatherton in 1944- Actor Sam Neill in 1947- Actress Mary Crosby in 1959- Actress Faith Ford in 1964
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a good day, but very long. I got my scheduled cleaning project (back hall) done, and a bit of other cleaning. Then we rode down to DH's boat to bail out rain water. There was a storm off the coast last weekend, and there was a lot of water. It took nearly an hour --twice as long as usual-- to pump out all the water in there. It's a really Big boat! LOL! We also got to visit, briefly, with our son and his family, so that was nice too. We didn't get home until late. I sure was glad I had already done my work week prep stuff!
I have a lot of projects I should have been working on all summer. Now it's getting to crunch time ... I need to get busy. Busier. So tonight I have a long list of things I hope to accomplish ... if I can just figure out how not to be so tired that the computer grabs me! LOL!
Today is "National Boss/Employee Exchange Day" ... "Battle of San Jacinto Day (Nicaragua)" ... "Brass Ring Day" ... "Triumph of the Holy Cross Day" ... "Star SpangledBanner Day" ... "Cream Filled Donut Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Throughout life, one does not miss any chance to hold onto the things that are really precious, if one is truly wise."
-- Ed Greenwood
"I know who I am. No one else knows who I am. If I was a giraffe, and someone said I was a snake, I'd think, no, actually I'm a giraffe."
-- Richard Gere
Today in history:
In 1628, Salem, Mass. was founded.
In 1920, the first live radio dance music was broadcast, carried by a Detroit station and featuring Paul Specht and his orchestra. The idea caught on fast.
In 1963, the first surviving U.S. quintuplets were born in Aberdeen, S.D., to Maryann and Andrew Fischer.
In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 2 crashed on the Moon, becoming the first man-made craft to land on it.
In 1984, Joe Kittinger, 56, left Caribou, Maine, in a 10-story-tall helium balloon to make the first solo trans-Atlantic balloon crossing. He reached the French coast on the 17th and landed in Italy the next day.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov in 1849- Artist and illustrator Charles Dana Gibson, Gibson Girl creator, in 1867- Margaret Sanger, American pioneer leader in the birth control movement, in 1879- Film director/producer Hal Wallis in 1899- Actor Clayton Moore, serial action star of the 1940s who later played the Lone Ranger on television, in 1914- Actor Walter Koenig (Star Trek) in 1936- Actress Joey Heatherton in 1944- Actor Sam Neill in 1947- Actress Mary Crosby in 1959- Actress Faith Ford in 1964
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Good morning! It is a beautiful morning. Today will be another perfectly beautiful summer day: mid 80s, mostly sunny. It will be a good day for being outside.
Yesterday I did not get done what I started out to do. I did get a good start; and I did get a lot of things done that I needed to. But by the time we got out and ran various errands - which involved going to 3 different towns in the course of the day - it was too hot. So, in just a few minutes, I'm going to tackle the back hall this morning before it gets so hot. Later today we may take a ride to the beach. Well, actually, to dain the boat! LOL! But we'll go on to the beach to "justify" the long ride. :)
Today is "National Celiac Awareness Day" ... "National Grandparent's Day" ... "National Urban Eden Day" ... "Anniversary - Star-Spangled Banner" ... "Birthday - Scooby Doo".
Quotes of the Day:
"If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"
-- Abraham Lincoln
"A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to."
-- Dr. Lawrence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 122, the building of Hadrian's Wall began.
In 1788, Congress authorized the first U.S. national election, to be conducted "the first Wednesday in January next (1789)."
In 1814, during the defense of Fort McHenry, Md., Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army bacteriologist Walter Reed in 1851- Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing, hero of World War I, in 1860- Author Sherwood Anderson in 1876- English author J.B. Priestly in 1894- Actress Claudette Colbert in 1903- Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, in 1911- Author Roald Dahl in 1916- Singer Mel Torme in 1925- TV producer Fred Silverman in 1937 - Miss Manners Judith Martin in 1938 - Actor Richard Kiel in 1939 - Singer/songwriter Peter Cetera in 1944- Actress Jacqueline Bisset in 1944- Singer/actress Nell Carter in 1948- Actress Jean Smart in 1951- Olympic track gold medalist Michael Johnson in 1967- Actor Ben Savage in 1980
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday I did not get done what I started out to do. I did get a good start; and I did get a lot of things done that I needed to. But by the time we got out and ran various errands - which involved going to 3 different towns in the course of the day - it was too hot. So, in just a few minutes, I'm going to tackle the back hall this morning before it gets so hot. Later today we may take a ride to the beach. Well, actually, to dain the boat! LOL! But we'll go on to the beach to "justify" the long ride. :)
Today is "National Celiac Awareness Day" ... "National Grandparent's Day" ... "National Urban Eden Day" ... "Anniversary - Star-Spangled Banner" ... "Birthday - Scooby Doo".
Quotes of the Day:
"If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"
-- Abraham Lincoln
"A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to."
-- Dr. Lawrence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 122, the building of Hadrian's Wall began.
In 1788, Congress authorized the first U.S. national election, to be conducted "the first Wednesday in January next (1789)."
In 1814, during the defense of Fort McHenry, Md., Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army bacteriologist Walter Reed in 1851- Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing, hero of World War I, in 1860- Author Sherwood Anderson in 1876- English author J.B. Priestly in 1894- Actress Claudette Colbert in 1903- Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, in 1911- Author Roald Dahl in 1916- Singer Mel Torme in 1925- TV producer Fred Silverman in 1937 - Miss Manners Judith Martin in 1938 - Actor Richard Kiel in 1939 - Singer/songwriter Peter Cetera in 1944- Actress Jacqueline Bisset in 1944- Singer/actress Nell Carter in 1948- Actress Jean Smart in 1951- Olympic track gold medalist Michael Johnson in 1967- Actor Ben Savage in 1980
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday September 12, 2009
Good morning! It is a gorgeous Saturday morning! It will be mid 80s today, and sunny. We're not back in a real drought, but we are in a very dry spell, so rain would be welcome. However, since there's none in the immediate forecast, I will enjoy these beautiful fall days. :)
Once again, I had a less than productive evening, only getting bits and pieces worked on. My strategy is to have saved up energy for today! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL! I've already worked in the kitchen and got laundry started. I have errands to run, but then hope to clean the back hall. There's no a/c back there, but with this nice weather I can have the back door and a window open, so it won't be bad at all. I hope! LOL!
I also hope to use "break" time for sewing. I'm at another of those frustrating in-between stages, so have to go on and get more things lined up. Busy day! :)
Today is "Video Games Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
-- Robert Frost
"Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone."
-- Gladys Bronwyn Stern
Today in history:
In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what's now known as the Hudson River.
In 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings, believed to be 15,000 to 17,000 years old, were discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern.
In 1992, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Endeavour, marking the 50th space shuttle mission.
Today's birthdays include
- Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in 1818- Newspaperman Charles Dudley Warner in 1829- Critic H.L. Mencken in 1880- French entertainer Maurice Chevalier in 1888- Comedian Ben Blue in 1901- Bandleader Shep Fields in 1910- U.S. Olympic track star Jesse Owens in 1913- Singer/bandleader Eddy Howard in 1914- Singer Ella Mae Morse in 1924- Actor Ian Holm in 1931- Country music singer George Jones in 1931- Circus animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams in 1934- Actress Linda Gray in 1940 - Singer Maria Muldaur in 1943 - Singer Barry White in 1944- Actor Peter Scolari in 1954 - Actress Rachel Ward in 1957- Actor Darren E. Burrows (Northern Exposure) in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Once again, I had a less than productive evening, only getting bits and pieces worked on. My strategy is to have saved up energy for today! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL! I've already worked in the kitchen and got laundry started. I have errands to run, but then hope to clean the back hall. There's no a/c back there, but with this nice weather I can have the back door and a window open, so it won't be bad at all. I hope! LOL!
I also hope to use "break" time for sewing. I'm at another of those frustrating in-between stages, so have to go on and get more things lined up. Busy day! :)
Today is "Video Games Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
-- Robert Frost
"Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone."
-- Gladys Bronwyn Stern
Today in history:
In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what's now known as the Hudson River.
In 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings, believed to be 15,000 to 17,000 years old, were discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern.
In 1992, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Endeavour, marking the 50th space shuttle mission.
Today's birthdays include
- Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in 1818- Newspaperman Charles Dudley Warner in 1829- Critic H.L. Mencken in 1880- French entertainer Maurice Chevalier in 1888- Comedian Ben Blue in 1901- Bandleader Shep Fields in 1910- U.S. Olympic track star Jesse Owens in 1913- Singer/bandleader Eddy Howard in 1914- Singer Ella Mae Morse in 1924- Actor Ian Holm in 1931- Country music singer George Jones in 1931- Circus animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams in 1934- Actress Linda Gray in 1940 - Singer Maria Muldaur in 1943 - Singer Barry White in 1944- Actor Peter Scolari in 1954 - Actress Rachel Ward in 1957- Actor Darren E. Burrows (Northern Exposure) in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Good Morning! Friday September 11, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is back - even though there are a few stray clouds out there, my backyard is just glowing! There's very little chance of rain today, or for the whole next week. We need rain, but we sure are having lovely fall days!
I got a little bit done on each of several projects, sewing and others, last night. It takes me a long time to finish things this way; but, I don't get bored with the projects and never finish! LOL! This weekend begins the phase of my schedule to start working on areas of the house that don't have (or have minimal) a/c. So I'm very happy to have milder days ... 80s are better than 90s! :)
The main focus of this newsletter is GOOD news. I strive to keep it that way. But, I cannot let today go by without a remembrance. In America, we are very blessed with our freedoms. From me, a huge THANK YOU to all members of the armed services, past and present, who protect these freedoms!!!
Today is "911 Day" ... "Libraries Remember" ... "Patriot Day" ... "New Year's Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are here on Earth to do good to others. What the others are here for, I don't know."
-- W. H. Auden
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining."
-- John F. Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1847, Stephen Foster's first hit, "Oh! Susanna," had its debut at a concert in a Pittsburgh saloon and soon became standard for minstrel troupes.
In 1959, Congress passed a bill authorizing food stamps for low-income Americans.
Today's birthdays include
- American short story writer O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) in 1862- Author D.H. Lawrence in 1885- Jimmie Davis, former Louisiana governor and songwriter (You Are My Sunshine) in 1899- University of Alabama Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant in 1913- Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1917- Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tom Landry in 1924- Filmmaker Brian De Palma in 1940 - Entertainer Lola Falana in 1942 - Actress Amy Madigan in 1950- Actress Virginia Madsen in 1961- Actress Kristy McNichol in 1962- Actor/singer Harry Connick Jr. in 1967
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I got a little bit done on each of several projects, sewing and others, last night. It takes me a long time to finish things this way; but, I don't get bored with the projects and never finish! LOL! This weekend begins the phase of my schedule to start working on areas of the house that don't have (or have minimal) a/c. So I'm very happy to have milder days ... 80s are better than 90s! :)
The main focus of this newsletter is GOOD news. I strive to keep it that way. But, I cannot let today go by without a remembrance. In America, we are very blessed with our freedoms. From me, a huge THANK YOU to all members of the armed services, past and present, who protect these freedoms!!!
Today is "911 Day" ... "Libraries Remember" ... "Patriot Day" ... "New Year's Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are here on Earth to do good to others. What the others are here for, I don't know."
-- W. H. Auden
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining."
-- John F. Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1847, Stephen Foster's first hit, "Oh! Susanna," had its debut at a concert in a Pittsburgh saloon and soon became standard for minstrel troupes.
In 1959, Congress passed a bill authorizing food stamps for low-income Americans.
Today's birthdays include
- American short story writer O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) in 1862- Author D.H. Lawrence in 1885- Jimmie Davis, former Louisiana governor and songwriter (You Are My Sunshine) in 1899- University of Alabama Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant in 1913- Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1917- Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tom Landry in 1924- Filmmaker Brian De Palma in 1940 - Entertainer Lola Falana in 1942 - Actress Amy Madigan in 1950- Actress Virginia Madsen in 1961- Actress Kristy McNichol in 1962- Actor/singer Harry Connick Jr. in 1967
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday September 10, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It will be cooler today, only upper 70s! It will probably be cloudy most of the day - starting out overcast; and maybe some showers. The weather-guy is saying we're below "normal", so we need more rain. I'm surprised, I thought we'd had a lot, but apparently not! LOL! So, come on down, rain! :)
Last night was certainly not as productive as my list .. but I did get some things on it accomplished. "So You Think You Can Dance" started last night ... I hadn't even been watching the commercials, so it caught me by surprise. It started off with a lot of good dancers, so this season will be interesting. Also, "Glee" came on ... a new show ... I'm still not quite decided. I like the singing (most of it anyway), but the show seems a bit lame.
I have no idea what's on tonight, or what I'll get done. I hope I'm at least a bit productive! :)
Today is "Swap Ideas Day" ... "Elias Howe day"
Quotes of the Day:
"There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.a'
-- Josh Billings
"The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future."
-- Stephen Ambrose
Today in history:
In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for the sewing machine.
In 1913, the first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opened.
Today's birthdays include
- English scientist and clergyman John Needham in 1713- Physicist Arthur Holly Compton in 1892- English critic Cyril Connolly in 1903- Film director Robert Wise in 1914- Golfer Arnold Palmer in 1929 - Television journalist Charles Kuralt in 1934- Homer-hitting baseball star Roger Maris in 1934- Singer Jose Feliciano in 1945 - Aerosmith guitairist Joe Perry in 1950 - Actress Amy Irving in 1953 - Actor Clark Johnson (Homicide: Life on the Street) in 1954
- Actor Colin Firth in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night was certainly not as productive as my list .. but I did get some things on it accomplished. "So You Think You Can Dance" started last night ... I hadn't even been watching the commercials, so it caught me by surprise. It started off with a lot of good dancers, so this season will be interesting. Also, "Glee" came on ... a new show ... I'm still not quite decided. I like the singing (most of it anyway), but the show seems a bit lame.
I have no idea what's on tonight, or what I'll get done. I hope I'm at least a bit productive! :)
Today is "Swap Ideas Day" ... "Elias Howe day"
Quotes of the Day:
"There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.a'
-- Josh Billings
"The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future."
-- Stephen Ambrose
Today in history:
In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for the sewing machine.
In 1913, the first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opened.
Today's birthdays include
- English scientist and clergyman John Needham in 1713- Physicist Arthur Holly Compton in 1892- English critic Cyril Connolly in 1903- Film director Robert Wise in 1914- Golfer Arnold Palmer in 1929 - Television journalist Charles Kuralt in 1934- Homer-hitting baseball star Roger Maris in 1934- Singer Jose Feliciano in 1945 - Aerosmith guitairist Joe Perry in 1950 - Actress Amy Irving in 1953 - Actor Clark Johnson (Homicide: Life on the Street) in 1954
- Actor Colin Firth in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday September 9, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today will be low 80s, partly cloudy, low humidity .. why would anyone want to live anywhere else? LOL! Really, fall is so perfect here. I know we'll probably have a few more hotter days; but for the most part, summer is gone and fall is here. I love it! :)
Last night was more productive for me. I got a load of laundry done ... and put up (a biggie for me! LOL!); I finished the phase I was on for the one project, rethreaded the sewing machine, and got a start on another project. I also did a bit of straightening up, cleared away some "hot spots".
Tonight I hope to work more on the sewing project; start cutting fabric for the next phase of the just completed (phase) project; work on updating my emergency prep list; and get another load of laundry washed and put away. I'm gonna get all that done???? Yeah, right! LOL!! But, at least I have a list to work from, some of it will get done. :)
Today is "Wonderful Weirdos Day" ... "Admission Day (California)" ... "Chrysanthemum Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Tajikistan)" ... "Bonza Bottler Day" (9/9) .... "Teddy Bear Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master."
-- Demosthenes
"Humor is just another defense against the universe."
-- Mel Brooks
A thought for the day: former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca said, "A country's competitiveness starts not on the factory floor or in the engineering lab. It begins in the classroom."
Today in history:
In 1739, 1542, Mary Stuart was crowned "Queen of Scots" at the age of nine months.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially changed the new American nation's name from "United Colonies" to "United States."
In 1850, California became the 31st state.
In 1956, rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley appeared on national television for the first time, on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 2001 sports, Venus Williams defeated her sister Serena for the U.S. Open tennis championship, 6-2, 6-4, the first time since 1884 that sisters had met in a Grand Slam finale.
Today's birthdays include
- The Duc de Richelieu, French statesman and Roman Catholic cardinal, in 1585- Capt. William Bligh of the HMS Bounty, in 1754- Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1828- Alf Landon, the Kansas Republican who lost the 1936 presidential election to Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1887- Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders in 1890- Composer Arthur Freed in 1894- Oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder in 1919- Actor Cliff Robertson in 1925- Rhythm & blues singer Otis Redding in 1941- Actor Tom Wopat in 1951- Actress Angela Cartwright in 1952- Actor Hugh Grant in 1960- Actor Adam Sandler in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night was more productive for me. I got a load of laundry done ... and put up (a biggie for me! LOL!); I finished the phase I was on for the one project, rethreaded the sewing machine, and got a start on another project. I also did a bit of straightening up, cleared away some "hot spots".
Tonight I hope to work more on the sewing project; start cutting fabric for the next phase of the just completed (phase) project; work on updating my emergency prep list; and get another load of laundry washed and put away. I'm gonna get all that done???? Yeah, right! LOL!! But, at least I have a list to work from, some of it will get done. :)
Today is "Wonderful Weirdos Day" ... "Admission Day (California)" ... "Chrysanthemum Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Tajikistan)" ... "Bonza Bottler Day" (9/9) .... "Teddy Bear Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master."
-- Demosthenes
"Humor is just another defense against the universe."
-- Mel Brooks
A thought for the day: former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca said, "A country's competitiveness starts not on the factory floor or in the engineering lab. It begins in the classroom."
Today in history:
In 1739, 1542, Mary Stuart was crowned "Queen of Scots" at the age of nine months.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially changed the new American nation's name from "United Colonies" to "United States."
In 1850, California became the 31st state.
In 1956, rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley appeared on national television for the first time, on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 2001 sports, Venus Williams defeated her sister Serena for the U.S. Open tennis championship, 6-2, 6-4, the first time since 1884 that sisters had met in a Grand Slam finale.
Today's birthdays include
- The Duc de Richelieu, French statesman and Roman Catholic cardinal, in 1585- Capt. William Bligh of the HMS Bounty, in 1754- Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1828- Alf Landon, the Kansas Republican who lost the 1936 presidential election to Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1887- Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders in 1890- Composer Arthur Freed in 1894- Oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder in 1919- Actor Cliff Robertson in 1925- Rhythm & blues singer Otis Redding in 1941- Actor Tom Wopat in 1951- Actress Angela Cartwright in 1952- Actor Hugh Grant in 1960- Actor Adam Sandler in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday September 8, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful fall morning! I would love to stay home agian .. but my boss probably wouldn't like that! LOL! It's only going to be around 80; starting out cloudy, but will probably be sunny by afternoon. We had rain off and on all day yesterday, so everything has had a nice drink now; all of the fall flowers (and also my beloved petunias) are blooming happily!
Yesterday was a relaxing fun day. My friend came over, and we watched an NCIS marathon; we also made 5 batches of cookie dough. We each have 2 in the freezer ready to roll out and bake later; and we baked one batch for "right now". Yummy! :)
I'm also very close to finishing the phase I'm on with one of the big sewing projects ... would have finished Sunday, but the bobbin ran out. I will finish that tonight, and move on to the next part. I can also now change the thread, and begin working on the other big project again!
Today is "Another Look Unlimited Day" ... "Play Days (09/08-09/12)" ... "Nixon Pardon Day" ... "UN International Literacy Day" ... "Anniversary - Star Trek TV Premiere" ... "Independence Day (Macedonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody."
-- Bill Cosby
"Great services are not canceled by one act or by one single error."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
A Thought for the Day
In "Middlemarch," English novelist Mary Anne Evans (George Eliot) wrote, "...men know best about everything, except what women know better."
Today in history:
In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla.
In 1935, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra launched his singing career when he appeared with a group called The Hoboken Four on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio talent show.
In 1966, "Star Trek" premiered on NBC-TV.
In 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard I, Richard the Lion Hearted, in 1157- Composer Antonin Dvorak in 1841- Country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman, in 1897- U.S. Sen. Claude Pepper, D-Fla., in 1900- Comedian Sid Caesar in 1922- Actor Peter Sellers in 1925- Country music singer Patsy Cline in 1932- Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn. D-Ga., in 1938 - Actor Henry Thomas (E.T. -- The Extra-Terrestrial) in 1971 - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Home Improvement) in 1981
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday was a relaxing fun day. My friend came over, and we watched an NCIS marathon; we also made 5 batches of cookie dough. We each have 2 in the freezer ready to roll out and bake later; and we baked one batch for "right now". Yummy! :)
I'm also very close to finishing the phase I'm on with one of the big sewing projects ... would have finished Sunday, but the bobbin ran out. I will finish that tonight, and move on to the next part. I can also now change the thread, and begin working on the other big project again!
Today is "Another Look Unlimited Day" ... "Play Days (09/08-09/12)" ... "Nixon Pardon Day" ... "UN International Literacy Day" ... "Anniversary - Star Trek TV Premiere" ... "Independence Day (Macedonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody."
-- Bill Cosby
"Great services are not canceled by one act or by one single error."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
A Thought for the Day
In "Middlemarch," English novelist Mary Anne Evans (George Eliot) wrote, "...men know best about everything, except what women know better."
Today in history:
In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla.
In 1935, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra launched his singing career when he appeared with a group called The Hoboken Four on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio talent show.
In 1966, "Star Trek" premiered on NBC-TV.
In 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard I, Richard the Lion Hearted, in 1157- Composer Antonin Dvorak in 1841- Country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman, in 1897- U.S. Sen. Claude Pepper, D-Fla., in 1900- Comedian Sid Caesar in 1922- Actor Peter Sellers in 1925- Country music singer Patsy Cline in 1932- Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn. D-Ga., in 1938 - Actor Henry Thomas (E.T. -- The Extra-Terrestrial) in 1971 - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Home Improvement) in 1981
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Good Morning! Monday September 7, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's one of my few but precious paid holidays, yay! It will be cooler today, around 80; maybe cloudy, maybe even showers off and on. Things are a bit dry now, a shower would be welcome. Especially since I got the porch mostly done. :)
Yesterday was a lazy day - they're nice every once in awhile, even though I always feel faintly guilty for not getting things done. The good thing is - as long as I have this huge "to-do" list, and books to read, and movies I haven't seen yet, and piles of sewing projects (and a few craft projects too) - well, I'll never have time to be bored! LOL!! I did work a little bit on several things. I have finished most of what I needed done on the porch, despite yet more wasps (found 2 more nests!). I did laundry, baked cookies (an experimental recipe), and got nearly done with the phase I'm on for one of the sewing projects.
Today sounds like a good day for my "rainy day" project, getting some cookie dough made and into the freezer. Of course, a few may end up getting baked too! LOL!
Today is "Grandma Moses Day" ... "Labor Day (US)" ... "National Grandparents Day" ... "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day" ... "Anniversary - Google Founding" ... "Independence Day (Brazil)" ... "Labor Day (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity."
-- Albert Camus
"Be more prompt to go to a friend in adversity than in prosperity."
-- Chilo
Today in history:
In 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal.
In 1892, James Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round of a prizefight at New Orleans, the first major fight under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Elizabeth I in 1533- American primitive painter Anna "Grandma" Moses in 1860- Financier J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. in 1867- Legendary heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 1908- Film director Elia Kazan in 1909- Physicist and rocket developer James Van Allen in 1914- Actor Peter Lawford in 1923- Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, in 1924- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly in 1936- Actor John Philip Law ("The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming") in 1937- Actor Richard Roundtree in 1942- Actress Julie Kavner in 1951- Actor Corbin Bernsen in 1954- Entertainer Michael Feinstein in 1956
- David Steele, Birmingham, rock keyboardist (Fine Young Cannibals) in 1960
- Tatia Jayne Starkey, Ringo's 1st grandchild, in 1985
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a lazy day - they're nice every once in awhile, even though I always feel faintly guilty for not getting things done. The good thing is - as long as I have this huge "to-do" list, and books to read, and movies I haven't seen yet, and piles of sewing projects (and a few craft projects too) - well, I'll never have time to be bored! LOL!! I did work a little bit on several things. I have finished most of what I needed done on the porch, despite yet more wasps (found 2 more nests!). I did laundry, baked cookies (an experimental recipe), and got nearly done with the phase I'm on for one of the sewing projects.
Today sounds like a good day for my "rainy day" project, getting some cookie dough made and into the freezer. Of course, a few may end up getting baked too! LOL!
Today is "Grandma Moses Day" ... "Labor Day (US)" ... "National Grandparents Day" ... "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day" ... "Anniversary - Google Founding" ... "Independence Day (Brazil)" ... "Labor Day (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity."
-- Albert Camus
"Be more prompt to go to a friend in adversity than in prosperity."
-- Chilo
Today in history:
In 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal.
In 1892, James Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round of a prizefight at New Orleans, the first major fight under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Elizabeth I in 1533- American primitive painter Anna "Grandma" Moses in 1860- Financier J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. in 1867- Legendary heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 1908- Film director Elia Kazan in 1909- Physicist and rocket developer James Van Allen in 1914- Actor Peter Lawford in 1923- Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, in 1924- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly in 1936- Actor John Philip Law ("The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming") in 1937- Actor Richard Roundtree in 1942- Actress Julie Kavner in 1951- Actor Corbin Bernsen in 1954- Entertainer Michael Feinstein in 1956
- David Steele, Birmingham, rock keyboardist (Fine Young Cannibals) in 1960
- Tatia Jayne Starkey, Ringo's 1st grandchild, in 1985
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Reunion
Last night we went to DH's class reunion. This was #48 ... I've noticed they seem to have them at odd intervals. Anyway, this one was held at the home of one of the classmates, a very lovely and gracious hostess. It was held outside, and the weather couldn't have been any more perfect. In the back of the house there's a large cemented driveway (what was originally the garage faces the back of the house instead of the street, so there's room to turn around). Beyond the cement is a large grassy lawn, surrounded by woods, and with a lot of mature trees plus areas of well-manicured gardens spaced around the yard. There's also a very large covered porch. Everything was so beautiful, it looked like a place from a TV show or a high-end magazine! Tiki torches surrounded the area (I suspect they may have been citronella, but not strong smelling ... sure weren't very many bugs!). There were candles everywhere, and as it grew darker they got prettier. There were tables and chairs set up on the driveway, as well as various patio tables and chairs set up on the lawn. In addition to the gardens, there were beautiful potted plants everywhere. Each of the tables had a potted yellow mum, which were later given as door prizes (sadly, Jimmy didn't win one). The food was wonderful, a combination of a local caterer, family members of the hostess, and several of the classmates. Quite a few recipes were requested! After the meal, a few very talented classmates sang a number of "oldie" songs for the group. When it got late, people started to be ready to leave, they had a spell of "I remember" type things. A lady would ask what someone would remember about a specific teacher, for example, and various stories were shared. Most of them were extremely funny, a few were quite touching. As the group broke up, a lot of left over food was sent home with people (and yes, a plate of ham slices and barbeque chicken found it's way home with us! LOL!).
It was just a lovely party all the way around, and we both enjoyed it very much.
I wonder if I will bother to go to my class reunion (45th) next month? Mine tend to be a lot more expensive; plus, I was in a huge class and I'm not really still in touch with any of them.
We'll see how that goes.
It was just a lovely party all the way around, and we both enjoyed it very much.
I wonder if I will bother to go to my class reunion (45th) next month? Mine tend to be a lot more expensive; plus, I was in a huge class and I'm not really still in touch with any of them.
We'll see how that goes.
Good Morning! Sunday September 6, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. At the moment, it's lovely and cool, a touch overcast. The forecast is for mostly sunny, mid 80s. There's a possibility of rain tomorrow, but today is supposed to be another perfect fall day. All week long the prediction in for low to mid 80s ... hope the 90s are gone for the year (though that's doubtful).
Yesterday turned out quite nice. I finally got outside and started on the porch. It did get a bit frustrating, so much junk and some of it heavy. But, I worked on it; and in the afternoon my dear little friend came over to help. We got a huge amount .... nearly all of the "visible" half of the porch cleaned. That included getting rid of 5 wasp nests!!! Today the biggest part of finishing will be figuring out what to do with some of the left over stuff. We had a good excuse to stop by mid-afternoon, which was great since we were tired! LOL!
Jimmy and I went to his class reunion. I think they said it was #48, they're working on "big" plans for the 50th. I didn't know anyone there (have only "met" them whenever the last reunion was - they seem to pick irregular intervals). But, I had a great time anyway, and I believe Jimmy actually enjoyed himself as well.
Today, hopefully I can finish the porch, maybe even start on the other side (unless there turn out to be a bunch more wasp nests!!!); get more laundry done; and I hope to get to sewing.
Today is "Unification Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Defense of Pakistan Day (Pakistan)" ... "Independence Day (Swaziland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When life seems chaotic, you don't need people giving you easy answers or cheap promises. There might not be any answers to your problems. What you need is a safe place where you can bounce with people who have taken some bad hops of their own."
-- Real Live Preacher
"Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad."
-- Norm Papernick
Today in history:
In 1522, one of Ferdinand Magellan's five ships -- the Vittoria -- arrived at Sanlucar de Barrameda in Spain, completing the first circumnavigation of the world.
In 1620, 149 Pilgrims set sail from England aboard the Mayflower, bound for the New World.
In 1909, word was received that U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Peary had reached the North Pole five months earlier, on April 6, 1909.
In 1991, the Soviet State Council recognized the independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
In 1995 sports, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr., played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record set in 1939 by Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees.
Today's birthdays include
- The Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War, in 1757- Pioneer social worker Jane Addams in 1860- Financier-diplomat Joseph P. Kennedy in 1888- Theatrical producer Billy Rose in 1899- Comedienne Jo Anne Worley (Laugh-In) in 1937 - Actress Swoosie Kurtz in 1944 - Actress Jane Curtin in 1947 - Comedian Jeff Foxworthy (You know you're a redneck...) in 1958 - Actress Rosie Perez in 1964 - Actor Justin Whalin in 1974
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday turned out quite nice. I finally got outside and started on the porch. It did get a bit frustrating, so much junk and some of it heavy. But, I worked on it; and in the afternoon my dear little friend came over to help. We got a huge amount .... nearly all of the "visible" half of the porch cleaned. That included getting rid of 5 wasp nests!!! Today the biggest part of finishing will be figuring out what to do with some of the left over stuff. We had a good excuse to stop by mid-afternoon, which was great since we were tired! LOL!
Jimmy and I went to his class reunion. I think they said it was #48, they're working on "big" plans for the 50th. I didn't know anyone there (have only "met" them whenever the last reunion was - they seem to pick irregular intervals). But, I had a great time anyway, and I believe Jimmy actually enjoyed himself as well.
Today, hopefully I can finish the porch, maybe even start on the other side (unless there turn out to be a bunch more wasp nests!!!); get more laundry done; and I hope to get to sewing.
Today is "Unification Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Defense of Pakistan Day (Pakistan)" ... "Independence Day (Swaziland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When life seems chaotic, you don't need people giving you easy answers or cheap promises. There might not be any answers to your problems. What you need is a safe place where you can bounce with people who have taken some bad hops of their own."
-- Real Live Preacher
"Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad."
-- Norm Papernick
Today in history:
In 1522, one of Ferdinand Magellan's five ships -- the Vittoria -- arrived at Sanlucar de Barrameda in Spain, completing the first circumnavigation of the world.
In 1620, 149 Pilgrims set sail from England aboard the Mayflower, bound for the New World.
In 1909, word was received that U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Peary had reached the North Pole five months earlier, on April 6, 1909.
In 1991, the Soviet State Council recognized the independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
In 1995 sports, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr., played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record set in 1939 by Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees.
Today's birthdays include
- The Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War, in 1757- Pioneer social worker Jane Addams in 1860- Financier-diplomat Joseph P. Kennedy in 1888- Theatrical producer Billy Rose in 1899- Comedienne Jo Anne Worley (Laugh-In) in 1937 - Actress Swoosie Kurtz in 1944 - Actress Jane Curtin in 1947 - Comedian Jeff Foxworthy (You know you're a redneck...) in 1958 - Actress Rosie Perez in 1964 - Actor Justin Whalin in 1974
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Good morning! Saturday September 5, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Even though it's not really still "early" (ahhh ... sleeping in!!! I didn't get up until 8:00 - instead of 5:45!!), it's still comfortably cool. Just about the first thing I did was open doors - totally love the fresh air blowing through the house! Today will be much like yesterday: mid to upper 80s, sunny, slightly breezy, low humidity. And, I get to actually enjoy it today, not "stuck" in an office. :)
Last night I didn't get any sewing projects done, but I did get some other cleaning and organizational things done. That counts too. In a few minutes, (once I quit playing on the computer) I'm going to be headed outside to start on cleaning the porch. Later today we have a dinner to go to (DH decided we should go to a fund raising dinner for his class reunion. Doesn't make much sense to me, but oh well, it's a dinner out and he paid! LOL!!). Whatever I can't get done on the porch today I hope I can finish by tomorrow. And, of course, there's the on-going laundry (load in the wash now) and dishes. I really hope I don't run out of steam, there's a lot to get done before I can "play" (sew)! :)
Today is "Be Late for Something Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
"Our imagination is the only limit to what we can hope to have in the future.
-- Charles F. Kettering
Today in history:
In 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia. In 1882, 10,000 workers marched in the first Labor Day parade in New York City.
In 1935, singing cowboy Gene Autry starred in his first Western feature "Tumbling Tumbleweeds."
In 2006, Katie Couric, long-time co-host of the NBC Today Show, became the first solo female anchor on a major U.S. television network when she took over the "CBS Evening News."
Today's birthdays include
- French King Louis XIV in 1638- Outlaw Jesse James in 1847- Marketing research engineer A.C. Nielsen in 1897- Movie producer Darryl F. Zanuck in 1902- Hungarian-born author Arthur Koestler in 1905- Retired Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volcker in 1927- Comedian Bob Newhart in 1929 - Singer/actress Carol Lawrence in 1934- Actor William Devane in 1937- Actress Raquel Welch in 1940- Actor Dennis Dugan in 1946 - Actor Michael Keaton in 1951- Rock musician Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night I didn't get any sewing projects done, but I did get some other cleaning and organizational things done. That counts too. In a few minutes, (once I quit playing on the computer) I'm going to be headed outside to start on cleaning the porch. Later today we have a dinner to go to (DH decided we should go to a fund raising dinner for his class reunion. Doesn't make much sense to me, but oh well, it's a dinner out and he paid! LOL!!). Whatever I can't get done on the porch today I hope I can finish by tomorrow. And, of course, there's the on-going laundry (load in the wash now) and dishes. I really hope I don't run out of steam, there's a lot to get done before I can "play" (sew)! :)
Today is "Be Late for Something Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
"Our imagination is the only limit to what we can hope to have in the future.
-- Charles F. Kettering
Today in history:
In 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia. In 1882, 10,000 workers marched in the first Labor Day parade in New York City.
In 1935, singing cowboy Gene Autry starred in his first Western feature "Tumbling Tumbleweeds."
In 2006, Katie Couric, long-time co-host of the NBC Today Show, became the first solo female anchor on a major U.S. television network when she took over the "CBS Evening News."
Today's birthdays include
- French King Louis XIV in 1638- Outlaw Jesse James in 1847- Marketing research engineer A.C. Nielsen in 1897- Movie producer Darryl F. Zanuck in 1902- Hungarian-born author Arthur Koestler in 1905- Retired Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volcker in 1927- Comedian Bob Newhart in 1929 - Singer/actress Carol Lawrence in 1934- Actor William Devane in 1937- Actress Raquel Welch in 1940- Actor Dennis Dugan in 1946 - Actor Michael Keaton in 1951- Rock musician Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Good Morning! Friday September 4, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! This will be a near perfect day ....mid 80s, sunny, breezy, low humidity. And it's Friday, And coming up on a 3 day weekend! YAY!! :)
I didn't get the sewing done last night I thought I would, but I did work on another of my sewing projects. And, since it all needs to be done, any progress is still progress!
I have no idea what I'll do tonight, but I hope I'll feel like sewing. I have a major outside project to work on this weekend. I changed my schedule around since the weather is so nice. I really hope I can get it all done ... I want to have the "holiday" (Monday) for some fun stuff. Hopefully that will include getting some cookie dough in the freezer (ready to bake Christmas cookies!!). We'll see ... guess I better get through today first! LOL!
Today is "Harvest Moon" ... "Newspaper Carrier Day" ... "Animals' Day (Curacao)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The problem with any unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it."
-- Glaser and Way
"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials."
-- Chinese Proverb
Today in history:
In 1609, navigator Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan.
In 1954, the first passage of the fabled Northwest Passage was completed by icebreakers from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
In 1957, the Ford Motor Co. introduced the Edsel.
In 1964, Scotland's Forth Road Bridge officially opened.
In 1972, U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz became the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist and politician Francois Rene de Chateaubriand in 1768- Architect Daniel Burnham in 1846- Engineer-inventor Lewis Latimer in 1848- Composer Darius Milhaud in 1892- Novelist and essayist Richard Wright in 1908- Bandleader Jan Savitt in 1913- Radio news commentator Paul Harvey in 1918- Actor Dick York (Bewitched) in 1928- Dancer/actress Mitzi Gaynor in 1931- Pro golfer Tom Watson in 1949- Actress Judith Ivey in 1951- Comedian Damon Wayans in 1960 - Actress Ione Skye, daughter of pop singer Donovan, in 1971
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I didn't get the sewing done last night I thought I would, but I did work on another of my sewing projects. And, since it all needs to be done, any progress is still progress!
I have no idea what I'll do tonight, but I hope I'll feel like sewing. I have a major outside project to work on this weekend. I changed my schedule around since the weather is so nice. I really hope I can get it all done ... I want to have the "holiday" (Monday) for some fun stuff. Hopefully that will include getting some cookie dough in the freezer (ready to bake Christmas cookies!!). We'll see ... guess I better get through today first! LOL!
Today is "Harvest Moon" ... "Newspaper Carrier Day" ... "Animals' Day (Curacao)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The problem with any unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it."
-- Glaser and Way
"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials."
-- Chinese Proverb
Today in history:
In 1609, navigator Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan.
In 1954, the first passage of the fabled Northwest Passage was completed by icebreakers from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
In 1957, the Ford Motor Co. introduced the Edsel.
In 1964, Scotland's Forth Road Bridge officially opened.
In 1972, U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz became the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist and politician Francois Rene de Chateaubriand in 1768- Architect Daniel Burnham in 1846- Engineer-inventor Lewis Latimer in 1848- Composer Darius Milhaud in 1892- Novelist and essayist Richard Wright in 1908- Bandleader Jan Savitt in 1913- Radio news commentator Paul Harvey in 1918- Actor Dick York (Bewitched) in 1928- Dancer/actress Mitzi Gaynor in 1931- Pro golfer Tom Watson in 1949- Actress Judith Ivey in 1951- Comedian Damon Wayans in 1960 - Actress Ione Skye, daughter of pop singer Donovan, in 1971
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday September 3, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful fall morning. Yes, I know, the calendar says it's still summer. But the weather says fall!! It should be around 80 today; mostly cloudy, a little breezy, maybe showers. It's still a wonderful fall day! It may not last, but I'm loving it now.
I was more productive last night. I completely finished the phase I was on for one of my major sewing projects! Now I can do the easy part, before the next more time-consuming phase begins. I have 2 other projects all lined up in my work space (which is a card table - and if I go on and move it in here where the TV is, I'll get a lot more done! LOL!). I also got a few other smaller items done, and worked some on an on-going printing project.
It feels good to have made progress, so hopefully tonight that will continue.
Today is "Festival of Hungary Ghosts (China)" ... "Independence Day (Qatar)" ... "National Day (San Marino)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Eighty percent of success is showing up."
-- Woody Allen
"Human pain does not let go of its grip at one point in time. Rather, it works its way out of our consciousness over time. There is a season of sadness. A season of anger. A season of tranquility. A season of hope."
-- Robert Veninga
Today in history
In 1936, Britain's Malcolm Campbell set a land-speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah, averaging 301.129 mph in two runs.
In 1942, Frank Sinatra began his solo singing career after leaving Tommy Dorsey's orchestra.
Today's birthdays include
- Teacher Prudence Crandall, controversial for her efforts to educate black girls, in 1803- Architect Louis Sullivan, called the father of the skyscraper, in 1856- Automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche in 1875
- Actress/singer Kitty Carlisle in 1910- Actor Alan Ladd in 1913- Cartoonist Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey) in 1923 - Actress Anne Jackson in 1926 - Actress Eileen Brennan in 1932- Pauline Collins in 1940 - Actress Valerie Perrine in 1943 - Actor Charlie Sheen in 1965
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I was more productive last night. I completely finished the phase I was on for one of my major sewing projects! Now I can do the easy part, before the next more time-consuming phase begins. I have 2 other projects all lined up in my work space (which is a card table - and if I go on and move it in here where the TV is, I'll get a lot more done! LOL!). I also got a few other smaller items done, and worked some on an on-going printing project.
It feels good to have made progress, so hopefully tonight that will continue.
Today is "Festival of Hungary Ghosts (China)" ... "Independence Day (Qatar)" ... "National Day (San Marino)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Eighty percent of success is showing up."
-- Woody Allen
"Human pain does not let go of its grip at one point in time. Rather, it works its way out of our consciousness over time. There is a season of sadness. A season of anger. A season of tranquility. A season of hope."
-- Robert Veninga
Today in history
In 1936, Britain's Malcolm Campbell set a land-speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah, averaging 301.129 mph in two runs.
In 1942, Frank Sinatra began his solo singing career after leaving Tommy Dorsey's orchestra.
Today's birthdays include
- Teacher Prudence Crandall, controversial for her efforts to educate black girls, in 1803- Architect Louis Sullivan, called the father of the skyscraper, in 1856- Automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche in 1875
- Actress/singer Kitty Carlisle in 1910- Actor Alan Ladd in 1913- Cartoonist Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey) in 1923 - Actress Anne Jackson in 1926 - Actress Eileen Brennan in 1932- Pauline Collins in 1940 - Actress Valerie Perrine in 1943 - Actor Charlie Sheen in 1965
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday September 2, 2009
Good morning! It is a gorgeous morning! This is such perfect weather. I do enjoy the changing seasons, but this is my favorite. Fall has actually started a bit early this year, and I'm loving it. Today will get to about 80, clear and sunn, light breeze, low humidity. We've had enough rain that my fall flowers (especially mums, which I love!) are blooming like crazy ... and I also have a few summer holdouts still blooming. For now I have a happy yard!
I did not get everything done last night I hoped to; but I did get a few things taken care of. I started watching AGT ... but ... I confess. After I heard the Texas Tenors, I didn't care if I saw anything else or not. They've got my vote (well, if and when I do vote! LOL!). Stunningly beautiful voices.
Tonight I hope to make a better dent on my list. Even though I'm doing well on my "cleaning schedule", I'm falling behind on all the peripheral projects I need to get done. I've only got 3 months at the most for some of them ... and others, even less. Time to really dig in now! :)
Today is "Bison-Ten-Yell Day" ..."Calendar Adjustment Day" ... "V-J Day" ... "Independence Day (Vietnam)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it."
-- Dudley Moore
"The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all of your time."
-- Willem de Kooning
Today's birthdays include
- Poet Eugene Field in 1850- American inventor Hiram Maxim, who invented the first portable automatic machine gun, in 1869- Author Cleveland Amory in 1917
- Author Allen Drury in 1918- Dancer Marge Champion in 1919- Christa McAuliffe, the school teacher who became an astronaut, in 1948- Pro football star/sportscaster Terry Bradshaw in 1948 - Actor Mark Harmon in 1951- Tennis champion Jimmy Connors in 1952 - Actor Keanu Reeves in 1964- Actress Salma Hayek in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I did not get everything done last night I hoped to; but I did get a few things taken care of. I started watching AGT ... but ... I confess. After I heard the Texas Tenors, I didn't care if I saw anything else or not. They've got my vote (well, if and when I do vote! LOL!). Stunningly beautiful voices.
Tonight I hope to make a better dent on my list. Even though I'm doing well on my "cleaning schedule", I'm falling behind on all the peripheral projects I need to get done. I've only got 3 months at the most for some of them ... and others, even less. Time to really dig in now! :)
Today is "Bison-Ten-Yell Day" ..."Calendar Adjustment Day" ... "V-J Day" ... "Independence Day (Vietnam)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it."
-- Dudley Moore
"The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all of your time."
-- Willem de Kooning
Today's birthdays include
- Poet Eugene Field in 1850- American inventor Hiram Maxim, who invented the first portable automatic machine gun, in 1869- Author Cleveland Amory in 1917
- Author Allen Drury in 1918- Dancer Marge Champion in 1919- Christa McAuliffe, the school teacher who became an astronaut, in 1948- Pro football star/sportscaster Terry Bradshaw in 1948 - Actor Mark Harmon in 1951- Tennis champion Jimmy Connors in 1952 - Actor Keanu Reeves in 1964- Actress Salma Hayek in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday September 1, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. I can't believe it's September already. This year has flown by. It's cloudy out, but should clear up by this afternoon, and only going to about 80. Perfect weather! I wish I could be out in it! LOL!
I did a bit better last night. I made a list of some odds and ends that needed to be done, and got all but one thing on the list done. Of course, tonight (I think?) is AGT, which cuts into my "doing" time! LOL!! No, not really, if I have sewing to do ... and I have a lot backed up! So hopefully tonight will be productive. :)
Today is "Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day" ... "Chicken Boy's Birthday" ..."Emma M. Nutt Day" ... "Toy Tips Executive Toy Test" ... "Constitution Day (Slovakia)" ... "Independence Day (Uzbekistan)" ... "Revolution Day (Libya)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why do writers write? Because it isn't there."
-- Thomas Berger
"It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen."
-- Aristotle
Today in history:
In 1974, the SR-71 Blackbird set the record for shortest flight from New York to London.
Today's birthdays include
- German composer Engelbert Humperdinck in 1854- Tarzan author Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1875- Dancer/singer Marilyn Miller in 1898- Actress Yvonne De Carlo (The Munsters) in 1922- Undefeated heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Marciano in 1923- Country music singer Conway Twitty in 1933- Symphony conductor Seiji Ozawa in 1935 - Attorney Alan Dershowitz in 1938- Comedian/actress Lily Tomlin in 1939- Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees pop music group in 1946 - Singer Gloria Estefan in 1957
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I did a bit better last night. I made a list of some odds and ends that needed to be done, and got all but one thing on the list done. Of course, tonight (I think?) is AGT, which cuts into my "doing" time! LOL!! No, not really, if I have sewing to do ... and I have a lot backed up! So hopefully tonight will be productive. :)
Today is "Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day" ... "Chicken Boy's Birthday" ..."Emma M. Nutt Day" ... "Toy Tips Executive Toy Test" ... "Constitution Day (Slovakia)" ... "Independence Day (Uzbekistan)" ... "Revolution Day (Libya)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why do writers write? Because it isn't there."
-- Thomas Berger
"It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen."
-- Aristotle
Today in history:
In 1974, the SR-71 Blackbird set the record for shortest flight from New York to London.
Today's birthdays include
- German composer Engelbert Humperdinck in 1854- Tarzan author Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1875- Dancer/singer Marilyn Miller in 1898- Actress Yvonne De Carlo (The Munsters) in 1922- Undefeated heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Marciano in 1923- Country music singer Conway Twitty in 1933- Symphony conductor Seiji Ozawa in 1935 - Attorney Alan Dershowitz in 1938- Comedian/actress Lily Tomlin in 1939- Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees pop music group in 1946 - Singer Gloria Estefan in 1957
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
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