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!

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