Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. I'm up too early ... have plans for the day, although right now I don't even know for sure how the day will unfold. It doesn't matter, we'll get done what we need to. Eventually! LOL! I'm really not sure what the forecast is for today ... it seems to change hourly. It's a bit damp and gray now; I think it might be heading for partly cloudy and warm. They're saying rain tonight, but it should hold off until after all the little "goblins" are safely home.
Last night I did a little work on a report I brought home (even though I'm on vacation now, the report needs to be done by Monday!); and worked on clearing a few "hot spots". This morning I've got laundry started, working on the report some, and getting a list for today organized. Later we'll be running some errands - groceries, medicines, craft supplies. I hope to get all the "running around" done so tomorrow I can stay home (probably rainy) and get busy.
Today is "Halloween" ... "All Hallows Eve" ... "Beggar's Night" ... "Magic Day" ... "National Knock-Knock Day" ... "National UNICEF Day" ... "Reformation Day" ... "Trick or Treat Night" ... "Admission Day (Nevada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills."
-- Minna Thomas Antrim
"I am returning this otherwise good typing paper to you because someone has printed gibberish all over it and put your name at the top."
-- An English Professor, Ohio University
Today in history:
In 1517, Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation by nailing a proclamation to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany.
In 1864, Nevada was admitted to the Union as the 36th state.
In 1892, Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" was first published
In 1941, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota -- consisting of the sculpted heads of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt -- was completed.
In 1985, salvage divers located the remains of the booty-laden pirate ship Whydah, which sank Feb. 17, 1717, off Cape Cod, Mass.
Today's birthdays include
- Dutch painter Jan Vermeer in 1632
- English poet John Keats in 1795
- Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low in 1860
- Gen. Chiang Kai-Shek, the first leader of Nationalist China, in 1887
- Actress/singer Ethel Waters in 1900
- Actresses Dale Evans in 1912
- Actress Barbara Bel Geddes in 1922
- Astronaut Michael Collins in 1930
- TV news anchorman Dan Rather in 1931
- Actor/producer Michael Landon in 1936
- Folk singer/songwriter Tom Paxton in 1937
- Actor David Ogden Stiers in 1942
- Actor Stephen Rea in 1946
- Actress Deidre Hall in 1947
- Comic actor John Candy in 1950
- Broadcaster Jane Pauley also in 1950
- Comic actor Rob Schneider in 1963
- Rapper Vanilla Ice in 1968
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Good Morning! Friday October 30, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's another see-saw fall day - back to cloudy and mild (upper 60s). There may or may not be some drizzle. But, it's Friday! :)
Yesterday was a very up and down day, some issues to deal with, and Jimmy got some repairs done to the car (no more wobble! yay!)
Today at work we're having a "party" (brunch ... we love any excuse to bring food! LOL!) for a lady who is retiring. Lucky lady!!!
By tonight - I'm "free" for 9 days! I have SO much I want to get done - I hope I have enough time. :)
Today is "Create a Great Funeral Day" ... "Frankenstein Friday" ... "Haunted Refrigerator Night".
Quotes of the Day:
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."
-- Mark Twain
"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence."
-- Abigail Adams
Today in history:
In 1938, Orson Welles broadcast "The War of the Worlds,"
In 1995, by a narrow margin, Quebec voters decided to remain a part of Canada.
Today's birthdays include
- John Adams, second president of the United States, in 1735- French Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley in 1839- French poet Paul Valery in 1871- Poet Ezra Pound in 1885- Strongman Charles Atlas in 1893- Actress Ruth Gordon in 1896- Film director Louis Malle in 1932- Rock singer Grace Slick in 1939 - Actor/director Henry Winkler in 1945- News correspondent Andrea Mitchell in 1946 - Actor Harry Hamlin in 1951
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday was a very up and down day, some issues to deal with, and Jimmy got some repairs done to the car (no more wobble! yay!)
Today at work we're having a "party" (brunch ... we love any excuse to bring food! LOL!) for a lady who is retiring. Lucky lady!!!
By tonight - I'm "free" for 9 days! I have SO much I want to get done - I hope I have enough time. :)
Today is "Create a Great Funeral Day" ... "Frankenstein Friday" ... "Haunted Refrigerator Night".
Quotes of the Day:
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."
-- Mark Twain
"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence."
-- Abigail Adams
Today in history:
In 1938, Orson Welles broadcast "The War of the Worlds,"
In 1995, by a narrow margin, Quebec voters decided to remain a part of Canada.
Today's birthdays include
- John Adams, second president of the United States, in 1735- French Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley in 1839- French poet Paul Valery in 1871- Poet Ezra Pound in 1885- Strongman Charles Atlas in 1893- Actress Ruth Gordon in 1896- Film director Louis Malle in 1932- Rock singer Grace Slick in 1939 - Actor/director Henry Winkler in 1945- News correspondent Andrea Mitchell in 1946 - Actor Harry Hamlin in 1951
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday October 29, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It appears the clouds have moved on by (leaving very little of the predicted rain), and today will be mild (around 70), mostly sunny, and breezy. This is true lovely fall weather.
Yesterday I had a nice experience. I went, with a friend, to a "Pink Tea". This is an event my employer put on in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The old office was fixed up very nicely, wonderful refreshments (including, of course, choices of hot or iced tea), they even had some very classy door prizes. A nurse from the local hospital gave a talk about breast cancer: awareness, diagnosing, and also clarified a lot of the myths. It was a well spent lunch hour.
Last night the only thing I accomplished was to sort through my stash of Christmas fabrics to find what I need for a swap project. I will need to work on that this weekend, as well as get started on decorating. Tonight I hope to get the first stage - cutting - done, as well as some cutting done for my current projects (that I'm way behind on!!).
Today is "Anniversary - Internet" ... "Anniversary - Stock Market Crash (1929)" ... "Republic Day (Turkey)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
-- Oscar Wilde
"I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colours. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
Today in history:
In 1886, the ticker-tape parade first took place in New York City.
In 1923, the musical "Runnin' Wild," which introduced the Charleston, opened on Broadway.
In 1969, the first connection on what would become the Internet was made when bits of data flowed between computers at UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute. This was the beginning of ARPANET, the forerunner to the Internet developed by the Department of Defense.
In 1998, Sen. John Glenn, D-Ohio, who in 1962 became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth, returned to space aboard the shuttle Discovery. At 77, he was the oldest person to travel in space.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish biographer James Boswell in 1740- Singer/composer Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the words and music for Dixie, in 1815- Comedian/singer Fanny Brice in 1891- Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels in 1897- Political cartoonist Bill Mauldin in 1921- Singer Melba Moore in 1945 - Actor Richard Dreyfuss in 1947 - Actress Kate Jackson in 1948- Actress Finola Hughes in 1960- Actress Joely Fisher in 1967- Actress Winona Ryder in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday I had a nice experience. I went, with a friend, to a "Pink Tea". This is an event my employer put on in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The old office was fixed up very nicely, wonderful refreshments (including, of course, choices of hot or iced tea), they even had some very classy door prizes. A nurse from the local hospital gave a talk about breast cancer: awareness, diagnosing, and also clarified a lot of the myths. It was a well spent lunch hour.
Last night the only thing I accomplished was to sort through my stash of Christmas fabrics to find what I need for a swap project. I will need to work on that this weekend, as well as get started on decorating. Tonight I hope to get the first stage - cutting - done, as well as some cutting done for my current projects (that I'm way behind on!!).
Today is "Anniversary - Internet" ... "Anniversary - Stock Market Crash (1929)" ... "Republic Day (Turkey)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
-- Oscar Wilde
"I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colours. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
Today in history:
In 1886, the ticker-tape parade first took place in New York City.
In 1923, the musical "Runnin' Wild," which introduced the Charleston, opened on Broadway.
In 1969, the first connection on what would become the Internet was made when bits of data flowed between computers at UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute. This was the beginning of ARPANET, the forerunner to the Internet developed by the Department of Defense.
In 1998, Sen. John Glenn, D-Ohio, who in 1962 became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth, returned to space aboard the shuttle Discovery. At 77, he was the oldest person to travel in space.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish biographer James Boswell in 1740- Singer/composer Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the words and music for Dixie, in 1815- Comedian/singer Fanny Brice in 1891- Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels in 1897- Political cartoonist Bill Mauldin in 1921- Singer Melba Moore in 1945 - Actor Richard Dreyfuss in 1947 - Actress Kate Jackson in 1948- Actress Finola Hughes in 1960- Actress Joely Fisher in 1967- Actress Winona Ryder in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday October 28, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. So far it's very gray, but they say it will clear by this afternoon. In a dramatic contrast to yesterday's chilly drizzle, today will be in the upper 70s, sunny and breezy.
Last night I finished the Christmas sewing project ... I think. I might change my mind and "fix" it some more! LOL! Meantime, tonight it's catch up laundry, then see what sewing projects to work on. There are so many! :)
Today is "Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence" ... "Statue Of Liberty Day" ... "Independence Day (Czech Republic)" ... "Ochi Day (Greece)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work."
-- Daniel H. Burnham
"Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations."
-- Steve Jobs
Today in history:
In 1636, Harvard College, now Harvard University, was founded in Massachusetts. In 1846, the pioneering Donner Party of 90 people set out from Springfield, Ill., for California.
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States, was dedicated in New York Harbor by U.S. President Grover Cleveland.
In 1989, the Oakland A's wrapped up an earthquake-delayed sweep of the World Series over the San Francisco Giants.
In 1992, scientists using sonar to map Scotland's Loch Ness made contact with a mysterious object but declined to speculate what that implies about whether legendary monster "Nessie" exists.
In 2007, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner became the first woman to be elected president of Argentina.
Today's birthdays include
- Rifle maker Eliphalet Remington in 1793- Actress Elsa Lanchester in 1902- English novelist Evelyn Waugh in 1903- Dr. Jonas Salk, a developer of the polio vaccine, in 1914- Former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn in 1926- Country musician Charlie Daniels in 1936 - Actress Jane Alexander in 1939- Actor Dennis Franz in 1944 - Singer/actress Telma Hopkins in 1948 - Olympic decathlon champion-turned-sportscaster Bruce Jenner in 1949
- Actress Annie Potts in 1952- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 1955- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 1956 - Actress Lauren Holly in 1963- Actress Jami Gertz in 1965 - Actress Julia Roberts in 1967
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I finished the Christmas sewing project ... I think. I might change my mind and "fix" it some more! LOL! Meantime, tonight it's catch up laundry, then see what sewing projects to work on. There are so many! :)
Today is "Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence" ... "Statue Of Liberty Day" ... "Independence Day (Czech Republic)" ... "Ochi Day (Greece)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood...Make big plans, aim high in hope and work."
-- Daniel H. Burnham
"Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations."
-- Steve Jobs
Today in history:
In 1636, Harvard College, now Harvard University, was founded in Massachusetts. In 1846, the pioneering Donner Party of 90 people set out from Springfield, Ill., for California.
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States, was dedicated in New York Harbor by U.S. President Grover Cleveland.
In 1989, the Oakland A's wrapped up an earthquake-delayed sweep of the World Series over the San Francisco Giants.
In 1992, scientists using sonar to map Scotland's Loch Ness made contact with a mysterious object but declined to speculate what that implies about whether legendary monster "Nessie" exists.
In 2007, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner became the first woman to be elected president of Argentina.
Today's birthdays include
- Rifle maker Eliphalet Remington in 1793- Actress Elsa Lanchester in 1902- English novelist Evelyn Waugh in 1903- Dr. Jonas Salk, a developer of the polio vaccine, in 1914- Former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn in 1926- Country musician Charlie Daniels in 1936 - Actress Jane Alexander in 1939- Actor Dennis Franz in 1944 - Singer/actress Telma Hopkins in 1948 - Olympic decathlon champion-turned-sportscaster Bruce Jenner in 1949
- Actress Annie Potts in 1952- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 1955- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 1956 - Actress Lauren Holly in 1963- Actress Jami Gertz in 1965 - Actress Julia Roberts in 1967
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday October 26, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still gray out ... morning is coming later and later; but I think it'll be a mostly cloudy day anyway. We'll be in the mid 60s again, with rain and drizzle. They're saying this is one of the driest years ever ... I'm amazed at that. So, bring on the rain! :)
I didn't get a lot done last night, but I did make an effort to be just a bit more productive. I worked some more on a small project ... some Christmas sewing I need to do and had forgotten about! Oops. LOL! I'm really hoping to dredge up a bit more energy, and finish that project and do a few more, get laundry caught up (again), get at least one more batch of cookie dough in the freezer, and start taking some things upstairs that are in the way. I'd like to have all of that done by the weekend, so I start decorating with a "clean slate". Sort of. :) All I need is to find that extra energy!
Today is "Cranky Co-Workers Day" ... "Navy Day" ... "Anniversary - NYC Subway" ... "Independence Day (Turkmenistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any."
-- Katharine Whitehorn
"Every time you suppress some part of yourself or allow others to play you small, you are in essence ignoring the owner's manual your creator gave you and destroying your design."
-- Oprah Winfrey
Today in history:
In 1787, a New York newspaper published the first of 77 essays explaining the new Constitution and urging its ratification, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay and later combined as "The Federalist Papers."
In 1795, a treaty with Spain settled Florida's northern boundary and gave navigation rights on the Mississippi River to the United States.
In 1904, the first rapid transit subway system (subway) in America opened in New York City.
In 1946, the travel show "Geographically Speaking," sponsored by Bristol-Myers, became the first television program with a commercial sponsor.
Today's birthdays include
- Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus in 1466- English explorer Capt. James Cook in 1728- Italian violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini in 1782- Isaac Singer, developer of the first practical home sewing machine, in 1811- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States, in 1858- Etiquette arbiter Emily Post in 1872- Longtime Tonight Show producer/director Fred De Cordova in 1910- Welsh poet Dylan Thomas in 1914- Actress Nanette Fabray in 1920
- Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1923- Actress Ruby Dee in 1924 - Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher in 1925 - Pop pianist Floyd Cramer in 1933- Comedian John Cleese in 1939- Filmmaker Ivan Reitman in 1946 - Actress Carrie Snodgress in 1946- Actor Roberto Benigni (Life Is Beautiful) in 1952 - Actor Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager) in 1953 - Singer Simon Le Bon in 1958
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I didn't get a lot done last night, but I did make an effort to be just a bit more productive. I worked some more on a small project ... some Christmas sewing I need to do and had forgotten about! Oops. LOL! I'm really hoping to dredge up a bit more energy, and finish that project and do a few more, get laundry caught up (again), get at least one more batch of cookie dough in the freezer, and start taking some things upstairs that are in the way. I'd like to have all of that done by the weekend, so I start decorating with a "clean slate". Sort of. :) All I need is to find that extra energy!
Today is "Cranky Co-Workers Day" ... "Navy Day" ... "Anniversary - NYC Subway" ... "Independence Day (Turkmenistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any."
-- Katharine Whitehorn
"Every time you suppress some part of yourself or allow others to play you small, you are in essence ignoring the owner's manual your creator gave you and destroying your design."
-- Oprah Winfrey
Today in history:
In 1787, a New York newspaper published the first of 77 essays explaining the new Constitution and urging its ratification, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay and later combined as "The Federalist Papers."
In 1795, a treaty with Spain settled Florida's northern boundary and gave navigation rights on the Mississippi River to the United States.
In 1904, the first rapid transit subway system (subway) in America opened in New York City.
In 1946, the travel show "Geographically Speaking," sponsored by Bristol-Myers, became the first television program with a commercial sponsor.
Today's birthdays include
- Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus in 1466- English explorer Capt. James Cook in 1728- Italian violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini in 1782- Isaac Singer, developer of the first practical home sewing machine, in 1811- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States, in 1858- Etiquette arbiter Emily Post in 1872- Longtime Tonight Show producer/director Fred De Cordova in 1910- Welsh poet Dylan Thomas in 1914- Actress Nanette Fabray in 1920
- Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1923- Actress Ruby Dee in 1924 - Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher in 1925 - Pop pianist Floyd Cramer in 1933- Comedian John Cleese in 1939- Filmmaker Ivan Reitman in 1946 - Actress Carrie Snodgress in 1946- Actor Roberto Benigni (Life Is Beautiful) in 1952 - Actor Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager) in 1953 - Singer Simon Le Bon in 1958
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Good Morning! Monday October 26, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely fall morning. The temps have dropped quite a bit since the weekend, and it will only be in the mid 60s today. That's still not so bad. It's a mostly grayish morning, and might be showery later; but they're still saying we need the rain, so it's all goodl. :) I still have flowers blooming (that don't know it isn't summer any more! LOL!) ... my little pond garden is a riot of color right now! Most of my mums are covered with blooms, plus there's marigolds and camelias and some other things I don't even know names of.
Yesterday was mostly lazy, recovering from Saturday! LOL! I did get laundry caught up; and I did a few very small organizing projects. I even got a few steps done on a small sewing project. Hopefully the rest of this week I can get sewing done, and a few small things "out of the way". Next week is decorating week!! :)
Today is "Mule Day" ... "Labor Day (New Zealand)" ... "National Day (Austria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Men who never get carried away should be."
-- Malcolm Forbes
"One needs to be slow to form convictions, but once formed they must be defended against the heaviest odds."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
Today in history:
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened
In 1965, The Beatles were presented Member of the Order of the British Empire medals by Queen Elizabeth.
In 1984, Dr. Leonard L. Bailey performed the first baboon-to-human heart transplant, replacing a 14-day-old infant girl's defective heart with a healthy, walnut-sized heart of a young baboon at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in 1879- Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in 1911- Bandleader Charlie Barnet in 1913- French President Francois Mitterrand in 1916- Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, in 1919- Actor Bob Hoskins in 1942- Author Pat Conroy in 1945 - Actress Jaclyn Smith in 1945- TV personality Pat Sajak in 1946 - U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., wife of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, in 1947 - Actor Cary Elwes in 1962 - Actor Dylan McDermott in 1962 - Singer Natalie Merchant in 1963
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was mostly lazy, recovering from Saturday! LOL! I did get laundry caught up; and I did a few very small organizing projects. I even got a few steps done on a small sewing project. Hopefully the rest of this week I can get sewing done, and a few small things "out of the way". Next week is decorating week!! :)
Today is "Mule Day" ... "Labor Day (New Zealand)" ... "National Day (Austria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Men who never get carried away should be."
-- Malcolm Forbes
"One needs to be slow to form convictions, but once formed they must be defended against the heaviest odds."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
Today in history:
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened
In 1965, The Beatles were presented Member of the Order of the British Empire medals by Queen Elizabeth.
In 1984, Dr. Leonard L. Bailey performed the first baboon-to-human heart transplant, replacing a 14-day-old infant girl's defective heart with a healthy, walnut-sized heart of a young baboon at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in 1879- Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in 1911- Bandleader Charlie Barnet in 1913- French President Francois Mitterrand in 1916- Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, in 1919- Actor Bob Hoskins in 1942- Author Pat Conroy in 1945 - Actress Jaclyn Smith in 1945- TV personality Pat Sajak in 1946 - U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., wife of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, in 1947 - Actor Cary Elwes in 1962 - Actor Dylan McDermott in 1962 - Singer Natalie Merchant in 1963
Everyone have a Great Monday!
My Day at the Fair
This week was originally scheduled as a "catch up" week. But, since I managed to stay fairly well on schedule, I gave myself (another) playday. My friend and I went to the NC State Fair. I don't think I've been to the Fair for close to 30 years! My family always went when we were kids ... a few rides, a few games, some cotton candy. As a "grown-up" (yes, by some people that's questionable ... but sometimes I have fun! LOL!) I'm not at all interested in the rides or games. Jimmy isn't especially interested in the exhibits (a few, but not all); and in any case, he couldn't last more than an hour, tops, and would have to sit down to wait. And my friend's dad and son are both only interested in the rides, and have no patience for her to go through exhibits. So, we went. We had no one wanting to drag us off this way or that; no one bored with what we wanted to see. We had SO MUCH FUN!! I picked her up close to 10 am, and we drove to Raleigh (about 45 minutes), and parked the car. We rode a bus to the fairgrounds, and were there by 11:30. We went through every exhibit building ... arts and crafts of every imaginable kind; we saw all the animals (sadly, not allowed to pet any of them); we saw fabulous gardens (and got caught in the rain!). We ate deep fried Reese Cups (like a Reese Cup tucked inside a doughnut ... wonderful!); and chocolate covered bacon ("Pig Lickers" ... much much better than it sounds); homemade ice cream. We ate huge sloppy sandwiches (steak and cheese for me, polish sausage for her) for dinner, and brought home candy apples, caramel apples, and fudge! (oh, and some Moravian stars that can hang or be used as candle holders). I got an autograph from one of the local weathermen (my 2nd favorite, Mike, after Greg who wasn't there).We roamed back and forth several times ... ducking inside buildings during showers, and strolling around in between (or when it was only a light sprinkle). By shortly after 8:00 we had seen everything there was to see, and decided we were too tired to wait another hour for fireworks.We took the bus back to the car, and headed home. On the way home we had the only "negative" incident of the whole day (well, aside from the batteries in my camera dieing!). The car in front of us braked suddenly, then pulled over. I was going very slow, trying to figure out why it stopped; meantime a car came from the other direction. In it's headlights, Andrea spotted something in the road. I thought it was a deer - fortunately, going slow enough to pull off behind the first car. It was NOT a deer!! She had hit a man who had apparently darted out in front of her! The poor lady was histerical!! I had my cell in my hand and had already dialed 911 when I realized that a man (don't even know where he came from) was beside the road and already talking to Rescue. Several people stopped, and at one point they were giving him CPR. After a few minutes, I realized that the situation was under control, Rescue was on the way, and I was probably in the way. With some help from other people around, I managed to back up enough to get back on the road and on my way. We passed the First Responders and Police on their way to the scene. I was a bit shaken, but the rest of the way home was thankfully uneventful!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday, October 25, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The last forecast I saw was for clear, warm and sunny. It hasn't got there yet, but I'm sure it will. It's around 60 now, mid-morning, so it will probably be a nice day. Yesterday was, just as predicted, a fairly rainy afternoon. It drizzled off and on, with one mid afternoon spell of a good downpour and even a bit of thunder. And yes, we got wet! LOL! We did have to find cover during the harder raining; but in the end, we pretty much saw everything we wanted to see (arts and crafts of every sort, "Village of Yesteryear", animals, gardens). We tasted a few "exotic" treats, and we got a "celebrity" autograph (local weatherman, Mike Maze). We gave brief thought to staying late enough for fireworks; but when we realized we'd done everything, were totally exhausted, and it was still an hour until the fireworks .... we passed! LOL!
This morning I am sore from all that walking, but pushing myself to "work it out"! LOL!
I do have a lot to get done: CHRISTMAS IS TWO MONTHS FROM TODAY!! :)
Today is "Mother-in-Law Day" ... "Reformation Sunday" ... "Sourest Day" ... "Retrocession Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock."
-- Ben Hecht
"No matter how old you are, there's always something good to look forward to."
-- Lynn Johnston
"Action is the foundational key to all success."
-- Pablo Picasso
Today in history:
In 1825, the Erie Canal, America's first man-made waterway, was opened, linking the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River.
In 1828, the St. Katharine Docks opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- British historian Thomas Macaulay in 1800- Austrian composer Johann Strauss in 1825- French composer Georges Bizet in 1838- Artist Pablo Picasso in 1881- Explorer Richard Byrd in 1888- Country comedian Minnie Pearl in 1912- Actor Tony Franciosa in 1928- Actress Marion Ross in 1928 - Basketball coach Bobby Knight in 1940 - Author Anne Tyler in 1941- Pop singer Helen Reddy in 1941 - Violinist Midori in 1971
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
This morning I am sore from all that walking, but pushing myself to "work it out"! LOL!
I do have a lot to get done: CHRISTMAS IS TWO MONTHS FROM TODAY!! :)
Today is "Mother-in-Law Day" ... "Reformation Sunday" ... "Sourest Day" ... "Retrocession Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock."
-- Ben Hecht
"No matter how old you are, there's always something good to look forward to."
-- Lynn Johnston
"Action is the foundational key to all success."
-- Pablo Picasso
Today in history:
In 1825, the Erie Canal, America's first man-made waterway, was opened, linking the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River.
In 1828, the St. Katharine Docks opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- British historian Thomas Macaulay in 1800- Austrian composer Johann Strauss in 1825- French composer Georges Bizet in 1838- Artist Pablo Picasso in 1881- Explorer Richard Byrd in 1888- Country comedian Minnie Pearl in 1912- Actor Tony Franciosa in 1928- Actress Marion Ross in 1928 - Basketball coach Bobby Knight in 1940 - Author Anne Tyler in 1941- Pop singer Helen Reddy in 1941 - Violinist Midori in 1971
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday October 24, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely morning (so far) - overcast, but "bright" - and even as I write this, the sun is peeking out, and most of the back yard is glowing! It's going to be another warm day, with possibility of showers and even storms by afternoon. I'm taking my chances anyway! LOL! I haven't been to the State Fair in way more years than I can remember; at least since my son (in his late 30s) was a small child. The rides and sideshows and such don't interest me, but I've been wanting to go see the exhibits. Today's my chance! YAY! I'm picking up my friend and we're going to Raleigh, park the car, and ride the bus. No way would I drive in that traffic. I have no idea how long we'll stay, or how much junk food we'll eat (fried everything!!). I'm sure I'll be exhausted and miserable tomorrow ... but it'll be fun! LOL!
Today is "Make A Difference Day" ... "United Nations Day" ... "UN World Development Information Day" ... "Independence Day (Zambia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.
-- Cyril Connolly
"No matter where you live, brothers are brothers and sisters are sisters. The bonds that keep family close are the same no matter where you are.
-- Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata
Today in history:
In 1861, the first telegram was transmitted across the United States from California Chief Justice Stephen Field to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in Washington.
In 1901, daredevil Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
In 1995, the United Nations marked its 50th anniversary with the largest gathering of world leaders in history.
Today's birthdays include
- Pioneering Dutch microscope maker Anton Van Leeuwenhoek in 1632- Journalist Sarah Josepha Hale, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb, in 1788- Attorney Belva Lockwood, the first woman candidate for U.S. president, nominated by the National Equal Rights Party, in 1830- Film producer-director Merian Cooper (the original King Kong ) in 1893- Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman in 1936 - Actor David Nelson in 1936- Actor F. Murray Abraham in 1939 - Actor Kevin Kline in 1947 - Former NAACP president Kweisi Mfume in 1948 - Singer Monica (Arnold) in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Today is "Make A Difference Day" ... "United Nations Day" ... "UN World Development Information Day" ... "Independence Day (Zambia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.
-- Cyril Connolly
"No matter where you live, brothers are brothers and sisters are sisters. The bonds that keep family close are the same no matter where you are.
-- Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata
Today in history:
In 1861, the first telegram was transmitted across the United States from California Chief Justice Stephen Field to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in Washington.
In 1901, daredevil Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
In 1995, the United Nations marked its 50th anniversary with the largest gathering of world leaders in history.
Today's birthdays include
- Pioneering Dutch microscope maker Anton Van Leeuwenhoek in 1632- Journalist Sarah Josepha Hale, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb, in 1788- Attorney Belva Lockwood, the first woman candidate for U.S. president, nominated by the National Equal Rights Party, in 1830- Film producer-director Merian Cooper (the original King Kong ) in 1893- Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman in 1936 - Actor David Nelson in 1936- Actor F. Murray Abraham in 1939 - Actor Kevin Kline in 1947 - Former NAACP president Kweisi Mfume in 1948 - Singer Monica (Arnold) in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Good Morning! Friday October 23, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The sky is pale gold now, though the forecast is for cloudy. There's a little bit of mist floating just above the ground .. sort of spooky. Today will be upper 70s and breezy; rain is a maybe/maybe not thing. I guess that makes it a bit hard on people going to the State Fair. In my little cubby - I don't care! LOL!
I got nothing done at home last night, not even email (if I owe anyone replies, I'll try to get to them tonight!). As soon as I got home, we went to Jimmy's sister's house for a quick visit. My BIL gave us a lot of frozen fish he had caught (and cleaned!). He catches them, he doesn't eat them. Go figure! LOL! Then we went out to a favorite local restaurant to "celebrate" Jimmy's birthday. Then we went to my sister's house to get the BIG tree she gave me. Wow. It really IS big! :) But, with a LOT of help from (another) BIL, it got put in the car. We traded some of the fish for some venison. Oh boy are we set now! :)
We got home safely with the tree, and got it out of the car ... in time to go to bed!!! So, tonight I play catch up with everything.
Today is "National Mole Day" ... "Swallows Leave San Juan Capistrano" ... "TV Talk Show Host Day" ... "Peace Treaty Day (Cambodia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either."
-- Gore Vidal
"Think of life as a terminal illness, because, if you do, you will live it with joy and passion, as it ought to be lived."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1707, the British Parliament met for the first time.
In 1945, Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player hired by a major league team, was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and sent to their Montreal farm team. He moved up to the Dodgers in 1947 and became one of the sport's greatest stars.
In 2001, the iPod was released on the market in the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- French chef Nicholas Appert, inventor of the canning process, in 1752- Adlai E. Stevenson, U.S. vice president under Grover Cleveland from 1893-97, in 1835- Pioneering college football coach John Heisman in 1869- William Coolidge, inventor of the X-ray tube, in 1873- Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, in 1906- Former Tonight Show host Johnny Carson in 1925- Pro golfer Juan Chi Chi Rodriguez in 1935 - Brazilian soccer star Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) in 1940 - Author Michael Crichton in 1942- Filmmaker Ang Lee in 1954- Singer Dwight Yoakam in 1956- Entertainer Weird Al Yankovic in 1959- Football player Doug Flutie in 1962 - Football player Mike Tomczak in 1962
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I got nothing done at home last night, not even email (if I owe anyone replies, I'll try to get to them tonight!). As soon as I got home, we went to Jimmy's sister's house for a quick visit. My BIL gave us a lot of frozen fish he had caught (and cleaned!). He catches them, he doesn't eat them. Go figure! LOL! Then we went out to a favorite local restaurant to "celebrate" Jimmy's birthday. Then we went to my sister's house to get the BIG tree she gave me. Wow. It really IS big! :) But, with a LOT of help from (another) BIL, it got put in the car. We traded some of the fish for some venison. Oh boy are we set now! :)
We got home safely with the tree, and got it out of the car ... in time to go to bed!!! So, tonight I play catch up with everything.
Today is "National Mole Day" ... "Swallows Leave San Juan Capistrano" ... "TV Talk Show Host Day" ... "Peace Treaty Day (Cambodia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either."
-- Gore Vidal
"Think of life as a terminal illness, because, if you do, you will live it with joy and passion, as it ought to be lived."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1707, the British Parliament met for the first time.
In 1945, Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player hired by a major league team, was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and sent to their Montreal farm team. He moved up to the Dodgers in 1947 and became one of the sport's greatest stars.
In 2001, the iPod was released on the market in the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- French chef Nicholas Appert, inventor of the canning process, in 1752- Adlai E. Stevenson, U.S. vice president under Grover Cleveland from 1893-97, in 1835- Pioneering college football coach John Heisman in 1869- William Coolidge, inventor of the X-ray tube, in 1873- Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, in 1906- Former Tonight Show host Johnny Carson in 1925- Pro golfer Juan Chi Chi Rodriguez in 1935 - Brazilian soccer star Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) in 1940 - Author Michael Crichton in 1942- Filmmaker Ang Lee in 1954- Singer Dwight Yoakam in 1956- Entertainer Weird Al Yankovic in 1959- Football player Doug Flutie in 1962 - Football player Mike Tomczak in 1962
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday October 22, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today will be warm (near 80), breezy, sunny .... a lovely summery day! Too bad my boss won't let us work outside. :)
I got a few "little" things done last night, certainly not as much as I hoped. But, gradually, some energy seems to be returning. Or maybe it's just getting closer to Friday! LOL! Tonight ... unless I hear otherwise .... hopefully I'm going to get another Christmas tree. Since today is Jimmy's birthday, I think we'll go out to eat also. I probably won't get anything else done ... but the weekend is coming! :)
Today is "International Stuttering Awareness Day" ... "Anniversary - World's End Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best ideas come as jokes. Make your thinking as funny as possible."
-- David M. Ogilvy
"People who ask our advice almost never take it. Yet we should never refuse to give it, upon request, for it often helps us to see our own way more clearly.
-- Brendan Francis
Today in history:
In 1797, the first parachute jump was made by Andre-Jacques Garnerin, who dropped from a height of about 6,500 feet over a Paris park.
In 1836, Gen. Sam Houston was sworn in as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
In 1938, inventor Charles Carlson produced the first dry, or xerographic, copy, but had trouble attracting investors.
In 1964, Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature; he turned it down.
In 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female group to score a No. 1 album, with "Supremes a Go-Go."
Today's birthdays include
- Hungarian composer Franz Liszt in 1811- Actress Sarah Bernhardt in 1844
- Comic actor Curly Howard of The Three Stooges in 1903- Actress Joan Fontaine in 1917 - English author Doris Lessing, winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for literature, in 1919- Psychologist and LSD advocate Timothy Leary in 1920- Artist Robert Rauschenberg in 1925- Actor Derek Jacobi in 1938- Actor Christopher Lloyd in 1938 - Actress Annette Funicello in 1942 - Actress Catherine Deneuve in 1943 - Actor Jeff Goldblum in 1952- Champion skater Brian Boitano in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I got a few "little" things done last night, certainly not as much as I hoped. But, gradually, some energy seems to be returning. Or maybe it's just getting closer to Friday! LOL! Tonight ... unless I hear otherwise .... hopefully I'm going to get another Christmas tree. Since today is Jimmy's birthday, I think we'll go out to eat also. I probably won't get anything else done ... but the weekend is coming! :)
Today is "International Stuttering Awareness Day" ... "Anniversary - World's End Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best ideas come as jokes. Make your thinking as funny as possible."
-- David M. Ogilvy
"People who ask our advice almost never take it. Yet we should never refuse to give it, upon request, for it often helps us to see our own way more clearly.
-- Brendan Francis
Today in history:
In 1797, the first parachute jump was made by Andre-Jacques Garnerin, who dropped from a height of about 6,500 feet over a Paris park.
In 1836, Gen. Sam Houston was sworn in as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
In 1938, inventor Charles Carlson produced the first dry, or xerographic, copy, but had trouble attracting investors.
In 1964, Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature; he turned it down.
In 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female group to score a No. 1 album, with "Supremes a Go-Go."
Today's birthdays include
- Hungarian composer Franz Liszt in 1811- Actress Sarah Bernhardt in 1844
- Comic actor Curly Howard of The Three Stooges in 1903- Actress Joan Fontaine in 1917 - English author Doris Lessing, winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for literature, in 1919- Psychologist and LSD advocate Timothy Leary in 1920- Artist Robert Rauschenberg in 1925- Actor Derek Jacobi in 1938- Actor Christopher Lloyd in 1938 - Actress Annette Funicello in 1942 - Actress Catherine Deneuve in 1943 - Actor Jeff Goldblum in 1952- Champion skater Brian Boitano in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday October 21, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today we seem to be heading back to summer - near 80 and sunny! This is fairly "normal" for fall in NC; but it's still a bit confusing. :) So, we'll just enjoy these lovely days while we can, because winter is just around the corner.
Last night I didn't get much done. I got laundry done, but it's not put up yet; and the suitcase is emptied. I had a lot of "left-over tired"! LOL! I think tonight will be much better.
Today is "National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day" ... "Overseas Chinese Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
-- Scott Adams
"Knowledge is power, if you know it about the right person."
-- Ethel Mumford
Today in history:
In 1879, after 14 months of experiments, Thomas Edison invented the first practical electric incandescent lamp.
In 1908, The Saturday Evening Post magazine carried an ad for a brand new product: a two-sided phonograph record.
In 1959, rocket designer Wernher von Braun and his team were transferred from the U.S. Army to the newly created National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
In 1959, the Guggenheim Museum opened in New York.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1772- Swedish chemist and industrialist Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prize, in 1833- Dancer/choreographer Ted Shawn in 1891- Conductor Georg Solti in 1912- Jazz trumpeter John Dizzy Gillespie, in 1917- Former pitcher Whitey Ford in 1928 - Author Ursula K. Le Guin in 1929- Actress-author Carrie Fisher in 1956
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I didn't get much done. I got laundry done, but it's not put up yet; and the suitcase is emptied. I had a lot of "left-over tired"! LOL! I think tonight will be much better.
Today is "National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day" ... "Overseas Chinese Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
-- Scott Adams
"Knowledge is power, if you know it about the right person."
-- Ethel Mumford
Today in history:
In 1879, after 14 months of experiments, Thomas Edison invented the first practical electric incandescent lamp.
In 1908, The Saturday Evening Post magazine carried an ad for a brand new product: a two-sided phonograph record.
In 1959, rocket designer Wernher von Braun and his team were transferred from the U.S. Army to the newly created National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
In 1959, the Guggenheim Museum opened in New York.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1772- Swedish chemist and industrialist Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prize, in 1833- Dancer/choreographer Ted Shawn in 1891- Conductor Georg Solti in 1912- Jazz trumpeter John Dizzy Gillespie, in 1917- Former pitcher Whitey Ford in 1928 - Author Ursula K. Le Guin in 1929- Actress-author Carrie Fisher in 1956
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday October 20, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely fall morning, though much to my surprise, a bit cold. We have the MOST wonderful extended weekend. We managed to combine visiting with family we don't get to see a lot; a trip to the mountains (gorgeous fall color; SNOW!!; and bugling elk!!!); and a mini-family reunion.
I will tell more about the trip on my blog later - for now, just trying to get my bearings again. :)
Tonight I'll have to unpack (got home too late last night), and do laundry; but soon I hope to be back to sewing. I have a lot of unfinished projects, and have acquired some new ones as well. For "someday"! LOL!
Today is "Miss American Rose Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star."
-- Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.'
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1818, the United States and Britain agreed to establish the 49th parallel as the official boundary between the United States and Canada.
In 1910, the RMS Olympic -- sister ship to the Titanic -- was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- English astronomer and architect Christopher Wren in 1632- French poet Arthur Rimbaud in 1854- James Robert Mann, Illinois congressman and author of the White Slave Traffic Act, also known as the Mann Act, in 1856- Educator John Dewey in 1859- Composer Charles Ives in 1874- Actor Bela Lugosi (Dracula) in 1882- Singer/pianist/composer Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton in 1890- Mystery writer Ellery Queen (Frederic Dannay) in 1905- TV personality Arlene Francis in 1907- Country singer Grandpa (Louis Marshall) Jones in 1913- Actor Herschel Bernardi in 1923- Humorist Art Buchwald in 1925- Former New York Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle in 1931- Actor William Christopher (M*A*S*H) in 1932- Actor Jerry Orbach in 1935
- Rock singer Tom Petty in 1950- Actor Viggo Mortensen in 1958
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I will tell more about the trip on my blog later - for now, just trying to get my bearings again. :)
Tonight I'll have to unpack (got home too late last night), and do laundry; but soon I hope to be back to sewing. I have a lot of unfinished projects, and have acquired some new ones as well. For "someday"! LOL!
Today is "Miss American Rose Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star."
-- Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.'
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1818, the United States and Britain agreed to establish the 49th parallel as the official boundary between the United States and Canada.
In 1910, the RMS Olympic -- sister ship to the Titanic -- was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- English astronomer and architect Christopher Wren in 1632- French poet Arthur Rimbaud in 1854- James Robert Mann, Illinois congressman and author of the White Slave Traffic Act, also known as the Mann Act, in 1856- Educator John Dewey in 1859- Composer Charles Ives in 1874- Actor Bela Lugosi (Dracula) in 1882- Singer/pianist/composer Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton in 1890- Mystery writer Ellery Queen (Frederic Dannay) in 1905- TV personality Arlene Francis in 1907- Country singer Grandpa (Louis Marshall) Jones in 1913- Actor Herschel Bernardi in 1923- Humorist Art Buchwald in 1925- Former New York Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle in 1931- Actor William Christopher (M*A*S*H) in 1932- Actor Jerry Orbach in 1935
- Rock singer Tom Petty in 1950- Actor Viggo Mortensen in 1958
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday October 14, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful fall morning. As is fairly normal here, we're in another down side of temps - only around 50 today, cloudy and rainy. But we need the rain, so it's all good. Well, I sort of hope it stops by tonight when we have to travel! LOL!
I didn't get any sewing done last night. There were just too many other things I needed to get done - laundry, baking, packing. But I think I'm ready! And excited, I get to visit nearly all my family (parents, siblings, in-laws, a few assorted nieces) plus a trip to the NC mountains!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: I am leaving tonight for a trip with family, and will be back Monday afternoon. I will have only limited computer access. If I get a chance I will post - otherwise, there will be no newsletter until Tuesday, October 20th. I WILL be back! :)
Today is "Be Bald and Be Free Day" ... "Emergency Nurses Day" ... "International Top Spinning Day" ... "National Bring Teddy Bear to Work Day" ... "UN International Day For Natural Disaster Reduction".
Quotes of the Day:
"If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion."
-- George Bernard Shaw
"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"
-- Rose Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1947, Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager, 24, flying a Bell X-1, became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.
In 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland A's, 4 games to 2, to win the American League pennant and become the first Canadian team to go to the World Series.
In 1994, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat.
Today's birthdays include
- William Penn, the English Quaker who founded Pennsylvania, in 1644- Irish political leader Eamon de Valera in 1882- Dwight D. Eisenhower, World War II military leader and 34th president of the United States, in 1890
- Actress Lillian Gish in 1893- Poet e.e. cummings in 1894- Singer Allan Jones in 1907- Former basketball Coach John Wooden in 1910 - Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop in 1916 - Actor Roger Moore in 1927- Watergate figure John Dean in 1938 - Designer Ralph Lauren in 1939 - British pop singer Cliff Richard in 1940 - Actor Harry Anderson in 1952 - Actor Greg Evigan in 1953
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I didn't get any sewing done last night. There were just too many other things I needed to get done - laundry, baking, packing. But I think I'm ready! And excited, I get to visit nearly all my family (parents, siblings, in-laws, a few assorted nieces) plus a trip to the NC mountains!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: I am leaving tonight for a trip with family, and will be back Monday afternoon. I will have only limited computer access. If I get a chance I will post - otherwise, there will be no newsletter until Tuesday, October 20th. I WILL be back! :)
Today is "Be Bald and Be Free Day" ... "Emergency Nurses Day" ... "International Top Spinning Day" ... "National Bring Teddy Bear to Work Day" ... "UN International Day For Natural Disaster Reduction".
Quotes of the Day:
"If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion."
-- George Bernard Shaw
"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"
-- Rose Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1947, Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager, 24, flying a Bell X-1, became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.
In 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland A's, 4 games to 2, to win the American League pennant and become the first Canadian team to go to the World Series.
In 1994, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat.
Today's birthdays include
- William Penn, the English Quaker who founded Pennsylvania, in 1644- Irish political leader Eamon de Valera in 1882- Dwight D. Eisenhower, World War II military leader and 34th president of the United States, in 1890
- Actress Lillian Gish in 1893- Poet e.e. cummings in 1894- Singer Allan Jones in 1907- Former basketball Coach John Wooden in 1910 - Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop in 1916 - Actor Roger Moore in 1927- Watergate figure John Dean in 1938 - Designer Ralph Lauren in 1939 - British pop singer Cliff Richard in 1940 - Actor Harry Anderson in 1952 - Actor Greg Evigan in 1953
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday October 13, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful fall morning. It's very foggy out right now, but the forecast is for only partly cloudy today. It will be another warm day, upper 70s! What see-saw weather! LOL! But, this is normal for an NC fall. We got a bit of rain yesterday, though we could sure use more. Still, my little sheltered garden is doing just fine. I have summer flowers that don't know they aren't supposed to be still blooming, right across the fish pond from astonishing mums and marigolds. It's all still a happy place.
I did get a bit of sewing done last night. Not as much as I hoped, but I got one section of a project finished. Tonight I have to do laundry, and get mostly finished packing. Maybe I'll have time for sewing, maybe not. :)
Today is "National Face Your Fears Day" ... "Birthday - Navy Birthday".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change, and all patterns alter."
-- Sharon Salzberg
"Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators.
-- Will Rogers
Today in history:
In 1775, the Continental Congress ordered construction of America's first naval fleet.
In 1792, the cornerstone to the White House was laid. It would be November 1800 before the first presidential family (that of John Adams) moved in.
In 1903, the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the first World Series, five games to three.
In 1987, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Sanchez was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize -- the first winner from Central America.
Today's birthdays include
- American Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher in 1754- Actress Lillie Langtry in 1853- Actor Cornel Wilde in 1915- Puppeteer Burr Tillstrom in 1917- Actor/singer Yves Montand in 1921- Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1925- Comedian Lenny Bruce also in 1925- Jesse L. Brown, the first black American naval aviator, in 1926- Actress Melinda Dillon in 1939- Singer/songwriter Paul Simon in 1941- Rocker Sammy Hagar in 1947- Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files, in 1956- Entertainer Marie Osmond in 1959- Actress Kelly Preston in 1962- Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I did get a bit of sewing done last night. Not as much as I hoped, but I got one section of a project finished. Tonight I have to do laundry, and get mostly finished packing. Maybe I'll have time for sewing, maybe not. :)
Today is "National Face Your Fears Day" ... "Birthday - Navy Birthday".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change, and all patterns alter."
-- Sharon Salzberg
"Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators.
-- Will Rogers
Today in history:
In 1775, the Continental Congress ordered construction of America's first naval fleet.
In 1792, the cornerstone to the White House was laid. It would be November 1800 before the first presidential family (that of John Adams) moved in.
In 1903, the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the first World Series, five games to three.
In 1987, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Sanchez was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize -- the first winner from Central America.
Today's birthdays include
- American Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher in 1754- Actress Lillie Langtry in 1853- Actor Cornel Wilde in 1915- Puppeteer Burr Tillstrom in 1917- Actor/singer Yves Montand in 1921- Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1925- Comedian Lenny Bruce also in 1925- Jesse L. Brown, the first black American naval aviator, in 1926- Actress Melinda Dillon in 1939- Singer/songwriter Paul Simon in 1941- Rocker Sammy Hagar in 1947- Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files, in 1956- Entertainer Marie Osmond in 1959- Actress Kelly Preston in 1962- Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Good Morning! Monday October 12, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful Monday morning. It's cloudy, will be cool (mid 60s) and maybe rainy. We need rain, so this is not a bad thing. :)
Yesterday was, as I thought it would be, very busy. My house is clean (all except finishing vacuuming - because DH decided to take a nap! LOL!); I got some cookies made, and a little bit of craft stuff done. I had a nice but all too short visit from friends, and also a surprise visit from a step-son (well, OK, he really came to see DH ... but he did a big favor for me while here!).
Hopefully sometime today DH will get the car back. Tonight I plan to get sewing done, that I didn't get to all weekend.
Today is "Clergy Appreciation Day" ... "International Moment of Frustration Scream Day" ... "Dнa de la Raza" (Celebrate in Mexico, Farmer's Day).
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
-- Doctor Who
"One man practicing sportsmanship is better than a hundred teaching it.
-- Knute Rockne
Today in history:
In 1492, Christopher Columbus reached America, making his first landing in the New World on one of the Bahamas Islands. Columbus believed he had reached India.
In 1775, the United States Navy was formed.
In 1964, the Soviet Union launched Voskhod 1 into orbit around Earth, with three cosmonauts aboard. It was the first spacecraft to carry a multi-person crew and the two-day mission was also the first flight performed without space suits.
In 2007, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to publicize a man-made climate change and explain how to counteract it.
Today's birthdays include
- Elmer Sperry, who devised practical uses for the gyroscope, in 1860- English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1872- Comedian and activist Dick Gregory in 1932- Opera singer Luciano Pavarotti in 1935- TV correspondent Chris Wallace in 1947- Singer/actress Susan Anton in 1950- Actor Adam Rich in 1968- Actor Kirk Cameron in 1970- Track star Marion Jones in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was, as I thought it would be, very busy. My house is clean (all except finishing vacuuming - because DH decided to take a nap! LOL!); I got some cookies made, and a little bit of craft stuff done. I had a nice but all too short visit from friends, and also a surprise visit from a step-son (well, OK, he really came to see DH ... but he did a big favor for me while here!).
Hopefully sometime today DH will get the car back. Tonight I plan to get sewing done, that I didn't get to all weekend.
Today is "Clergy Appreciation Day" ... "International Moment of Frustration Scream Day" ... "Dнa de la Raza" (Celebrate in Mexico, Farmer's Day).
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
-- Doctor Who
"One man practicing sportsmanship is better than a hundred teaching it.
-- Knute Rockne
Today in history:
In 1492, Christopher Columbus reached America, making his first landing in the New World on one of the Bahamas Islands. Columbus believed he had reached India.
In 1775, the United States Navy was formed.
In 1964, the Soviet Union launched Voskhod 1 into orbit around Earth, with three cosmonauts aboard. It was the first spacecraft to carry a multi-person crew and the two-day mission was also the first flight performed without space suits.
In 2007, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to publicize a man-made climate change and explain how to counteract it.
Today's birthdays include
- Elmer Sperry, who devised practical uses for the gyroscope, in 1860- English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1872- Comedian and activist Dick Gregory in 1932- Opera singer Luciano Pavarotti in 1935- TV correspondent Chris Wallace in 1947- Singer/actress Susan Anton in 1950- Actor Adam Rich in 1968- Actor Kirk Cameron in 1970- Track star Marion Jones in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday October 11, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The forecast today is for much cooler - around 70, and cloudy. This morning started out rainy, so I don't know if it will clear or not. But, we can sure use rain, so it's all good. :)
Yesterday certainly turned into a major adventure. After early morning yard-sale-ing with friends, which was a load of fun, I picked up another friend. We went to a quilt show: a display of local quilts, some very old, all beautiful. Then we went to eat, and then made "just one more" stop. When we were ready to leave - the car wasn't! LOL!! We managed to contact my friend's cousin, who came and rescued us, and all will be well.
So, today at least, I won't be going anywhere. :) That's fine, I have a lot to catch up on: some cleaning, some crafts, some sewing, some baking. I *might* even have some company. It will be a very busy day.
Today is "General Pulaski Memorial Day" ... "National Coming Out Day" ... "Anniversary - Saturday Night Live" ... "Grandmother's Day (Fl)" ... "White Sunday (Samoa and American Samoa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A marriage is always made up of two people who are prepared to swear that only the other one snores."
-- Terry Pratchett
"Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings."
-- Arthur Rubinstein
Today in history:
In 1811, the first steam-powered ferry in the world started its run between New York City and Hoboken, N.J.
In 1868, Thomas Alva Edison filed papers for his first invention: an electrical vote recorder to rapidly tabulate floor votes in the U.S. Congress. Members of Congress rejected it. In 1950, the Federal Communications Commission issued to CBS the first license to broadcast color television.
In 1996, the Nobel Peace Prize went to Jose Ramos-Harta and Carlos Ximenes Belo, who worked for freedom for Timor-Leste.
In 1958, NASA launched the lunar probe Pioneer 1.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Mason Locke Weems, who invented the story of George Washington and the cherry tree, in 1756- Englishman George Williams, founder of the YMCA, in 1821- Food industry pioneer Henry John Heinz in 1844- Former first lady and author Eleanor Roosevelt in 1884- Choreographer Jerome Robbins in 1918- Country singer Dottie West in 1932- Actor/singer Ron Leibman in 1937 - Singer Daryl Hall in 1946- Actor David Morse in 1953- Actor Joan Cusack in 1962 - Actor Luke Perry in 1965
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday certainly turned into a major adventure. After early morning yard-sale-ing with friends, which was a load of fun, I picked up another friend. We went to a quilt show: a display of local quilts, some very old, all beautiful. Then we went to eat, and then made "just one more" stop. When we were ready to leave - the car wasn't! LOL!! We managed to contact my friend's cousin, who came and rescued us, and all will be well.
So, today at least, I won't be going anywhere. :) That's fine, I have a lot to catch up on: some cleaning, some crafts, some sewing, some baking. I *might* even have some company. It will be a very busy day.
Today is "General Pulaski Memorial Day" ... "National Coming Out Day" ... "Anniversary - Saturday Night Live" ... "Grandmother's Day (Fl)" ... "White Sunday (Samoa and American Samoa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A marriage is always made up of two people who are prepared to swear that only the other one snores."
-- Terry Pratchett
"Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings."
-- Arthur Rubinstein
Today in history:
In 1811, the first steam-powered ferry in the world started its run between New York City and Hoboken, N.J.
In 1868, Thomas Alva Edison filed papers for his first invention: an electrical vote recorder to rapidly tabulate floor votes in the U.S. Congress. Members of Congress rejected it. In 1950, the Federal Communications Commission issued to CBS the first license to broadcast color television.
In 1996, the Nobel Peace Prize went to Jose Ramos-Harta and Carlos Ximenes Belo, who worked for freedom for Timor-Leste.
In 1958, NASA launched the lunar probe Pioneer 1.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Mason Locke Weems, who invented the story of George Washington and the cherry tree, in 1756- Englishman George Williams, founder of the YMCA, in 1821- Food industry pioneer Henry John Heinz in 1844- Former first lady and author Eleanor Roosevelt in 1884- Choreographer Jerome Robbins in 1918- Country singer Dottie West in 1932- Actor/singer Ron Leibman in 1937 - Singer Daryl Hall in 1946- Actor David Morse in 1953- Actor Joan Cusack in 1962 - Actor Luke Perry in 1965
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Good Morning! Friday October 9, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The days are getting noticably shorter now, and the sun isn't over the trees yet; but the sky is a glorious gold. Today will be summery, with highs near 90, partly cloudy, windy, and humid. Very strange ups and downs, and yet, not so unusual for an NC fall.
I got laundry done last night, and some hand sewing. That takes longer, but I got a small project completely pinned and at least began the sewing. I may have to change my mind and machine sew it! LOL! I also worked on a small craft project. I'm at a stopping point on that until I remember to go get some pliers to open the stuck glue. :)
Tonight I plan (and you know how my "planning" goes! LOL!) to clean up some "hot spots", and work on the big project. Or not. :)
Today is "Leif Erikson Day" ... "UN World Post Day" ... "Alphabet Day (Korea)" ... "Day of National Honor (Peru)" ... "Leif Erikson Day (Iceland)" ... "Independence Day (Uganda)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error."
-- John Kenneth Galbraith
"Anybody who watches three games of football in a row should be declared brain dead."
-- Erma Bombeck
Today in history:
In 1975, Andrei Sakharov, father of the Soviet hydrogen bomb, became the first Soviet citizen to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 1989, the Soviet news agency Tass, under Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of increasing openness in society, reported a flying saucer visit to the Soviet Union.
Today's birthdays include
- French composer Camille Saint-Saens in 1835- Charles Rudolph Walgreen, drug store chain founder, in 1873- American evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in 1890- Civil War historian Bruce Catton in 1899- Convicted Watergate burglar, novelist and lecturer E. Howard Hunt Jr. in 1918- Beatles star John Lennon in 1940- Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne in 1948- Writer/actor Robert Wuhl in 1951 - Actor Scott Bakula in 1954 - Actor Zachery Ty Bryan (Home Improvement) in 1981
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I got laundry done last night, and some hand sewing. That takes longer, but I got a small project completely pinned and at least began the sewing. I may have to change my mind and machine sew it! LOL! I also worked on a small craft project. I'm at a stopping point on that until I remember to go get some pliers to open the stuck glue. :)
Tonight I plan (and you know how my "planning" goes! LOL!) to clean up some "hot spots", and work on the big project. Or not. :)
Today is "Leif Erikson Day" ... "UN World Post Day" ... "Alphabet Day (Korea)" ... "Day of National Honor (Peru)" ... "Leif Erikson Day (Iceland)" ... "Independence Day (Uganda)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error."
-- John Kenneth Galbraith
"Anybody who watches three games of football in a row should be declared brain dead."
-- Erma Bombeck
Today in history:
In 1975, Andrei Sakharov, father of the Soviet hydrogen bomb, became the first Soviet citizen to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 1989, the Soviet news agency Tass, under Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of increasing openness in society, reported a flying saucer visit to the Soviet Union.
Today's birthdays include
- French composer Camille Saint-Saens in 1835- Charles Rudolph Walgreen, drug store chain founder, in 1873- American evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in 1890- Civil War historian Bruce Catton in 1899- Convicted Watergate burglar, novelist and lecturer E. Howard Hunt Jr. in 1918- Beatles star John Lennon in 1940- Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne in 1948- Writer/actor Robert Wuhl in 1951 - Actor Scott Bakula in 1954 - Actor Zachery Ty Bryan (Home Improvement) in 1981
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday October 8, 2009
Good morning! It is a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and will be just a near-perfect day: sunny, mid 70s, low humidity, slight breeze. I'll have to think up an excuse to go out at lunch time! LOL!
Last night I made some progress on a small craft project; and a lot of progress on one of 15 parts of a big project. That doesn't sound like much, but the big project is a major accomplishment. I'm very pleased with how it looks so far ... just have to actually finish it! Tonight I have to do laundry, and a few cleaning chores; but I'm hoping to find sewing time too.
Today is "Alvin C. York Day" ... "National Depression Screening Day" ... "Cosmopolite's Day" ... "International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction" ... "International Top Spinning Day" ... "National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day" ... "Native American's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.
-- Joan Lunden
"Irrigation of the land with seawater desalinated by fusion power is ancient. It's called 'rain'.
-- Michael McClary
Today in history:
In 1919, the first U.S. transcontinental air race began with 63 planes competing in the round-trip aerial derby between California and New York. Each way took about three days.
In 2001, the United Nations and Secretary-General Kofi Annan shared the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 2003, researchers found the remains of a synagogue dating from the fifth or sixth century in the Albanian coastal city of Saranda.
In 2004, for the first time the Nobel Peace Prize went to an African woman, Dr. Wangari Maathai, an environmental activist from Kenya.
Today's birthdays include
- World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker in 1890- Argentine dictator Juan Peron in 1895- Composer W.C. Handy in 1904- Travel guide author Temple Hornaday Fielding in 1913- Gossip columnist Rona Barrett in 1936- Actor Paul Hogan in 1939- Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in 1941- "Goosebumps" author R.L. Stine in 1943- Actor Chevy Chase in 1943- Actor Sigourney Weaver in 1949- Actor Stephanie Zimbalist in 1956- Actor Matt Damon in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I made some progress on a small craft project; and a lot of progress on one of 15 parts of a big project. That doesn't sound like much, but the big project is a major accomplishment. I'm very pleased with how it looks so far ... just have to actually finish it! Tonight I have to do laundry, and a few cleaning chores; but I'm hoping to find sewing time too.
Today is "Alvin C. York Day" ... "National Depression Screening Day" ... "Cosmopolite's Day" ... "International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction" ... "International Top Spinning Day" ... "National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day" ... "Native American's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.
-- Joan Lunden
"Irrigation of the land with seawater desalinated by fusion power is ancient. It's called 'rain'.
-- Michael McClary
Today in history:
In 1919, the first U.S. transcontinental air race began with 63 planes competing in the round-trip aerial derby between California and New York. Each way took about three days.
In 2001, the United Nations and Secretary-General Kofi Annan shared the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 2003, researchers found the remains of a synagogue dating from the fifth or sixth century in the Albanian coastal city of Saranda.
In 2004, for the first time the Nobel Peace Prize went to an African woman, Dr. Wangari Maathai, an environmental activist from Kenya.
Today's birthdays include
- World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker in 1890- Argentine dictator Juan Peron in 1895- Composer W.C. Handy in 1904- Travel guide author Temple Hornaday Fielding in 1913- Gossip columnist Rona Barrett in 1936- Actor Paul Hogan in 1939- Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in 1941- "Goosebumps" author R.L. Stine in 1943- Actor Chevy Chase in 1943- Actor Sigourney Weaver in 1949- Actor Stephanie Zimbalist in 1956- Actor Matt Damon in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday October 7, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely morning. There are still a few lingering clouds, but they will most likely blow away. Today we're warm again, low 80s, and low humidity. Typical NC see-saw fall weather! :)
I got one project completely finished last night! YAY! And, I worked on 2 other sewing projects and a craft project. Of course, it helped to have "good" TV last night! LOL! I don't know what I'll work on tonight yet, but will do something. I think. :)
Today is "Balloons Around the World Day" ... "Ripe Pumpkin Day" ..." ... "Railroad Day" ... "National Frappe Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to."
-- Dorothy Parker
"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow."
-- Jerry Chin
Today in history:
In 1769, Captain Cook discovered New Zealand
In 1913, for the first time, Henry Ford's entire Highland Park automobile factory was run on a continuously moving assembly line.
In 1916, in the most lopsided football game on record, Georgia Tech humbled Cumberland University, 222-0.
In 1997, scientists announced they had found one of the most massive stars known, behind a dense dust cloud in the Milky Way that had previously concealed it. The star was 25,000 light-years from Earth.
In 2005, the International Atomic Energy Agency, known as the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, and its director general, Mohamed ElBaradei, were awarded the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet James Whitcomb Riley in 1849- Grand Ole Opry star Uncle Dave Macon in 1870- Danish atomic physicist Niels Bohr in 1885- Actor Andy Devine in 1905- Singer/bandleader Vaughn Monroe in 1911- Actress June Allyson in 1917- Actor/singer Al Martino in 1927- South African archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu in 1931- Oliver North, the former White House aide who became the center of theIran-Contra controversy, in 1943- Rock singer John Mellencamp in 1951- Classical cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1955- Singer Toni Braxton in 1967
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I got one project completely finished last night! YAY! And, I worked on 2 other sewing projects and a craft project. Of course, it helped to have "good" TV last night! LOL! I don't know what I'll work on tonight yet, but will do something. I think. :)
Today is "Balloons Around the World Day" ... "Ripe Pumpkin Day" ..." ... "Railroad Day" ... "National Frappe Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to."
-- Dorothy Parker
"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow."
-- Jerry Chin
Today in history:
In 1769, Captain Cook discovered New Zealand
In 1913, for the first time, Henry Ford's entire Highland Park automobile factory was run on a continuously moving assembly line.
In 1916, in the most lopsided football game on record, Georgia Tech humbled Cumberland University, 222-0.
In 1997, scientists announced they had found one of the most massive stars known, behind a dense dust cloud in the Milky Way that had previously concealed it. The star was 25,000 light-years from Earth.
In 2005, the International Atomic Energy Agency, known as the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, and its director general, Mohamed ElBaradei, were awarded the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet James Whitcomb Riley in 1849- Grand Ole Opry star Uncle Dave Macon in 1870- Danish atomic physicist Niels Bohr in 1885- Actor Andy Devine in 1905- Singer/bandleader Vaughn Monroe in 1911- Actress June Allyson in 1917- Actor/singer Al Martino in 1927- South African archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu in 1931- Oliver North, the former White House aide who became the center of theIran-Contra controversy, in 1943- Rock singer John Mellencamp in 1951- Classical cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1955- Singer Toni Braxton in 1967
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday October 6, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful fall morning. It's still drizzly out, after a mostly all day rain yesterday. They say it's going to stay mostly cloudy, though not so much rain, and upper 60s today. That's a perfectly nice fall day; though I might be glad --for once-- that I don't have a window at work! LOL!
I always over estimate what I can get done at home after work; but I did get 2 loads of laundry done. I also straightened up my work area, so I could see just what I do have to get done. Also, with the cooler days ahead, I spent a bit of extra time when putting up laundry to pull out some warmer fall shirts for work. It's time to retire summer clothes. Since I don't have 4 separate wardrobes (I wish! LOL!!), I have to make the transitions gradually.
Hopefully tonight I'll get sewing done. I'm really getting behind, and running out of time on some projects.
There are only 80 days until Christmas!!
Today is "Jackie Mayer Rehab Day" ... "Mad Hatter Day" ... "Physician Assistant Day" ... "World Habitat Day" ... "National German-American Day" ... "Armed Forces Day (Egypt)" ... "Ivy Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."
-- Charles Du Bos
"Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped."
-- Sam Levenson
Today in history:
In 1853, Antioch College opened in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It was the first non-sectarian school to offer equal opportunity for both men and women.
In 1921, sports writer Grantland Rice was at the microphone as the World Series was broadcast on radio for the first time.
In 1927, the movies began learning to talk. "The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, Hollywood's legendary "first talkie," premiered in New York, ushering in the era of sound to great moviegoer enthusiasm and heralded the end of the silents.
In 2001, Cal Ripkin Jr. retired after a spectacular baseball career with the Baltimore Orioles that included playing in a record 2,632 consecutive games.
Today's birthdays include
- Singer Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, in 1820- Inventor and manufacturer George Westinghouse in 1846- Tennis champion Helen Wills Moody in 1905- Actress Janet Gaynor in 1906- Actress Carole Lombard in 1908- Norwegian ethnologist, archaeologist and adventurer Thor Heyerdahl in 1914- Former 60 Minutes journalist Shana Alexander in 1925- Actress Britt Eklund in 1942- Actress Elisabeth Shue in 1963
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I always over estimate what I can get done at home after work; but I did get 2 loads of laundry done. I also straightened up my work area, so I could see just what I do have to get done. Also, with the cooler days ahead, I spent a bit of extra time when putting up laundry to pull out some warmer fall shirts for work. It's time to retire summer clothes. Since I don't have 4 separate wardrobes (I wish! LOL!!), I have to make the transitions gradually.
Hopefully tonight I'll get sewing done. I'm really getting behind, and running out of time on some projects.
There are only 80 days until Christmas!!
Today is "Jackie Mayer Rehab Day" ... "Mad Hatter Day" ... "Physician Assistant Day" ... "World Habitat Day" ... "National German-American Day" ... "Armed Forces Day (Egypt)" ... "Ivy Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."
-- Charles Du Bos
"Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped."
-- Sam Levenson
Today in history:
In 1853, Antioch College opened in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It was the first non-sectarian school to offer equal opportunity for both men and women.
In 1921, sports writer Grantland Rice was at the microphone as the World Series was broadcast on radio for the first time.
In 1927, the movies began learning to talk. "The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, Hollywood's legendary "first talkie," premiered in New York, ushering in the era of sound to great moviegoer enthusiasm and heralded the end of the silents.
In 2001, Cal Ripkin Jr. retired after a spectacular baseball career with the Baltimore Orioles that included playing in a record 2,632 consecutive games.
Today's birthdays include
- Singer Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, in 1820- Inventor and manufacturer George Westinghouse in 1846- Tennis champion Helen Wills Moody in 1905- Actress Janet Gaynor in 1906- Actress Carole Lombard in 1908- Norwegian ethnologist, archaeologist and adventurer Thor Heyerdahl in 1914- Former 60 Minutes journalist Shana Alexander in 1925- Actress Britt Eklund in 1942- Actress Elisabeth Shue in 1963
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Good Morning! Monday October 5, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I woke up to rain! We need rain; and what is more perfect, after a gloriously beautiful weekend, than a rainy Monday morning! :) We did not put up "all" the decorations yesterday. In the end, I couldn't bring myself to put them all out quite this early. But, we got some "infrastructure" done. That was the hard part (and wouldn't have gotten done without my friend and my neighbor figuring it out!). The plans are all in place, and some other small things in place. Now I just have to find where I put the lights last year! LOL!
Tonight I hope to get back on the neglected sewing. I have a lot of things coming up over the next few months, and I really have to be more organized with the time I have.
It's only 81 days until Christmas!
Today is "Child Health Day" ... "Improve Your Home Office Day" ... "UN World Habitat Day" ... "UN World Teacher's Day" ... "Republic Day (Portugal)".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements."
-- Norman Douglas
"The great thing about human language is that it prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand."
-- Lewis Thomas
A Thought for the Day
Samuel Longhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) said: "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
Today in history:
In 1965, Pope Paul VI made an unprecedented 14-hour visit to New York to plead for world peace before the United Nations.
In 1989, the Dalai Lama won the Nobel Peace Prize for nonviolent efforts to free his homeland (Tibet) from China.
In 2001, Barry Bonds hit his 71st home run, most by a player in one season, breaking Mark McGwire's 1998 Major League Baseball record. The San Francisco Giants slugger finished the season with 73 homers.
Today's birthdays include
- French philosopher Denis Diderot in 1713- Chester A. Arthur, 21st president of the United States, in 1829- Rocket pioneer Robert Goddard in 1882- Restaurant entrepreneur Ray Kroc (McDonald's) in 1902 comic Larry Fine of The Three Stooges (the one with the wild wavy hair) in 1902- Actor Donald Pleasence in 1919- Political activist and defrocked priest Philip Berrigan in 1923- Actress Glynis Johns in 1923- Actor/comedian Bill Dana in 1924 - Vaclav Havel, president of the Czech Republic, in 1936- Rock singer/songwriter Steve Miller in 1943 - Actress Karen Allen in 1951 - Irish rock musician Bob Geldof, organizer of the 1985 Live Aid famine relief concert, in 1951 - Race car driver Michael Andretti in 1962- Actress Kate Winslet in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Tonight I hope to get back on the neglected sewing. I have a lot of things coming up over the next few months, and I really have to be more organized with the time I have.
It's only 81 days until Christmas!
Today is "Child Health Day" ... "Improve Your Home Office Day" ... "UN World Habitat Day" ... "UN World Teacher's Day" ... "Republic Day (Portugal)".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements."
-- Norman Douglas
"The great thing about human language is that it prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand."
-- Lewis Thomas
A Thought for the Day
Samuel Longhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) said: "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
Today in history:
In 1965, Pope Paul VI made an unprecedented 14-hour visit to New York to plead for world peace before the United Nations.
In 1989, the Dalai Lama won the Nobel Peace Prize for nonviolent efforts to free his homeland (Tibet) from China.
In 2001, Barry Bonds hit his 71st home run, most by a player in one season, breaking Mark McGwire's 1998 Major League Baseball record. The San Francisco Giants slugger finished the season with 73 homers.
Today's birthdays include
- French philosopher Denis Diderot in 1713- Chester A. Arthur, 21st president of the United States, in 1829- Rocket pioneer Robert Goddard in 1882- Restaurant entrepreneur Ray Kroc (McDonald's) in 1902 comic Larry Fine of The Three Stooges (the one with the wild wavy hair) in 1902- Actor Donald Pleasence in 1919- Political activist and defrocked priest Philip Berrigan in 1923- Actress Glynis Johns in 1923- Actor/comedian Bill Dana in 1924 - Vaclav Havel, president of the Czech Republic, in 1936- Rock singer/songwriter Steve Miller in 1943 - Actress Karen Allen in 1951 - Irish rock musician Bob Geldof, organizer of the 1985 Live Aid famine relief concert, in 1951 - Race car driver Michael Andretti in 1962- Actress Kate Winslet in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday October 4, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Yesterday turned out to be much warmer than I expected, but was a lovely day just the same. I think today is supposed to be a bit cooler (upper 70s), though I missed the revised weather forecast last night. It should be a really lovely day for being outside, which is what I plan to do!
We didn't get the outside started yesterday, but sure had a lot of fun polishing up ideas for it (and going on a "window-shopping" spree!!! Some stores have a lot of Christmas stuff out - yay!! LOL!) I did, however, get a lot of the cleaning things done I needed to. Today we will tackle some of the outdoor things; but since the grass has not obliged us by stopping growing, we'll wait a few more weeks for some of the things that will go in the yard. :)
I got so excited seeing so many ideas yesterday ... and there are only 82 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "Intergeneration Day" ... "Ten-Four Day" ... "World Communion Sunday" ... "Anniversary - Sputnik" ... "Independence Day (Lesotho)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority."
-- Yugoslav Proverb
"The best defense against the atom bomb is not to be there when it goes off."
-- Anonymous
Today in history:
In 1883, the first run of the Orient Express took place.
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first man-made space satellite, Sputnik 1.
In 1965, Pope Paul VI arrived at Kennedy International Airport in New York on the first visit by a reigning pope to the United States.
In 1989, Art Shell was hired by the Oakland Raiders as the first black head coach in the modern NFL.
In 2001 Rickey Henderson of the San Diego Padres scored his 2,246th run, breaking Ty Cobb's Major League Baseball record.
In 2004, SpaceShipOne, the first, privately funded rocket to reach the edge of space, flew to an altitude above 62 miles over the California desert.
Today's birthdays include
- Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the United States, in 1822- Frederic Remington, painter of the American West, in 1861- Journalist/author Damon Runyan in 1884- Pioneer movie comedian Buster Keaton in 1895- Actor Charlton Heston in 1924
- Author Jackie Collins in 1941 - Author Anne Rice in 1941- Actor Clifton Davis in 1945- Actress Susan Sarandon in 1946- Actor Armand Assante in 1949- Actor Liev Schreiber in 1967- Actress Alicia Silverstone in 1976- Actress Rachel Leigh Cook in 1979
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
We didn't get the outside started yesterday, but sure had a lot of fun polishing up ideas for it (and going on a "window-shopping" spree!!! Some stores have a lot of Christmas stuff out - yay!! LOL!) I did, however, get a lot of the cleaning things done I needed to. Today we will tackle some of the outdoor things; but since the grass has not obliged us by stopping growing, we'll wait a few more weeks for some of the things that will go in the yard. :)
I got so excited seeing so many ideas yesterday ... and there are only 82 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "Intergeneration Day" ... "Ten-Four Day" ... "World Communion Sunday" ... "Anniversary - Sputnik" ... "Independence Day (Lesotho)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority."
-- Yugoslav Proverb
"The best defense against the atom bomb is not to be there when it goes off."
-- Anonymous
Today in history:
In 1883, the first run of the Orient Express took place.
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first man-made space satellite, Sputnik 1.
In 1965, Pope Paul VI arrived at Kennedy International Airport in New York on the first visit by a reigning pope to the United States.
In 1989, Art Shell was hired by the Oakland Raiders as the first black head coach in the modern NFL.
In 2001 Rickey Henderson of the San Diego Padres scored his 2,246th run, breaking Ty Cobb's Major League Baseball record.
In 2004, SpaceShipOne, the first, privately funded rocket to reach the edge of space, flew to an altitude above 62 miles over the California desert.
Today's birthdays include
- Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the United States, in 1822- Frederic Remington, painter of the American West, in 1861- Journalist/author Damon Runyan in 1884- Pioneer movie comedian Buster Keaton in 1895- Actor Charlton Heston in 1924
- Author Jackie Collins in 1941 - Author Anne Rice in 1941- Actor Clifton Davis in 1945- Actress Susan Sarandon in 1946- Actor Armand Assante in 1949- Actor Liev Schreiber in 1967- Actress Alicia Silverstone in 1976- Actress Rachel Leigh Cook in 1979
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday October 3, 2009
Good morning! It is a gorgeous morning! The early morning clouds have all moved on, and it's bright and clear. It should only go to low 80s today, so will be great for getting outdoor things done.
Last night I finally got back into my projects. I tied and clipped threads (unfortunately, found some places to be hand stitched - but that won't take long); wound bobbins; and did a bit of sewing on several projects.
This morning I've already gotten a load of laundry done, and the kitchen floor swept and mopped!! YAY!! Of course, I still have to go mop it again ... one of those strange floors that never really looks clean. Mopping it shiny helps! LOL! Today is the day we planned to start putting up outside decorations (after making the mistake of waiting too late last year, and it got too cold). I think there might be some "extra" excursions in the afternoon before the decorating starts! :)
Today is "World Card Making Day" ... "Anniversary - German Reunification" ... "Chusok (Korea)" ... "National Foundation Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory."
--George Bancroft
" A sense of duty is useful in work, but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not be endured with patient resignation.
-- Bertrand Russe
Today in history:
In 1922, Rebecca Felton, a Georgia Democrat, became the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
In 1955, the children's TV show "Captain Kangaroo" with Bob Keeshan in the title role was broadcast for the first time.
In 1962, the Mercury 8 took off for its eight-hour flight.
In 1990, formerly communist East Germany merged with West Germany, ending 45 years of post-war division.
Today's birthdays include
- Cherokee Chief John Ross, who led opposition to the forced move of his people to what is now Oklahoma, in 1790- Historian George Bancroft in 1800- Novelist Thomas Wolfe in 1900- Novelist Gore Vidal in 1925- Rock 'n' roll singer Chubby Checker in 1941 - Singer/songwriter Lindsey Buckingham in 1947 - Actor/singer Jack Wagner in 1959- Actress Neve Campbell in 1973
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night I finally got back into my projects. I tied and clipped threads (unfortunately, found some places to be hand stitched - but that won't take long); wound bobbins; and did a bit of sewing on several projects.
This morning I've already gotten a load of laundry done, and the kitchen floor swept and mopped!! YAY!! Of course, I still have to go mop it again ... one of those strange floors that never really looks clean. Mopping it shiny helps! LOL! Today is the day we planned to start putting up outside decorations (after making the mistake of waiting too late last year, and it got too cold). I think there might be some "extra" excursions in the afternoon before the decorating starts! :)
Today is "World Card Making Day" ... "Anniversary - German Reunification" ... "Chusok (Korea)" ... "National Foundation Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory."
--George Bancroft
" A sense of duty is useful in work, but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not be endured with patient resignation.
-- Bertrand Russe
Today in history:
In 1922, Rebecca Felton, a Georgia Democrat, became the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
In 1955, the children's TV show "Captain Kangaroo" with Bob Keeshan in the title role was broadcast for the first time.
In 1962, the Mercury 8 took off for its eight-hour flight.
In 1990, formerly communist East Germany merged with West Germany, ending 45 years of post-war division.
Today's birthdays include
- Cherokee Chief John Ross, who led opposition to the forced move of his people to what is now Oklahoma, in 1790- Historian George Bancroft in 1800- Novelist Thomas Wolfe in 1900- Novelist Gore Vidal in 1925- Rock 'n' roll singer Chubby Checker in 1941 - Singer/songwriter Lindsey Buckingham in 1947 - Actor/singer Jack Wagner in 1959- Actress Neve Campbell in 1973
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Good Morning! Friday October 2, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It is this glorious fall weather that I love so much ... high in the upper 70s today, mostly sunny and breezy, with just a slight chance of afternoon showers. Usually most of October is like this. YAY! :)
I didn't get done what I expected ... once again, had to bring home reports to work on. Starting yesterday we are using a new system, so *maybe* my end of the month reports will get a bit easier. I hope so! LOL! I'm ready to get back to my sewing now.
Today is "Guardian Angels Day" ... "Lee National Denim Day" ... "National Custodial Workers' Day" ... "National Diversity Day" ... "Phileas Fogg's Wager Day" ... "World Farm Animals Day" ... "World Smile Day" ... "Anniversary - Peanuts (comic strip)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
-- Pablo Picasso
"People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first."
-- David H. Comins
Today in history:
In 1950, the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M. Schulz was published for the first time.
In 1955, the ENIAC computer was deactivated at 11:45 PM.
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard III in 1452- Nat Turner, a black slave and leader of the only effective and sustained U.S. slave revolt, in 1800- German statesman Paul von Hindenburg in 1847- French World War I military commander Ferdinand Foch in 1851- Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, in 1869- Comedian Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx in 1890- Comedian Bud Abbott in 1895- Child actor George "Spanky" McFarland of "Our Gang" and "Little Rascals" fame, in 1928- Movie critic Rex Reed in 1938- Pop singer Don McLean in 1945 - Fashion designer Donna Karan in 1948- Rock singer Sting (Gordon Sumner) in 1951- Actress Lorraine Bracco in 1955
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I didn't get done what I expected ... once again, had to bring home reports to work on. Starting yesterday we are using a new system, so *maybe* my end of the month reports will get a bit easier. I hope so! LOL! I'm ready to get back to my sewing now.
Today is "Guardian Angels Day" ... "Lee National Denim Day" ... "National Custodial Workers' Day" ... "National Diversity Day" ... "Phileas Fogg's Wager Day" ... "World Farm Animals Day" ... "World Smile Day" ... "Anniversary - Peanuts (comic strip)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
-- Pablo Picasso
"People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first."
-- David H. Comins
Today in history:
In 1950, the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M. Schulz was published for the first time.
In 1955, the ENIAC computer was deactivated at 11:45 PM.
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard III in 1452- Nat Turner, a black slave and leader of the only effective and sustained U.S. slave revolt, in 1800- German statesman Paul von Hindenburg in 1847- French World War I military commander Ferdinand Foch in 1851- Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, in 1869- Comedian Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx in 1890- Comedian Bud Abbott in 1895- Child actor George "Spanky" McFarland of "Our Gang" and "Little Rascals" fame, in 1928- Movie critic Rex Reed in 1938- Pop singer Don McLean in 1945 - Fashion designer Donna Karan in 1948- Rock singer Sting (Gordon Sumner) in 1951- Actress Lorraine Bracco in 1955
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday October 1, 2009
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning! Today will be clear and sunny, mid 70s. Lovely October weather - my favorite month! I hope this trend continues to the weekend (although rain may be in the forecast). If it stayed like this all year - I *might* get yardwork done! LOL!
I didn't get anything on my list done last night. I ended up bringing work home (end of month reports), plus a boo-boo interfered with my plans. But, I'll try to make up for it tonight! :)
Today is "UN International Day of Older Persons" ... "World Vegetarian Day" ... "Anniversary - CD Player" ... "Anniversary - Disney World" ... "Anniversary - Levittown (1st suburb)" ... "Anniversary - Model T (Ford)" ... "Birthday - Firepup" ... "Armed Forces Day (South Korea)" ... "Independence Day (Cyprus)" ... "Independence Day (Nigeria)" ... "National Day (China)"
Quotes of the Day:
"I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.d"
-- Carl Sandburg
"My future starts when I wake up every morning... Every day I find something creative to do with my life."
-- Miles Davis
Today in history:
In 1903, the first World Series opened in Boston. The Boston Pilgrims of the American League closed out the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League in the eighth game of a best-of-nine series.
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model-T automobile.
Today's birthdays include
- Navy Capt. James Lawrence, hero of the War of 1812, in 1781- Novelist Faith Baldwin in 1893- Pianist Vladimir Horowitz in 1903- Actor Walter Matthau in 1920- Actor James Whitmore in 1921 - Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, in 1924 - U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, also in 1924- Actor Tom Bosley in 1927 - Actor George Peppard in 1928- Actor Laurence Harvey in 1928- Actor Richard Harris in 1930- Actress Julie Andrews in 1935- Actress Stella Stevens in 1936 - Former major league batting champion Rod Carew in 1945 - Actor Stephen Collins in 1947 - Actor Randy Quaid in 1950 - Former home run champ Mark McGwire in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I didn't get anything on my list done last night. I ended up bringing work home (end of month reports), plus a boo-boo interfered with my plans. But, I'll try to make up for it tonight! :)
Today is "UN International Day of Older Persons" ... "World Vegetarian Day" ... "Anniversary - CD Player" ... "Anniversary - Disney World" ... "Anniversary - Levittown (1st suburb)" ... "Anniversary - Model T (Ford)" ... "Birthday - Firepup" ... "Armed Forces Day (South Korea)" ... "Independence Day (Cyprus)" ... "Independence Day (Nigeria)" ... "National Day (China)"
Quotes of the Day:
"I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.d"
-- Carl Sandburg
"My future starts when I wake up every morning... Every day I find something creative to do with my life."
-- Miles Davis
Today in history:
In 1903, the first World Series opened in Boston. The Boston Pilgrims of the American League closed out the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League in the eighth game of a best-of-nine series.
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model-T automobile.
Today's birthdays include
- Navy Capt. James Lawrence, hero of the War of 1812, in 1781- Novelist Faith Baldwin in 1893- Pianist Vladimir Horowitz in 1903- Actor Walter Matthau in 1920- Actor James Whitmore in 1921 - Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, in 1924 - U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, also in 1924- Actor Tom Bosley in 1927 - Actor George Peppard in 1928- Actor Laurence Harvey in 1928- Actor Richard Harris in 1930- Actress Julie Andrews in 1935- Actress Stella Stevens in 1936 - Former major league batting champion Rod Carew in 1945 - Actor Stephen Collins in 1947 - Actor Randy Quaid in 1950 - Former home run champ Mark McGwire in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
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