Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's faintly foggy after last night's rain; and I think today will be cloudy, but fairly dry. And cold - maybe as high as 40! LOL! This is actually colder than "normal" for here ... but then, is anything "normal"???
Last night I did absolutely nothing. I was very lazy. Tonight I may try to pick up a bit. I might have company, which is always welcome.
I can't believe it's the end of the year already! I hope each and every one of my readers has a very safe and happy New Year's Eve, and I wish you each health and happiness for the coming year.
Today is "Blue Moon" ... "New Year's Eve" ... "First Night Celebrations" ... "Leap Second Adjustment Time" ... "Make Up Your Mind Day" ... "No Interruptions Day" ... "Saint Sylvester's Day" ... "Universal Hour of Peace" ... "World Peace Meditation" ... "First Nights (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"To the soul, there is hardly anything more healing than friendship."
-- Thomas Moore
"These days an income is something you can't live without--or within."
-- Tom Wilson
Today in history:
In 1879, Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of his incandescent lamp in Menlo Park, N.J.
In 1909, the Manhattan Bridge opened.
In 1929, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians' first New Year's Eve broadcast from the Roosevelt Grill in New York City, which became an annual event, was heard over the CBS network.
In 1947, America's favorite Western movie couple, singing cowboy Roy Rogers and co-star Dale Evans, were married.
Today's birthdays include:
- French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1491
- Charles Edward Stuart, Scotland's "Bonnie Prince Charlie," in 1720
- French painter Henri Matisse in 1869
- Gen. George Marshall, formulator of the Marshall Aid Plan for Europe following World War II, in 1880
- Songwriter Jule Styne ("Three Coins In the Fountain, "Let It Snow") in 1905
- Cowboy actor/singer Rex Allen in 1920; folk-blues singer Odetta (Holmes) in 1930
- Actor Anthony Hopkins in 1937
- Actress Sarah Miles in 1941
- Actor Ben Kingsley in 1943
- Singer John Denver in 1943
- Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg in 1945
- Actor Tim Matheson in 1947
- Singer Donna Summer in 1948
- Actress Bebe Neuwirth in 1958
- Actor Val Kilmer in 1959
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday December 30, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.There looks to be a few clouds, but the forecast is for mostly sunny until later in the afternoon, but chilly. It's going to be mid 40s, and storms closing in perhaps tonight.
Last night we had a wonderful family dinner. I enjoyed having my son and his family visit. He helped out with some needed things here, and also took a few more of his things that have been stored in my "attic". Eventually I will have ALL the room up there ... to store my Christmas stuff! LOL!
Tonight, I guess it's time to play catch up on a few cleaning and decluttering things around the house. I do like to greet the new year with a neat and tidy house if possible. New year???? Oh my, it took forever to get used to writing "09", and now I have to learn to write "10"! :)
Today is "Oh My! Day" ... "Falling Needles Family Fest Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Character - the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life - is the source from which self respect springs."
-- Joan Didion
"I like a woman with a head on her shoulders. I hate necks."
-- Steve Martin
Today in history:
In 1853, the United States bought 45,000 square miles of land along the Gila River from Mexico for $10 million. The area is now southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Today's birthdays include:
British author Rudyard Kipling in 1865
- Canadian economist and humorist Stephen Leacock in 1869
- Japan's World War II Prime Minister Hideki Tojo in 1884
- TV personality Bert Parks in 1914
- Actor Jack Lord in 1920
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley in 1928
- Actor/dancer Russ Tamblyn in 1934
- Actor Joseph Bologna in 1934
- Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax in 1935
- Liquid Paper heir Mike Nesmith in 1942, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- Davy Jones in 1945, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- "Today" co-host Matt Lauer in 1957
- Actress Tracey Ullman in 1959
- Golfer Tiger Woods in 1975
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night we had a wonderful family dinner. I enjoyed having my son and his family visit. He helped out with some needed things here, and also took a few more of his things that have been stored in my "attic". Eventually I will have ALL the room up there ... to store my Christmas stuff! LOL!
Tonight, I guess it's time to play catch up on a few cleaning and decluttering things around the house. I do like to greet the new year with a neat and tidy house if possible. New year???? Oh my, it took forever to get used to writing "09", and now I have to learn to write "10"! :)
Today is "Oh My! Day" ... "Falling Needles Family Fest Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Character - the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life - is the source from which self respect springs."
-- Joan Didion
"I like a woman with a head on her shoulders. I hate necks."
-- Steve Martin
Today in history:
In 1853, the United States bought 45,000 square miles of land along the Gila River from Mexico for $10 million. The area is now southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Today's birthdays include:
British author Rudyard Kipling in 1865
- Canadian economist and humorist Stephen Leacock in 1869
- Japan's World War II Prime Minister Hideki Tojo in 1884
- TV personality Bert Parks in 1914
- Actor Jack Lord in 1920
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley in 1928
- Actor/dancer Russ Tamblyn in 1934
- Actor Joseph Bologna in 1934
- Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax in 1935
- Liquid Paper heir Mike Nesmith in 1942, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- Davy Jones in 1945, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- "Today" co-host Matt Lauer in 1957
- Actress Tracey Ullman in 1959
- Golfer Tiger Woods in 1975
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday December 29, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and crisp! (that means sorta cold! LOL!). It will only be lower to mid 40s today, and breezy ... ahead of a front coming I think.
Last night I pushed myself and got some straightening, decluttering, and laundry done. Well, all my TV shows were reruns! LOL!
Tonight my son & his family are coming for dinner. So, will rush home from work (they'll already be here) to get in some visiting before they have to head home (2 hour drive - fortunately, not a "school night"!)
Today is "Saint Thomas of Canterbury Feast Day" ... "Tick Tock Day" ... "Anniversary - YMCA" ... "Admission Day (Texas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege."
-- Unknown
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
Today in history:
In 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state.
In 1848, gaslights were installed at the White House for the first time.
In 1851, the first Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- chapter opened in Boston
Today's birthdays include:
- Madame de Pompadour, mistress of French King Louis XV, in 1721
- Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh, who patented a waterproof fabric, in 1766
- Industrialist Charles Goodyear in 1800
- Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, in 1808
- British statesman William Gladstone, in 1809
- Band leader Clyde "Sugar Blues" McCoy in 1903
- Former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1917
- Actor Ed Flanders ("St. Elsewhere") in 1934
- Actress Mary Tyler Moore in 1936
- Actor Jon Voight in 1938
- Singer Marianne Faithfull in 1946
- Actor Ted Danson in 1947
- Actor Jon Polito in 1950
- Comedian Paula Poundstone in 1959
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I pushed myself and got some straightening, decluttering, and laundry done. Well, all my TV shows were reruns! LOL!
Tonight my son & his family are coming for dinner. So, will rush home from work (they'll already be here) to get in some visiting before they have to head home (2 hour drive - fortunately, not a "school night"!)
Today is "Saint Thomas of Canterbury Feast Day" ... "Tick Tock Day" ... "Anniversary - YMCA" ... "Admission Day (Texas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege."
-- Unknown
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
Today in history:
In 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state.
In 1848, gaslights were installed at the White House for the first time.
In 1851, the first Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- chapter opened in Boston
Today's birthdays include:
- Madame de Pompadour, mistress of French King Louis XV, in 1721
- Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh, who patented a waterproof fabric, in 1766
- Industrialist Charles Goodyear in 1800
- Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, in 1808
- British statesman William Gladstone, in 1809
- Band leader Clyde "Sugar Blues" McCoy in 1903
- Former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1917
- Actor Ed Flanders ("St. Elsewhere") in 1934
- Actress Mary Tyler Moore in 1936
- Actor Jon Voight in 1938
- Singer Marianne Faithfull in 1946
- Actor Ted Danson in 1947
- Actor Jon Polito in 1950
- Comedian Paula Poundstone in 1959
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Good Morning! Monday December 28, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sky is still pale, but pink on the horizon. The forecast is for mostly sunny but cool, perhaps mid 40s. That's actually a bit cooler than "normal", but not so bad for December I think!
We had a lovely holiday weekend with the kids. I didn't get a lot of chances at the computer ... shared with 4 other people, especially the children. Our Christmas was wonderful, spent with some of the grands ... and they had a marvelous Christmas! :) Our DS and DDIL are both great cooks, so we were much too well fed over the weekend.
We got home early evening last night, and I got unpacked and laundry done ... and nothing else! LOL! I watched "Sound of Music" (yes, again!). Hopefully tonight I will get busy and get the house straightened up again. There are still some friends who may want to come by and see the deocrations (which will stay up until at least Jan. 6th).
There are 363 left until Christmas!!
Today is "Childermas/Holy Innocents Day" ... "Pledge of Allegiance Day" ... "Admission Day (Iowa)" ... "Holiday Breather Day" ... "Card Playing Day" ... "National Eat Chocolate Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities."
-- Aldous Huxley
"What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated.
In 1732, the Pennsylvania Gazette carried the first known advertisement for the first issue of "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Richard Saunders (Benjamin Franklin).
In 1865, French film pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumiere showed the first commercial motion pictures at a Paris cafe.
In 1869, The Knights of Labor, a group of tailors in Philadelphia, staged the first Labor Day ceremonies in U.S. history.
In 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.
Today's birthdays include:
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, in 1856
- Jazz pianist Earl Fatha Hines in 1903
- Actor Lew Ayres in 1908
- Actor Martin Milner in 1931
- Actress Maggie Smith in 1934
- Rock musician Edgar Winter in 1946
- And actor Denzel Washington in 1954
Everyone have a Great Monday!
We had a lovely holiday weekend with the kids. I didn't get a lot of chances at the computer ... shared with 4 other people, especially the children. Our Christmas was wonderful, spent with some of the grands ... and they had a marvelous Christmas! :) Our DS and DDIL are both great cooks, so we were much too well fed over the weekend.
We got home early evening last night, and I got unpacked and laundry done ... and nothing else! LOL! I watched "Sound of Music" (yes, again!). Hopefully tonight I will get busy and get the house straightened up again. There are still some friends who may want to come by and see the deocrations (which will stay up until at least Jan. 6th).
There are 363 left until Christmas!!
Today is "Childermas/Holy Innocents Day" ... "Pledge of Allegiance Day" ... "Admission Day (Iowa)" ... "Holiday Breather Day" ... "Card Playing Day" ... "National Eat Chocolate Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities."
-- Aldous Huxley
"What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated.
In 1732, the Pennsylvania Gazette carried the first known advertisement for the first issue of "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Richard Saunders (Benjamin Franklin).
In 1865, French film pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumiere showed the first commercial motion pictures at a Paris cafe.
In 1869, The Knights of Labor, a group of tailors in Philadelphia, staged the first Labor Day ceremonies in U.S. history.
In 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.
Today's birthdays include:
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, in 1856
- Jazz pianist Earl Fatha Hines in 1903
- Actor Lew Ayres in 1908
- Actor Martin Milner in 1931
- Actress Maggie Smith in 1934
- Rock musician Edgar Winter in 1946
- And actor Denzel Washington in 1954
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
RNIA
(right now I am .... "borrowed" directly from my niece)
eating : mac 'n cheese
feeling : after- Christmas blue
listening : Sound of Music
watching : Sound of Music
reading: email
loving : my family
disliking: going back to work tomorrow
thinking : about next Christmas
hoping : I get to go to Winston Salem next weekend
wishing : I could retire! :)
eating : mac 'n cheese
feeling : after- Christmas blue
listening : Sound of Music
watching : Sound of Music
reading: email
loving : my family
disliking: going back to work tomorrow
thinking : about next Christmas
hoping : I get to go to Winston Salem next weekend
wishing : I could retire! :)
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas 2009
Good Morning! It's a WONDERFUL day! It's Christmas, and we are celebrating the birth of JESUS!!
We're at our son's house. We came up last night after I got off work. After a lovely steak dinner, we shared their church's "rotating communion", and finally got two excited children off to bed.
This morning they were up by 6:00 am! LOL! And now, they have plowed through an enormous pile of gifts, and are happily playing with new toys. All the other grown-ups have gone back to bed (since I sleep on the sofa, not an option - but I suspect I'll nap! LOL!)
I'm not taking time to check email, or to search out my "usual" morning sites. I just wanted to check in and wish all my friends a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
We're at our son's house. We came up last night after I got off work. After a lovely steak dinner, we shared their church's "rotating communion", and finally got two excited children off to bed.
This morning they were up by 6:00 am! LOL! And now, they have plowed through an enormous pile of gifts, and are happily playing with new toys. All the other grown-ups have gone back to bed (since I sleep on the sofa, not an option - but I suspect I'll nap! LOL!)
I'm not taking time to check email, or to search out my "usual" morning sites. I just wanted to check in and wish all my friends a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday December 24, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful Christmas Eve morning. The ground is frosted, the sky is pale gold. It's going to be mostly clear and cold.
It's been a very busy week, right up to last night. We went to a friend's house to exchange gifts and have supper. It was a delightful evening ... and then I came home and got busy. I didn't do everything I had wanted to; but, I got the "important" stuff done. :)
As soon as I get off work today, we're headed east to our son's home for the holiday weekend. I will have limited computer access ... so I will post if I can. And if I can't .... I hope every single one of my readers and your families have a wonderful, warm, safe Christmas!
There are17 hours (7:00 am EST) left until Christmas!!
Today is "Christmas Eve" ... "Independence Day (Libya)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
"What a grand thing, to be loved! What a grander thing still, to love!"
-- Victor Hugo
Today in history:
In 1871, Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" premiered in Cairo. It had been commissioned to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal.
In 1906, Reginald A. Fessenden, a Canadian-born radio inventor, broadcast the first musical program, accompanying on violin a female singer's "O Holy Night," from Brant Rock, Mass. He discovered the superheterodyne principle, the basis for all modern radio receivers.
In 1914, the World War I "Christmas truce" began.
In 1990, the bells of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow rang to celebrate Christmas for the first time since the death of Lenin.
Today's birthdays include:
- English King John I in 1167
- American diplomat Silas Deane in 1737
- Physician and chemist Benjamin Rush in 1745
- Frontiersman Christopher Kit Carson in 1809
- English physicist and inventor James Prescott Joule in 1818
- Film director Michael Curtiz (Casablanca) in 1888
- Composer Harry Warren (Lullaby of Broadway, Chattanooga Choo Choo) in 1893
- Industrialist, moviemaker and aviator Howard Hughes in 1905
- Actress Ava Gardner in 1922
- Author/director Nicholas Meyer in 1945
- Actor Diedrich Bader (The Drew Carey Show) in 1966
- Pop singer Ricky Martin in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
It's been a very busy week, right up to last night. We went to a friend's house to exchange gifts and have supper. It was a delightful evening ... and then I came home and got busy. I didn't do everything I had wanted to; but, I got the "important" stuff done. :)
As soon as I get off work today, we're headed east to our son's home for the holiday weekend. I will have limited computer access ... so I will post if I can. And if I can't .... I hope every single one of my readers and your families have a wonderful, warm, safe Christmas!
There are17 hours (7:00 am EST) left until Christmas!!
Today is "Christmas Eve" ... "Independence Day (Libya)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
"What a grand thing, to be loved! What a grander thing still, to love!"
-- Victor Hugo
Today in history:
In 1871, Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" premiered in Cairo. It had been commissioned to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal.
In 1906, Reginald A. Fessenden, a Canadian-born radio inventor, broadcast the first musical program, accompanying on violin a female singer's "O Holy Night," from Brant Rock, Mass. He discovered the superheterodyne principle, the basis for all modern radio receivers.
In 1914, the World War I "Christmas truce" began.
In 1990, the bells of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow rang to celebrate Christmas for the first time since the death of Lenin.
Today's birthdays include:
- English King John I in 1167
- American diplomat Silas Deane in 1737
- Physician and chemist Benjamin Rush in 1745
- Frontiersman Christopher Kit Carson in 1809
- English physicist and inventor James Prescott Joule in 1818
- Film director Michael Curtiz (Casablanca) in 1888
- Composer Harry Warren (Lullaby of Broadway, Chattanooga Choo Choo) in 1893
- Industrialist, moviemaker and aviator Howard Hughes in 1905
- Actress Ava Gardner in 1922
- Author/director Nicholas Meyer in 1945
- Actor Diedrich Bader (The Drew Carey Show) in 1966
- Pop singer Ricky Martin in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday December 23, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! The ground is all frosty white - it *looks* like snow! LOL! It'll be a mostly bright and clear day, around 50. That's not bad really, a nice day.
Yesterday we were fed again at work, by the owners. Lovely lovely dinner ... and of course no one felt like working in the afternoon. Today no meals ... but lots of people keep bringing goodies to share. We'll be grazing all day. :)
Last night I had a lovely visit with my brother and sister-in-law (that should be sister-in-love!!). They live too far away to visit much, so it was a wonderful treat. Then later, we had Christmas with two of our grandsons. They had to go back to GA last night (son drove all night so they could be home for Christmas Eve).
Tonight I have ALL the last minute stuff to finish up! Wow. Baking, laundry, wrapping, packing ... sure hope I find time to sleep! LOL!
There is 1 day and 17 hours (7:00 am EST) left until Christmas!!
Today is "Festivus" ... "Humanlight Celebration" ... "Birthday of the Emperor (Japan)" ... "Feast of the Radishes (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then--we elected them."
-- Lily Tomlin
"The customer doesn't expect everything will go right all the time; the big test is what you do when things go wrong."
-- Sir Colin Marshall
Today in history:
In 1620, construction began of the first permanent European settlement in New England, one week after the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth harbor in present day Massachusetts.
In 1783, Gen. George Washington resigned his commission with the U.S. Army and retired to Mount Vernon, Va. He became the new nation's first president in 1789.
In 1913, the U.S. Federal Reserve System was established.
In 1928, the National Broadcasting Company established a permanent U.S. coast-to-coast radio hookup.
In 1947, the transistor was invented, leading to a revolution in communications and electronics.
In 1987, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yaeger landed the experimental aircraft Voyager at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing a record nine-day, 25,012-mile global flight without refueling.
Today's birthdays include:
- Egyptologist Jean Francois Champollion, who deciphered the Rosetta Stone, in 1790
- Mormon church founder Joseph Smith in 1805
- Poet Harriet Monroe, founder of Poetry magazine, in 1860
- Manhattan restaurateur Vincent Sardi Sr. in 1885
- British film executive J. Arthur Rank in 1888
- Actor James Gregory in 1911
- Former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in 1918
- Actor Harry Guardino in 1925
- Japanese Emperor Akihito in 1933
- Actor Susan Lucci in 1946
- Marathon runner Bill Rodgers in 1947
- Actor Corey Haim in 1972
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday we were fed again at work, by the owners. Lovely lovely dinner ... and of course no one felt like working in the afternoon. Today no meals ... but lots of people keep bringing goodies to share. We'll be grazing all day. :)
Last night I had a lovely visit with my brother and sister-in-law (that should be sister-in-love!!). They live too far away to visit much, so it was a wonderful treat. Then later, we had Christmas with two of our grandsons. They had to go back to GA last night (son drove all night so they could be home for Christmas Eve).
Tonight I have ALL the last minute stuff to finish up! Wow. Baking, laundry, wrapping, packing ... sure hope I find time to sleep! LOL!
There is 1 day and 17 hours (7:00 am EST) left until Christmas!!
Today is "Festivus" ... "Humanlight Celebration" ... "Birthday of the Emperor (Japan)" ... "Feast of the Radishes (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then--we elected them."
-- Lily Tomlin
"The customer doesn't expect everything will go right all the time; the big test is what you do when things go wrong."
-- Sir Colin Marshall
Today in history:
In 1620, construction began of the first permanent European settlement in New England, one week after the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth harbor in present day Massachusetts.
In 1783, Gen. George Washington resigned his commission with the U.S. Army and retired to Mount Vernon, Va. He became the new nation's first president in 1789.
In 1913, the U.S. Federal Reserve System was established.
In 1928, the National Broadcasting Company established a permanent U.S. coast-to-coast radio hookup.
In 1947, the transistor was invented, leading to a revolution in communications and electronics.
In 1987, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yaeger landed the experimental aircraft Voyager at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing a record nine-day, 25,012-mile global flight without refueling.
Today's birthdays include:
- Egyptologist Jean Francois Champollion, who deciphered the Rosetta Stone, in 1790
- Mormon church founder Joseph Smith in 1805
- Poet Harriet Monroe, founder of Poetry magazine, in 1860
- Manhattan restaurateur Vincent Sardi Sr. in 1885
- British film executive J. Arthur Rank in 1888
- Actor James Gregory in 1911
- Former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in 1918
- Actor Harry Guardino in 1925
- Japanese Emperor Akihito in 1933
- Actor Susan Lucci in 1946
- Marathon runner Bill Rodgers in 1947
- Actor Corey Haim in 1972
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday December 22, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It will be nice and sunny, and around 50 today ... not bad for a winter day. :) It's starting to look like the nice weather may hold out until Christmas Eve ... very good for travelers!
Yesterday was a great day at work. We had a departmental lunch (we have some GREAT cooks!), plus a gift exchange. It was a lot of fun ... and no one felt like working in the afternoon! LOL! Last night I did get one batch of cookies made. They didn't turn out quite like I expected ... but the children won't care. Tonight I hope to wrap a few gifts, and maybe make one more batch of cookies. Or something. :)
There are 2 days and 17 hours (7:00 am EST) left until Christmas!!
Today is "National Date Nut Bread Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.
-- Oscar Levant
"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.
-- Bessie A. Stanley
Today in history:
In 1870, Jules Janssen, flew in a balloon in order to study a solar eclipse.
In 1877, the "American Bicycling Journal" began publishing in Boston, Mass.
In 1882, the 1st string of Christmas tree lights was created by Thomas Edison.
In 1937, the Lincoln Tunnel (NYC) opened to traffic.
In 1956, the first gorilla to be born in captivity arrived into the world at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.
In 1968, Julie Nixon wed Dwight David Eisenhower.
Today's birthdays include:
- Opera composer Giacomo Puccini in 1858
- Former Philadelphia A's Manager Connie Mack, the Dean of Baseball, in 1862
- Former first lady Claudia Lady Bird Johnson, wife of U.S. President Lyndon B.Johnson, in 1912
- TV game show host Gene Rayburn in 1917
- Actress Barbara Billingsley in 1922
- Actor Hector Elizondo in 1936
- TV personality Diane Sawyer in 1945
- Robin Gibb and twin brother Maurice Gibb in 1949, members of the Bee Gees pop group
- Actor Ralph Fiennes in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday was a great day at work. We had a departmental lunch (we have some GREAT cooks!), plus a gift exchange. It was a lot of fun ... and no one felt like working in the afternoon! LOL! Last night I did get one batch of cookies made. They didn't turn out quite like I expected ... but the children won't care. Tonight I hope to wrap a few gifts, and maybe make one more batch of cookies. Or something. :)
There are 2 days and 17 hours (7:00 am EST) left until Christmas!!
Today is "National Date Nut Bread Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.
-- Oscar Levant
"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.
-- Bessie A. Stanley
Today in history:
In 1870, Jules Janssen, flew in a balloon in order to study a solar eclipse.
In 1877, the "American Bicycling Journal" began publishing in Boston, Mass.
In 1882, the 1st string of Christmas tree lights was created by Thomas Edison.
In 1937, the Lincoln Tunnel (NYC) opened to traffic.
In 1956, the first gorilla to be born in captivity arrived into the world at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.
In 1968, Julie Nixon wed Dwight David Eisenhower.
Today's birthdays include:
- Opera composer Giacomo Puccini in 1858
- Former Philadelphia A's Manager Connie Mack, the Dean of Baseball, in 1862
- Former first lady Claudia Lady Bird Johnson, wife of U.S. President Lyndon B.Johnson, in 1912
- TV game show host Gene Rayburn in 1917
- Actress Barbara Billingsley in 1922
- Actor Hector Elizondo in 1936
- TV personality Diane Sawyer in 1945
- Robin Gibb and twin brother Maurice Gibb in 1949, members of the Bee Gees pop group
- Actor Ralph Fiennes in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Good Morning! Monday December 21, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's cold, but clear and bright. And it really IS winter now. :) Yesterday turned out to be a very nice day, not so very cold at all. I got all the things done I needed, and had a lovely visit with my sister (and a too short visit also with a niece). I've still got baking I want to get done ... need more cookies for grandsons! LOL!
Today is our department luncheon at work. I have my deviled eggs and brownies all ready and packed, and my swap gift. I just love it when we eat at work ... no lunch to pack! LOL! Tonight, hopefully, will get busy on some cookies.
There are 3 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "Crossword Puzzle Day" ... "Forefathers' Day" ... "Humbug Day" ... "National Haiku Poetry Day" ... "Phileas Fogg Wins a Wager Day" ... "Winter Begins (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "World Peace Day/Winter Solstice" ... "Summer Begins (Southern Hemisphere)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Fig Newton: The force required to accelerate a fig 39.37 inches per sec."
-- J. Hart
"If I had my life to live over... I'd dare to make more mistakes next time."
-- Nadine Stair
For some strange reason, I don't seem to be able to get history and birthdays for today's date. I checked the archives ... I had the same thing happen last year.
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Today is our department luncheon at work. I have my deviled eggs and brownies all ready and packed, and my swap gift. I just love it when we eat at work ... no lunch to pack! LOL! Tonight, hopefully, will get busy on some cookies.
There are 3 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "Crossword Puzzle Day" ... "Forefathers' Day" ... "Humbug Day" ... "National Haiku Poetry Day" ... "Phileas Fogg Wins a Wager Day" ... "Winter Begins (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "World Peace Day/Winter Solstice" ... "Summer Begins (Southern Hemisphere)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Fig Newton: The force required to accelerate a fig 39.37 inches per sec."
-- J. Hart
"If I had my life to live over... I'd dare to make more mistakes next time."
-- Nadine Stair
For some strange reason, I don't seem to be able to get history and birthdays for today's date. I checked the archives ... I had the same thing happen last year.
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday December 20, 2009
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning! It's clear and the sun shining brightly. It's cold ... but after all, it's "officially" winter tomorrow. I do hope all my friends are in nice warm houses!!
Yesterday was productive to the point that I *think* I have all shopping finished (except a few groceries, but there'll always be "just one or two more things" that I forgot at the grocery store! LOL!). I didn't get a lot else done, because I spent way too long in one store, just wishing and drooling. :) It was a lot of fun.
Today I have a few of those boring things to catch up, a tiny bit more baking I want to do, and some gift wrapping. Then, I hope to ride out to my sister's house to deliver some gifts. I hope someone will be home! :) And tonight, I have a few things to do for taking to work tomorrow for a department party.
There are 4 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "Cathode-Ray Tube Day" ... "Mudd Day" ... "UN International Human Solidarity Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Partake of some of life's sweet pleasures. And yes, get comfortable with yourself."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
Today in history:
In 1803, the United States formally took over territory acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1951, nuclear power was first harvested when EBR-1 lit four light bulbs.
in 1998, a Houston woman gave birth to seven more babies after delivering the first infant 12 days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Author and decorator Elsie de Wolfe (Lady Mendl) in 1865
- Industrialist Harvey Firestone in 1868
- Philosopher Susanne K. Langer in 1895
- U.S. actress Irene Dunne in 1898
- Nuclear physicist Robert Van de Graaff in 1901
- Movie director George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting) in 1921
- Actor John Hillerman in 1932
- Psychic Uri Geller in 1946
- Actress Jenny Agutter in 1952
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was productive to the point that I *think* I have all shopping finished (except a few groceries, but there'll always be "just one or two more things" that I forgot at the grocery store! LOL!). I didn't get a lot else done, because I spent way too long in one store, just wishing and drooling. :) It was a lot of fun.
Today I have a few of those boring things to catch up, a tiny bit more baking I want to do, and some gift wrapping. Then, I hope to ride out to my sister's house to deliver some gifts. I hope someone will be home! :) And tonight, I have a few things to do for taking to work tomorrow for a department party.
There are 4 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "Cathode-Ray Tube Day" ... "Mudd Day" ... "UN International Human Solidarity Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Partake of some of life's sweet pleasures. And yes, get comfortable with yourself."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
Today in history:
In 1803, the United States formally took over territory acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1951, nuclear power was first harvested when EBR-1 lit four light bulbs.
in 1998, a Houston woman gave birth to seven more babies after delivering the first infant 12 days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Author and decorator Elsie de Wolfe (Lady Mendl) in 1865
- Industrialist Harvey Firestone in 1868
- Philosopher Susanne K. Langer in 1895
- U.S. actress Irene Dunne in 1898
- Nuclear physicist Robert Van de Graaff in 1901
- Movie director George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting) in 1921
- Actor John Hillerman in 1932
- Psychic Uri Geller in 1946
- Actress Jenny Agutter in 1952
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday December 19, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Even though I'm not where I had hoped to be, I know I'm where I'm supposed to be. We didn't get any snow here. It's still gray and windy this morning, and I'm sure it's pretty chilly out. But, my roads aren't icy.
Yesterday was a lovely combination and lazy and productive. I'm glad I took the vacation day, it was worthwhile. I got the last batch of cookies made, a sewing project completed and another more than half done (until the bobbin ran out! LOL!), several small gift items completed. I also got some "ordinary" stuff done ... cleaning, decluttering, laundry. Boring but necessary! LOL!
Today, since the roads are fine, I'll go do a few last minute errands and some (yuck) grocery shopping!
There are 5 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "UN Day For South-South Cooperation" ... "Anniversary - Christmas Greeting From Space".
Quotes of the Day:
"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"The vitality of thought is in adventure. Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them.
-- Alfred North Whitehead
Today in history:
In 1958, the U.S. satellite Atlas transmitted the first radio voice broadcast from space, a 58-word recorded Christmas greeting from U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower.
In 1972, the splashdown of Apollo 17 ended the United States' manned moon exploration program.
Today's birthdays include
- Women's suffrage leader Mary Livermore in 1820
- Novelist Eleanor Porter (Pollyanna) in 1868
- Actor Ralph Richardson in 1902
- Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev in 1906
- French dramatist Jean Genet, a pioneer in the theater of the absurd, in 1910
- Singer Edith Piaf in 1915
- Actress Cicely Tyson in 1933
- Actor Tim Reid in 1944
- Actor Robert Urich in 1946
- Actress Jennifer Beals in 1963
- Actress Alyssa Milano in 1972
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday was a lovely combination and lazy and productive. I'm glad I took the vacation day, it was worthwhile. I got the last batch of cookies made, a sewing project completed and another more than half done (until the bobbin ran out! LOL!), several small gift items completed. I also got some "ordinary" stuff done ... cleaning, decluttering, laundry. Boring but necessary! LOL!
Today, since the roads are fine, I'll go do a few last minute errands and some (yuck) grocery shopping!
There are 5 days left until Christmas!!
Today is "UN Day For South-South Cooperation" ... "Anniversary - Christmas Greeting From Space".
Quotes of the Day:
"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"The vitality of thought is in adventure. Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them.
-- Alfred North Whitehead
Today in history:
In 1958, the U.S. satellite Atlas transmitted the first radio voice broadcast from space, a 58-word recorded Christmas greeting from U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower.
In 1972, the splashdown of Apollo 17 ended the United States' manned moon exploration program.
Today's birthdays include
- Women's suffrage leader Mary Livermore in 1820
- Novelist Eleanor Porter (Pollyanna) in 1868
- Actor Ralph Richardson in 1902
- Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev in 1906
- French dramatist Jean Genet, a pioneer in the theater of the absurd, in 1910
- Singer Edith Piaf in 1915
- Actress Cicely Tyson in 1933
- Actor Tim Reid in 1944
- Actor Robert Urich in 1946
- Actress Jennifer Beals in 1963
- Actress Alyssa Milano in 1972
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Good Morning! Friday, December 19, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's cold and gray ... but not (yet) raining, and I'm home! LOL! I took a vacation day in anticipation of visiting family this weekend. Unfortunately, the weather forecast is not condusive to traveling west in NC. So, I'm going to take advantage of today and get caught up on some things. There are cookies to bake, gifts to wrap, trees to finish trimming ... just lots and lots of things that need to get done. I'm thinking (maybe a mistake? LOL!) if I can finish all of these things today and tomorrow, perhaps by Sunday I can go deliver a few things. First, I have to get myself past this morning dose of lazy. :)
There are 6 days left until Christmas - one week from today is Christmas Day!
Today is "Underdog Day" ... "UN International Migrants Day" ... "Republic Day (Niger)" ... "Feast of Our Lady of Solitude (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
-- Douglas Adams
"As a matter of principle, I never attend the first annual anything."
-- George Carlin
Today in history:
In 1966, Saturn's moon Epimetheus was discovered.
In 1997, the 6-mile-long Tokyo Bay tunnel connecting the cities of Kawasaki and Kisarazu opened.
Today's birthdays include
- Joseph Grimaldi, known as the greatest clown in history, in 1778
- English physicist Joseph Thompson, discoverer of the electron, in 1856
- British short story writer Saki (H.H. Munro) in 1870
- Swiss modernist painter Paul Klee in 1879
- Baseball star Tyrus Ty Cobb in 1886
- Film director George Stevens (Shane, A Place in the Sun, Giant) in 1904
- West German statesman Willy Brandt in 1913
- Actress Betty Grable in 1916
- Actor Ossie Davis in 1917
- Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards in 1943
- Film director Steven Spielberg (Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List) in 1946
- Movie critic/historian Leonard Maltin in 1950
- Actor Ray Liotta in 1954
- Actor Brad Pitt in 1963
- Actress Katie Holmes in 1978
- Singer Christina Aguilera in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
There are 6 days left until Christmas - one week from today is Christmas Day!
Today is "Underdog Day" ... "UN International Migrants Day" ... "Republic Day (Niger)" ... "Feast of Our Lady of Solitude (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
-- Douglas Adams
"As a matter of principle, I never attend the first annual anything."
-- George Carlin
Today in history:
In 1966, Saturn's moon Epimetheus was discovered.
In 1997, the 6-mile-long Tokyo Bay tunnel connecting the cities of Kawasaki and Kisarazu opened.
Today's birthdays include
- Joseph Grimaldi, known as the greatest clown in history, in 1778
- English physicist Joseph Thompson, discoverer of the electron, in 1856
- British short story writer Saki (H.H. Munro) in 1870
- Swiss modernist painter Paul Klee in 1879
- Baseball star Tyrus Ty Cobb in 1886
- Film director George Stevens (Shane, A Place in the Sun, Giant) in 1904
- West German statesman Willy Brandt in 1913
- Actress Betty Grable in 1916
- Actor Ossie Davis in 1917
- Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards in 1943
- Film director Steven Spielberg (Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List) in 1946
- Movie critic/historian Leonard Maltin in 1950
- Actor Ray Liotta in 1954
- Actor Brad Pitt in 1963
- Actress Katie Holmes in 1978
- Singer Christina Aguilera in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday December 17, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and with a frost on the ground that is all white and sparkly and pretty. They're telling us a storm is coming in tomorrow ... *could* be the "S" word! LOL! It's very much wait and see how it works out.
Last night I got another batch of cookies made. I also made some progress on a small Christmas project ... one I tend to keep forgetting I won't have the weekend to work on! But, it's something I can take with me this weekend, so that's likely what will happen.
Tonight I do more baking, catch up laundry, and pack for the weekend trip.
There are 7 days left until Christmas - one week from today is Christmas Eve!
Today is "National Regifting Day" ... "Wright Brothers Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Sure I'm for helping the elderly. I'm going to be old myself some day."
-- Lillian Carter, in her 80s
"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1790, the Aztec Calendar or Solar Stone was uncovered by workmen repairing Mexico City's Central Plaza.
In 1903, Orville Wright made history's first sustained airplane flight, lasting 12 seconds and covering 120 feet near Kitty Hawk, N.C. His brother Wilbur flew 852 feet later that day.
In 1967, the Clean Air Act was passed by the U.S. Congress.
Today's birthdays include
- American Revolutionary War soldier Deborah Sampson, who fought as a man under the alias Robert Shurtleff, in 1760
- Poet John Greenleaf Whittier in 1807
- Conductor Arthur Fiedler in 1894
- Novelist Erskine Caldwell in 1903
- Composer/bandleader Ray Noble in 1903
- Western swing bandleader/violinist Spade Cooley in 1910
- Writer William Safire, in 1929
- Publisher Bob Guccione in 1930
- British singer/actor Tommy Steele in 1936
- Actor Ernie Hudson ( Ghostbusters ) in 1945
- Comedian Eugene Levy in 1946
- Actor Bill Pullman in 1953
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I got another batch of cookies made. I also made some progress on a small Christmas project ... one I tend to keep forgetting I won't have the weekend to work on! But, it's something I can take with me this weekend, so that's likely what will happen.
Tonight I do more baking, catch up laundry, and pack for the weekend trip.
There are 7 days left until Christmas - one week from today is Christmas Eve!
Today is "National Regifting Day" ... "Wright Brothers Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Sure I'm for helping the elderly. I'm going to be old myself some day."
-- Lillian Carter, in her 80s
"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1790, the Aztec Calendar or Solar Stone was uncovered by workmen repairing Mexico City's Central Plaza.
In 1903, Orville Wright made history's first sustained airplane flight, lasting 12 seconds and covering 120 feet near Kitty Hawk, N.C. His brother Wilbur flew 852 feet later that day.
In 1967, the Clean Air Act was passed by the U.S. Congress.
Today's birthdays include
- American Revolutionary War soldier Deborah Sampson, who fought as a man under the alias Robert Shurtleff, in 1760
- Poet John Greenleaf Whittier in 1807
- Conductor Arthur Fiedler in 1894
- Novelist Erskine Caldwell in 1903
- Composer/bandleader Ray Noble in 1903
- Western swing bandleader/violinist Spade Cooley in 1910
- Writer William Safire, in 1929
- Publisher Bob Guccione in 1930
- British singer/actor Tommy Steele in 1936
- Actor Ernie Hudson ( Ghostbusters ) in 1945
- Comedian Eugene Levy in 1946
- Actor Bill Pullman in 1953
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday December 16, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sky is pale gold, and though there will be some clouds, we may also see some sunshine today. It'll be right around 50, a bit chilly (but hopefully not inside the office! LOL!), and no rain for a few days.
Last night the Christmas caroling was a LOT of fun. It's a shame more people don't bother to show up. There were only 5 of us from work, but with family and friends, so we ended up with a pretty good group. I know all the people we sang to really enjoyed it - they smiled and clapped and sang along! Afterward, the boss treated us to pizza ... also fun! :) After the "party" ended, my friend from work (that my young friend I took with me and I rode with) took us on a mini-tour of Christmas lights in town (Dunn). It was lovely, and we so enjoyed that!
Tonight, wow, I really have to get busy, so much I need to finish doing before the weekend.
For those who have asked (and those who haven't! LOL!), here is where to find pictures of my decorated house:
http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/
There are 8 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Barbie and Barney Backlash Day" ... "Anniversary - Boston Tea Party" ... "Las Posadas (Mexico 12/16-24)" ... "Independence Day (Bahrain)" ... "Independence Day (Kazakhstan)" ... "Reconciliation Day (South Africa)" ... "Victory Day (Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels."
-- Bob Thaves
"Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor."
-- Benjamin Franklin
Today in history:
In 1893, Anton Dvorak's "New World Symphony" premiered at New York's Carnegie Hall.
In 1913, British actor Charles Chaplin reported to work at Keystone Studios in Hollywood to launch a legendary film career.
In 1953, Chuck Yeager set an airborne speed record when he flew a Bell X-1A rocket-fueled plane at more than 1,600 miles an hour.
Today's birthdays include
- Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of England's King Henry VIII, in 1485
- German composer Ludwig von Beethoven in 1770
- Novelist Jane Austen in 1775
- Philosopher George Santayana in 1863
- Playwright and composer Noel Coward in 1899
- Anthropologist Margaret Mead in 1901
- Science fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke in 1917
- Actress Liv Ullmann in 1938
- TV journalist Leslie Stahl in 1941
- TV producer Steven Bochco in 1943
- Actor Benjamin Bratt in 1963
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night the Christmas caroling was a LOT of fun. It's a shame more people don't bother to show up. There were only 5 of us from work, but with family and friends, so we ended up with a pretty good group. I know all the people we sang to really enjoyed it - they smiled and clapped and sang along! Afterward, the boss treated us to pizza ... also fun! :) After the "party" ended, my friend from work (that my young friend I took with me and I rode with) took us on a mini-tour of Christmas lights in town (Dunn). It was lovely, and we so enjoyed that!
Tonight, wow, I really have to get busy, so much I need to finish doing before the weekend.
For those who have asked (and those who haven't! LOL!), here is where to find pictures of my decorated house:
http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/
There are 8 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Barbie and Barney Backlash Day" ... "Anniversary - Boston Tea Party" ... "Las Posadas (Mexico 12/16-24)" ... "Independence Day (Bahrain)" ... "Independence Day (Kazakhstan)" ... "Reconciliation Day (South Africa)" ... "Victory Day (Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels."
-- Bob Thaves
"Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor."
-- Benjamin Franklin
Today in history:
In 1893, Anton Dvorak's "New World Symphony" premiered at New York's Carnegie Hall.
In 1913, British actor Charles Chaplin reported to work at Keystone Studios in Hollywood to launch a legendary film career.
In 1953, Chuck Yeager set an airborne speed record when he flew a Bell X-1A rocket-fueled plane at more than 1,600 miles an hour.
Today's birthdays include
- Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of England's King Henry VIII, in 1485
- German composer Ludwig von Beethoven in 1770
- Novelist Jane Austen in 1775
- Philosopher George Santayana in 1863
- Playwright and composer Noel Coward in 1899
- Anthropologist Margaret Mead in 1901
- Science fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke in 1917
- Actress Liv Ullmann in 1938
- TV journalist Leslie Stahl in 1941
- TV producer Steven Bochco in 1943
- Actor Benjamin Bratt in 1963
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday December 15, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. At least, I think it is ...somewhere under all that fog! LOL! It may rain this morning, but should be clearing by this afternoon, and going to around 60. That will make it a lovely night to go caroling!
Last night I got more done that I expected, just not *what* I expected. I meant to bake more cookies, but DH used the oven to cook dinner (turkey breast - yum!); so the cookies will wait until tomorrow night. I also got a bit of progress made on one more "last minute" gift ... which I sure need to finish and get mailed! LOL! I got a few other decluttering things done.
I also watched a new show. I think it was "Sing Along" or something like that. It was a contest for accapello groups (I have NO idea how to spell that! LOL!), and they were very good. It continues tonight, so I will miss it; but it was nice entertainment. Tonight, as I said, some people from the office are going caroling. We've been doing this for years now, going to the homes of some of our shut-in patients, and to some nursing homes. It's a lot of fun and I look forward to it every year.
There are 9 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Bill of Rights Day" ... "Cat Herders Day" ... "Navidades (Puerto Rico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians.
-- Chester Bowles
"Out of the strain of the Doing,
Into the peace of the Done."
-- Julia Louise Woodruff
Today in history:
In 1791, the Bill of Rights, comprising the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, took effect.
In 1939, the film version of "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta.
In 1954, what may be considered TV's first mini-series premiered. "Davy Crockett" aired in a series of five segments on Walt Disney's "Disneyland" show.
In 1965, the Gemini 6A was launched from Florida.
Today's birthdays include
- The Roman emperor Nero in 37 A.D.
- French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Paris tower that bears his name and engineer of the Statue of Liberty, in 1832
- Polish linguist Ludwik Zamenhof, creator of the international language Esperanto, in 1859
- Playwright Maxwell Anderson in 1888
- Billionaire oilman J. Paul Getty in 1892
- Bandleader Stan Kenton in 1911
- Pioneer rock 'n' roll disc jockey Alan Freed in 1921
- Comic actor Tim Conway in 1933
- Rock musician Dave Clark in 1942
- Actor Don Johnson in 1949
- Actress Helen Slater in 1963
- Actor Garrett Wang (Star Trek: Voyager) in 1968
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I got more done that I expected, just not *what* I expected. I meant to bake more cookies, but DH used the oven to cook dinner (turkey breast - yum!); so the cookies will wait until tomorrow night. I also got a bit of progress made on one more "last minute" gift ... which I sure need to finish and get mailed! LOL! I got a few other decluttering things done.
I also watched a new show. I think it was "Sing Along" or something like that. It was a contest for accapello groups (I have NO idea how to spell that! LOL!), and they were very good. It continues tonight, so I will miss it; but it was nice entertainment. Tonight, as I said, some people from the office are going caroling. We've been doing this for years now, going to the homes of some of our shut-in patients, and to some nursing homes. It's a lot of fun and I look forward to it every year.
There are 9 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Bill of Rights Day" ... "Cat Herders Day" ... "Navidades (Puerto Rico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians.
-- Chester Bowles
"Out of the strain of the Doing,
Into the peace of the Done."
-- Julia Louise Woodruff
Today in history:
In 1791, the Bill of Rights, comprising the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, took effect.
In 1939, the film version of "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta.
In 1954, what may be considered TV's first mini-series premiered. "Davy Crockett" aired in a series of five segments on Walt Disney's "Disneyland" show.
In 1965, the Gemini 6A was launched from Florida.
Today's birthdays include
- The Roman emperor Nero in 37 A.D.
- French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Paris tower that bears his name and engineer of the Statue of Liberty, in 1832
- Polish linguist Ludwik Zamenhof, creator of the international language Esperanto, in 1859
- Playwright Maxwell Anderson in 1888
- Billionaire oilman J. Paul Getty in 1892
- Bandleader Stan Kenton in 1911
- Pioneer rock 'n' roll disc jockey Alan Freed in 1921
- Comic actor Tim Conway in 1933
- Rock musician Dave Clark in 1942
- Actor Don Johnson in 1949
- Actress Helen Slater in 1963
- Actor Garrett Wang (Star Trek: Voyager) in 1968
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Good Morning! Monday December 14, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's so foggy right now I can't see across the yard; but it's supposed to go up to nearly 60 todayl and tomorrow. Forecast is for mostly cloudy, but no rain.
Yesterday was very busy. We got lots of cookies made (some recipes we will not do again; others turned out better than we expected!) I still need to do more baking, but glad I've gotten started. Perhaps tonight I'll get more done.
There are 10 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Halcyon Day (12/14-28)" ... "National Children's Memorial Day and Worldwide Candle Lighting" ... "Admission Day (Alabama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Traditions are group efforts to keep the unexpected from happening."
-- Barbara Tober
"Do not believe that he who seeks to comfort you lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that sometimes do you good. His life has much difficulty... Were it otherwise he would never have been able to find those words."
-- Rainer Maria Rilke
Today in history:
In 1896, the Glasgow Underground Railway was opened.
In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.
In 1997, with an eye to the planned visit to Cuba by Pope John Paul II in early 1998, President Fidel Castro announced that Christmas would be an official holiday for the first time since 1968.
Today's birthdays include
- French astrologer and prophet Nostradamus in 1503
- Danish astronomer and mathematician Tycho Brahe in 1546
- World War II U.S. air ace Jimmy Doolittle in 1896
- Former U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine in 1897
- Slapstick bandleader Spike Jones in 1911
- Comedian Morey Amsterdam in 1914
- Horror novelist Shirley Jackson in 1919
- TV news producer Don Hewitt in 1922
- Country singer Charlie Rich in 1932
- Actress Lee Remick in 1935
- Actress Patty Duke in 1946
- Actress Dee Wallace Stone in 1948
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was very busy. We got lots of cookies made (some recipes we will not do again; others turned out better than we expected!) I still need to do more baking, but glad I've gotten started. Perhaps tonight I'll get more done.
There are 10 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Halcyon Day (12/14-28)" ... "National Children's Memorial Day and Worldwide Candle Lighting" ... "Admission Day (Alabama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Traditions are group efforts to keep the unexpected from happening."
-- Barbara Tober
"Do not believe that he who seeks to comfort you lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that sometimes do you good. His life has much difficulty... Were it otherwise he would never have been able to find those words."
-- Rainer Maria Rilke
Today in history:
In 1896, the Glasgow Underground Railway was opened.
In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.
In 1997, with an eye to the planned visit to Cuba by Pope John Paul II in early 1998, President Fidel Castro announced that Christmas would be an official holiday for the first time since 1968.
Today's birthdays include
- French astrologer and prophet Nostradamus in 1503
- Danish astronomer and mathematician Tycho Brahe in 1546
- World War II U.S. air ace Jimmy Doolittle in 1896
- Former U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine in 1897
- Slapstick bandleader Spike Jones in 1911
- Comedian Morey Amsterdam in 1914
- Horror novelist Shirley Jackson in 1919
- TV news producer Don Hewitt in 1922
- Country singer Charlie Rich in 1932
- Actress Lee Remick in 1935
- Actress Patty Duke in 1946
- Actress Dee Wallace Stone in 1948
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday December 13, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! The rain started last night, but it seems to be the slow drippy kind, for now at least. It's not cold enough to snow (sad but normal), so there will be no outside stuff for today. But, we got done what was most needed yesterday, and the rest will wait for next year! LOL! We also did some shopping (groceries, and 3 Christmas gifts taken care of), and then baked cookies; watched a Christmas movie; and best of all, a friend from work came by to see the house. We had a lovely little visit.
Today will be more cookie baking, more Christmas movies ... and possibly more friends drop by. I love it! :)
There are 11 days left until Christmas!
today is "Republic Day (Malta)" ... "Santa Lucia Day (Sweden)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If a problem has no solution, it may not be a problem, but a fact - not to be solved, but to be coped with over time."
-- Shimon Peres
"In a progressive country change is constant; ...change... is inevitable.
-- Benjamin Disraeli
Today in history:
In 1642, Dutch navigator Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand.
In 1816, the United States' first savings bank, the Provident Institution for Savings, opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Phillips Brooks, who wrote the Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem, in 1835
- World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York in 1887
- Actor Van Heflin in 1910
- Former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz in 1920
- Comedian/actor/dancer Dick Van Dyke in 1925
- Actor Christopher Plummer in 1929
- Singer/actor John Davidson in 1941
- Rock singer Ted Nugent in 1948
- Actress Wendie Malick in 1950
- Actor Steve Buscemi in 1957
- Actor Jamie Foxx in 1967
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Today will be more cookie baking, more Christmas movies ... and possibly more friends drop by. I love it! :)
There are 11 days left until Christmas!
today is "Republic Day (Malta)" ... "Santa Lucia Day (Sweden)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If a problem has no solution, it may not be a problem, but a fact - not to be solved, but to be coped with over time."
-- Shimon Peres
"In a progressive country change is constant; ...change... is inevitable.
-- Benjamin Disraeli
Today in history:
In 1642, Dutch navigator Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand.
In 1816, the United States' first savings bank, the Provident Institution for Savings, opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Phillips Brooks, who wrote the Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem, in 1835
- World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York in 1887
- Actor Van Heflin in 1910
- Former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz in 1920
- Comedian/actor/dancer Dick Van Dyke in 1925
- Actor Christopher Plummer in 1929
- Singer/actor John Davidson in 1941
- Rock singer Ted Nugent in 1948
- Actress Wendie Malick in 1950
- Actor Steve Buscemi in 1957
- Actor Jamie Foxx in 1967
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday December 12, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Well, it's cold and gray - but it's Saturday, and I didn't have to get up early. :) The forecast is for upper 40s and cloudy, and rain by tonight or tomorrow. I do have one outside item I hope to finish today; otherwise, I'll stay in.
Last night we went to a friend's for supper, then rode around to look at lights. We saw lots of amazing homes; but also saw a lot that weren't decorated. Since I start so early, I seem to expect everyone else to also. Oops. LOL!!
Today I got to sleep late! YAY. I have a few errands to run, and "odd jobs" to get out of the way; but mostly, I'm baking this weekend.
There are 12 days left until Christmas!
today is "Chanukah (Jewish)" ... "Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe" ... "International Shareware Day" ... "National Day of the Horse" ... "Poinsettia Day" ... "Constitution Day (Russia)" .... "Guadalupe Day (Mexico)" ... "Neutrality Day (Turkmenistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It was such a lovely day I thought it a pity to get up."
-- W. Somerset Maugham
"There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it."
-- Mary Wilson Little
Today in history:
In 1870, Joseph Hayne Rainey of South Carolina was sworn in as the first black to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1901, Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi sent the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1913, two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "The Mona Lisa" was recovered in a Florence, Italy, hotel room.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward J. Flanagan, a 31-year-old Irish priest, opened the doors to Boys Town, a home for troubled and neglected children in Omaha. He lived by the adage, "There is no such thing as a bad boy."
Today's birthdays include
- John Jay, first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1745
- Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison in 1805
- French novelist Gustave Flaubert in 1821
- Norwegian painter Edvard Munch in 1863
- Actor Edward G. Robinson in 1893
- Singer/actor Frank Sinatra in 1915
- TV game show host Bob Barker in 1923
- Former New York Mayor Edward Koch in 1924
- Singer Connie Francis in 1938
- Singer Dionne Warwick in 1940
- Former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby in 1952
- Musician Sheila E in 1957
- Former tennis star Tracy Austin in 1962
- Actress Mayim Bialik in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night we went to a friend's for supper, then rode around to look at lights. We saw lots of amazing homes; but also saw a lot that weren't decorated. Since I start so early, I seem to expect everyone else to also. Oops. LOL!!
Today I got to sleep late! YAY. I have a few errands to run, and "odd jobs" to get out of the way; but mostly, I'm baking this weekend.
There are 12 days left until Christmas!
today is "Chanukah (Jewish)" ... "Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe" ... "International Shareware Day" ... "National Day of the Horse" ... "Poinsettia Day" ... "Constitution Day (Russia)" .... "Guadalupe Day (Mexico)" ... "Neutrality Day (Turkmenistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It was such a lovely day I thought it a pity to get up."
-- W. Somerset Maugham
"There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it."
-- Mary Wilson Little
Today in history:
In 1870, Joseph Hayne Rainey of South Carolina was sworn in as the first black to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1901, Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi sent the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1913, two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "The Mona Lisa" was recovered in a Florence, Italy, hotel room.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward J. Flanagan, a 31-year-old Irish priest, opened the doors to Boys Town, a home for troubled and neglected children in Omaha. He lived by the adage, "There is no such thing as a bad boy."
Today's birthdays include
- John Jay, first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1745
- Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison in 1805
- French novelist Gustave Flaubert in 1821
- Norwegian painter Edvard Munch in 1863
- Actor Edward G. Robinson in 1893
- Singer/actor Frank Sinatra in 1915
- TV game show host Bob Barker in 1923
- Former New York Mayor Edward Koch in 1924
- Singer Connie Francis in 1938
- Singer Dionne Warwick in 1940
- Former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby in 1952
- Musician Sheila E in 1957
- Former tennis star Tracy Austin in 1962
- Actress Mayim Bialik in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Good Morning! Friday December 11, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It'll be low 40s today .. really starting to feel like winter! But, clouds and sun .. no rain for now (more systems moving through, could be a wet weekend). But, of course, the forecast could change by tonight! LOL!
I didn't get a lot done last night, but a few more decluttering spots and laundry put away. It was a good (for me) TV night. :)
Tonight I'm hoping we'll go ride out to look at lights, and a display of decorated trees. Of course, I'll find ideas that I want to do next year!
There are 13 days left until Christmas!
Today is "UN International Mountain Day" ... "Anniversary - UNICEF" ... "Admission Day (Indiana)" ... "National Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."
-- Mark Twain
"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff."
-- Frank Zappa
Today in history:
In 1789, the University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
In 1816, Indiana becomes the 19th U.S. state.
In 1946, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established.
In 1972, Apollo 17 becomes the sixth mission to land on the Moon.
Today's birthdays include
- Sir David Brewster, Scottish physicist in 1781
- Annie Jump Cannon, American astronomer in 1863
- Walter Knott, American farmer in 1889
- Carlo Ponti, Italian film producer in 1912
- Big Mama Thornton, American singer in 1926
- Rita Moreno, Puerto Rican actress in 1931
- David Gates, American musician (Bread) in 1940
- Donna Mills, American actress in 1942
- Teri Garr, American film actress in 1944
- Brenda Lee, American singer in 1944
- Jermaine Jackson, American singer in 1954
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I didn't get a lot done last night, but a few more decluttering spots and laundry put away. It was a good (for me) TV night. :)
Tonight I'm hoping we'll go ride out to look at lights, and a display of decorated trees. Of course, I'll find ideas that I want to do next year!
There are 13 days left until Christmas!
Today is "UN International Mountain Day" ... "Anniversary - UNICEF" ... "Admission Day (Indiana)" ... "National Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."
-- Mark Twain
"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff."
-- Frank Zappa
Today in history:
In 1789, the University of North Carolina is chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
In 1816, Indiana becomes the 19th U.S. state.
In 1946, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established.
In 1972, Apollo 17 becomes the sixth mission to land on the Moon.
Today's birthdays include
- Sir David Brewster, Scottish physicist in 1781
- Annie Jump Cannon, American astronomer in 1863
- Walter Knott, American farmer in 1889
- Carlo Ponti, Italian film producer in 1912
- Big Mama Thornton, American singer in 1926
- Rita Moreno, Puerto Rican actress in 1931
- David Gates, American musician (Bread) in 1940
- Donna Mills, American actress in 1942
- Teri Garr, American film actress in 1944
- Brenda Lee, American singer in 1944
- Jermaine Jackson, American singer in 1954
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday December 10, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The forecast says cloudy to start and then sunny; but I can already see brightness beyond the edge of cloud cover. It will be pretty chilly ... upper 40s. But it IS December! LOL! I admit, I wouldn't mind some snow too. But inches .. not feet!! Since that's rare for NC in December, I'll just have to be patient. But I've saved some vacation days ... just in case! :)
Last night I got some laundry done, and a little (very little) bit of decluttering. Tonight I'm going to push myself to get a few more things done, as well as get the weekend lined up. It's looking like I'll be having an "informal" open house. Yay! Time to start baking cookies!! Of course, tonight is also one of my favorite TV nights ... so perhaps lining up some sewing!
There are 14 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Human Rights Day" ... "Nobel Peace Prize Day" ... "UN Human Rights Day" ... "Admission Day (Mississippi)" ... "Constitution Day (Thailand)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain."
-- Mark Twain
"If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much."
-- Donald H. Rumsfeld
Today in history:
In 1869, the Territory of Wyoming granted women the right to vote.
In 1901, the Nobel prizes were first awarded in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden.
In 1936, Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. His brother succeeded to the throne as King George VI.
In 1950, U.S. diplomat Ralph Joseph Bunche received the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace mediation during the first Arab-Israeli war. He was the first African-American to win the award.
In 1984, the National Science Foundation reported the discovery of the first planet outside our solar system, orbiting a star 21 million light-years from Earth.
In 2003, Mick Jagger became Sir Mick after the Rolling Stones' front man was knighted by Prince Charles.
Today's birthdays include
- Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, founder of the first free school for the deaf, in 1787
- Poet Emily Dickinson in 1830
- Librarian Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey decimal book classification system, in 1851
- TV newscaster Chet Huntley in 1911
- Actress Dorothy Lamour in 1914
- Actor Harold Gould in 1923
- Actress Susan Dey in 1952
- Actor/director Kenneth Branagh in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I got some laundry done, and a little (very little) bit of decluttering. Tonight I'm going to push myself to get a few more things done, as well as get the weekend lined up. It's looking like I'll be having an "informal" open house. Yay! Time to start baking cookies!! Of course, tonight is also one of my favorite TV nights ... so perhaps lining up some sewing!
There are 14 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Human Rights Day" ... "Nobel Peace Prize Day" ... "UN Human Rights Day" ... "Admission Day (Mississippi)" ... "Constitution Day (Thailand)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain."
-- Mark Twain
"If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much."
-- Donald H. Rumsfeld
Today in history:
In 1869, the Territory of Wyoming granted women the right to vote.
In 1901, the Nobel prizes were first awarded in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden.
In 1936, Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. His brother succeeded to the throne as King George VI.
In 1950, U.S. diplomat Ralph Joseph Bunche received the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace mediation during the first Arab-Israeli war. He was the first African-American to win the award.
In 1984, the National Science Foundation reported the discovery of the first planet outside our solar system, orbiting a star 21 million light-years from Earth.
In 2003, Mick Jagger became Sir Mick after the Rolling Stones' front man was knighted by Prince Charles.
Today's birthdays include
- Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, founder of the first free school for the deaf, in 1787
- Poet Emily Dickinson in 1830
- Librarian Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey decimal book classification system, in 1851
- TV newscaster Chet Huntley in 1911
- Actress Dorothy Lamour in 1914
- Actor Harold Gould in 1923
- Actress Susan Dey in 1952
- Actor/director Kenneth Branagh in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday December 9, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. There's a "front" moving through, and we're having some very strange weather. This morning it's still a bit cloudy (buckets of rain last night ... my driveway is a moat this morning!), but mild. It'll get way up in the 60s and clear later today ... but we also get more of that strong wind we've had so much of this year. I hope all my outside stuff is secure this time! LOL! I also see on the news that my midwest friends are in for some bad weather - y'all be warm and safe!!
Last night ... I watched Christmas specials on TV. I know, totally lazy. :) Perhaps tonight I'll be more productive. I sure have plenty of things I need to be doing ....
There are 15 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Weary Willie Day" ... "Independence/Republic Day (Tanzania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult."
-- Rita Rudner
Today in history:
In 1851, the first YMCA in North America was established in Montreal.
In 1907, the first Christmas Seals to raise money to fight tuberculosis went on sale in the post office in Wilmington, Del.
In 1920, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet John Milton in 1608
- Journalist Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories, in 1848
- Clarence Birdseye, industrialist/inventor, noted as the father of frozen foods, in 1886
- Circus clown Emmett Kelly in 1898
- Bandleader Freddie Martin in 1906
- Actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in 1909
- Actor Broderick Crawford in 1911
- Former Speaker of the House Thomas Tip O'Neill, D-Mass., in 1912
- Actor Kirk Douglas in 1916
- Comedian Redd Foxx in 1922
- Actress Dina Merrill in 1925
- Actor Dick Van Patten in 1928
- Actor John Cassavetes in 1929
- Actress Judi Dench in 1934
- Actor Beau Bridges in 1941
- Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, sportscaster and actor Dick Butkus in 1942
- Actor Michael Nouri in 1945
- Actor John Malkovich in 1953
- Singer Donny Osmond in 1957
- Actor Joe Lando in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night ... I watched Christmas specials on TV. I know, totally lazy. :) Perhaps tonight I'll be more productive. I sure have plenty of things I need to be doing ....
There are 15 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Weary Willie Day" ... "Independence/Republic Day (Tanzania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult."
-- Rita Rudner
Today in history:
In 1851, the first YMCA in North America was established in Montreal.
In 1907, the first Christmas Seals to raise money to fight tuberculosis went on sale in the post office in Wilmington, Del.
In 1920, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet John Milton in 1608
- Journalist Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories, in 1848
- Clarence Birdseye, industrialist/inventor, noted as the father of frozen foods, in 1886
- Circus clown Emmett Kelly in 1898
- Bandleader Freddie Martin in 1906
- Actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in 1909
- Actor Broderick Crawford in 1911
- Former Speaker of the House Thomas Tip O'Neill, D-Mass., in 1912
- Actor Kirk Douglas in 1916
- Comedian Redd Foxx in 1922
- Actress Dina Merrill in 1925
- Actor Dick Van Patten in 1928
- Actor John Cassavetes in 1929
- Actress Judi Dench in 1934
- Actor Beau Bridges in 1941
- Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, sportscaster and actor Dick Butkus in 1942
- Actor Michael Nouri in 1945
- Actor John Malkovich in 1953
- Singer Donny Osmond in 1957
- Actor Joe Lando in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday December 8, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Although there are some clouds, the sun is peeping through - I can see bright spots. The clouds will move in more, and maybe rain by this afternoon. It will be upper 40s ... chilly, but not cold enough for snow (like a lot of other places in the country are getting!)
Last night I did ... nothing! LOL! No, wait - I did finish folding and putting away some towels. That's it. :) I have no idea what I'll do tonight, but perhaps at least clear off the table and "neaten up" a bit.
There are 16 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking (TANYRSS)" ... "Anniversary - John Lennon Shot" ... "Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."
-- Don Marquis
"A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away."
-- Phyllis Mcginley
Today in history:
In 1609, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, the second public library in Europe, opened.
In 1886, delegates from 25 unions founded the American Federation of Labor, forerunner of the modern AFL-CIO, in Columbus, Ohio.
In 1997, Jenny Shipley was sworn in as the first woman prime minister of New Zealand.
Today's birthdays include
- Mary Queen of Scots in 1542
- Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, in 1765
- General Motors founder William Durant in 1861
- Finnish composer Jean Sibelius in 1865
- Mexican muralist Diego Rivera in 1886
- Humorist and artist James Thurber in 1894
- Actor Lee J. Cobb in 1911
- Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in 1925
- Actor Maximilian Schell in 1930
- Comedian Flip Wilson in 1933
- Actor David Carradine in 1936
- Actor James MacArthur in 1937
- Irish flutist James Galway in 1939
- Rock musician Jim Morrison in 1943
- Rock Musician Gregg Allman in 1947
- Actress Kim Basinger in 1953
- Actress Teri Hatcher in 1964
- Irish pop singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor in 1966
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I did ... nothing! LOL! No, wait - I did finish folding and putting away some towels. That's it. :) I have no idea what I'll do tonight, but perhaps at least clear off the table and "neaten up" a bit.
There are 16 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking (TANYRSS)" ... "Anniversary - John Lennon Shot" ... "Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."
-- Don Marquis
"A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away."
-- Phyllis Mcginley
Today in history:
In 1609, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, the second public library in Europe, opened.
In 1886, delegates from 25 unions founded the American Federation of Labor, forerunner of the modern AFL-CIO, in Columbus, Ohio.
In 1997, Jenny Shipley was sworn in as the first woman prime minister of New Zealand.
Today's birthdays include
- Mary Queen of Scots in 1542
- Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, in 1765
- General Motors founder William Durant in 1861
- Finnish composer Jean Sibelius in 1865
- Mexican muralist Diego Rivera in 1886
- Humorist and artist James Thurber in 1894
- Actor Lee J. Cobb in 1911
- Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in 1925
- Actor Maximilian Schell in 1930
- Comedian Flip Wilson in 1933
- Actor David Carradine in 1936
- Actor James MacArthur in 1937
- Irish flutist James Galway in 1939
- Rock musician Jim Morrison in 1943
- Rock Musician Gregg Allman in 1947
- Actress Kim Basinger in 1953
- Actress Teri Hatcher in 1964
- Irish pop singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor in 1966
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Good Morning! Monday December 7, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's starting out bright and only a few clouds, though more will be coming in. Highs around 50 today make it a pretty normal December day; more rain by tomorrow probably.
Yesterday was a great day! Not only did my nieces come to visit, but my sister and her whole family! I loved every minute ... my only "regret" was that no one was able to stay late enough to see my lights come on. And, a Huge thank you to my BIL, who helped with several of the outdoor things. I might have gotten done - eventually - but his help meant it all got done before dark! YAY!
The house is clean and (mostly) decorated. Laundry is caught up. Dishes are done (but one that has to soak). Tonight ... I think I'll just do nothing! LOL!
There are 17 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Pearl Harbor Day" ... "UN International Civil Aviation Day" ... "National Cotton Candy Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Idleness is not doing nothing. Idleness is being free to do anything."
-- Floyd Dell
"I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it."
-- Terry Pratchett
Today in history:
In 1732, the Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London.
In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1909, Leo Baekeland patented the process for making Bakelite, giving birth to the modern plastics industry.
In 1925, five-time Olympic gold medalist and future movie Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in 150-yard free-style swimming.
In 1972, Apollo 17 was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the last scheduled manned mission to the moon.
in 1993, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavor fixed the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1598
- Theodor Schwann, German physiologist and co-originator of cell theory, in 1810
- Novelist Willa Cather in 1873
- Composer Rudolf Friml (Indian Love Call) in 1879
- Actor Eli Wallach in 1915
- Actor Ted Knight in 1923
- Linguist Noam Chomsky in 1928
- Actress Ellen Burstyn in 1932
- Rock/folksinger Harry Chapin in 1942
- Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench in 1947
- Former basketball star and coach Larry Bird in 1956
- Actor C. Thomas Howell in 1966
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a great day! Not only did my nieces come to visit, but my sister and her whole family! I loved every minute ... my only "regret" was that no one was able to stay late enough to see my lights come on. And, a Huge thank you to my BIL, who helped with several of the outdoor things. I might have gotten done - eventually - but his help meant it all got done before dark! YAY!
The house is clean and (mostly) decorated. Laundry is caught up. Dishes are done (but one that has to soak). Tonight ... I think I'll just do nothing! LOL!
There are 17 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Pearl Harbor Day" ... "UN International Civil Aviation Day" ... "National Cotton Candy Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Idleness is not doing nothing. Idleness is being free to do anything."
-- Floyd Dell
"I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it."
-- Terry Pratchett
Today in history:
In 1732, the Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London.
In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1909, Leo Baekeland patented the process for making Bakelite, giving birth to the modern plastics industry.
In 1925, five-time Olympic gold medalist and future movie Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in 150-yard free-style swimming.
In 1972, Apollo 17 was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the last scheduled manned mission to the moon.
in 1993, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavor fixed the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1598
- Theodor Schwann, German physiologist and co-originator of cell theory, in 1810
- Novelist Willa Cather in 1873
- Composer Rudolf Friml (Indian Love Call) in 1879
- Actor Eli Wallach in 1915
- Actor Ted Knight in 1923
- Linguist Noam Chomsky in 1928
- Actress Ellen Burstyn in 1932
- Rock/folksinger Harry Chapin in 1942
- Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench in 1947
- Former basketball star and coach Larry Bird in 1956
- Actor C. Thomas Howell in 1966
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday December 6, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! All of yesterday's clouds have gone away. It will be pretty chilly - probably upper 40s - but the sun is shining! It will be a good day for getting that silly tree upright, and for doing the finishing touches to the outside. I also have company coming (YAY!!), so a few little things to do inside - like clearing clutter so there's a place to sit down! LOL!
Yesterday we braved the weather and went to the parade. It was a lot of fun. There was not a big crowd (not only watching the parade, but also on the floats - a few were even completely empty! Sad!), but the bands were great, the queens and princesses smiled and waved (and so did the politicians), the clowns were funny, the cars were loud .... it was everything a Christmas parade should be! In the last few minutes, it did start to rain a bit, but not too hard, and we were very near the end of the route.
After the parade we did some shopping ... and came home really tired! LOL! But, a good night's rest, and I'm ready to start over today.
There are 18 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Miner's Day" ... "National Pawnbrokers Day" ... "Saint Nicholas Day" ... "Constitution Day (Spain)" ... "Independence Day (Finland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Time is that quality of nature which keeps events from happening all at once. Lately it doesn't seem to be working."
-- Anonymous
"In the absences of a decent time machine, fiction remains the most sturdy vehicle for visiting other eras."
-- Tom Nolan
Today in history:
In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Henry VI in 1421
- French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac in 1778
- Pioneer Western movie star William S. Hart in 1870
- Poet Joyce Kilmer in 1886
- Lyricist Ira Gershwin in 1896
- Photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1898
- Actress Agnes Moorehead in 1900
- Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck in 1920
- Comedian Wally Cox in 1924
- Actor James Naughton in 1945
- Actor Tom Hulce in 1953
- Comedian Steven Wright in 1955
- Actress Janine Turner in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday we braved the weather and went to the parade. It was a lot of fun. There was not a big crowd (not only watching the parade, but also on the floats - a few were even completely empty! Sad!), but the bands were great, the queens and princesses smiled and waved (and so did the politicians), the clowns were funny, the cars were loud .... it was everything a Christmas parade should be! In the last few minutes, it did start to rain a bit, but not too hard, and we were very near the end of the route.
After the parade we did some shopping ... and came home really tired! LOL! But, a good night's rest, and I'm ready to start over today.
There are 18 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Miner's Day" ... "National Pawnbrokers Day" ... "Saint Nicholas Day" ... "Constitution Day (Spain)" ... "Independence Day (Finland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Time is that quality of nature which keeps events from happening all at once. Lately it doesn't seem to be working."
-- Anonymous
"In the absences of a decent time machine, fiction remains the most sturdy vehicle for visiting other eras."
-- Tom Nolan
Today in history:
In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Henry VI in 1421
- French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac in 1778
- Pioneer Western movie star William S. Hart in 1870
- Poet Joyce Kilmer in 1886
- Lyricist Ira Gershwin in 1896
- Photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1898
- Actress Agnes Moorehead in 1900
- Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck in 1920
- Comedian Wally Cox in 1924
- Actor James Naughton in 1945
- Actor Tom Hulce in 1953
- Comedian Steven Wright in 1955
- Actress Janine Turner in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday December 5, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Well, ok, it's chilly and damp ... but the early rain has stopped, so the day still may not be a complete wash out! LOL! In December, well, you pretty much take your chances day by day. It's all good - we need the rain too.
Last night we decided at the last minute to go to the Benson parade. As parades go, this one is sort of ... um ... wimpy! LOL! It lasted barely over half an hour ... and that included be interrupted by THREE trains! But, I met up with a friend from work, and it was fun anyway. Afterward we went to our favorite place to eat ... and found out that a LOT of parade-goers had also discovered it. We've never seen such a crowd; but the food was just as good as always. From where we were seated, I could watch the guy in the kitchen making pizza dough - fascinating!
Today we're going into Dunn. Whether or not we see the parade may depend on just how hard it's raining at the time. It may be an interesting day! :)
There are 19 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Bathtub Party Day" ... "Coats and Toys for Kids Day" ... "UN International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development" ... "Anniversary - Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins (Rosa Parks)" ... "Discovery Day (Haiti)" ... "King's Birthday and National Day (Thailand)" ... "Krampuslauf (Austria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do."
-- Jean-Paul Sartre
"Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own."
-- Aesop
Today in history:
In 1776, the first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at William and Mary College in Virginia.
In 1848, U.S. President James Polk confirmed the discovery of gold in California, leading to the "gold rush" of 1848 and '49.
In 2002, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., celebrated his 100th birthday on Capitol Hill. Thurmond, who retired the following year, had served the Senate since 1954, making him both the longest-serving and oldest member of Congress.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, in 1782
- U.S. Army Gen. George Custer in 1839
- Film director Fritz Lang in 1890
- Walt Disney in 1901
- U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., in 1902
- Film director Otto Preminger in 1906
- Singer Little Richard (Richard Penniman) in 1932
- Author Joan Didion in 1934
- Opera tenor Jose Carreras in 1946
- Rock singer Jim Messina in 1947
- Comedian Margaret Cho in 1968
- Actor Frankie Muniz (Malcolm In The Middle) in 1985
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night we decided at the last minute to go to the Benson parade. As parades go, this one is sort of ... um ... wimpy! LOL! It lasted barely over half an hour ... and that included be interrupted by THREE trains! But, I met up with a friend from work, and it was fun anyway. Afterward we went to our favorite place to eat ... and found out that a LOT of parade-goers had also discovered it. We've never seen such a crowd; but the food was just as good as always. From where we were seated, I could watch the guy in the kitchen making pizza dough - fascinating!
Today we're going into Dunn. Whether or not we see the parade may depend on just how hard it's raining at the time. It may be an interesting day! :)
There are 19 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Bathtub Party Day" ... "Coats and Toys for Kids Day" ... "UN International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development" ... "Anniversary - Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins (Rosa Parks)" ... "Discovery Day (Haiti)" ... "King's Birthday and National Day (Thailand)" ... "Krampuslauf (Austria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do."
-- Jean-Paul Sartre
"Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own."
-- Aesop
Today in history:
In 1776, the first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at William and Mary College in Virginia.
In 1848, U.S. President James Polk confirmed the discovery of gold in California, leading to the "gold rush" of 1848 and '49.
In 2002, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., celebrated his 100th birthday on Capitol Hill. Thurmond, who retired the following year, had served the Senate since 1954, making him both the longest-serving and oldest member of Congress.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, in 1782
- U.S. Army Gen. George Custer in 1839
- Film director Fritz Lang in 1890
- Walt Disney in 1901
- U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., in 1902
- Film director Otto Preminger in 1906
- Singer Little Richard (Richard Penniman) in 1932
- Author Joan Didion in 1934
- Opera tenor Jose Carreras in 1946
- Rock singer Jim Messina in 1947
- Comedian Margaret Cho in 1968
- Actor Frankie Muniz (Malcolm In The Middle) in 1985
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Good Morning! Friday December 4, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It will be chilly, mid 50s today, and clouds moving in as a storm builds for tomorrow. I was hoping for a better forecast for tomorrow; but it changes often, so maybe it won't be too bad! LOL!
Tonight I'm thinking about going to a parade. The one tonight, in years past, has been quite unimpressive ... but even a mediocre parade is better than none, right? :) I probably won't decide on the parade tomorrow until the last minute. Of course, the one tonight will be "last minute" too ... barely have time to get home from work, get DH, and get back into town!
I may change my mind again at the last minute. I've been known to do that! LOL!
There are 20 days left until Christmas!
Today is "National Dice Day" ... "Saint Barbara's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today."
-- Laurence J. Peter
"Abundance is, in large part, an attitude.
-- Sue Patton Thoele
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in 1795
- English novelist Samuel Butler in 1835
- Actress/singer Lillian Russell in 1861
- Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in 1892
- U.S. Marines fighter ace Gregory Pappy Boyington in 1912
- Actress Deanna Durbin in 1921
- Actor Max Baer Jr. in 1937
- Actor Jeff Bridges in 1949
- Actress Patricia Wettig in 1951
- Actress Marisa Tomei in 1964
- Model Tyra Banks in 1973
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Tonight I'm thinking about going to a parade. The one tonight, in years past, has been quite unimpressive ... but even a mediocre parade is better than none, right? :) I probably won't decide on the parade tomorrow until the last minute. Of course, the one tonight will be "last minute" too ... barely have time to get home from work, get DH, and get back into town!
I may change my mind again at the last minute. I've been known to do that! LOL!
There are 20 days left until Christmas!
Today is "National Dice Day" ... "Saint Barbara's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today."
-- Laurence J. Peter
"Abundance is, in large part, an attitude.
-- Sue Patton Thoele
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in 1795
- English novelist Samuel Butler in 1835
- Actress/singer Lillian Russell in 1861
- Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in 1892
- U.S. Marines fighter ace Gregory Pappy Boyington in 1912
- Actress Deanna Durbin in 1921
- Actor Max Baer Jr. in 1937
- Actor Jeff Bridges in 1949
- Actress Patricia Wettig in 1951
- Actress Marisa Tomei in 1964
- Model Tyra Banks in 1973
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday December 3, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Yesterday we had lots of storms move through, lots of wind and rain. Today the "front" has moved across, and left us a lovely late fall day. It will be around 60, mostly sunny, breezy - a very nice day indeed!
I did get a few things done last night. I put the finishing touches on a few small gifts, and some decluttering here and there. I still have some tree decorating to do, but I think that will be done over the weekend. For anyone who lives close enough to me, by next week my house will be "open" for anyone who'd like to visit. I'm thinking one weekend (as soon as I find out which weekend I'll be home) I'll have a more "formal" open house, and maybe request donations for the local food pantry. I still have sewing and baking to do ...
There are 21 days left until Christmas!
Today is "UN International Day of the Disabled Person" ... "Admission Day (Illinois)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself."
-- Liberace
"There is always a well-known solution to every human problem--neat, plausible, and wrong."
-- H. L. Mencken
Today in history:
In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio opened with an enrollment of 29 men and 15 women, the nation's first truly co-educational college.
In 1904, the Jovian moon Himalia was discovered.
In 1929, the Ford Motor Co. raised the pay of its employees from $5 to $7 a day despite the collapse of the U.S. stock market.
In 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful heart transplant at Cape Town, South Africa.
Today's birthdays include
- Presidential portrait painter Gilbert Stuart in 1755
- U.S. Weather Bureau meteorologist Cleveland Abbe, who initiated daily weather bulletins, in 1838
- English novelist Joseph Conrad in 1857
- Country singer Ferlin Husky in 1925
- Singer Andy Williams in 1927
- Rocker Ozzy Osbourne in 1948
- Former race car driver Rick Mears in 1951
- Actress Daryl Hannah in 1960
- Actress Julianne Moore in 1960
- Olympic figure skater Katarina Witt in 1965
- Actor Brendan Fraser in 1968
- Actor Brian Bonsall in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I did get a few things done last night. I put the finishing touches on a few small gifts, and some decluttering here and there. I still have some tree decorating to do, but I think that will be done over the weekend. For anyone who lives close enough to me, by next week my house will be "open" for anyone who'd like to visit. I'm thinking one weekend (as soon as I find out which weekend I'll be home) I'll have a more "formal" open house, and maybe request donations for the local food pantry. I still have sewing and baking to do ...
There are 21 days left until Christmas!
Today is "UN International Day of the Disabled Person" ... "Admission Day (Illinois)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself."
-- Liberace
"There is always a well-known solution to every human problem--neat, plausible, and wrong."
-- H. L. Mencken
Today in history:
In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio opened with an enrollment of 29 men and 15 women, the nation's first truly co-educational college.
In 1904, the Jovian moon Himalia was discovered.
In 1929, the Ford Motor Co. raised the pay of its employees from $5 to $7 a day despite the collapse of the U.S. stock market.
In 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful heart transplant at Cape Town, South Africa.
Today's birthdays include
- Presidential portrait painter Gilbert Stuart in 1755
- U.S. Weather Bureau meteorologist Cleveland Abbe, who initiated daily weather bulletins, in 1838
- English novelist Joseph Conrad in 1857
- Country singer Ferlin Husky in 1925
- Singer Andy Williams in 1927
- Rocker Ozzy Osbourne in 1948
- Former race car driver Rick Mears in 1951
- Actress Daryl Hannah in 1960
- Actress Julianne Moore in 1960
- Olympic figure skater Katarina Witt in 1965
- Actor Brendan Fraser in 1968
- Actor Brian Bonsall in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday December 2, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The rain is back, it's gray and wet and chilly (might even get storms later) ... but it's December, so it's ok! LOL! I do rather hope it won't rain Saturday (for the Christmas parade, one of the few I'll actually get to go to). It's sort of hard to guess, as the forecasts have been so up and down, and changing almost hourly. Well, it is what it is. :)
I did get laundry done last night, and wrote some overdue letters. But not much else. I'm beginning to think I'll have bare trees this year! LOL! Well, they're up, have some decorations, have lights ... and are pretty. I guess I won't worry over much about the rest, just do what I can. I do need to move on to other things.
There are 22 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Cold Moon" ... "Special Education Day" ... "Special Kids Day" ... "UN International Day for the Abolition of Slavery" ... "National Day (United Arab Emirates)" ... "National Day (Laos)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp."
-- John Berry
Today in history:
In 1927, the Model A Ford was introduced as the successor to the Model T. The price of a Model A roadster was $395.
In 1982, 62-year-old retired dentist Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. He survived 112 days.
Today's birthdays include
- French painter Georges-Pierre Seurat in 1859
- Circus co-founder Charles Ringling in 1863
- Engineer Peter Carl Goldmark, the inventor of the long-playing record, in 1906
- Composer/lyricist Adolph Green in 1914
- Opera singer Maria Callas in 1923
- Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr. in 1924
- Actress Julie Harris in 1925
- Former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III in 1931
- Artist and dog photographer William Wegman in 1943
- Actress Cathy Lee Crosby in 1944
- Figure skater Randy Gardner in 1957
- Actress Lucy Liu in 1968
- Tennis player Monica Seles in 1973
- Pop singer Britney Spears in 1981
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I did get laundry done last night, and wrote some overdue letters. But not much else. I'm beginning to think I'll have bare trees this year! LOL! Well, they're up, have some decorations, have lights ... and are pretty. I guess I won't worry over much about the rest, just do what I can. I do need to move on to other things.
There are 22 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Cold Moon" ... "Special Education Day" ... "Special Kids Day" ... "UN International Day for the Abolition of Slavery" ... "National Day (United Arab Emirates)" ... "National Day (Laos)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp."
-- John Berry
Today in history:
In 1927, the Model A Ford was introduced as the successor to the Model T. The price of a Model A roadster was $395.
In 1982, 62-year-old retired dentist Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. He survived 112 days.
Today's birthdays include
- French painter Georges-Pierre Seurat in 1859
- Circus co-founder Charles Ringling in 1863
- Engineer Peter Carl Goldmark, the inventor of the long-playing record, in 1906
- Composer/lyricist Adolph Green in 1914
- Opera singer Maria Callas in 1923
- Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr. in 1924
- Actress Julie Harris in 1925
- Former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III in 1931
- Artist and dog photographer William Wegman in 1943
- Actress Cathy Lee Crosby in 1944
- Figure skater Randy Gardner in 1957
- Actress Lucy Liu in 1968
- Tennis player Monica Seles in 1973
- Pop singer Britney Spears in 1981
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday December 1, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear and cool, to be upper 50s ... just what December ought to be. Oh my! How did it get to be December already??? LOL!
Last night I didn't get a lot done. I keep planning to get back to some sewing, but get distracted. I did put together a wreath to take to my cubby at work. It's not quite what I wanted ... but close enough. :)
Maybe tonight I'll get to the sewing ... along with some laundry!
There are 23 days left until Christmas!
Today is "World Aids Day" ... "Day With(out) Art" ... "Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Annual Lighting" ... "Rosa Parks Day" ... "UN World Aids Day" ... "Anniversary - Playboy" ... "Independence Day (Portugal)" ... "National Day (Romania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you don't make mistakes, you're not working on hard enough problems. And that's a big mistake."
-- Frank Wilczek
"A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to."
-- Granville Hicks
Today in history:
In 1891, the game of basketball was invented when James Naismith, a physical education teacher at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass., put peach baskets at the opposite ends of the gym and gave students soccer balls to toss into them.
In 1903, the world's first drive-in gasoline station opened for business in Pittsburgh.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town near Omaha.
In 1953, the first Playboy magazine was published. Marilyn Monroe was on the cover.
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested , signaling the birth of the modern civil rights movement.
In 1990, the Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France met forty meters beneath the seabed.
Today's birthdays include
- Detective novelist Rex Stout in 1886
- Former United Mine Workers president W.A. Tony Boyle in 1904
- Singer/actress Mary Martin in 1913
- Soul singer Lou Rawls in 1933
- Comedian/filmmaker Woody Allen in 1935
- Pro golfer Lee Trevino in 1939
- Comedian Richard Pryor in 1940
- Singer/actress Bette Midler in 1945
- Actor Treat Williams in 1951
- Model Carol Alt in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I didn't get a lot done. I keep planning to get back to some sewing, but get distracted. I did put together a wreath to take to my cubby at work. It's not quite what I wanted ... but close enough. :)
Maybe tonight I'll get to the sewing ... along with some laundry!
There are 23 days left until Christmas!
Today is "World Aids Day" ... "Day With(out) Art" ... "Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Annual Lighting" ... "Rosa Parks Day" ... "UN World Aids Day" ... "Anniversary - Playboy" ... "Independence Day (Portugal)" ... "National Day (Romania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you don't make mistakes, you're not working on hard enough problems. And that's a big mistake."
-- Frank Wilczek
"A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to."
-- Granville Hicks
Today in history:
In 1891, the game of basketball was invented when James Naismith, a physical education teacher at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass., put peach baskets at the opposite ends of the gym and gave students soccer balls to toss into them.
In 1903, the world's first drive-in gasoline station opened for business in Pittsburgh.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town near Omaha.
In 1953, the first Playboy magazine was published. Marilyn Monroe was on the cover.
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested , signaling the birth of the modern civil rights movement.
In 1990, the Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France met forty meters beneath the seabed.
Today's birthdays include
- Detective novelist Rex Stout in 1886
- Former United Mine Workers president W.A. Tony Boyle in 1904
- Singer/actress Mary Martin in 1913
- Soul singer Lou Rawls in 1933
- Comedian/filmmaker Woody Allen in 1935
- Pro golfer Lee Trevino in 1939
- Comedian Richard Pryor in 1940
- Singer/actress Bette Midler in 1945
- Actor Treat Williams in 1951
- Model Carol Alt in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
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