Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. There's more mist this morning, but also hard shadows. It's still hot here, today will be upper 90s; maybe even triple digits where I am. At least the humidity is still low. It appears we'll continue in our record-breaking string of days in the 90s for at least this week.
Last night I did very little (needed to unwind after a very stressful day at work); but I did sew some! Yay! Perhaps I'll also sew tonight - if I can stay awake. Has anyone ever tried crate-training a cat? LOL!!
Today is "Love Litigating Lawyers Day" ... "Anniversary - Death of Diana, Princess of Wales" ... "Constitution Day (Kazakhstan)" ... "Freedom Day (Malaysia)" ... "Independence Day (Kyrgyzstan)" ... "Independence Day (Malaysia)" ... "Independence Day (Trinidad,Tobago)" ... "National Heroes' Day (Philippines)" ... "National Language Day (Moldova)".
Quotes of the Day:
"To freely bloom - that is my definition of success."
-- Gerry Spence
"If you don't accept responsibility for your own actions, then you are forever chained to a position of defense."
-- Holly Lisle
"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 1897, Thomas Edison was awarded a patent for his movie camera, the Kinetograph.
In 1903, a Packard automobile completed a 52-day journey from San Francisco to New York, becoming the first car to cross the nation under its own power.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian educator Maria Montessori in 1870
- Actor Fredric March in 1897
- Entertainer Arthur Godfrey in 1903
- Writer William Saroyan in 1908
- Astronomer Alfred Bernard Lovell in 1913
- Actor Richard Basehart in 1914
- Journalist Daniel Schorr in 1916
- Lyricist Alan Jay Lerner in 1918
- Comedian Buddy Hackett in 1924
- Actor James Coburn in 1928
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Frank Robinson, first African-American to manage a major league team, in 1935
- Black militant Eldridge Cleaver, also in 1935
- Violinist Itzhak Perlman in 1945
- Rock singer Van Morrison in 1945
- Actor Richard Gere in 1949
- Olympic track star Edwin Moses in 1955
- Jordanian Queen Rania in 1970
- Singer/actor Debbie Gibson in 1970
- Olympic gold medal skier Ted Ligety in 1984
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Good Morning! Monday August 30, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The little bit of mist this morning only seems to be near the ground ... giving the trees the odd effect of the trunks dissappearing into the mist, but the tops are dusted with gold. Today we'll be back in the mid 90s and sunny; but with lower humidity so it won't feel quite so hot.
Yesterday was one of the laziest days I've had in a really long time. It didn't take long to get dishes cleaned up and put away (large serving bowls and trays), or to get sheets and towels washed and dried. Beyond that ... I read, I watched TV, I napped! LOL!
Today it's back to work ... counting today, 11 more Mondays! :) Tonight I'll catch up "regular" laundry. Maybe. For sure I will do some sewing.
Today is "Burning Man 2010" ... "National Holistic Pet Day" ... "Huey P. Long Day (Louisiana)" ... "Saint Rose of Lima Day (Peru)" ... "Victory Day (Turkey)".
Quotes of the Day:
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
-- Anne Frank
"I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it."
-- Harry S Truman
Today in history:
In 1850, Honolulu, Hawai'i became an official city.
In 1967, Nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed. Marshall was the first African-American to sit on the court.
In 1983, Guion Bluford became the first black astronaut in space.
In 1997, the Houston Comets defeated the New York Liberty 65-51 and became the fledgling Women's National Basketball Association's first champions.
Today's birthdays include
- Author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Frankenstein) in 1797
- Louisiana Gov. Huey Long in 1893
- Actor Raymond Massey in 1896
- Journalist/author John Gunther in 1901
- Civil rights leader Roy Wilkins in 1901
- Actress Shirley Booth in 1898
- Actress Joan Blondell in 1906
- Actor Fred MacMurray in 1908
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Ted Williams in 1918
- Country music singer Kitty Wells in 1919
- Businessman Warren Buffett in 1930
- Singer John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas in 1935
- Actress Elizabeth Ashley in 1939
- French Olympic champion skier Jean-Claude Killy in 1943
- Cartoonist Robert Crumb in 1943
- Newspaper columnist Molly Ivins in 1944
- Comedian Lewis Black in 1948 )
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Robert Parish in 1953
- Actress Peggy Lipton in 1946
- Actor Timothy Bottoms in 1951
- Actor Michael Chiklis in 1963
- Actor Michael Michele in 1966
- Actress Cameron Diaz in 1972
- Tennis player Andy Roddick in 1982
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was one of the laziest days I've had in a really long time. It didn't take long to get dishes cleaned up and put away (large serving bowls and trays), or to get sheets and towels washed and dried. Beyond that ... I read, I watched TV, I napped! LOL!
Today it's back to work ... counting today, 11 more Mondays! :) Tonight I'll catch up "regular" laundry. Maybe. For sure I will do some sewing.
Today is "Burning Man 2010" ... "National Holistic Pet Day" ... "Huey P. Long Day (Louisiana)" ... "Saint Rose of Lima Day (Peru)" ... "Victory Day (Turkey)".
Quotes of the Day:
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
-- Anne Frank
"I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it."
-- Harry S Truman
Today in history:
In 1850, Honolulu, Hawai'i became an official city.
In 1967, Nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed. Marshall was the first African-American to sit on the court.
In 1983, Guion Bluford became the first black astronaut in space.
In 1997, the Houston Comets defeated the New York Liberty 65-51 and became the fledgling Women's National Basketball Association's first champions.
Today's birthdays include
- Author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Frankenstein) in 1797
- Louisiana Gov. Huey Long in 1893
- Actor Raymond Massey in 1896
- Journalist/author John Gunther in 1901
- Civil rights leader Roy Wilkins in 1901
- Actress Shirley Booth in 1898
- Actress Joan Blondell in 1906
- Actor Fred MacMurray in 1908
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Ted Williams in 1918
- Country music singer Kitty Wells in 1919
- Businessman Warren Buffett in 1930
- Singer John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas in 1935
- Actress Elizabeth Ashley in 1939
- French Olympic champion skier Jean-Claude Killy in 1943
- Cartoonist Robert Crumb in 1943
- Newspaper columnist Molly Ivins in 1944
- Comedian Lewis Black in 1948 )
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Robert Parish in 1953
- Actress Peggy Lipton in 1946
- Actor Timothy Bottoms in 1951
- Actor Michael Chiklis in 1963
- Actor Michael Michele in 1966
- Actress Cameron Diaz in 1972
- Tennis player Andy Roddick in 1982
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday August 29, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's clear and bright, and at the moment quite comfortable. It's supposed to be mid to upper 80s today and sunny.
Yesterday started out quite busy. I got some baking done early, and finished up what cleaning I wanted to get done. My niece got here around 11:30 (she drove down from Richmond), and we had a lovely visit. Since I see her so rarely, that was quite a treat. By late afternoon, my brother and sister-in-law arrived; and later my son & his family. So there were 9 family members (and we really miseed the other 6 who weren't able to join us), plus 4 friends who joined us (at various times). We had WAY more food than we needed. Even after sending a lot home with family, we won't have to cook for several day! Yay! :)
This morning the neighbor's little boy came over wanting to target shoot in the back yard. My niece and Jimmy went out there ... nice that it's comfortable out there right now! Sadly, she has to get back home, so is nowor and poet Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. in 1809
- Henry Bergh, founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in 1811
- Automotive inventor Charles Kettering in 1876
- Actor Barry Sullivan in 1912
- Actress Ingrid Bergman in 1915
- Jazz saxophonist Charlie Bird Parker in 1920
- British filmmaker Richard Attenborough in 1923
- Jazz and pop singer Dinah Washington in 1924
- Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. in 1936
- Actor Elliott Gould in 1938
- Filmmaker William Friedkin (The Exorcist) in 1935
- TV personality Robin Leach (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous) in 1941
- Pop singer Michael Jackson in 1958
- Actress Rebecca De Mornay in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday started out quite busy. I got some baking done early, and finished up what cleaning I wanted to get done. My niece got here around 11:30 (she drove down from Richmond), and we had a lovely visit. Since I see her so rarely, that was quite a treat. By late afternoon, my brother and sister-in-law arrived; and later my son & his family. So there were 9 family members (and we really miseed the other 6 who weren't able to join us), plus 4 friends who joined us (at various times). We had WAY more food than we needed. Even after sending a lot home with family, we won't have to cook for several day! Yay! :)
This morning the neighbor's little boy came over wanting to target shoot in the back yard. My niece and Jimmy went out there ... nice that it's comfortable out there right now! Sadly, she has to get back home, so is nowor and poet Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. in 1809
- Henry Bergh, founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in 1811
- Automotive inventor Charles Kettering in 1876
- Actor Barry Sullivan in 1912
- Actress Ingrid Bergman in 1915
- Jazz saxophonist Charlie Bird Parker in 1920
- British filmmaker Richard Attenborough in 1923
- Jazz and pop singer Dinah Washington in 1924
- Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. in 1936
- Actor Elliott Gould in 1938
- Filmmaker William Friedkin (The Exorcist) in 1935
- TV personality Robin Leach (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous) in 1941
- Pop singer Michael Jackson in 1958
- Actress Rebecca De Mornay in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday August 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. As is beginning to seem "normal", it's starting out misty; but it's bright, and I can see "hard shadows" of the trees. It should be a perfectly gorgeous day, mid to upper 80s and mostly sunny. I have company coming, so for once am very glad of no rain in the forecast! :)
Yesterday was a wonderfully productive day. With some help, several major projects got completed (or mostly done). This morning I'm doing a bit of "last minute" cleaning and baking. Later today a niece is coming for her first ever (much too short) weekend visit. I'm so excited about that. Then this afternoon several family members are joining us for visiting, food, target shooting, food, and fun. Oh, and food. LOL!
Today is "Dream Day Quest and Jubilee" ... "Feast of Saint Augustine" ... "Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to."
-- Granville Hicks
"If we attend continually and promptly to the little that we can do, we shall ere long be surprised to find how little remains that we cannot do."
-- Samuel Butler
Today in history:
In 1884, the first known photograph of a tornado was made.
In 1922, a New York City realty company paid $100 for the first radio commercial, on station WEAF.
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial before more than 200,000 people gathered for the "Freedom March" in Washington.
Today's birthdays include
- German poet, novelist and dramatist Johann von Goethe in 1749
- Elizabeth Ann Seton, first U.S.-born saint of the Roman Catholic Church, in 1774
- Actor Charles Boyer in 1899
- Psychologist Bruno Bettelheim in 1903
- Actor/dancer Donald O'Connor in 1925
- Actor Ben Gazzara in 1930
- Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in 1940
- Singer/actor David Soul in 1943
- Actor Daniel Stern in 1957
- Ice skater Scott Hamilton in 1958
- Actress Emma Samms in 1960
- Actor Jason Priestley in 1969
- Country singer Shania Twain in 1965
- Country singer LeAnn Rimes in 1982
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday was a wonderfully productive day. With some help, several major projects got completed (or mostly done). This morning I'm doing a bit of "last minute" cleaning and baking. Later today a niece is coming for her first ever (much too short) weekend visit. I'm so excited about that. Then this afternoon several family members are joining us for visiting, food, target shooting, food, and fun. Oh, and food. LOL!
Today is "Dream Day Quest and Jubilee" ... "Feast of Saint Augustine" ... "Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to."
-- Granville Hicks
"If we attend continually and promptly to the little that we can do, we shall ere long be surprised to find how little remains that we cannot do."
-- Samuel Butler
Today in history:
In 1884, the first known photograph of a tornado was made.
In 1922, a New York City realty company paid $100 for the first radio commercial, on station WEAF.
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial before more than 200,000 people gathered for the "Freedom March" in Washington.
Today's birthdays include
- German poet, novelist and dramatist Johann von Goethe in 1749
- Elizabeth Ann Seton, first U.S.-born saint of the Roman Catholic Church, in 1774
- Actor Charles Boyer in 1899
- Psychologist Bruno Bettelheim in 1903
- Actor/dancer Donald O'Connor in 1925
- Actor Ben Gazzara in 1930
- Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in 1940
- Singer/actor David Soul in 1943
- Actor Daniel Stern in 1957
- Ice skater Scott Hamilton in 1958
- Actress Emma Samms in 1960
- Actor Jason Priestley in 1969
- Country singer Shania Twain in 1965
- Country singer LeAnn Rimes in 1982
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Good Morning! Friday Augsut 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. There is again that morning mist, but it's very bright. It should quickly burn off; today will be partly cloudy (but with very little chance of rain), and around 90ish. Yesterday was a lot warmer than we expected, but still a very nice day.
I got most of my errands run (including, finally, groceries! LOL!), and some major cleaning done. There were things I didn't get done, but I'm hoping to get to them today (another vacation day).
I've already got laundry going, and in just a few minutes will be putting a cake in the oven (trying to do that before the day heats up too much for the oven!). Then I've got more cleaning to do, a few quick errands (different town today), and, hopefully, will finish my chairs project! :)
Today is ""The Duchess" Who Wasn't Day" ... "Independence Day (Moldova)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"Give all to love; obey thy heart."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1859, the first successful oil well in the United States was drilled near Titusville, Pa.
In 1962, the Mariner 2 was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- **Today would have been Daddy's 93rd birthday**
- German philosopher Georg Hegel in 1770
- Novelist Theodore Dreiser in 1871
- English automaker Charles Rolls in 1877
- Novelist C.S. Forester in 1899
- Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th president of the United States, in 1908
- Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa in 1910
- Singer/actress Martha Raye in 1916
- Singer/actor Tommy Sands in 1937
- Actress Tuesday Weld in 1943
- Actor Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) in 1952
- Actress Sarah Chalke in 1976
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I got most of my errands run (including, finally, groceries! LOL!), and some major cleaning done. There were things I didn't get done, but I'm hoping to get to them today (another vacation day).
I've already got laundry going, and in just a few minutes will be putting a cake in the oven (trying to do that before the day heats up too much for the oven!). Then I've got more cleaning to do, a few quick errands (different town today), and, hopefully, will finish my chairs project! :)
Today is ""The Duchess" Who Wasn't Day" ... "Independence Day (Moldova)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"Give all to love; obey thy heart."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1859, the first successful oil well in the United States was drilled near Titusville, Pa.
In 1962, the Mariner 2 was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- **Today would have been Daddy's 93rd birthday**
- German philosopher Georg Hegel in 1770
- Novelist Theodore Dreiser in 1871
- English automaker Charles Rolls in 1877
- Novelist C.S. Forester in 1899
- Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th president of the United States, in 1908
- Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa in 1910
- Singer/actress Martha Raye in 1916
- Singer/actor Tommy Sands in 1937
- Actress Tuesday Weld in 1943
- Actor Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) in 1952
- Actress Sarah Chalke in 1976
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday August 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's a little misty, but bright; and the forecast is for partly cloudy and low 90s. We have a small chance of showers, but mostly it's going to dry out for the next few days. The rain is always welcome; but now we need dry just long enough to cut grass and weed the gardens! :)
I still didn't get to the grocery store last night. We had company, and my friend came over to help me with some things. She brought me a heavy duty stapler so I can work on the chairs (finished another one!). I did get a bit more decluttering and organizing done.
Today is a vacation day, and it's going to be busy. I have errands to run this morning, an appointment at 1:00, and then the grocery shopping. Later I plan to do some baking, work on chair seats, and more cleaning. Busy, busy! LOL!
Today is "National Dog Day" ... "Women's Equality Day" ... "Heroes' Day (Namibia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it."
-- Roseanne Barr
"Let not the sands of time get in your lunch."
-- National Lampoon
"Oppression can only survive through silence."
-- Carmen de Monteflores
Today in history:
In 0580, toilet paper was invented in China.
In 1843, Charles Thurber patented a typewriter.
In 1873, the first kindergarten public school opened in St. Louis.
In 1907, Houdini escaped from chains underwater at Aquatic Park in 57 seconds.
In 1920, the 19th Constitutional Amendment passed, granting women's suffrage.
In 1929, the first US roller coaster was built.
In 1946, George Orwell published "Animal Farm".
In 1972, the 20th Olympic games opened at Munich, Germany.
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman Robert Walpole in 1676
- French scientist Antoine Lavoisier, the founder of modern chemistry, in 1743
- Lee De Forest, known as the father of radio, in 1873
- Charlie Chan detective series author Earl Derr Biggers in 1884
- Poet/novelist Christopher Isherwood in 1904
- Bacteriologist Albert Sabin, discoverer of an oral vaccine for polio, in 1906
- Geraldine Ferraro, Democratic vice presidential candidate and first woman to seek so high a position on a major U.S. political party ticket, in 1935
- Jazz musician Branford Marsalis in 1960
- Actor Macaulay Culkin in 1980
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I still didn't get to the grocery store last night. We had company, and my friend came over to help me with some things. She brought me a heavy duty stapler so I can work on the chairs (finished another one!). I did get a bit more decluttering and organizing done.
Today is a vacation day, and it's going to be busy. I have errands to run this morning, an appointment at 1:00, and then the grocery shopping. Later I plan to do some baking, work on chair seats, and more cleaning. Busy, busy! LOL!
Today is "National Dog Day" ... "Women's Equality Day" ... "Heroes' Day (Namibia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it."
-- Roseanne Barr
"Let not the sands of time get in your lunch."
-- National Lampoon
"Oppression can only survive through silence."
-- Carmen de Monteflores
Today in history:
In 0580, toilet paper was invented in China.
In 1843, Charles Thurber patented a typewriter.
In 1873, the first kindergarten public school opened in St. Louis.
In 1907, Houdini escaped from chains underwater at Aquatic Park in 57 seconds.
In 1920, the 19th Constitutional Amendment passed, granting women's suffrage.
In 1929, the first US roller coaster was built.
In 1946, George Orwell published "Animal Farm".
In 1972, the 20th Olympic games opened at Munich, Germany.
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman Robert Walpole in 1676
- French scientist Antoine Lavoisier, the founder of modern chemistry, in 1743
- Lee De Forest, known as the father of radio, in 1873
- Charlie Chan detective series author Earl Derr Biggers in 1884
- Poet/novelist Christopher Isherwood in 1904
- Bacteriologist Albert Sabin, discoverer of an oral vaccine for polio, in 1906
- Geraldine Ferraro, Democratic vice presidential candidate and first woman to seek so high a position on a major U.S. political party ticket, in 1935
- Jazz musician Branford Marsalis in 1960
- Actor Macaulay Culkin in 1980
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday August 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's pale gold out, becoming brighter. Though the forecast is for morning cloudy, it looks to be already clearing. Yesterday we had wonderful all day rain, the good soaking-in kind (in addition to some really heavy downpours!). Today it'll clear by afternoon, and be mid 80s. Gorgeous!
I had a slight car problem yesterday (turned out to be just a battery terminal), made me very late getting home (plus didn't get to the grocery store yet). I tried to make up for lost time ... I did manage to get several things knocked off my "to do" list; or at least get a start on them. :) I still have the chair project to finish (need to borrow a heavy-duty stapler!).
Tonight I'll try again to get the grocery shopping done, and work on a few decluttering projects. Good thing TV is mostly reruns! LOL!
Today is "Kiss and Make-Up Day" ... "National Secondhand Wardrobe Day" ... "Anniversary - Wizard of Oz (movie)" ..n 1930
- Talk-show host Regis Philbin in 1931
- Actress Anne Archer in 1947
- Actor John Savage in 1949
- Rock singer Gene Simmons of KISS in 1949
- Singer/songwriter Elvis Costello in 1954
- Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus (Achy Breaky Heart) in 1961
- Actress Ally Walker in 1961
- Actress Blair Underwood in 1964
- Actress Joanne Whalley in 1964
- Supermodel Claudia Schiffer in 1970
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I had a slight car problem yesterday (turned out to be just a battery terminal), made me very late getting home (plus didn't get to the grocery store yet). I tried to make up for lost time ... I did manage to get several things knocked off my "to do" list; or at least get a start on them. :) I still have the chair project to finish (need to borrow a heavy-duty stapler!).
Tonight I'll try again to get the grocery shopping done, and work on a few decluttering projects. Good thing TV is mostly reruns! LOL!
Today is "Kiss and Make-Up Day" ... "National Secondhand Wardrobe Day" ... "Anniversary - Wizard of Oz (movie)" ..n 1930
- Talk-show host Regis Philbin in 1931
- Actress Anne Archer in 1947
- Actor John Savage in 1949
- Rock singer Gene Simmons of KISS in 1949
- Singer/songwriter Elvis Costello in 1954
- Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus (Achy Breaky Heart) in 1961
- Actress Ally Walker in 1961
- Actress Blair Underwood in 1964
- Actress Joanne Whalley in 1964
- Supermodel Claudia Schiffer in 1970
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday August 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's all gray and damp out ... a very good chance of a rainy day, and only going to low 80s. Wow, it will feel like fall - a lovely change from the heat! We got a bit of rain yesterday too. My garden is happy. My grass is happier. My weeds are happiest of all! LOL!
I found a little spurt of ambition last night, and got several small chores knocked off my list. I also got laundry caught up. Has anyone noticed that I seem to have an awful lot of laundry for just two people? LOL!!
This morning I have an eye doctor appointment before I go to work; and on my way home I'll need to stop by the grocery store. Then, hopefully, I'll find another spurt .. maybe enough to work on one chair seat anyway. :)
Today is "Saint Bartholomew's Day" ... "Sturgeon Moon" ... "Festival of Hungry Ghosts (China)" ... "Flag Day (Liberia)" ... "Independence Day (Ukraine)" ... "Vesuvius Day (Italy)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Cheese - milk's leap toward immortality."
-- Clifton Fadiman
"There is no stigma attached to recognizing a bad decision in time to install a better one."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1853, potato chips were first prepared.
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the United States.
In 1996, four women became students at The Citadel, a military school in South Carolina.
In 2006, Pluto, the small, distant planet that has been around officially since 1930, was demoted to a non-planet status when the International Astronomical Union voted to adopt a new definition of "planet," which excludes Pluto.
In 2008, the Summer Olympic Games came to a close in Beijing with the United States winning the most medals, 110, including 36 gold. Host China captured the most gold medals, 51, and was second in the overall category, at 100. U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps turned in the most outstanding individual performance with a record eight gold medals in eight events.
Today's birthdays include
- Pioneer British abolitionist William Wilberforce in 1759
- English author and parodist Max Beerbohm in 1872
- Country music publisher Fred Rose in 1897
- Argentine poet and author Jorge Luis Borges in 1899
- Actor Steve Guttenberg in 1958
- Former baseball star Cal Ripken Jr. (U.S. major league record 2,632 consecutive games) in 1960
- Actress Marlee Matlin in 1965
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I found a little spurt of ambition last night, and got several small chores knocked off my list. I also got laundry caught up. Has anyone noticed that I seem to have an awful lot of laundry for just two people? LOL!!
This morning I have an eye doctor appointment before I go to work; and on my way home I'll need to stop by the grocery store. Then, hopefully, I'll find another spurt .. maybe enough to work on one chair seat anyway. :)
Today is "Saint Bartholomew's Day" ... "Sturgeon Moon" ... "Festival of Hungry Ghosts (China)" ... "Flag Day (Liberia)" ... "Independence Day (Ukraine)" ... "Vesuvius Day (Italy)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Cheese - milk's leap toward immortality."
-- Clifton Fadiman
"There is no stigma attached to recognizing a bad decision in time to install a better one."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1853, potato chips were first prepared.
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the United States.
In 1996, four women became students at The Citadel, a military school in South Carolina.
In 2006, Pluto, the small, distant planet that has been around officially since 1930, was demoted to a non-planet status when the International Astronomical Union voted to adopt a new definition of "planet," which excludes Pluto.
In 2008, the Summer Olympic Games came to a close in Beijing with the United States winning the most medals, 110, including 36 gold. Host China captured the most gold medals, 51, and was second in the overall category, at 100. U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps turned in the most outstanding individual performance with a record eight gold medals in eight events.
Today's birthdays include
- Pioneer British abolitionist William Wilberforce in 1759
- English author and parodist Max Beerbohm in 1872
- Country music publisher Fred Rose in 1897
- Argentine poet and author Jorge Luis Borges in 1899
- Actor Steve Guttenberg in 1958
- Former baseball star Cal Ripken Jr. (U.S. major league record 2,632 consecutive games) in 1960
- Actress Marlee Matlin in 1965
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Good Morning! Monday August 23, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! There's a little bit of mist yet to burn off, but looks to be mostly clear and bright today. The forecast high is only 89 ... though around here it actually could get into the low 90s. There's still a small chance of left over showers as a front moves east. Yesterday it was overcast all day at the coast; and heading back west to go home, we ran through a torrential storm. It only lasted maybe 15 minutes (driving Very slow), and then only occasional sprinkles. When we got home, the roads were damp and lots of puddles, so we got at least some rain at home. Yay!
Yesterday was a pretty lazy day again. My DGD and I made a quick run to Dunkin Donuts; other than that, it was a repeat of Saturday. We got a much later start heading home than expected; with a few stops (food, gas), it was nearly 10:00. That means I didn't get any of my projects done; so the rest of the week will be very busy! :) Tonight I hope to get busy on the chair seats (having finally gotten some staples! LOL!).
Today is "UN International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition" ... "Anniversary - First Man Powered Flight" ... "Valentino Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away."
-- Ronald Reagan
"Knowledge and timber shouldn't be much used till they are seasoned."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Today in history:
In 1614, the University of Groningen was established.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet and novelist Edgar Lee Masters in 1869
- Gen. Jonathan Wainwright, hero of Bataan, in World War II, in 1883
- Humorist Will Cuppy in 1884
- Cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller (creator of Nancy ) in 1905
- Dancer/actor/director Gene Kelly in 1912
- Actress Vera Miles in 1930
- Political comedian Mark Russell in 1932
- Actress Barbara Eden in 1934
- Rock drummer Keith Moon of The Who in 1946
- Actress Shelley Long in 1949
- Singer/actor Rick Springfield in 1949
- And pro basketball star Kobe Bryant in 1978
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a pretty lazy day again. My DGD and I made a quick run to Dunkin Donuts; other than that, it was a repeat of Saturday. We got a much later start heading home than expected; with a few stops (food, gas), it was nearly 10:00. That means I didn't get any of my projects done; so the rest of the week will be very busy! :) Tonight I hope to get busy on the chair seats (having finally gotten some staples! LOL!).
Today is "UN International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition" ... "Anniversary - First Man Powered Flight" ... "Valentino Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away."
-- Ronald Reagan
"Knowledge and timber shouldn't be much used till they are seasoned."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Today in history:
In 1614, the University of Groningen was established.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet and novelist Edgar Lee Masters in 1869
- Gen. Jonathan Wainwright, hero of Bataan, in World War II, in 1883
- Humorist Will Cuppy in 1884
- Cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller (creator of Nancy ) in 1905
- Dancer/actor/director Gene Kelly in 1912
- Actress Vera Miles in 1930
- Political comedian Mark Russell in 1932
- Actress Barbara Eden in 1934
- Rock drummer Keith Moon of The Who in 1946
- Actress Shelley Long in 1949
- Singer/actor Rick Springfield in 1949
- And pro basketball star Kobe Bryant in 1978
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday August 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's overcast and warm here, and wet. We got several storms during the night; and according to the radar, nothing "back home". Well, there's chances of more today, and only around 90. Even though there are still lots of days in the 90s ahead, it feels like the worst of the heat is past. Of course, I could be wrong! LOL! In any case, we'll take rain whenever we can get it and be very thankful.
Yesterday was relaxing to the point of being (nearly) boring. The most active thing I did was take the dogs out. (one at a time, and just in the yard). I did fix supper for the kids last night; Jimmy and I ate some of Cindy's yummy left-overs! :)
This morning I've tidied up a bit, and taken the puppy out twice. In a few minutes I'll get myself cleaned up and maybe go to Dunkin' Donuts. Hey, it's a grandparent's right to spoil kids, right? :) Later today we'll head home; I don't know when so don't know what I'll get done at home.
Today is "Southern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day" ... "Be An Angel Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary."
-- Vidal Sassoon
"I don't have a girlfriend. But I do know a woman who'd be mad at me for saying that."
-- Mitch Hedberg
Today in history:
In 1851, the U.S.-built schooner America outran a fleet of Britain's finest ships around England's Isle of Wight in an international race that became known as America's Cup.
In 1881, American humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons founded the National Red Cross.
In 1954, the groundbreaking ceremony for Saint Lawrence Seaway was held at Massena, New York.
Today's birthdays include
- French composer Claude Debussy in 1862
- Charles Jenkins, inventor of airplane brakes and the conical drinking cup, in 1867
- Writer, critic Dorothy Parker in 1893
- Heart surgeon Denton Cooley in 1920
- Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury in 1920
- French fashion designer Marc Bohan in 1926
- Gulf War hero and retired U.S. Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf in 1934
- Actress Valerie Harper in 1940
- Actress Cindy Williams in 1947
- Singer/songwriter Tori Amos in 1963
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was relaxing to the point of being (nearly) boring. The most active thing I did was take the dogs out. (one at a time, and just in the yard). I did fix supper for the kids last night; Jimmy and I ate some of Cindy's yummy left-overs! :)
This morning I've tidied up a bit, and taken the puppy out twice. In a few minutes I'll get myself cleaned up and maybe go to Dunkin' Donuts. Hey, it's a grandparent's right to spoil kids, right? :) Later today we'll head home; I don't know when so don't know what I'll get done at home.
Today is "Southern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day" ... "Be An Angel Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary."
-- Vidal Sassoon
"I don't have a girlfriend. But I do know a woman who'd be mad at me for saying that."
-- Mitch Hedberg
Today in history:
In 1851, the U.S.-built schooner America outran a fleet of Britain's finest ships around England's Isle of Wight in an international race that became known as America's Cup.
In 1881, American humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons founded the National Red Cross.
In 1954, the groundbreaking ceremony for Saint Lawrence Seaway was held at Massena, New York.
Today's birthdays include
- French composer Claude Debussy in 1862
- Charles Jenkins, inventor of airplane brakes and the conical drinking cup, in 1867
- Writer, critic Dorothy Parker in 1893
- Heart surgeon Denton Cooley in 1920
- Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury in 1920
- French fashion designer Marc Bohan in 1926
- Gulf War hero and retired U.S. Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf in 1934
- Actress Valerie Harper in 1940
- Actress Cindy Williams in 1947
- Singer/songwriter Tori Amos in 1963
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday August 21, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! I don't even remember the forecast for today; but I'm at (almost) the coast now, so it would be different anyway. It's a gorgeous bright clear morning so far, and it's already quite warm (I've already been out walking the dogs!).
Yesterday was very busy, but I actually got everything done I needed to; or at least, everything I've remembered so far! LOL! We left about mid afternoon, got here just after 5:00. Last night our DGD was in a church production (after a week of KidShine "camp"), and it was absolutely fantastic! We are So proud of her. :)
Today will be just relaxing .. or as much of it as possible with a rambunctious puppy! LOL! I expect we'll be in and out a lot with the dogs .. or at least the puppy. Other than that, watch TV, play on the computer, eat when we feel like it. Hmmm ... wonder what it is I'm forgetting? LOL!
Today is "National Homeless Animals Day" ... "Poet's Day" ... "Senior Citizen's Day" ... "World Daffodil Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Every crowd has a silver lining."
-- Phineas Taylor Barnum
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
-- Thomas A. Edison, (attributed)
"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. You impoverish yourself if you forget this errand."
-- Woodrow Wilson
Today in history:
In 1935, Benny Goodman's nationally broadcast concert at Los Angeles' Palomar Theater was such a hit that it often has been referred to as the kickoff of the swing era.
In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state.
Today's birthdays include
- Jazz great William Count Basie in 1904
- Mystery novelist Anthony Boucher in 1911
- Britain's Princess Margaret in 1930
- Basketball star Wilt Chamberlain in 1936
- Country/pop singer Kenny Rogers in 1938
- Actor Clarence Williams III in 1939
- Pop singer Jackie DeShannon in 1944
- Actresse Patty McCormack in 1945
- Actress Kim Cattrall in 1956
- Former Ohio State football running back Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, in 1954
- American Online founder Steve Case in 1958
- Actress Alicia Witt in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday was very busy, but I actually got everything done I needed to; or at least, everything I've remembered so far! LOL! We left about mid afternoon, got here just after 5:00. Last night our DGD was in a church production (after a week of KidShine "camp"), and it was absolutely fantastic! We are So proud of her. :)
Today will be just relaxing .. or as much of it as possible with a rambunctious puppy! LOL! I expect we'll be in and out a lot with the dogs .. or at least the puppy. Other than that, watch TV, play on the computer, eat when we feel like it. Hmmm ... wonder what it is I'm forgetting? LOL!
Today is "National Homeless Animals Day" ... "Poet's Day" ... "Senior Citizen's Day" ... "World Daffodil Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Every crowd has a silver lining."
-- Phineas Taylor Barnum
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
-- Thomas A. Edison, (attributed)
"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. You impoverish yourself if you forget this errand."
-- Woodrow Wilson
Today in history:
In 1935, Benny Goodman's nationally broadcast concert at Los Angeles' Palomar Theater was such a hit that it often has been referred to as the kickoff of the swing era.
In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state.
Today's birthdays include
- Jazz great William Count Basie in 1904
- Mystery novelist Anthony Boucher in 1911
- Britain's Princess Margaret in 1930
- Basketball star Wilt Chamberlain in 1936
- Country/pop singer Kenny Rogers in 1938
- Actor Clarence Williams III in 1939
- Pop singer Jackie DeShannon in 1944
- Actresse Patty McCormack in 1945
- Actress Kim Cattrall in 1956
- Former Ohio State football running back Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, in 1954
- American Online founder Steve Case in 1958
- Actress Alicia Witt in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Good Morning! Friday August 20, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit overcast looking right now, but the forecast is for mostly sunny, mid 90s, and much less humidity. No rain for today, but we got lots of lovely rain yesterday! It rained off and on all day, and all the plants got the really good soaking they were needing.
We, too, had a great day. We went to the Marbles Kid's Museum (which is poorly named, IMHO. It is NOT a museum at all, but a learning center. Or even a giant playground! LOL!). It is a beautiful building, lots of cool and interesting architecture (would love to see my niece take some pictures there!). The boys had a wonderful time ... even the 13 year old (though it seems to be aimed primarily at younger kids). After there we made a quick stop at an open-air market in downtown "old" Raleigh; and then went down Hillsborough St., just to see the new layout, and made a stop at the Farmer's Market. I got a few more water plants, some new potatoes, and a nice big fresh tomato! :) We stopped for pizza on the way home, and then made a quick grocery store stop.
Today we are going to New Bern, so I'm working on getting some odds and ends done before we leave. Laundry is now caught up (again), kitchen is cleaned, and I'm working on getting the DGS (age 9) into the shower. Lots to do today! :)
Today is "National Men's Grooming Day" ... "Saint Stephen's Day (Hungary)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A committee can make a decision that is dumber than any of its members."
-- David Coblitz
"Life is tough, and if you have the ability to laugh at it you have the ability to enjoy it."
-- Salma Hayek
"The secret of being boring is to say everything."
-- Voltaire
Today in history:
In 1741, Danish navigator Vitus Jonas Bering discovered what is now Alaska.
In 1977, the first U.S. Voyager spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., bound for Jupiter and Saturn.
Today's birthdays include
- Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States, in 1833
- Poet Edgar Guest in 1881
- Horror writer H.P. Lovecraft in 1890
- Architect Eero Saarinen in 1910
- Author Jacqueline Susann in 1921
- Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic in 1941
- Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1944
- Singer/songwriter Isaac Hayes in 1942
- Journalist Connie Chung in 1946
- Rock star Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame in 1948
- TV personality Al Roker in 1954
- Actress Joan Allen in 1956
Everyone have a Great Friday!
We, too, had a great day. We went to the Marbles Kid's Museum (which is poorly named, IMHO. It is NOT a museum at all, but a learning center. Or even a giant playground! LOL!). It is a beautiful building, lots of cool and interesting architecture (would love to see my niece take some pictures there!). The boys had a wonderful time ... even the 13 year old (though it seems to be aimed primarily at younger kids). After there we made a quick stop at an open-air market in downtown "old" Raleigh; and then went down Hillsborough St., just to see the new layout, and made a stop at the Farmer's Market. I got a few more water plants, some new potatoes, and a nice big fresh tomato! :) We stopped for pizza on the way home, and then made a quick grocery store stop.
Today we are going to New Bern, so I'm working on getting some odds and ends done before we leave. Laundry is now caught up (again), kitchen is cleaned, and I'm working on getting the DGS (age 9) into the shower. Lots to do today! :)
Today is "National Men's Grooming Day" ... "Saint Stephen's Day (Hungary)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A committee can make a decision that is dumber than any of its members."
-- David Coblitz
"Life is tough, and if you have the ability to laugh at it you have the ability to enjoy it."
-- Salma Hayek
"The secret of being boring is to say everything."
-- Voltaire
Today in history:
In 1741, Danish navigator Vitus Jonas Bering discovered what is now Alaska.
In 1977, the first U.S. Voyager spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., bound for Jupiter and Saturn.
Today's birthdays include
- Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States, in 1833
- Poet Edgar Guest in 1881
- Horror writer H.P. Lovecraft in 1890
- Architect Eero Saarinen in 1910
- Author Jacqueline Susann in 1921
- Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic in 1941
- Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1944
- Singer/songwriter Isaac Hayes in 1942
- Journalist Connie Chung in 1946
- Rock star Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame in 1948
- TV personality Al Roker in 1954
- Actress Joan Allen in 1956
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday August 18, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's all gray and WET out! LOL! Today will "only" go to the upper 80s, and probably be mostly cloudy. We may even get more storms. We had storms ... complete with thunder and lightening ... roll through last night, and got lots of lovely rain. Of course, that also meant no TV or computer. I got more laundry done (DGS had to have clean clothes), some spot cleaning, and worked on the chair seats. Not hugely productive, but pretty good for me! :)
Today I'm taking a vacation day. I got to sleep late (the kitten is finally learning I'm not a playground!), and have swept the kitchen. After this is sent out, I'll get my self ready for the day, we'll go pick up a girlfriend and her son, and go to Raleigh to the kid's museum! That should be a fun day ... as well as a nice way to spend a rainy summer day! :)
Today is "National Aviation Day" ... "Independence Day (Afghanistan)"
Quotes of the Day:
"The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all of your time."
-- Willem de Kooning
"Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have."
-- Doris Mortman
"Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts."
-- Rita Mae Brown
Today in history:
In 1768, St. Isaac's Cathedral was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet John Dryden in 1631
- Connecticut clockmaker Seth Thomas in 1785
- Statesman Bernard Baruch in 1870
- Aviation pioneer Orville Wright in 1871
- French fashion designer Coco Chanel in 1883
- Actor Alfred Lunt in 1892
- Humorist Ogden Nash in 1902
- Pioneer television engineer Philo Farnsworth in 1906
- Singing Mills Brother Harry Mills in 1913
- Publisher Malcolm Forbes in 1919
- Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry in 1921
- Jockey Willie Shoemaker in 1931
- Actress Diana Muldaur in 1938
- Actress Jill St. John in 1940
- Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States, in 1946
- Actor Gerald McRaney in 1947
- Actor Adam Arkin in 1956
- Actor John Stamos in 1963
- Actor Matthew Perry in 1969
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Today I'm taking a vacation day. I got to sleep late (the kitten is finally learning I'm not a playground!), and have swept the kitchen. After this is sent out, I'll get my self ready for the day, we'll go pick up a girlfriend and her son, and go to Raleigh to the kid's museum! That should be a fun day ... as well as a nice way to spend a rainy summer day! :)
Today is "National Aviation Day" ... "Independence Day (Afghanistan)"
Quotes of the Day:
"The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all of your time."
-- Willem de Kooning
"Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have."
-- Doris Mortman
"Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts."
-- Rita Mae Brown
Today in history:
In 1768, St. Isaac's Cathedral was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet John Dryden in 1631
- Connecticut clockmaker Seth Thomas in 1785
- Statesman Bernard Baruch in 1870
- Aviation pioneer Orville Wright in 1871
- French fashion designer Coco Chanel in 1883
- Actor Alfred Lunt in 1892
- Humorist Ogden Nash in 1902
- Pioneer television engineer Philo Farnsworth in 1906
- Singing Mills Brother Harry Mills in 1913
- Publisher Malcolm Forbes in 1919
- Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry in 1921
- Jockey Willie Shoemaker in 1931
- Actress Diana Muldaur in 1938
- Actress Jill St. John in 1940
- Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States, in 1946
- Actor Gerald McRaney in 1947
- Actor Adam Arkin in 1956
- Actor John Stamos in 1963
- Actor Matthew Perry in 1969
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday August 18, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's overcast, even dark in places, which is at least a hopeful sign of rain. Today will "only" be around 90, mostly cloudy, and a good chance of afternoon storms (even though it looks a lot like it could start now!). Of course, everything got watered yesterday. :) But, as hot as it's been, it would be hard to get "too much" water.
Last night I finally got another step done on the chairs I've been working on. All the components are assembled; now I just sit and staple ... not nearly as easy as it sounds! LOL! I started, but the gun ran out. I have more, but don't want to open yet (I think I was overcharged for them!). I also finished putting up the laundry from the night before; but that's about all.
Tonight I will work on the chairs; and probably not much else.
Today is "Bad Poetry Day" ... "Anniversary - Birth Control Pills" ... "Anniversary - Mail-Order Catalogs".
Quotes of the Day:
"For most folks, no news is good news; for the press, good news is not news."
-- Gloria Borger
"Oh for a book and a shady nook... "
-- John Wilson
Today in history:
In 1587, Virginia Dare, the first child of English parents to be born in the New World, was born at Roanoke Island, part of what would become North Carolina.
In 1877, the Martian moon Phobos was discovered.
In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, was ratified by Tennessee, giving it the two-thirds majority of state ratification necessary to make it the law of the land.
In 1963, James Meredith graduated from the University of Mississippi. He was the first African-American to attend the school.
Today's birthdays include
- First child of English parents born in the New World, Virginia Dare, in 1587
- American explorer Meriwether Lewis in 1774
- Chicago department store founder Marshall Field in 1834
- Songwriter Otto Harbach (Smoke Gets In Your Eyes) in 1873
- Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1917
- Actress Shelley Winters in 1920
- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter in 1927
- Film director Roman Polanski in 1933
- Baseball star Roberto Clemente in 1934
- Actor Robert Redford in 1937
- Actor Martin Mull in 1943
- Actor Patrick Swayze in 1952
- Actress Madeleine Stowe in 1958
- Actor Christian Slater in 1969
- Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 1970
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I finally got another step done on the chairs I've been working on. All the components are assembled; now I just sit and staple ... not nearly as easy as it sounds! LOL! I started, but the gun ran out. I have more, but don't want to open yet (I think I was overcharged for them!). I also finished putting up the laundry from the night before; but that's about all.
Tonight I will work on the chairs; and probably not much else.
Today is "Bad Poetry Day" ... "Anniversary - Birth Control Pills" ... "Anniversary - Mail-Order Catalogs".
Quotes of the Day:
"For most folks, no news is good news; for the press, good news is not news."
-- Gloria Borger
"Oh for a book and a shady nook... "
-- John Wilson
Today in history:
In 1587, Virginia Dare, the first child of English parents to be born in the New World, was born at Roanoke Island, part of what would become North Carolina.
In 1877, the Martian moon Phobos was discovered.
In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, was ratified by Tennessee, giving it the two-thirds majority of state ratification necessary to make it the law of the land.
In 1963, James Meredith graduated from the University of Mississippi. He was the first African-American to attend the school.
Today's birthdays include
- First child of English parents born in the New World, Virginia Dare, in 1587
- American explorer Meriwether Lewis in 1774
- Chicago department store founder Marshall Field in 1834
- Songwriter Otto Harbach (Smoke Gets In Your Eyes) in 1873
- Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1917
- Actress Shelley Winters in 1920
- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter in 1927
- Film director Roman Polanski in 1933
- Baseball star Roberto Clemente in 1934
- Actor Robert Redford in 1937
- Actor Martin Mull in 1943
- Actor Patrick Swayze in 1952
- Actress Madeleine Stowe in 1958
- Actor Christian Slater in 1969
- Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 1970
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday August 17, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's still going to be hot ... mid to upper 90s, humid, adn partly cloudy (but no mention of rain). The heat index will again be over 100. We're bordering on setting a "streak of hot days" record here. Well, thankfully, fall is only about a month away. (not that it actually cools down, but we can dream! LOL!).
Last night I didn't end up getting anything done but laundry. I start the day full of good intentions ... but get home and it's SO hot! LOL! So I get lazy. Oh well. Just 13 more Mondays, and then I'll have a little bit more time. In theory at least. :)
I hope tonight to get to start work on the chair seats, but not sure yet. If not, I'll try to find something instead of just sitting here. Maybe. :)
Today is "Meaning of "Is" Day" ... "National Thrift Shop Day" ... "Independence Day (Gabon)" ... "Independence Day (Indonesia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help."
-- Judith Martin
"The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced."
-- Vic Gold
Today in history:
In 1807, Robert Fulton began the first American steamboat trip between Albany, N.Y., and New York City.
In 1978, three Americans completed the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by balloon, landing their helium-filled Double Eagle II near Paris.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Davy Crockett in 1786
- Movie producer Samuel Goldwyn in 1882
- Black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey in 1887
- Actors Monty Woolley in 1888 and Mae West in 1893
- Publisher/diplomat John Hay Whitney in 1904
- Actress Maureen O'Hara in 1920
- Actor Robert De Niro in 1943
- U.S. spy plane aviator Francis Gary Powers in 1929
- British poet laureate Ted Hughes in 1930
- Pop singer Belinda Carlisle in 1958
- Actor Sean Penn in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I didn't end up getting anything done but laundry. I start the day full of good intentions ... but get home and it's SO hot! LOL! So I get lazy. Oh well. Just 13 more Mondays, and then I'll have a little bit more time. In theory at least. :)
I hope tonight to get to start work on the chair seats, but not sure yet. If not, I'll try to find something instead of just sitting here. Maybe. :)
Today is "Meaning of "Is" Day" ... "National Thrift Shop Day" ... "Independence Day (Gabon)" ... "Independence Day (Indonesia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help."
-- Judith Martin
"The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced."
-- Vic Gold
Today in history:
In 1807, Robert Fulton began the first American steamboat trip between Albany, N.Y., and New York City.
In 1978, three Americans completed the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by balloon, landing their helium-filled Double Eagle II near Paris.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Davy Crockett in 1786
- Movie producer Samuel Goldwyn in 1882
- Black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey in 1887
- Actors Monty Woolley in 1888 and Mae West in 1893
- Publisher/diplomat John Hay Whitney in 1904
- Actress Maureen O'Hara in 1920
- Actor Robert De Niro in 1943
- U.S. spy plane aviator Francis Gary Powers in 1929
- British poet laureate Ted Hughes in 1930
- Pop singer Belinda Carlisle in 1958
- Actor Sean Penn in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Good Morning! Monday August 16, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's bright and clear out, and will be mid to upper 90s today. It'll be humid, and a chance of afternoon storms; but mostly north, so we likely won't get any rain. I thought my plants might get watered over the weekend, but that didn't work out ... so tonight I have to untangle hoses and get the sprinkler going!
Yesterday was a nice day other than too much riding in the car. We stayed with family until early afternoon before heading home. We made one quick stop at a Farmer's Market (fresh corn, and some more water plants for the fish pond. We seem to have gourmet fish!!), and were home by late afternoon (including a grocery stop). I got the car unloaded, the groceries put away ... and that's all! LOL! My son & family got there later in the evening to bring our grandson for a visit. We ate dinner (deli chicken - no cooking!) before they had to go home. We get to have Alex visit for a whole week! Yay!
I don't know what's on schedule for tonight. If I get my chair seats, I'll start on those. I'll be doing laundry for sure.
I apologize, but there are no historic events or birthdays today. My "usual" source has ... again ... forgotten to turn the calendar page. I occasionally look back to last year; but this time last year I was out of town for my parent's anniversary, and had no internet access. So, hopefully, the usual will be back by tomorrow. :)
Today is "Joe Miller's Joke Day" ... "Anniversary - Harmonic Convergence" ... "Anniversary - Elvis Presley's Death"
Quotes of the Day:
"None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
-- Robert Frost
"There is only one real deprivation, I decided this morning, and that is not to be able to give one's gifts to those one loves most."
-- May Sarton
"Democracy means that anyone can grow up to be president, and anyone who doesn't grow up can be vice president."
-- Johnny Carson
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a nice day other than too much riding in the car. We stayed with family until early afternoon before heading home. We made one quick stop at a Farmer's Market (fresh corn, and some more water plants for the fish pond. We seem to have gourmet fish!!), and were home by late afternoon (including a grocery stop). I got the car unloaded, the groceries put away ... and that's all! LOL! My son & family got there later in the evening to bring our grandson for a visit. We ate dinner (deli chicken - no cooking!) before they had to go home. We get to have Alex visit for a whole week! Yay!
I don't know what's on schedule for tonight. If I get my chair seats, I'll start on those. I'll be doing laundry for sure.
I apologize, but there are no historic events or birthdays today. My "usual" source has ... again ... forgotten to turn the calendar page. I occasionally look back to last year; but this time last year I was out of town for my parent's anniversary, and had no internet access. So, hopefully, the usual will be back by tomorrow. :)
Today is "Joe Miller's Joke Day" ... "Anniversary - Harmonic Convergence" ... "Anniversary - Elvis Presley's Death"
Quotes of the Day:
"None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
-- Robert Frost
"There is only one real deprivation, I decided this morning, and that is not to be able to give one's gifts to those one loves most."
-- May Sarton
"Democracy means that anyone can grow up to be president, and anyone who doesn't grow up can be vice president."
-- Johnny Carson
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday August 15, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit gray, and looks damp. They need rain here as much as we do at home. I looked at a radar picure, and it appears none of the rain has made it there yet ... but I remain hopeful! Meantime, in honor of "National Relaxation Day", everyone here slept really late! I even slept until past 9:00 ... practically unheardof for me! LOL!
Yesterday was a very nice day. We went out to breakfast at one of our favorite places here, and then just did a bunch of random errands. My sil had a list of places, and we quite contentedly went along. Sometimes one or both of us went inside (I had a lovely drooling spree in Sears ... if anyone wants to know ... I would LOVE that red Kenmore mixer on sale!! ROFL!!), sometimes we just waited.
When we came back to the house, we all just had a quiet afternoon ... napping, playing on the computer, etc. My brother grilled some steaks (he is THE master!), and then we played some Banagrams (we are definitely better as teams), and just talked a lot before calling it a night.
In a short time we'll be loading up the car and heading home. We can't stay too late today, as our grandson is coming later this afternoon for a week visit. Yay!! Tonight I'll be unpacking and doing laundry again .. and that's about it.
I would also like to mention (because it's "Best Friends Day" too) today would have been my parent's 66th anniversary ... and I know they are best friends together in heaven forever! What a joy to have that while missing them so much.
Today is "Best Friends Day" ... "Chauvin Day" ... "National Relaxation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor"
. -- Menander
" A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world."
-- Paul Dudley White
Today in history:
On August 15th, 1519, Panama City was founded.
In 1914, a U.S. ship sailed from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, officially opening the Panama Canal.
In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival opened on Max Yasgur's farm near Bethel, N.Y., drawing an estimated 400,000 people for three days of music.
Today's birthdays include
- Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769
- Scottish novelist Walter Scott in 1771
- Longtime Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey in 1859
- Actress Ethel Barrymore in 1879
- Novelist Edna Ferber in 1885
- British soldier and writer T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) in 1888
- Songwriter Charles Tobias (Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree) in 1898
- Composer Ned Washington in 1901
- Bandleader Hugo Winterhalter in 1909
- Chef Julia Child in 1912
- Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly in 1924
- Actor Mike Connors in 1925
- Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan Jr. in 1935
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer in 1938
- Journalist Linda Ellerbee in 1944
- Songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1946
- Britain's Princess Anne in 1950
- Actress Debra Messing in 1968
- Actor Ben Affleck in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was a very nice day. We went out to breakfast at one of our favorite places here, and then just did a bunch of random errands. My sil had a list of places, and we quite contentedly went along. Sometimes one or both of us went inside (I had a lovely drooling spree in Sears ... if anyone wants to know ... I would LOVE that red Kenmore mixer on sale!! ROFL!!), sometimes we just waited.
When we came back to the house, we all just had a quiet afternoon ... napping, playing on the computer, etc. My brother grilled some steaks (he is THE master!), and then we played some Banagrams (we are definitely better as teams), and just talked a lot before calling it a night.
In a short time we'll be loading up the car and heading home. We can't stay too late today, as our grandson is coming later this afternoon for a week visit. Yay!! Tonight I'll be unpacking and doing laundry again .. and that's about it.
I would also like to mention (because it's "Best Friends Day" too) today would have been my parent's 66th anniversary ... and I know they are best friends together in heaven forever! What a joy to have that while missing them so much.
Today is "Best Friends Day" ... "Chauvin Day" ... "National Relaxation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor"
. -- Menander
" A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world."
-- Paul Dudley White
Today in history:
On August 15th, 1519, Panama City was founded.
In 1914, a U.S. ship sailed from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, officially opening the Panama Canal.
In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival opened on Max Yasgur's farm near Bethel, N.Y., drawing an estimated 400,000 people for three days of music.
Today's birthdays include
- Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769
- Scottish novelist Walter Scott in 1771
- Longtime Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey in 1859
- Actress Ethel Barrymore in 1879
- Novelist Edna Ferber in 1885
- British soldier and writer T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) in 1888
- Songwriter Charles Tobias (Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree) in 1898
- Composer Ned Washington in 1901
- Bandleader Hugo Winterhalter in 1909
- Chef Julia Child in 1912
- Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly in 1924
- Actor Mike Connors in 1925
- Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan Jr. in 1935
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer in 1938
- Journalist Linda Ellerbee in 1944
- Songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1946
- Britain's Princess Anne in 1950
- Actress Debra Messing in 1968
- Actor Ben Affleck in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday August 14, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. I'm not really sure what the forecast is, but I *think* it's for low 90s; maybe even upper 80s. And possibly mostly sunny. At the moment I'm west of Raleigh, where the forecast is centered. Anyway, it's a perfectly beautiful morning. :) We left right after work last night to come to visit family for the weekend. We got here a little before 10:00, and then sat up visiting quite awhile. I miss my little kitty ... but sure did enjoy a good night's sleep without being a playground at 3 am!! LOL!
Today we're going to go out for breakfast; and then do a lot of nothing! Really? Maybe some shopping; or maybe some sight-seeing, if it's not too humid. Or maybe just come back here and visit. Funny, as a family, we don't seem to get together a lot for that. I'm working on a change ... in my small way. For today - I feel like something wonderful is going to happen! :)
Today is "Kool-Aid Days" ... "Navajo Code Talkers Day (Navajo Nation)" ... "V.J. Day" ... "Independence Day (Pakistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you stay in Beverly Hills too long you become a Mercedes."
-- Robert Redford.
"There is one piece of advice, in a life of study, which I think no one will object to; and that is, every now and then to be completely idle - to do nothing at all."
-- Sydney Smith
Today in history:
In 1784, Grigory Shelikhov, a Russian fur trader, founded the first permanent Russian settlement in Alaska on Kodiak Island.
In 1808, the Cologne Cathedral in Germany was completed.
In 1966, the unmanned U.S. Orbiter 1 spacecraft began orbiting the moon.
Today's birthdays include
- Pioneer psychologist Richard von Krafft-Ebing in 1840
- Naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton in 1860
- Writer Ernest Thayer ( Casey at the Bat ) in 1863
- English novelist John Galsworthy in 1867
- Writer Russell Baker in 1925
- Actor Alice Ghostley in 1926
- Singer Buddy Greco, also in 1926
- Rock musician David Crosby in 1941
- Comedian Steve Martin in 1945
- Actress Susan Saint James in 1946
- Author Danielle Steele in 1947
- The Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson in 1950
- Former basketball star Earvin Magic Johnson in 1959
- Actress Halle Berry in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Today we're going to go out for breakfast; and then do a lot of nothing! Really? Maybe some shopping; or maybe some sight-seeing, if it's not too humid. Or maybe just come back here and visit. Funny, as a family, we don't seem to get together a lot for that. I'm working on a change ... in my small way. For today - I feel like something wonderful is going to happen! :)
Today is "Kool-Aid Days" ... "Navajo Code Talkers Day (Navajo Nation)" ... "V.J. Day" ... "Independence Day (Pakistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you stay in Beverly Hills too long you become a Mercedes."
-- Robert Redford.
"There is one piece of advice, in a life of study, which I think no one will object to; and that is, every now and then to be completely idle - to do nothing at all."
-- Sydney Smith
Today in history:
In 1784, Grigory Shelikhov, a Russian fur trader, founded the first permanent Russian settlement in Alaska on Kodiak Island.
In 1808, the Cologne Cathedral in Germany was completed.
In 1966, the unmanned U.S. Orbiter 1 spacecraft began orbiting the moon.
Today's birthdays include
- Pioneer psychologist Richard von Krafft-Ebing in 1840
- Naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton in 1860
- Writer Ernest Thayer ( Casey at the Bat ) in 1863
- English novelist John Galsworthy in 1867
- Writer Russell Baker in 1925
- Actor Alice Ghostley in 1926
- Singer Buddy Greco, also in 1926
- Rock musician David Crosby in 1941
- Comedian Steve Martin in 1945
- Actress Susan Saint James in 1946
- Author Danielle Steele in 1947
- The Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson in 1950
- Former basketball star Earvin Magic Johnson in 1959
- Actress Halle Berry in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Good Morning! Friday August 13, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's going to be "much" cooler today, only low to mid 90s. It will be mostly sunny and very little chance of storms (which I did not get last night). But ... it's Friday. It's payday. AND .. it's the 13th!! Woo Hoo, doesn't get much better. :)
Last night I got laundry caught up ... yes, completely (well, except what we were wearing of course! LOL!). I got packed for the weekend; tonight as soon as I get home from work, we head off to visit my brother and sil for the weekend. Yay! No projects, no plans .. I won't know how to be ... except relaxed! :)
Today is "Blame Someone Else Day" ... "Friday the Thirteenth" ... "Kool-Aid Days" ... "Independence Day (Central African Republic)" ... "Women's Day (Tunisia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties."
-- Doug Larson
"A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present."
-- Thomas Fuller
Today in history:
In 1889, William Gray patented the coin-operated telephone.
In 1913, Harry Brearly invented stainless steel.
In 1930, Capt. Frank Hawkes set an air speed record by flying from Los Angeles to New York in 12 hours, 25 minutes.
In 2004 sports, the Summer Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, with a record 202 countries and 10,500 athletes taking part.
Today's birthdays include
- Social reformer Lucy Stone in 1818
- Sharpshooter Annie Oakley in 1860
- Scottish inventor John Baird, a pioneer in television technology, in 1888
- Comic actor Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz) in 1895
- Actor Regis Toomey in 1898
- Film director Alfred Hitchcock in 1899
- Bandleader Skinnay Ennis in 1909
- Golfer Ben Hogan in 1912
- Actor Neville Brand in 1920
- Cuban leader Fidel Castro in 1926
- Actor Pat Harrington Jr. in 1929
- Singer Don Ho in 1930
- Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders in 1933
- Opera singer Kathleen Battle in 1948
- Pop singer Dan Fogelberg in 1951
- Actor/announcer Danny Bonaduce (The Partridge Family) in 1959
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I got laundry caught up ... yes, completely (well, except what we were wearing of course! LOL!). I got packed for the weekend; tonight as soon as I get home from work, we head off to visit my brother and sil for the weekend. Yay! No projects, no plans .. I won't know how to be ... except relaxed! :)
Today is "Blame Someone Else Day" ... "Friday the Thirteenth" ... "Kool-Aid Days" ... "Independence Day (Central African Republic)" ... "Women's Day (Tunisia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties."
-- Doug Larson
"A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present."
-- Thomas Fuller
Today in history:
In 1889, William Gray patented the coin-operated telephone.
In 1913, Harry Brearly invented stainless steel.
In 1930, Capt. Frank Hawkes set an air speed record by flying from Los Angeles to New York in 12 hours, 25 minutes.
In 2004 sports, the Summer Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, with a record 202 countries and 10,500 athletes taking part.
Today's birthdays include
- Social reformer Lucy Stone in 1818
- Sharpshooter Annie Oakley in 1860
- Scottish inventor John Baird, a pioneer in television technology, in 1888
- Comic actor Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz) in 1895
- Actor Regis Toomey in 1898
- Film director Alfred Hitchcock in 1899
- Bandleader Skinnay Ennis in 1909
- Golfer Ben Hogan in 1912
- Actor Neville Brand in 1920
- Cuban leader Fidel Castro in 1926
- Actor Pat Harrington Jr. in 1929
- Singer Don Ho in 1930
- Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders in 1933
- Opera singer Kathleen Battle in 1948
- Pop singer Dan Fogelberg in 1951
- Actor/announcer Danny Bonaduce (The Partridge Family) in 1959
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday August 12, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's surprisingly "heavy" looking now, and the forecast is for mostly cloudy and possible storms. It'll be cooler today ... only 98 or so, with a heat index as high as 110. Yikes!! I do hope for the storms (though not, of course, "severe"!!), because I'm not very good at keeping the watering going. The garden looks happy for now ... at least the weeds haven't died. :)
Last night I got laundry done, and a few other small chores around the house. I didn't get as much as I hoped; but perhaps tonight I'll finish up what I needed. I haven't been following "SYTYCD" very closely, but tonight is the finale and I will try to watch it.
Today is "UN International Youth Day" ... "Vinyl Record Day" ... "Anniversary - IBM Personal Computer" ... "Anniversary - Sewing Machine".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."
-- George Burns
"Money can't buy happiness, but neither can poverty."
-- Leo Rosten
Today in history:
In 1851, Isaac Singer was granted a patent for his sewing machine. He set up business in Boston with $40 in capital.
In 1984, the 23rd Olympic Games ended in Los Angeles with a record attendance of 5.5 million people despite a Soviet-led boycott.
In 1973, Jack Nicklaus won the Professional Golfers' Association championship for his 14th major title.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet laureate Robert Southey in 1774
- American painter Abbott Thayer, credited with noting camouflage in the animal world, in 1849
- Educator and poet Katherine Lee Bates, who wrote America the Beautiful, in 1859
- Mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart in 1876
- Christy Mathewson, baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, in 1880
- Moviemaker Cecil B. DeMille in 1881
- Mexican comic actor Cantinflas, born Mario Moreno Reyes, in 1911
- Actress Jane Wyatt in 1910
- Actor John Derek in 1926
- Country singer Buck Owens in 1929
- Country singer Porter Wagoner in 1927
- Author William Goldman in 1931
- Former national security adviser John Poindexter in 1936
- Actor George Hamilton in 1939
- Author Ann Martin (The Babysitter's Club series) in 1955
- Tennis star Pete Sampras in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I got laundry done, and a few other small chores around the house. I didn't get as much as I hoped; but perhaps tonight I'll finish up what I needed. I haven't been following "SYTYCD" very closely, but tonight is the finale and I will try to watch it.
Today is "UN International Youth Day" ... "Vinyl Record Day" ... "Anniversary - IBM Personal Computer" ... "Anniversary - Sewing Machine".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."
-- George Burns
"Money can't buy happiness, but neither can poverty."
-- Leo Rosten
Today in history:
In 1851, Isaac Singer was granted a patent for his sewing machine. He set up business in Boston with $40 in capital.
In 1984, the 23rd Olympic Games ended in Los Angeles with a record attendance of 5.5 million people despite a Soviet-led boycott.
In 1973, Jack Nicklaus won the Professional Golfers' Association championship for his 14th major title.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet laureate Robert Southey in 1774
- American painter Abbott Thayer, credited with noting camouflage in the animal world, in 1849
- Educator and poet Katherine Lee Bates, who wrote America the Beautiful, in 1859
- Mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart in 1876
- Christy Mathewson, baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, in 1880
- Moviemaker Cecil B. DeMille in 1881
- Mexican comic actor Cantinflas, born Mario Moreno Reyes, in 1911
- Actress Jane Wyatt in 1910
- Actor John Derek in 1926
- Country singer Buck Owens in 1929
- Country singer Porter Wagoner in 1927
- Author William Goldman in 1931
- Former national security adviser John Poindexter in 1936
- Actor George Hamilton in 1939
- Author Ann Martin (The Babysitter's Club series) in 1955
- Tennis star Pete Sampras in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday August 11, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's not as misty as the past few mornings have been, and it's going to be HOT today. The forecast is for 99, so around here it could easily go to triple digits; and will definately be over 100 heat index. It may be partly cloudy by afternoon, but very little chance of rain. I will need to water and run sprinklers tonight. I meant to last night, but ended up having company later than we expected (and enjoyed every minute of it!); and I'm running late so it won't get done this morning.
We had a lovely family visit last night, but I didn't get anything else done. The kids had a lot of fun playing with the kitten. They tired her out so much, she fell asleep in the early evening, and slept until 3 am ... when she decided I was a playground! LOL!
Tonight I will try to do laundry, and maybe get to work on the quilt project. I hope! :)
Today is "Ingersoll Day" ... "Saint Clare of Assisi Feast Day" ... "Independence Day (Chad)" ... "Heroes' Day (Zimbabwe)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying."
-- Fran Lebowitz
"Cats regard people as warmblooded furniture."
-- Jacquelyn Mitchard
Today in history:
In 1711, the first race was held at Ascot.
In 1877, Thomas Edison described the fundamentals of the phonograph to an assistant and instructed him to build the first one.
In 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered the two moons of Mars, which he named Phobos and Deimos.
Iin 2008, German doctors in Munich said they had performed the world's first successful double-arm transplant. A 54-year-old German farmer, who had lost both of his arms six years previously, underwent a 15-hour procedure to attach two donor arms to his body.
Today's birthdays include
- Author Robert Ingersoll in 1833
- Songwriter Carrie Jacobs Bond (I Love You Truly) in 1862
- Art collector Joseph Hirshhorn in 1899
- Actor Lloyd Nolan in 1902
- Author Alex Haley in 1921
- Singer June Hutton in 1920
- TV host Mike Douglas in 1925
- Actress Arlene Dahl in 1928
- Columnist Marilyn vos Savant, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the world's highest IQ (reported at 228), in 1946
- Pop singer Eric Carmen, formerly of the Raspberries, in 1949
- Apple computer co-founder Stephen Wozniak in 1950
- Professional wrestler/actor Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, in 1953
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
We had a lovely family visit last night, but I didn't get anything else done. The kids had a lot of fun playing with the kitten. They tired her out so much, she fell asleep in the early evening, and slept until 3 am ... when she decided I was a playground! LOL!
Tonight I will try to do laundry, and maybe get to work on the quilt project. I hope! :)
Today is "Ingersoll Day" ... "Saint Clare of Assisi Feast Day" ... "Independence Day (Chad)" ... "Heroes' Day (Zimbabwe)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying."
-- Fran Lebowitz
"Cats regard people as warmblooded furniture."
-- Jacquelyn Mitchard
Today in history:
In 1711, the first race was held at Ascot.
In 1877, Thomas Edison described the fundamentals of the phonograph to an assistant and instructed him to build the first one.
In 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered the two moons of Mars, which he named Phobos and Deimos.
Iin 2008, German doctors in Munich said they had performed the world's first successful double-arm transplant. A 54-year-old German farmer, who had lost both of his arms six years previously, underwent a 15-hour procedure to attach two donor arms to his body.
Today's birthdays include
- Author Robert Ingersoll in 1833
- Songwriter Carrie Jacobs Bond (I Love You Truly) in 1862
- Art collector Joseph Hirshhorn in 1899
- Actor Lloyd Nolan in 1902
- Author Alex Haley in 1921
- Singer June Hutton in 1920
- TV host Mike Douglas in 1925
- Actress Arlene Dahl in 1928
- Columnist Marilyn vos Savant, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the world's highest IQ (reported at 228), in 1946
- Pop singer Eric Carmen, formerly of the Raspberries, in 1949
- Apple computer co-founder Stephen Wozniak in 1950
- Professional wrestler/actor Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, in 1953
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday August 10, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's gray and mistly looking now, but that will burn off quickly. We'll have yet another hot day ... upper 90s ... and mostly sunny. Which, naturally, means no rain again. I will have to find time to water tonight!
Last night was crazy around here. I had to go by the grocery store, then when I got home a neighbor and my friend were here. The neighbor cut the grass (had to borrow our mower, so cut both); and my friend finished gluing the chairs. Yay! After things calmed down a bit, the kids played games and read their books while we fixed supper. They were so would up that my (9 y/o) grandson fell asleep on the floor! LOL!
I don't know what they have planned for today, but I'm sure they'll manage to be tired by the time their parents get here tonight.
I suspect the only thing I'll get done tonight is laundry. :)
Today is "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Anniversary - Smithsonian Institution" ... "Admission Day (Missouri)" ... "Independence Day (Ecuador)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves."
-- Jane Goodall
"Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home."
-- Bill Cosby
Today in history:
In 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggested the United States adopt "E pluribus unum" -- "Out of many, one" -- as the motto for its Great Seal.
In 1821, Missouri entered the United States as the 24th state and the first located entirely west of the Mississippi River.
In 1954, the groundbreaking ceremony for Saint Lawrence Seaway was held at Massena, New York.
Today's birthdays include
- Edmund Jennings Randolph, the first U.S. attorney general, in 1753
- Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, in 1874
- Actor Jack Haley (the Tin Woodsman in The Wizard of Oz) in 1898
- Actress Norma Shearer in 1902
- Actress Rhonda Fleming in 1923
- Guitar maker Leo Fender in 1909
- Singer Jimmy Dean in 1928
- Singer Eddie Fisher in 1928
- Rock musician Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull in 1947
- Actress Rosanna Arquette in 1959
- Actor Antonio Banderas in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night was crazy around here. I had to go by the grocery store, then when I got home a neighbor and my friend were here. The neighbor cut the grass (had to borrow our mower, so cut both); and my friend finished gluing the chairs. Yay! After things calmed down a bit, the kids played games and read their books while we fixed supper. They were so would up that my (9 y/o) grandson fell asleep on the floor! LOL!
I don't know what they have planned for today, but I'm sure they'll manage to be tired by the time their parents get here tonight.
I suspect the only thing I'll get done tonight is laundry. :)
Today is "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Anniversary - Smithsonian Institution" ... "Admission Day (Missouri)" ... "Independence Day (Ecuador)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves."
-- Jane Goodall
"Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home."
-- Bill Cosby
Today in history:
In 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggested the United States adopt "E pluribus unum" -- "Out of many, one" -- as the motto for its Great Seal.
In 1821, Missouri entered the United States as the 24th state and the first located entirely west of the Mississippi River.
In 1954, the groundbreaking ceremony for Saint Lawrence Seaway was held at Massena, New York.
Today's birthdays include
- Edmund Jennings Randolph, the first U.S. attorney general, in 1753
- Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, in 1874
- Actor Jack Haley (the Tin Woodsman in The Wizard of Oz) in 1898
- Actress Norma Shearer in 1902
- Actress Rhonda Fleming in 1923
- Guitar maker Leo Fender in 1909
- Singer Jimmy Dean in 1928
- Singer Eddie Fisher in 1928
- Rock musician Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull in 1947
- Actress Rosanna Arquette in 1959
- Actor Antonio Banderas in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Good Morning! Monday August 9, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. When I first looked out, there was a delicate pink mist. There's still a touch of mist, but it's fading quickly, and bright out now. It'll be mid to upper 90s again; partly cloudy, but not a single word about chances of any rain.
Nothing about the weekend turned out like I expected; but it was all good anyway. Even though Saturday was very tiring and hot, we did enjoy the trip and were glad we could help out with the planting. Then yesterday we got an unexpected call to have 2 of the grands here for 2 days. (plans they had fell through at the last minute) We're tickled to have them of course. I didn't get all the things done over the weekend I hoped to ... but having the children here is SO much better! LOL! Even the kitten doesn't seem to object (which is pretty amazing considering Alex has been carrying her around ever since he got here!).
Today Jimmy is taking them to visit his sister, and to McD's for lunch. Tonight they'll probably want to play games (and they have reading to do). I, of course, have to work ... but only 15 more Mondays! LOL!
Today is "Nagasaki Day" ... "Perseid Meteor Showers" ... "UN International Day of the World's Indigenous People" ..."Veep Day" ... "Victory Day (Rhode Island)" ... "Moment of Silence (Japan)" ... "National Day (Singapore)" ... "National Women's Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."
-- Aldous Huxley
"People often say that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder,' and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder. This empowers us to find beauty in places where others have not dared to look, including inside ourselves."
-- Salma Hayek
Today in history:
In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was opened.
In 1936, American track star Jesse Owens won his fourth Olympic gold medal in Berlin.
Today's birthdays include
- English author and angler Izaak Walton in 1593
- Pioneer Swiss child psychologist Jean Piaget in 1896
- Violinist Zino Francescatti in 1902
- English actor/playwright Robert Shaw in 1927
- Hall of Fame basketball player Bob Cousy in 1928
- Australian tennis star Rod Laver in 1938
- Comedian David Steinberg in 1942
- Actor Sam Elliot in 1944
- Heavyweight boxer Ken Norton in 1945
- Actress Melanie Griffith in 1957
- Actress Amanda Bearse in 1958
- Pop singer Whitney Houston in 1963
- Actress Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Nothing about the weekend turned out like I expected; but it was all good anyway. Even though Saturday was very tiring and hot, we did enjoy the trip and were glad we could help out with the planting. Then yesterday we got an unexpected call to have 2 of the grands here for 2 days. (plans they had fell through at the last minute) We're tickled to have them of course. I didn't get all the things done over the weekend I hoped to ... but having the children here is SO much better! LOL! Even the kitten doesn't seem to object (which is pretty amazing considering Alex has been carrying her around ever since he got here!).
Today Jimmy is taking them to visit his sister, and to McD's for lunch. Tonight they'll probably want to play games (and they have reading to do). I, of course, have to work ... but only 15 more Mondays! LOL!
Today is "Nagasaki Day" ... "Perseid Meteor Showers" ... "UN International Day of the World's Indigenous People" ..."Veep Day" ... "Victory Day (Rhode Island)" ... "Moment of Silence (Japan)" ... "National Day (Singapore)" ... "National Women's Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."
-- Aldous Huxley
"People often say that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder,' and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder. This empowers us to find beauty in places where others have not dared to look, including inside ourselves."
-- Salma Hayek
Today in history:
In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was opened.
In 1936, American track star Jesse Owens won his fourth Olympic gold medal in Berlin.
Today's birthdays include
- English author and angler Izaak Walton in 1593
- Pioneer Swiss child psychologist Jean Piaget in 1896
- Violinist Zino Francescatti in 1902
- English actor/playwright Robert Shaw in 1927
- Hall of Fame basketball player Bob Cousy in 1928
- Australian tennis star Rod Laver in 1938
- Comedian David Steinberg in 1942
- Actor Sam Elliot in 1944
- Heavyweight boxer Ken Norton in 1945
- Actress Melanie Griffith in 1957
- Actress Amanda Bearse in 1958
- Pop singer Whitney Houston in 1963
- Actress Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday August 8, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Today it's supposed to be low to mid 90s, and partly cloudy. At the moment it's bright, but random clouds pass across the sun from time to time. I'm not sure if there's much chance of rain, but I hope so. It could rain every day and not be too much in this heat!
Yesterday didn't go quite like I expected ... which, of course, is what I expect! LOL! We did get our few errands run, it just took longer than we thought. I forgot to factor in the crowds shopping on tax-free weekend!!! Oh well, we managed to find most of what we were looking for, and I got the board for the chair seats. It was so late, we went on down to New Bern. It was SO hot .. we must be crazy! :) Anyway, my son and dil have a banana tree and a lot of cannas planted, a start on some glads, and clear simple instructions so they can finish up. They fed us well before we headed home; and we got home around 11:30.
Today, of course, I need to *try* to do all the things that didn't get done yesterday. And, of course, I won't get to all of them; but I certainly intend to make a good dent in my "to-do list"! :)
Today is "The Date to Create" ... "Happiness Happens" ... "National Garage Sale Day" ... "Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors' Porch Night" ... "Herbert Hoover Day (Iowa)" ... "Farmers Day (Tanzania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know."
-- Cullen Hightower
"We can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown."
-- Claude Bernard
Today in history:
In 1911, the newsreel became a standard feature at U.S. movie screenings when the French film company Pathe began releasing weekly black-and-white features to theaters.
In 1930, Betty Boop appeared in her first cartoon.
Today's birthdays include
- The United States' first professional architect, Charles Bulfinch in 1763
- American black explorer Matthew Henson in 1866
- Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata in 1879
- Poet Sara Teasdale in 1884
- Author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (The Yearling in 1896
- Film music composer/conductor Victor Young (Around The World in 80 Days) in 1900
- Musician Benny Carter in 1907
- Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg in 1908
- Actress Sylvia Sidney in 1910
- Movie producer Dino De Laurentiis in 1919
- Actor Rory Calhoun in 1922
- Aquatic actress Esther Williams in 1922
- Country singer Mel Tillis in 1932
- Actor Dustin Hoffman in 1937
- Singer Connie Stevens in 1938
- Actor Keith Carradine in 1949
- Writer/journalist Randy Shilts in 1951
- TV personality Deborah Norville in 1958
- Beatrice, Princess of York, in 1988
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday didn't go quite like I expected ... which, of course, is what I expect! LOL! We did get our few errands run, it just took longer than we thought. I forgot to factor in the crowds shopping on tax-free weekend!!! Oh well, we managed to find most of what we were looking for, and I got the board for the chair seats. It was so late, we went on down to New Bern. It was SO hot .. we must be crazy! :) Anyway, my son and dil have a banana tree and a lot of cannas planted, a start on some glads, and clear simple instructions so they can finish up. They fed us well before we headed home; and we got home around 11:30.
Today, of course, I need to *try* to do all the things that didn't get done yesterday. And, of course, I won't get to all of them; but I certainly intend to make a good dent in my "to-do list"! :)
Today is "The Date to Create" ... "Happiness Happens" ... "National Garage Sale Day" ... "Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors' Porch Night" ... "Herbert Hoover Day (Iowa)" ... "Farmers Day (Tanzania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know."
-- Cullen Hightower
"We can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown."
-- Claude Bernard
Today in history:
In 1911, the newsreel became a standard feature at U.S. movie screenings when the French film company Pathe began releasing weekly black-and-white features to theaters.
In 1930, Betty Boop appeared in her first cartoon.
Today's birthdays include
- The United States' first professional architect, Charles Bulfinch in 1763
- American black explorer Matthew Henson in 1866
- Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata in 1879
- Poet Sara Teasdale in 1884
- Author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (The Yearling in 1896
- Film music composer/conductor Victor Young (Around The World in 80 Days) in 1900
- Musician Benny Carter in 1907
- Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg in 1908
- Actress Sylvia Sidney in 1910
- Movie producer Dino De Laurentiis in 1919
- Actor Rory Calhoun in 1922
- Aquatic actress Esther Williams in 1922
- Country singer Mel Tillis in 1932
- Actor Dustin Hoffman in 1937
- Singer Connie Stevens in 1938
- Actor Keith Carradine in 1949
- Writer/journalist Randy Shilts in 1951
- TV personality Deborah Norville in 1958
- Beatrice, Princess of York, in 1988
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday August 7, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The heat is climbing again ... mid 90s today. It'll be mostly sunny, and the only chance of showers in the "southern counties". I'd like to think that included me, but probably not. We did get a shower last night though. It didn't last long, but every bit helps; and we didn't get more than distant rumbles of thunder.
I finally worked on the chair last night. It was much harder than the others ... it had dozens of tiny staples. But, the needlepoint cover is removed, and the seat is in very good shape so only needs new fabric stapled on (hopefully this weekend!). I also got started on laundry, but probably won't finish until tomorrow.
Today the "plan" is (and you all know how that goes, right?) to get the wood for the new seats for the older chairs, check out one special yard sale (only happens about every other month), and then come back here. I'm hoping to get the new pump set up to the pond while my friend glues the chairs. Later this afternoon we're all riding down to my son's house to help my DIL plant some new shrubs she's been given. Wow, it's going to be a long day! LOL!
Today is "National Mustard Day" ... "Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day" ... "Professional Speakers Day" ... "National Day (Cote D'Ivoire)".
Quotes of the Day:
"How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?"
-- Charles De Gaulle
"There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
Today in history:
In 1782, the Order of the Purple Heart was established by Gen. George Washington to honor Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War.
In 1927, the Peace Bridge opened between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York.
In 1959, the satellite Explorer-6 transmitted man's first view of the Earth from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Carl Ritter, the German co-founder of modern geographical science, in 1779
- The World War I Dutch spy and courtesan known as Mata Hari (Margaret Gertrude Zelle) in 1876
- Actress Billie Burke in 1885
- British archaeologist and anthropologist Louis Leakey in 1903
- American statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ralph J. Bunche in 1904
- Film director Nicholas Ray in 1911
- Comedian/producer Stan Freberg in 1926
- Actor Carl Switzer (Alfalfa in the Our Gang and Little Rascals movie comedies) in 1927
- Singer B.J. Thomas in 1942
- Humorist Garrison Keillor ( Prairie Home Companion ) in 1942
- Actor John Glover in 1944
- Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files in 1960
- Actress Charlize Theron in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
I finally worked on the chair last night. It was much harder than the others ... it had dozens of tiny staples. But, the needlepoint cover is removed, and the seat is in very good shape so only needs new fabric stapled on (hopefully this weekend!). I also got started on laundry, but probably won't finish until tomorrow.
Today the "plan" is (and you all know how that goes, right?) to get the wood for the new seats for the older chairs, check out one special yard sale (only happens about every other month), and then come back here. I'm hoping to get the new pump set up to the pond while my friend glues the chairs. Later this afternoon we're all riding down to my son's house to help my DIL plant some new shrubs she's been given. Wow, it's going to be a long day! LOL!
Today is "National Mustard Day" ... "Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day" ... "Professional Speakers Day" ... "National Day (Cote D'Ivoire)".
Quotes of the Day:
"How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?"
-- Charles De Gaulle
"There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
Today in history:
In 1782, the Order of the Purple Heart was established by Gen. George Washington to honor Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War.
In 1927, the Peace Bridge opened between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York.
In 1959, the satellite Explorer-6 transmitted man's first view of the Earth from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Carl Ritter, the German co-founder of modern geographical science, in 1779
- The World War I Dutch spy and courtesan known as Mata Hari (Margaret Gertrude Zelle) in 1876
- Actress Billie Burke in 1885
- British archaeologist and anthropologist Louis Leakey in 1903
- American statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ralph J. Bunche in 1904
- Film director Nicholas Ray in 1911
- Comedian/producer Stan Freberg in 1926
- Actor Carl Switzer (Alfalfa in the Our Gang and Little Rascals movie comedies) in 1927
- Singer B.J. Thomas in 1942
- Humorist Garrison Keillor ( Prairie Home Companion ) in 1942
- Actor John Glover in 1944
- Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files in 1960
- Actress Charlize Theron in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Good Morning! Friday August 6, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. We had a little bit of light rain last night (while north and south of us there were storms again); this morning it's again pale and sparkly. We didn't get as hot yesterday as predicted (the weather guru says it's because the sun's energy was evaporating instead of warming). Today we should be low 90s, mostly cloudy, and probably more afternoon and evening storms. I wouldn't mind more rain, though I'm quite OK with the "severe" weather skipping me! :)
I ran my errands last night after work. I had a hard time finding some of the things I was looking for (you just wouldn't believe how hard it is to find a very specific light bulb!!!). It ended up being pretty late by the time I got home. It had been one of "those" days at work .. so basically, I did nothing. So tonight I need to make up for lost time! I still have that chair to de-construct, a caulking job to finish, a sewing project to work on ... and I suspect there's something I'm forgetting. :)
The kitten's favorite passtime is climbing on me. Ouch! It's hard when I'm getting ready for work in the morning, so I shut her in the kitchen. She's at the door crying. Oh no, I feel so mean. But I'm not letting her out yet! LOL!
Today is "National Fresh Breath Day" ... "Anniversary - Hiroshima Day" ... "Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed" ... "Independence Day (Bolivia)" ... "Peace Festival (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't fall before you're pushed."
-- English Proverb
"Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot."
-- Josh Billings
"Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble."
-- Samuel Johnson
Today in history:
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle of New York became the first American to swim the English Channel.
In 1996, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin announced the discovery of evidence of a primitive life form on Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in 1809
- Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons in 1881
- Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, also in 1881
- Movie cowboy star Hoot Gibson in 1892
- Comedian Lucille Ball in 1911
- Actor Robert Mitchum in 1917
- Former airline executive Freddie Laker in 1922
- Artist Andy Warhol in 1928
- Actress Catherine Hicks in 1951
- Film director M. Night Shyamalan in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I ran my errands last night after work. I had a hard time finding some of the things I was looking for (you just wouldn't believe how hard it is to find a very specific light bulb!!!). It ended up being pretty late by the time I got home. It had been one of "those" days at work .. so basically, I did nothing.
The kitten's favorite passtime is climbing on me. Ouch! It's hard when I'm getting ready for work in the morning, so I shut her in the kitchen. She's at the door crying. Oh no, I feel so mean. But I'm not letting her out yet! LOL!
Today is "National Fresh Breath Day" ... "Anniversary - Hiroshima Day" ... "Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed" ... "Independence Day (Bolivia)" ... "Peace Festival (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't fall before you're pushed."
-- English Proverb
"Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot."
-- Josh Billings
"Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble."
-- Samuel Johnson
Today in history:
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle of New York became the first American to swim the English Channel.
In 1996, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin announced the discovery of evidence of a primitive life form on Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in 1809
- Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons in 1881
- Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, also in 1881
- Movie cowboy star Hoot Gibson in 1892
- Comedian Lucille Ball in 1911
- Actor Robert Mitchum in 1917
- Former airline executive Freddie Laker in 1922
- Artist Andy Warhol in 1928
- Actress Catherine Hicks in 1951
- Film director M. Night Shyamalan in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday August 5, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Right now it's pale and sparkly out, though later it will partly cloudy, and around or just over 100! And, heat index reaching 105 or more. Yikes! But the good news (for me) is that the storms that moved across the state during the night did NOT miss me for a change! Wow, did it rain (and thunder and lightening ... in the wee hours of the morning). This morning everything is fresh and clean and soaked ... a good beginning for a very hot day. There's the usual possibility of afternoon storms.
Last night I did a little better. I had some sheets and towels to be folded and put away, and that's done. And, I have finished all that I can do so far on the sewing project. I don't have enough blocks done yet, but I can start sewing on what I have. Yay! Tonight, however, other things need to get done. I will have to go by Wally World for some things Jimmy didn't get yesterday. That gets the evening off to a late start; and I have a chair to de-construct. And, I'm sure, there'll be other things I've forgotten. :)
Today is "National Underwear Day" ... "Homeland Thanksgiving Day (Croatia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some."
-- Herbert Rappaport
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
'Education... has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading."
-- G. M. Trevelyan
Today in history:
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200.
In 1858, after several unsuccessful attempts, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean was completed.
In 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first federal income tax. A wartime measure, it was rescinded in 1872.
In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid.
In 1957, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" began airing nationally.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist Guy de Maupassant in 1850
- Poet and critic Conrad Aiken in 1889
- Film director John Huston in 1906
- Actor Robert Taylor in 1911
- Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, in 1930
- Actor John Saxon in 1935
- Actress Loni Anderson in 1946
- Actor Jonathan Silverman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I did a little better. I had some sheets and towels to be folded and put away, and that's done. And, I have finished all that I can do so far on the sewing project. I don't have enough blocks done yet, but I can start sewing on what I have. Yay! Tonight, however, other things need to get done. I will have to go by Wally World for some things Jimmy didn't get yesterday. That gets the evening off to a late start; and I have a chair to de-construct. And, I'm sure, there'll be other things I've forgotten. :)
Today is "National Underwear Day" ... "Homeland Thanksgiving Day (Croatia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some."
-- Herbert Rappaport
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
'Education... has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading."
-- G. M. Trevelyan
Today in history:
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200.
In 1858, after several unsuccessful attempts, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean was completed.
In 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first federal income tax. A wartime measure, it was rescinded in 1872.
In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid.
In 1957, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" began airing nationally.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist Guy de Maupassant in 1850
- Poet and critic Conrad Aiken in 1889
- Film director John Huston in 1906
- Actor Robert Taylor in 1911
- Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, in 1930
- Actor John Saxon in 1935
- Actress Loni Anderson in 1946
- Actor Jonathan Silverman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday August 4, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's easing up to hotter, mid to upper 90s today. It will also be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers. I sure hope it's a good chance ... even with watering, everything is just so dry right now. Now that we're in August, the weather "seems" more normal summer in NC. But, it's still hot! LOL!
Last night I mostly worked on my sewing project. I am very nearly through with the boring part, and hopefully very soon can start actually sewing again. I'm going to try to finish that step tonight. Well, almost finish. Actually, I have a few more blocks that need to be "layered" and pinned, and then the boring part (tracing a pattern). And THEN I can start sewing it all together! :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Fools rush in where fools have been before."
-- Unknown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."
-- Saint Francis de Sales
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I mostly worked on my sewing project. I am very nearly through with the boring part, and hopefully very soon can start actually sewing again. I'm going to try to finish that step tonight. Well, almost finish. Actually, I have a few more blocks that need to be "layered" and pinned, and then the boring part (tracing a pattern). And THEN I can start sewing it all together! :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Fools rush in where fools have been before."
-- Unknown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."
-- Saint Francis de Sales
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Good Morning! Wednesday August 4, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's easing up to hotter, mid to upper 90s today. It will also be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers. I sure hope it's a good chance ... even with watering, everything is just so dry right now. Now that we're in August, the weather "seems" more normal summer in NC. But, it's still hot! LOL!
Last night I mostly worked on my sewing project. I am very nearly through with the boring part, and hopefully very soon can start actually sewing again. I'm going to try to finish that step tonight. Well, almost finish. Actually, I have a few more blocks that need to be "layered" and pinned, and then the boring part (tracing a pattern). And THEN I can start sewing it all together! :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Fools rush in where fools have been before."
-- Unknown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."
-- Saint Francis de Sales
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I mostly worked on my sewing project. I am very nearly through with the boring part, and hopefully very soon can start actually sewing again. I'm going to try to finish that step tonight. Well, almost finish. Actually, I have a few more blocks that need to be "layered" and pinned, and then the boring part (tracing a pattern). And THEN I can start sewing it all together! :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Fools rush in where fools have been before."
-- Unknown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."
-- Saint Francis de Sales
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday August 3, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The heat is back, going to low 90s today (and building through the week). It will be only partly cloudy, and no mention at all of afternoon storms. I didn't water yesterday, so absolutely will tonight. After I untangle the silly hoses! :(
Last night I tried to run some errands on the way home. I had no idea how hard it would be (in my small town of course) to find a caulk gun!! My fault, I was trying to avoid Wal-Mart. I guess tonight I'll go there (unless Jimmy goes out and gets one today). I did a bit more spot-cleaning and organizing, and a tiny bit on the sewing project
Tonight I *plan* to start the last little bit I need to do on the caulking project. We know how my plans go! LOL!
Today is "National Night Out" ... "Independence Day (Niger)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either."
-- Gore Vidal
"Here's something to think about: How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?"
-- Jay Leno
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain for the New World with a convoy of three small ships -- the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria -- and fewer than 100 crewmen.
In 1958, the USS Nautilus traveled under the Arctic ice cap.
In 2004, the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor was reopened to the public.
Today's birthdays include
- Elisha Graves Otis, inventor of the modern elevator, in 1811
- World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle in 1900
- Orchestra leader Ray Bloch in 1902
- Actress Dolores del Rio in 1905
- Band leader Les Elgart in 1917
- Author Leon Uris in 1924
- Singer Tony Bennett in 1926
- TV personality and lifestyle consultant Martha Stewart in 1941
- Actor Martin Sheen in 1940
- Actor Jay North in 1951
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I tried to run some errands on the way home. I had no idea how hard it would be (in my small town of course) to find a caulk gun!! My fault, I was trying to avoid Wal-Mart.
Tonight I *plan* to start the last little bit I need to do on the caulking project. We know how my plans go! LOL!
Today is "National Night Out" ... "Independence Day (Niger)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either."
-- Gore Vidal
"Here's something to think about: How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?"
-- Jay Leno
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain for the New World with a convoy of three small ships -- the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria -- and fewer than 100 crewmen.
In 1958, the USS Nautilus traveled under the Arctic ice cap.
In 2004, the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor was reopened to the public.
Today's birthdays include
- Elisha Graves Otis, inventor of the modern elevator, in 1811
- World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle in 1900
- Orchestra leader Ray Bloch in 1902
- Actress Dolores del Rio in 1905
- Band leader Les Elgart in 1917
- Author Leon Uris in 1924
- Singer Tony Bennett in 1926
- TV personality and lifestyle consultant Martha Stewart in 1941
- Actor Martin Sheen in 1940
- Actor Jay North in 1951
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Good Morning! Monday August 2, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's pale and clear, with just a touch of early mist still there. The forecast for today is upper 80s, mostly clear, and with only a slight chance of afternoon storms. The weekend was a lovely little touch of fall, but summer is coming back .. by tomorrow back in the 90s. Yes, that's August in NC ... but I think we've already had our share of them! LOL! And, after all that lovely rain Saturday night, by tonight things will be all dry and gasping again. Back to the sprinklers. :)
Yesterday I did not get much of my sewing project done, but at least a little bit. I did finish up the laundry, all but putting away part of the last load. I did more spot-cleaning and organizing. We went to a friend's son's birthday party, and had a lot of fun visiting.
Today, of course, it's back to work. I have 16 more Mondays to work ... doesn't sound so bad that way! :)
Today is "Anniversary - Signing of Declaration of Independence Official" ... "Colorado Day (Colorado)" ... "Independence Day (Jamaica)" ... "National Day (Macedonia)" ... "Youth Day (Zambia)" ... "Sisters Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The author of the Iliad is either Homer or, if not Homer, somebody else of the same name."
-- Aldous Huxley
"I've never known any trouble that an hour's reading didn't assuage."
-- Charles De Secondat
"Wear the old coat and buy the new book."
-- Austin Phelps
Today in history:
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, was signed by members of the Continental Congress.
In 1870, the Tower Subway, the world's first underground railway, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Singer Helen Morgan in 1900
- Actress Myrna Loy in 1905
- Actress Beatrice Straight in 1914
- Author James Baldwin in 1924
- Actor Carroll O'Connor in 1924
- Actor Peter O'Toole in 1932
- Filmmaker Wes Craven in 1939
- Actress Joanna Cassidy in 1945
- Actress Kathryn Harrold in 1950
- Actress Victoria Jackson in 1959
- Actress Mary Louise Parker in 1964
- Writer/director/actor Kevin Smith in 1970
- Actor Edward Furlong in 1977
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday I did not get much of my sewing project done, but at least a little bit. I did finish up the laundry, all but putting away part of the last load. I did more spot-cleaning and organizing. We went to a friend's son's birthday party, and had a lot of fun visiting.
Today, of course, it's back to work. I have 16 more Mondays to work ... doesn't sound so bad that way! :)
Today is "Anniversary - Signing of Declaration of Independence Official" ... "Colorado Day (Colorado)" ... "Independence Day (Jamaica)" ... "National Day (Macedonia)" ... "Youth Day (Zambia)" ... "Sisters Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The author of the Iliad is either Homer or, if not Homer, somebody else of the same name."
-- Aldous Huxley
"I've never known any trouble that an hour's reading didn't assuage."
-- Charles De Secondat
"Wear the old coat and buy the new book."
-- Austin Phelps
Today in history:
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, was signed by members of the Continental Congress.
In 1870, the Tower Subway, the world's first underground railway, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Singer Helen Morgan in 1900
- Actress Myrna Loy in 1905
- Actress Beatrice Straight in 1914
- Author James Baldwin in 1924
- Actor Carroll O'Connor in 1924
- Actor Peter O'Toole in 1932
- Filmmaker Wes Craven in 1939
- Actress Joanna Cassidy in 1945
- Actress Kathryn Harrold in 1950
- Actress Victoria Jackson in 1959
- Actress Mary Louise Parker in 1964
- Writer/director/actor Kevin Smith in 1970
- Actor Edward Furlong in 1977
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday August 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. I woke up to gray skies and puddles!! Rain in the night - Yay! The forecast for today is upper 80s, cloudy, and showers likely. It seems like the seasons have gotten skewed ... we had the hot weather a month earlier than "usual", and today feels like fall. Of course, it's only the first day of August ... I'm quite sure we're in store for many more days in the 90s! But for today .. lovely. :)
Yesterday I didn't do as much as I hoped, but still not too bad. I got a lot of the laundry caught up, and I got several "hot-spots" cleaned, as well as the kitchen and bathroom (on-going cleaning, as we all know!). I ran a few errands in the morning, but not an all day excursion. I tackled several small projects around the house, but didn't get to work on the "bigger" projects. I did spend some time on my sewing project too.
Today I'm getting off to a slow start. The kitten (finally) let me sleep past 5 am! LOL! We're going to a birthday party this afternoon, so hoping to get a few smaller things done this morning; and then work on the sewing project this evening.
Today is "Girlfriend's Day" ... "Respect for Parents Day" ... "Rounds Resounding Day" ... "Sisters' Day" ... "Anniversary - MTV" ... "Anniversary - World Wide Web" ... "American Family Day in Arizona (Arizona)" ... "Admission Day (Colorado)" ... "Emancipation Day (Trinidad, Tobago)" ... "Abolition of Slavery Day (Jamaica)" ... "Independence Day (Benin)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.' "
-- Theodore Roosevelt
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it."
-- Mae West
"And remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
-- Earl Mac Rauch
Today in history:
In 1498, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set foot on the American mainland for the first time, at the Paria Peninsula in present-day Venezuela.
In 1790, the first U.S. census showed a population of 3,929,214 people in 17 states.
In 1831, the London Bridge opened.
In 1907, an Aeronautical Division was added to the Army Signals Corps, and this forerunner of the U.S. Air Force bought its first airplane, a craft built by the Wright brothers.
In 1981, MTV premiered with the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."
In 1994, Lisa Marie Presley confirmed rumors that she had married pop star Michael Jackson May 26 in the Dominican Republic.
Today's birthdays include
- Claudius I, born in 10 B.C.
- French naturalist Jean Baptiste Lamarck, known for his theory of evolution, in 1744
- Explorer William Clark in 1770
- Francis Scott Key, composer of The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1779
- Lawyer and writer Richard Henry Dana Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, in 1815
- Author Herman Melville ( Moby-Dick ) in 1819
- Activist and labor organizer Mary Harris Mother Jones in 1837
- Tennis Hall of fame member Jack Kramer in 1921
- Actor Arthur Hill in 1922
- Actor Geoffrey Holder in 1930
- Comic actor Dom DeLuise in 1933
- French fashion designer Yves St. Laurent in 1936
- Jerry Garcia, co-founder of the Grateful Dead rock group, in 1942
- Rapper Coolio in 1963
- Film director Sam Mendes in 1965
- Actor Tempestt Bledsoe in 1973
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday I didn't do as much as I hoped, but still not too bad. I got a lot of the laundry caught up, and I got several "hot-spots" cleaned, as well as the kitchen and bathroom (on-going cleaning, as we all know!). I ran a few errands in the morning, but not an all day excursion. I tackled several small projects around the house, but didn't get to work on the "bigger" projects. I did spend some time on my sewing project too.
Today I'm getting off to a slow start. The kitten (finally) let me sleep past 5 am! LOL! We're going to a birthday party this afternoon, so hoping to get a few smaller things done this morning; and then work on the sewing project this evening.
Today is "Girlfriend's Day" ... "Respect for Parents Day" ... "Rounds Resounding Day" ... "Sisters' Day" ... "Anniversary - MTV" ... "Anniversary - World Wide Web" ... "American Family Day in Arizona (Arizona)" ... "Admission Day (Colorado)" ... "Emancipation Day (Trinidad, Tobago)" ... "Abolition of Slavery Day (Jamaica)" ... "Independence Day (Benin)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.' "
-- Theodore Roosevelt
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it."
-- Mae West
"And remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
-- Earl Mac Rauch
Today in history:
In 1498, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set foot on the American mainland for the first time, at the Paria Peninsula in present-day Venezuela.
In 1790, the first U.S. census showed a population of 3,929,214 people in 17 states.
In 1831, the London Bridge opened.
In 1907, an Aeronautical Division was added to the Army Signals Corps, and this forerunner of the U.S. Air Force bought its first airplane, a craft built by the Wright brothers.
In 1981, MTV premiered with the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."
In 1994, Lisa Marie Presley confirmed rumors that she had married pop star Michael Jackson May 26 in the Dominican Republic.
Today's birthdays include
- Claudius I, born in 10 B.C.
- French naturalist Jean Baptiste Lamarck, known for his theory of evolution, in 1744
- Explorer William Clark in 1770
- Francis Scott Key, composer of The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1779
- Lawyer and writer Richard Henry Dana Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, in 1815
- Author Herman Melville ( Moby-Dick ) in 1819
- Activist and labor organizer Mary Harris Mother Jones in 1837
- Tennis Hall of fame member Jack Kramer in 1921
- Actor Arthur Hill in 1922
- Actor Geoffrey Holder in 1930
- Comic actor Dom DeLuise in 1933
- French fashion designer Yves St. Laurent in 1936
- Jerry Garcia, co-founder of the Grateful Dead rock group, in 1942
- Rapper Coolio in 1963
- Film director Sam Mendes in 1965
- Actor Tempestt Bledsoe in 1973
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
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