Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still very dark out, and will be cloudy and rainy all day. Amazing that just a few days ago we were having record-setting highs in the 90s ... and today will only be low 70s! I know some areas are getting so much rain that there are dangerous flooding issues; here, we have to watch for high water on the roads (and in the driveway!). Otherwise we've had no problems, and are so very thankful for the rain!
The downside of the rain, of course, is that it makes me very lazy. And you all know I didn't need any extra help with that! LOL! So, last night ... I watched 2 shows that I love; read enough email to find out who got eliminated from Dancing (no big surprise there); and got to sleep early! But rainy weather is such good sleeping weather ... I still didn't want to get up this morning.
Tonight, I think I might have to make a quick run by the grocery store. I won't be watching TV so much, so hopefully I'll at least get aa bit more sewing done. :)
Today is "Michaelmas (Greek/Roman Catholic)" ... "National Attend Your Grandchild's Birth Day" ... "National Women's Health and Fitness Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable."
-- Sidney J. Harris
"What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose."
-- Andre Agassi
Today in history:
In 1789, the U.S. War Department organized the United States' first standing army -- 700 troops who would serve for three years.
In 1936, in the presidential race between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alf Landon, both parties used radio for the first time.
In 1962, Alouette 1, the first Canadian satellite, was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- Spanish poet-novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote," in 1547
- British naval hero Adm. Horatio Nelson in 1758
- Pioneer nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi in 1901
- Singing movie cowboy Gene Autry in 1907
- Film director Michelangelo Antonioni in 1912
- Film director Stanley Kramer in 1913
- Actor Trevor Howard in 1913
- Actress Anita Ekberg in 1931
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis in 1935
- Actor Larry Linville ("M*A*S*H") in 1939
- Singer/actress Madeline Kahn in 1942
- Polish leader Lech Walesa in 1943
- TV personality Bryant Gumbel in 1948
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Dresses
I'm trying to decide on an outfit for a special occasion. Per request, I'm putting pix of my choices here.
There is a matching skirt to the purple jacket.
There is a matching skirt to the purple jacket.
Good Morning! Tuesday September 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still cloudy, but should at least partly clear later today. We might have some morning showers first. Today will be low 80s, breezy, less humid (once the clouds start moving out). Boy did we ever get some much-needed rain! And the powerful heat grip seems to be broken now. There's more rain coming later this week ... we seem to be making up the deficit all at once!
I finally remembered what I meant to do after work yesterday. I went to a local outlet store that offers senior discounts (15%) on Monday. I wanted to get something to wear to the fast approaching family wedding. I'm just no good at decisions! LOL!
I didn't get much done once I got home ... still felt "soggy" around the edges. I watched Dancing (Jennifer is still my favorite, but only by a narrow margin over a few others); and managed - barely - to stay awake for H50.
Tonight is another "good" night. I hope to find a burst or two of energy and get some things done during commercials at least. :)
Today is "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "UN Wold Maritime Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours."
-- Harry S Truman
"The best things carried to excess are wrong."
-- Charles Churchill
Today in history:
In 490 B.C., the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon. A Greek soldier named Phidippides ran more than 26 miles to tell Athenians of the victory and died after his announcement. His feat provided the model for the modern marathon race.
In 1892, Mansfield University was the home team for the first night football game at Smythe Park in Mansfield, Pa.
Today's birthdays include
- Frances Willard, founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in 1839
- CBS Chairman William Paley in 1901
- TV variety show host and columnist Ed Sullivan in 1901
- Heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling in 1905
- Cartoonist Al Capp in 1909
- Actor William Windom in 1923
- Actor Marcello Mastroianni in 1924
- Actress and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot in 1934
- Musician Ben E. King in 1938
- Actor Jeffrey Jones in 1946
- Actress Janeane Garofalo in 1964
- Actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 1972
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I finally remembered what I meant to do after work yesterday. I went to a local outlet store that offers senior discounts (15%) on Monday. I wanted to get something to wear to the fast approaching family wedding.
I didn't get much done once I got home ... still felt "soggy" around the edges. I watched Dancing (Jennifer is still my favorite, but only by a narrow margin over a few others); and managed - barely - to stay awake for H50.
Tonight is another "good" night. I hope to find a burst or two of energy and get some things done during commercials at least. :)
Today is "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "UN Wold Maritime Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours."
-- Harry S Truman
"The best things carried to excess are wrong."
-- Charles Churchill
Today in history:
In 490 B.C., the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon. A Greek soldier named Phidippides ran more than 26 miles to tell Athenians of the victory and died after his announcement. His feat provided the model for the modern marathon race.
In 1892, Mansfield University was the home team for the first night football game at Smythe Park in Mansfield, Pa.
Today's birthdays include
- Frances Willard, founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in 1839
- CBS Chairman William Paley in 1901
- TV variety show host and columnist Ed Sullivan in 1901
- Heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling in 1905
- Cartoonist Al Capp in 1909
- Actor William Windom in 1923
- Actor Marcello Mastroianni in 1924
- Actress and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot in 1934
- Musician Ben E. King in 1938
- Actor Jeffrey Jones in 1946
- Actress Janeane Garofalo in 1964
- Actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 1972
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Good Morning! Monday September 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It started raining late yesterday afternoon, and hasn't stopped since! Today should be right around 80, a "cool" change from the long stretch of 90s (which seem to be over - but who knows what could happen in October!), cloudy all day with showers and storms. It feels like we're making up a 4 months deficit all at once! One minor "down" side of all the rain, a dead tree fell in our yard. But since the only "casualty" was the clothesline, at least it's no longer something to worry about! LOL!
Yesterday was very busy and fun. We didn't decide until "last minute" ... watching the weather; but went to Raleigh to the Home and Garden Show (and flea market - you know - while we were there!) Even though 99% of what was there was way over our financial capability (and that's not even counting that my house is rented! LOL!), we did get some great garden ideas, and had a lot of fun. We walked so much, I'm still tired ... hmmm ... rainy Monday .... should I take a "sick day"? LOL! (no ... no one else does my work if I don't go in. oh well.)
I think I'm supposed to do something after work; but unless I remember what it is, I'll just be going home. I know I like shows that come on tonight (Dancing and Hawaii Five-O), but hopefully I can get a few chores taken care of before 8:00 ... and work on sewing at least during commercials. :)
Today is "Ancestor Appreciation Day" ... "Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children" ... "Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day" ... "World Tourism Day" ... "True Cross Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The problem with any unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it."
-- Glaser and Way
"Throw out an alarming alarm clock. If the ring is loud and strident, you're waking up to instant stress. You shouldn't be bullied out of bed, just reminded that it's time to start your day."
-- Sharon Gold
"A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience."
-- Doug Larson
Today in history:
In 1825, in England, George Stephenson opened the Stockton and Darlington Railway, becoming the first permanent steam locomotive railway, pulling a passenger train.
In 1935, 13-year-old Judy Garland signed her first contract with MGM.
In 1954, "The Tonight Show" made its television debut with host Steve Allen.
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinal slugger Mark McGwire set an all-time major-league season home run record when he hit his 70th home run.
Today's birthdays include
- Patriot Samuel Adams in 1722
- Political cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1840
- Composer Joseph McCarthy ("You Made Me Love You") in 1885
- Composer Vincent Youmans ("Tea for Two") in 1898
- Actress Jayne Meadows in 1920
- Actor William Conrad in 1920
- Filmmaker Arthur Penn in 1922
- Actress Sada Thompson in 1929
- Actor Wilford Brimley in 1934
- Actor Greg Morris also in 1934
- Actor/singer Shaun Cassidy in 1958
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was very busy and fun. We didn't decide until "last minute" ... watching the weather; but went to Raleigh to the Home and Garden Show (and flea market - you know - while we were there!) Even though 99% of what was there was way over our financial capability (and that's not even counting that my house is rented! LOL!), we did get some great garden ideas, and had a lot of fun. We walked so much, I'm still tired ... hmmm ... rainy Monday .... should I take a "sick day"? LOL! (no ... no one else does my work if I don't go in. oh well.)
I think I'm supposed to do something after work; but unless I remember what it is, I'll just be going home. I know I like shows that come on tonight (Dancing and Hawaii Five-O), but hopefully I can get a few chores taken care of before 8:00 ... and work on sewing at least during commercials. :)
Today is "Ancestor Appreciation Day" ... "Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children" ... "Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day" ... "World Tourism Day" ... "True Cross Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The problem with any unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it."
-- Glaser and Way
"Throw out an alarming alarm clock. If the ring is loud and strident, you're waking up to instant stress. You shouldn't be bullied out of bed, just reminded that it's time to start your day."
-- Sharon Gold
"A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience."
-- Doug Larson
Today in history:
In 1825, in England, George Stephenson opened the Stockton and Darlington Railway, becoming the first permanent steam locomotive railway, pulling a passenger train.
In 1935, 13-year-old Judy Garland signed her first contract with MGM.
In 1954, "The Tonight Show" made its television debut with host Steve Allen.
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinal slugger Mark McGwire set an all-time major-league season home run record when he hit his 70th home run.
Today's birthdays include
- Patriot Samuel Adams in 1722
- Political cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1840
- Composer Joseph McCarthy ("You Made Me Love You") in 1885
- Composer Vincent Youmans ("Tea for Two") in 1898
- Actress Jayne Meadows in 1920
- Actor William Conrad in 1920
- Filmmaker Arthur Penn in 1922
- Actress Sada Thompson in 1929
- Actor Wilford Brimley in 1934
- Actor Greg Morris also in 1934
- Actor/singer Shaun Cassidy in 1958
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday September 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. As of last night they were saying it would be mid 70s and cloudy today, though the most of the coming rain won't be until late evening. That's OK, as long as we get some! The cooler weather is so overdue and welcome! Maybe now we can have "real" fall (although I generally tend to think of October as "really" fall, so it's still a week off).
Yesterday turned out very nice. My friend came for lunch and a visit, and then we rode over to a quilt shop, and to a local country store. It's too bad it's hard to find time to do it more often; but then, perhaps it wouldn't be as special. Last night I had a lovely long conversation with my son ... which is always special, because it's so rare! LOL!
Today I might go to a Home and Garden show; I don't know for sure yet. It might turn out to be a great day to divide between the sewing machine and a book. :)
Today is "Gold Star Mother's Day" ... "Johnny Appleseed Day" ... "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "Shamu the Whale Day" ... "Walk Like A Zombie Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing."
-- John Erskine
"I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1934, the RMS Queen Mary was launched.
In 1960, the first televised presidential debate aired from a Chicago TV studio. It featured presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.
In 1983, the yacht Australia II won the America's Cup from the United States, ending the longest winning streak in sports -- 132 years.
In 1991, four men and four women entered the huge, airtight greenhouse Biosphere II in Arizona. They remained inside for two years, emerging on this date in 1993.
In 1996, the space shuttle Atlantis landed, bringing astronaut Shannon Lucid to Earth. Her six-month tour aboard the Mir space station set a record for a woman in space, as well as a record stay for any U.S. astronaut.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontier nurseryman "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman in 1774
- Poet T.S. Eliot in 1888
- German philosopher Martin Heidegger in 1889
- Actor George Raft in 1895
- Pope Paul VI in 1897
- Composer George Gershwin in 1898
- Bandleader Ted Weems in 1901
- Country singer Marty Robbins in 1925
- Country singer Lynn Anderson in 1947
- Actress Mary Beth Hurt in 1948
- Singer Olivia Newton-John in 1948
- Actress Linda Hamilton in 1956
- Actress Melissa Sue Anderson in 1962
- Tennis star Serena Williams in 1981
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday turned out very nice. My friend came for lunch and a visit, and then we rode over to a quilt shop, and to a local country store. It's too bad it's hard to find time to do it more often; but then, perhaps it wouldn't be as special. Last night I had a lovely long conversation with my son ... which is always special, because it's so rare! LOL!
Today I might go to a Home and Garden show; I don't know for sure yet. It might turn out to be a great day to divide between the sewing machine and a book. :)
Today is "Gold Star Mother's Day" ... "Johnny Appleseed Day" ... "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "Shamu the Whale Day" ... "Walk Like A Zombie Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing."
-- John Erskine
"I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1934, the RMS Queen Mary was launched.
In 1960, the first televised presidential debate aired from a Chicago TV studio. It featured presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.
In 1983, the yacht Australia II won the America's Cup from the United States, ending the longest winning streak in sports -- 132 years.
In 1991, four men and four women entered the huge, airtight greenhouse Biosphere II in Arizona. They remained inside for two years, emerging on this date in 1993.
In 1996, the space shuttle Atlantis landed, bringing astronaut Shannon Lucid to Earth. Her six-month tour aboard the Mir space station set a record for a woman in space, as well as a record stay for any U.S. astronaut.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontier nurseryman "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman in 1774
- Poet T.S. Eliot in 1888
- German philosopher Martin Heidegger in 1889
- Actor George Raft in 1895
- Pope Paul VI in 1897
- Composer George Gershwin in 1898
- Bandleader Ted Weems in 1901
- Country singer Marty Robbins in 1925
- Country singer Lynn Anderson in 1947
- Actress Mary Beth Hurt in 1948
- Singer Olivia Newton-John in 1948
- Actress Linda Hamilton in 1956
- Actress Melissa Sue Anderson in 1962
- Tennis star Serena Williams in 1981
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday September 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.It's a bit later than "usual" (but a little early for a Saturday), and brilliant sunlight is flooding in my window, reflecting on the computer, blinding me! LOL!! This will hopefully be our last upper 90s day. The weather is changing, and today will be partly cloudy and humid. There's a chance of showers by late afternoon, though the big change seems to be coming tomorrow. Still, today will be a lovely day although we'll probably set yet another record high temp for the date.
Last night was pretty nearly as I expected .. meaning after I got home with groceries I didn't want to bother with anything else! :) But, I did do a small amount of cleaning, and even some prep work for lunch today.
A friend is coming to visit for lunch, and then I think we're going on a "field trip" to a quilt shop. I have a few things yet to do this morning, but not too much ... except putting things back together after I shut Maggie in the kitchen! LOL! She thinks any flat surface is an invitation for her to knock off what ever is on it. Christmas decorating is going to be interesting! And ... if anyone is interested (like me) ... Christmas is THREE MONTHS from today! Will you be ready? I will. :)
Today is (actually, these are for yesterday since I accidently posted today's yesterday ... that's what happens when you get in a hurry! LOL!) "Hug a Vegetarian Day" ... "Love Note Day" ... "National Punctuation Day" ... "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving (Pa)" ... "Constitutional Declaration Day (Cambodia)" ... "Heritage Day (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea-Bissau)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside."
-- Robert X. Cringely
"To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am."
-- Bernard M. Baruch
Today in history:
In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, called "Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestic," appeared in Boston.
In 1789, the first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights."
In 1882, the first major league baseball doubleheader was played between the Providence, R.I., and Worchester, Mass., teams.
In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman U.S. Supreme Court justice.
In 1992, NASA launched a $511 million probe to Mars in the first U.S. mission to the planet in 17 years.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist William Faulkner in 1897
- Sports columnist Walter "Red" Smith in 1905
- Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich in 1906
- Actor Aldo Ray in 1926
- TV personality Barbara Walters in 1931
- Actor Robert Walden in 1943
- Actor/producer Michael Douglas in 1944
- Actor Mark Hamill ("Star Wars") in 1951
- Actor Christopher Reeve ("Superman") in 1952
- Actress Heather Locklear in 1961
- Actor Tate Donovan in 1963
- Actor Will Smith in 1968
- Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night was pretty nearly as I expected .. meaning after I got home with groceries I didn't want to bother with anything else! :) But, I did do a small amount of cleaning, and even some prep work for lunch today.
A friend is coming to visit for lunch, and then I think we're going on a "field trip" to a quilt shop. I have a few things yet to do this morning, but not too much ... except putting things back together after I shut Maggie in the kitchen! LOL! She thinks any flat surface is an invitation for her to knock off what ever is on it. Christmas decorating is going to be interesting! And ... if anyone is interested (like me) ... Christmas is THREE MONTHS from today! Will you be ready? I will. :)
Today is (actually, these are for yesterday since I accidently posted today's yesterday ... that's what happens when you get in a hurry! LOL!) "Hug a Vegetarian Day" ... "Love Note Day" ... "National Punctuation Day" ... "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving (Pa)" ... "Constitutional Declaration Day (Cambodia)" ... "Heritage Day (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea-Bissau)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside."
-- Robert X. Cringely
"To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am."
-- Bernard M. Baruch
Today in history:
In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, called "Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestic," appeared in Boston.
In 1789, the first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights."
In 1882, the first major league baseball doubleheader was played between the Providence, R.I., and Worchester, Mass., teams.
In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman U.S. Supreme Court justice.
In 1992, NASA launched a $511 million probe to Mars in the first U.S. mission to the planet in 17 years.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist William Faulkner in 1897
- Sports columnist Walter "Red" Smith in 1905
- Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich in 1906
- Actor Aldo Ray in 1926
- TV personality Barbara Walters in 1931
- Actor Robert Walden in 1943
- Actor/producer Michael Douglas in 1944
- Actor Mark Hamill ("Star Wars") in 1951
- Actor Christopher Reeve ("Superman") in 1952
- Actress Heather Locklear in 1961
- Actor Tate Donovan in 1963
- Actor Will Smith in 1968
- Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Good Morning! Friday September 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. There's a bit of mist that will quickly burn off. Today will be mid to upper 90s, sunny, and less humid. It's still a few days before hope of rain. I got almost everything watered last night. If everything can just hang in there a few more days, a break (low 80s!!) is coming.
Last night I did much better than usual. I found a little burst of enthusiasm from somewhere (sure wish I could find it more often! LOL!). Besides the watering, I got 2 loads of laundry completely done, and some sewing progress done. Well, now that I write it down, it doesn't look like all that much. But, 3 of my top favorite shows started a new season last night ... so I got everything done during commercials! LOL!!
Tonight I have to go for groceries after work; and I usually don't get much else done on grocery night. So, hopefully at least I can get to some sewing ... and there are more new shows (and an old favorite moved) tonight to check out. :)
Today is "Family Health and Fitness Day - USA" ... "Fish Amnesty Day" ... "National Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "National One Hit Wonder Day" ... "National Public Lands Day" ... "R.E.A.D. in America Day" ... "Anniversary - 1st Woman Supreme Court Justice" ... "Republic Day (Rwanda)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes. Let the reader catch his own breath."
-- Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
-- Oscar Wilde
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love."
-- Sophocles
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus departed to the New World for the second time.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. The number of justices became nine in 1869.
In 1929, aviator James Doolittle demonstrated the first "blind" takeoff and landing, using only instruments to guide his aircraft.
In 1986, the U.S. Congress adopted the rose as the national flower.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist Horace Walpole in 1717
- John Marshall, fourth chief justice of the United States, in 1755
- French chemist Georges Claude, inventor of the neon lamp, in 1870
- Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1896
- Sports announcer Jim McKay in 1921
- Actor/singer Sheila MacRae in 1924
- Actor/singer Anthony Newley in 1931
- Muppet creator Jim Henson in 1936
- Singer/photographer Linda Eastman McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, in 1941
- Actor Gordon Clapp ("NYPD Blue") in 1948
- Comedian Phil Hartman in 1948
- Actor Kevin Sorbo in 1958
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I did much better than usual. I found a little burst of enthusiasm from somewhere (sure wish I could find it more often! LOL!). Besides the watering, I got 2 loads of laundry completely done, and some sewing progress done. Well, now that I write it down, it doesn't look like all that much. But, 3 of my top favorite shows started a new season last night ... so I got everything done during commercials! LOL!!
Tonight I have to go for groceries after work; and I usually don't get much else done on grocery night. So, hopefully at least I can get to some sewing ... and there are more new shows (and an old favorite moved) tonight to check out. :)
Today is "Family Health and Fitness Day - USA" ... "Fish Amnesty Day" ... "National Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "National One Hit Wonder Day" ... "National Public Lands Day" ... "R.E.A.D. in America Day" ... "Anniversary - 1st Woman Supreme Court Justice" ... "Republic Day (Rwanda)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes. Let the reader catch his own breath."
-- Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
-- Oscar Wilde
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love."
-- Sophocles
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus departed to the New World for the second time.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. The number of justices became nine in 1869.
In 1929, aviator James Doolittle demonstrated the first "blind" takeoff and landing, using only instruments to guide his aircraft.
In 1986, the U.S. Congress adopted the rose as the national flower.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist Horace Walpole in 1717
- John Marshall, fourth chief justice of the United States, in 1755
- French chemist Georges Claude, inventor of the neon lamp, in 1870
- Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1896
- Sports announcer Jim McKay in 1921
- Actor/singer Sheila MacRae in 1924
- Actor/singer Anthony Newley in 1931
- Muppet creator Jim Henson in 1936
- Singer/photographer Linda Eastman McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, in 1941
- Actor Gordon Clapp ("NYPD Blue") in 1948
- Comedian Phil Hartman in 1948
- Actor Kevin Sorbo in 1958
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday September 23, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still grayish with just a hint of pink .. but that's just because morning keeps coming later. When the time changes, it will be lighter (but I'll be coming home in the dark!). Today - the first day of fall - will be a record-setting upper 90s, mostly sunny, and humid. I believe we set a record high yesterday; and at least 2 more days of upper 90s coming. We might get rain by Sunday, but I'll still be watering before then.
Last night I was not as busy as I would have liked ... especially since it was not a "good" TV night for me. I did a very little sewing, and even less decluttering (which mostly consisted of chasing the kitten off places she wasn't supposed to be! LOL!). I shut down everything early and got to sleep earlier (although it didn't really count, since I woke up again and watched the news!)
Tonight I plan to at least get laundry caught up ... as usual, on Thursday night and my favorite jeans (for "casual" Friday) are in the laundry basket! :)
Today is "Celebrate Bisexuality Day" ... "Checkers Day" ... "Harvest Moon" ... "Innergize Day" ... "Kingdom Unification (Saudi Arabia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it."
-- Mark Twain
"When a dog runs at you, whistle for him."
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1806, U.S. explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned to St. Louis from the first recorded overland journey from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast and back.
In 1846, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory. Neptune generally is the eighth planet from the sun.
In 1966, a Rolling Stones concert at England's Royal Albert concert hall was halted temporarily when screaming girls attacked Mick Jagger onstage. The riotous enthusiasm of the fans resulted in a ban of pop concerts at the hall.
Today's birthdays include
- Roman Emperor Augustus in 63 B.C.
- Educator William McGuffey, author of the McGuffey "eclectic readers" for school children, in 1800
- Feminist and presidential candidate Victoria Woodhull in 1838
- Surgeon William Halsted, who introduced operations for hernia and breast cancer, in 1852
- Journalist Walter Lippmann in 1889
- Actor Walter Pidgeon in 1897
- Actor Mickey Rooney in 1920
- Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane in 1926
- Soul singer/pianist Ray Charles in 1930
- Singer Julio Iglesias in 1943
- Actor Paul Peterson in 1945
- Actress Mary Kay Place in 1947
- Rock star Bruce Springsteen in 1949
- Actor Jason Alexander in 1959
- Actress Elizabeth Pena in 1959
- Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I was not as busy as I would have liked ... especially since it was not a "good" TV night for me. I did a very little sewing, and even less decluttering (which mostly consisted of chasing the kitten off places she wasn't supposed to be! LOL!). I shut down everything early and got to sleep earlier (although it didn't really count, since I woke up again and watched the news!)
Tonight I plan to at least get laundry caught up ... as usual, on Thursday night and my favorite jeans (for "casual" Friday) are in the laundry basket! :)
Today is "Celebrate Bisexuality Day" ... "Checkers Day" ... "Harvest Moon" ... "Innergize Day" ... "Kingdom Unification (Saudi Arabia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it."
-- Mark Twain
"When a dog runs at you, whistle for him."
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1806, U.S. explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned to St. Louis from the first recorded overland journey from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast and back.
In 1846, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory. Neptune generally is the eighth planet from the sun.
In 1966, a Rolling Stones concert at England's Royal Albert concert hall was halted temporarily when screaming girls attacked Mick Jagger onstage. The riotous enthusiasm of the fans resulted in a ban of pop concerts at the hall.
Today's birthdays include
- Roman Emperor Augustus in 63 B.C.
- Educator William McGuffey, author of the McGuffey "eclectic readers" for school children, in 1800
- Feminist and presidential candidate Victoria Woodhull in 1838
- Surgeon William Halsted, who introduced operations for hernia and breast cancer, in 1852
- Journalist Walter Lippmann in 1889
- Actor Walter Pidgeon in 1897
- Actor Mickey Rooney in 1920
- Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane in 1926
- Soul singer/pianist Ray Charles in 1930
- Singer Julio Iglesias in 1943
- Actor Paul Peterson in 1945
- Actress Mary Kay Place in 1947
- Rock star Bruce Springsteen in 1949
- Actor Jason Alexander in 1959
- Actress Elizabeth Pena in 1959
- Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday September 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's starting out a bit cloudy, but at least some of that will clear. Today will be partly sunny, low to mid 90s, and humid. And, there are at least 3 more days in the 90s coming up. The weather guru (who just loves numbers) gave some statistics last night ... last Feb. was coldest on record; and May, June, July, and August were either hottest or 2nd hottest. Sept. could go either way at this point ... but not much month left, and more 90s to come. Fall is "officially" here, but summer is sure haning on!
Last night I got a little bit of sewing and decluttering done. The new season of NCIS started, so I "worked" during commercials. I don't even know yet who got voted off Dancing (but I know it wasn't JG).
I don't remember what's on tonight. It would be nice if there was one night without something good on! LOL! But I use the TV as a "tranquilizer". Hopefully I'll work on the sewing at least. I'm starting to make a tiny dent in the "to do" pile, so need to keep working on it. I can do something fun for myself when I finish the current overdue project! :)
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ... "Autumnal Equinox" ... "Fall Begins Northern Hemisphere" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "National Centenarian's Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... 'Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Mali)" ... "Moon Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?"
-- Woody Allen
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.' "
-- Lee Iacocca
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694
- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791
- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885
- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892
- Actor Paul Muni in 1895
- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902
- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904
- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927
- Actor Eugene Roche in 1928
- Singer Debby Boone in 1956
- Rocker Joan Jett in 1960
- Actor Scott Baio in 1961
- Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961
- Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I got a little bit of sewing and decluttering done. The new season of NCIS started, so I "worked" during commercials. I don't even know yet who got voted off Dancing (but I know it wasn't JG).
I don't remember what's on tonight. It would be nice if there was one night without something good on! LOL! But I use the TV as a "tranquilizer". Hopefully I'll work on the sewing at least. I'm starting to make a tiny dent in the "to do" pile, so need to keep working on it. I can do something fun for myself when I finish the current overdue project! :)
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ... "Autumnal Equinox" ... "Fall Begins Northern Hemisphere" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "National Centenarian's Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... 'Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Mali)" ... "Moon Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?"
-- Woody Allen
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.' "
-- Lee Iacocca
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694
- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791
- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885
- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892
- Actor Paul Muni in 1895
- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902
- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904
- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927
- Actor Eugene Roche in 1928
- Singer Debby Boone in 1956
- Rocker Joan Jett in 1960
- Actor Scott Baio in 1961
- Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961
- Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Good Morning! Wednesday September 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's starting out a bit cloudy, but at least some of that will clear. Today will be partly sunny, low to mid 90s, and humid. And, there are at least 3 more days in the 90s coming up. The weather guru (who just loves numbers) gave some statistics last night ... last Feb. was coldest on record; and May, June, July, and August were either hottest or 2nd hottest. Sept. could go either way at this point ... but not much month left, and more 90s to come. Fall is "officially" here, but summer is sure haning on!
Last night I got a little bit of sewing and decluttering done. The new season of NCIS started, so I "worked" during commercials. I don't even know yet who got voted off Dancing (but I know it wasn't JG).
I don't remember what's on tonight. It would be nice if there was one night without something good on! LOL! But I use the TV as a "tranquilizer". Hopefully I'll work on the sewing at least. I'm starting to make a tiny dent in the "to do" pile, so need to keep working on it. I can do something fun for myself when I finish the current overdue project! :)
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ... "Autumnal Equinox" ... "Fall Begins Northern Hemisphere" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "National Centenarian's Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... 'Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Mali)" ... "Moon Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?"
-- Woody Allen
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.' "
-- Lee Iacocca
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694
- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791
- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885
- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892
- Actor Paul Muni in 1895
- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902
- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904
- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927
- Actor Eugene Roche in 1928
- Singer Debby Boone in 1956
- Rocker Joan Jett in 1960
- Actor Scott Baio in 1961
- Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961
- Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I got a little bit of sewing and decluttering done. The new season of NCIS started, so I "worked" during commercials. I don't even know yet who got voted off Dancing (but I know it wasn't JG).
I don't remember what's on tonight. It would be nice if there was one night without something good on! LOL! But I use the TV as a "tranquilizer". Hopefully I'll work on the sewing at least. I'm starting to make a tiny dent in the "to do" pile, so need to keep working on it. I can do something fun for myself when I finish the current overdue project! :)
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ... "Autumnal Equinox" ... "Fall Begins Northern Hemisphere" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "National Centenarian's Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... 'Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Mali)" ... "Moon Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?"
-- Woody Allen
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.' "
-- Lee Iacocca
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694
- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791
- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885
- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892
- Actor Paul Muni in 1895
- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902
- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904
- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927
- Actor Eugene Roche in 1928
- Singer Debby Boone in 1956
- Rocker Joan Jett in 1960
- Actor Scott Baio in 1961
- Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961
- Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Good Morning! Wednesday September 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's starting out a bit cloudy, but at least some of that will clear. Today will be partly sunny, low to mid 90s, and humid. And, there are at least 3 more days in the 90s coming up. The weather guru (who just loves numbers) gave some statistics last night ... last Feb. was coldest on record; and May, June, July, and August were either hottest or 2nd hottest. Sept. could go either way at this point ... but not much month left, and more 90s to come. Fall is "officially" here, but summer is sure haning on!
Last night I got a little bit of sewing and decluttering done. The new season of NCIS started, so I "worked" during commercials. I don't even know yet who got voted off Dancing (but I know it wasn't JG).
I don't remember what's on tonight. It would be nice if there was one night without something good on! LOL! But I use the TV as a "tranquilizer". Hopefully I'll work on the sewing at least. I'm starting to make a tiny dent in the "to do" pile, so need to keep working on it. I can do something fun for myself when I finish the current overdue project! :)
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ... "Autumnal Equinox" ... "Fall Begins Northern Hemisphere" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "National Centenarian's Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... 'Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Mali)" ... "Moon Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?"
-- Woody Allen
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.' "
-- Lee Iacocca
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694
- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791
- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885
- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892
- Actor Paul Muni in 1895
- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902
- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904
- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927
- Actor Eugene Roche in 1928
- Singer Debby Boone in 1956
- Rocker Joan Jett in 1960
- Actor Scott Baio in 1961
- Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961
- Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I got a little bit of sewing and decluttering done. The new season of NCIS started, so I "worked" during commercials. I don't even know yet who got voted off Dancing (but I know it wasn't JG).
I don't remember what's on tonight. It would be nice if there was one night without something good on! LOL! But I use the TV as a "tranquilizer". Hopefully I'll work on the sewing at least. I'm starting to make a tiny dent in the "to do" pile, so need to keep working on it. I can do something fun for myself when I finish the current overdue project! :)
Today is "American Business Women's Day" ... "Autumnal Equinox" ... "Fall Begins Northern Hemisphere" ... "Dear Diary Day" ... "Elephant Appreciation Day" ... "Hobbit Day" ... "International Day of Radiant Peace" ... "Long Count Day" ... "National Centenarian's Day" ... "Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere" ... "Anniversary - Emancipation Proclamation" ... "Anniversary - Ice Cream Cone Birthday" ... 'Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Mali)" ... "Moon Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?"
-- Woody Allen
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.' "
-- Lee Iacocca
Today in history:
In 1985, more than 50 rock and country stars, headed by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, staged the 14-hour Farm Aid concert for 78,000 rain-soaked spectators in Champaign, Ill., raising $10 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and wit Philip Dormer Stanhope, earl of Chesterfield, in 1694
- English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday in 1791
- Filmmaker Eric Von Stroheim in 1885
- Humorist Frank Sullivan in 1892
- Actor Paul Muni in 1895
- Producer/actor John Houseman in 1902
- Actor Allan "Rocky" Lane, B-movie cowboy star of the 1940s and later the TV voice of Mr. Ed, in 1904
- Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in 1927
- Actor Eugene Roche in 1928
- Singer Debby Boone in 1956
- Rocker Joan Jett in 1960
- Actor Scott Baio in 1961
- Actress Bonnie Hunt in 1961
- Actress Catherine Oxenberg in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday September 21, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. There's no mist this morning, but it does seem faintly overcast. The forecast is for mostly sunny, and around 89. It wouldn't take much to reach the "90" mark, which is forecast for the next 4 days at least. We're easily setting a lot of new records. Someone told me they had seen signs that predicted a cold winter. I will wait and see. :)
There's a very very slight chance of rain today ... which means, of course, I need to water tonight.
Last night I found a tiny little burst of energy, and cleaned a ceiling fan, and put up a load of towels. And ... I put a bit of time in on the sewing machine! Yay! New shows started, so I was happy. The new season of DWTS (my favorite, right from the start, is Jennifer Grey); and I like the new Hawaii Tive-0.
Tonight I think the new season of NCIS starts ... so I'm thinking I'll probably miss each week's Dancing results show. Hopefully, this will mean I get more sewing done. And yes ... I need to "get a life"! LOL!
Today is "UN International Day of Peace" ... "UN Opening of General Assembly" ... "World Alzheimer's Day" ... "Independence Day (Armenia)" ... "Independence Day (Belize)" ... "Independence Day (Malta)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are each responsible for our own life - no other person is or even can be."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"It is dangerous for a national candidate to say things that people might remember."
-- Eugene McCarthy
Today in history:
In 1893, the first successful American-made, gasoline-operated motorcar appeared on the streets of Springfield, Mass. It was designed and built by Charles and Frank Duryea.
In 2001, a telecast by top movie stars and musicians raised more than $500 million for survivors of the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
In 2001, Deep Space 1 flew within 2,200 kms of Comet Borrelly.
In 2003, the spacecraft Galileo approached the fringes of Jupiter's atmosphere and then was directed to destroy itself in a high-speed plunge.
Today's birthdays include
- Louis Joliet, French-Canadian explorer of the Mississippi River, in 1645
- Author and historian H.G. Wells in 1866; composer Gustav Holst in 1874
- British publisher Allen Lane, who introduced the low-priced paperback book, in 1902
- Animator Chuck Jones (Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote) in 1912
- Actor Larry Hagman (TV's "Dallas") in 1931
- Actor Henry Gibson in 1935
- Comedian Fanny Flagg in 1944
- Author Stephen King in 1947
- Comedian Bill Murray in 1950
- Ethan Coen, one of the filmmaking Coen brothers, in 1957
- Actress Nancy Travis in 1961
- Actor Rob Morrow in 1962
- Actress Ricki Lake in 1968
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
There's a very very slight chance of rain today ... which means, of course, I need to water tonight.
Last night I found a tiny little burst of energy, and cleaned a ceiling fan, and put up a load of towels. And ... I put a bit of time in on the sewing machine! Yay! New shows started, so I was happy. The new season of DWTS (my favorite, right from the start, is Jennifer Grey); and I like the new Hawaii Tive-0.
Tonight I think the new season of NCIS starts ... so I'm thinking I'll probably miss each week's Dancing results show. Hopefully, this will mean I get more sewing done. And yes ... I need to "get a life"! LOL!
Today is "UN International Day of Peace" ... "UN Opening of General Assembly" ... "World Alzheimer's Day" ... "Independence Day (Armenia)" ... "Independence Day (Belize)" ... "Independence Day (Malta)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are each responsible for our own life - no other person is or even can be."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"It is dangerous for a national candidate to say things that people might remember."
-- Eugene McCarthy
Today in history:
In 1893, the first successful American-made, gasoline-operated motorcar appeared on the streets of Springfield, Mass. It was designed and built by Charles and Frank Duryea.
In 2001, a telecast by top movie stars and musicians raised more than $500 million for survivors of the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
In 2001, Deep Space 1 flew within 2,200 kms of Comet Borrelly.
In 2003, the spacecraft Galileo approached the fringes of Jupiter's atmosphere and then was directed to destroy itself in a high-speed plunge.
Today's birthdays include
- Louis Joliet, French-Canadian explorer of the Mississippi River, in 1645
- Author and historian H.G. Wells in 1866; composer Gustav Holst in 1874
- British publisher Allen Lane, who introduced the low-priced paperback book, in 1902
- Animator Chuck Jones (Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote) in 1912
- Actor Larry Hagman (TV's "Dallas") in 1931
- Actor Henry Gibson in 1935
- Comedian Fanny Flagg in 1944
- Author Stephen King in 1947
- Comedian Bill Murray in 1950
- Ethan Coen, one of the filmmaking Coen brothers, in 1957
- Actress Nancy Travis in 1961
- Actor Rob Morrow in 1962
- Actress Ricki Lake in 1968
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Good Morning! Monday September 20, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.It's still misty out, and the sky is pale pink and gold. I don't mind that the daylight is coming later now; but I do long for some fall weather! Forecast is for 90ish today, mostly sunny. There are at least 5 days into the 90s predicted in the next 7 days. It looks like we'll make our "90 at 90" record this year; and still no rain in sight. A hot, dry fall, with leaves starting to drop, means being very careful and observant!
Yesterday I ended up running the soaker hose most of the day. Some of the shrubs look like I've already lost them, which would just break my heart; but we'll see if they show any signs of reviving after hours of soaking. I got a load of laundry done, got most of my dusting done (ceiling to floor), baked some bread, and did a bit of decluttering. But more than anything I was lazy again. I don't know how I ever expect to get stuff done around here! LOL!
I'm not sure, but I think this week begins a new season on TV. Since most of my evenings are spent here with my computer, sewing machine, and TV, I do hope there's something "good" on! :)
Today is "International Women's Ecommerce Day" ... "National Woman Road Warrior Day" ... "Anniversary - Rock of Chickamauga" ... "Respect For the Aged Day (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Once the game is over, the King and the pawn go back in the same box."
-- Italian Proverb
"Drive thy business or it will drive thee."
-- Benjamin Franklin
"My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition."
-- Indira Gandhi
"No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets."
-- Edward Abbey
Today in history
In 1519, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan began a voyage to find a western passage to the East Indies.
In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival opened on the French Riviera.
In 1966, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II launched the Cunard liner bearing her name, often shortened to QEII, which eventually became the only ocean liner on the once thriving trans-Atlantic route.
Today's birthdays include
- Australian nurse Sister Elizabeth Kenny, who pioneered the care of polio victims, in 1886
- Novelist Upton Sinclair in 1878
- Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach in 1917
- Fashion designer James Galanos in 1925
- Actress Anne Meara in 1929
- Actress Sophia Loren in 1934
- Actress Kristen Johnston in 1967
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday I ended up running the soaker hose most of the day. Some of the shrubs look like I've already lost them, which would just break my heart; but we'll see if they show any signs of reviving after hours of soaking. I got a load of laundry done, got most of my dusting done (ceiling to floor), baked some bread, and did a bit of decluttering. But more than anything I was lazy again.
I'm not sure, but I think this week begins a new season on TV. Since most of my evenings are spent here with my computer, sewing machine, and TV, I do hope there's something "good" on! :)
Today is "International Women's Ecommerce Day" ... "National Woman Road Warrior Day" ... "Anniversary - Rock of Chickamauga" ... "Respect For the Aged Day (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Once the game is over, the King and the pawn go back in the same box."
-- Italian Proverb
"Drive thy business or it will drive thee."
-- Benjamin Franklin
"My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition."
-- Indira Gandhi
"No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets."
-- Edward Abbey
Today in history
In 1519, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan began a voyage to find a western passage to the East Indies.
In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival opened on the French Riviera.
In 1966, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II launched the Cunard liner bearing her name, often shortened to QEII, which eventually became the only ocean liner on the once thriving trans-Atlantic route.
Today's birthdays include
- Australian nurse Sister Elizabeth Kenny, who pioneered the care of polio victims, in 1886
- Novelist Upton Sinclair in 1878
- Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach in 1917
- Fashion designer James Galanos in 1925
- Actress Anne Meara in 1929
- Actress Sophia Loren in 1934
- Actress Kristen Johnston in 1967
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday September 19, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's bright and clear, and today will be low 90s, sunny and humid all day. Yesterday was supposed to be low 80s, but I suspect some areas might have made it to 90. My plants, even with watering, are really suffering in this heat that just keeps on. It's a strangely hot summer, and the plants really aren't used to this. I may soon start taking plants inside, even though I usually wait for cold nights before I do that.
Yesterday was busy, although (as usual) I didn't get done what I thought I had planned. I did, however, accomplish one important task that I had been worrying about. And, in the process, I got a lot of new Christmas ideas. Oh, yeah, y'all knew I really needed that! LOL!
Some outside things got done ... my porch looks nicer. Some watering is done, and I'll finish that today.
I couldn't use my computer last night (mouse died in my room - yuck!! - had to wait for the Lysol to work!). So, I read some more. :)
Today I'll play catch up again. I borrowed a long-handled duster, with which I can reach the corners of the ceiling, and the ceiling fans; so the house will get a really good dusting today, hopefully followed by a really good vacuuming.
Today is "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" ... "Saint Gennaro Feast Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"To get something done, a committee should consist of no more than three men, two of whom are absent."
-- Robert Copeland
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
-- Thomas A. Edison
"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."
-- Diana Spencer
Today in history:
In 1893, with the signing of the Electoral Bill by Gov. Lord Glasgow, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant national voting rights to women.
In 1988, U.S. swimmer Greg Louganis took the gold medal in 3-meter springboard diving at the Seoul Olympics after hitting his head on the board during preliminary competition.
Today's birthdays include
- Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski in 1905
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell in 1907
- Author William Golding (Lord of the Flies) in 1911
- Writer Roger Angell in 1920
- Actor and writer and host of Inside the Actors Studio James Lipton in 1926
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Duke Snider in 1926
- Actor Adam West (TV's Batman) in 1928
- Singer Brook Benton in 1931
- Actor David McCallum in 1933
- Four-time Olympic gold medal discus thrower Al Oerter in 1936
- Singer/songwriter Paul Williams in 1940
- Singer Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers in 1940
- Singer Mama Cass Elliot in 1941
- Singer Freda Payne in 1942
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Joe Morgan in 1943
- Actor Randolph Mantooth in 1945
- Actor Jeremy Irons in 1948
- Model and actor Twiggy, whose real name is Lesley Hornby, in 1949
- Television personality Joan Lunden in 1950
- Actor/director Kevin Hooks in 1958
- Country singer Trisha Yearwood in 1964
- Comedian Jimmy Fallon in 1974
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was busy, although (as usual) I didn't get done what I thought I had planned. I did, however, accomplish one important task that I had been worrying about. And, in the process, I got a lot of new Christmas ideas. Oh, yeah, y'all knew I really needed that! LOL!
Some outside things got done ... my porch looks nicer. Some watering is done, and I'll finish that today.
I couldn't use my computer last night (mouse died in my room - yuck!! - had to wait for the Lysol to work!). So, I read some more. :)
Today I'll play catch up again. I borrowed a long-handled duster, with which I can reach the corners of the ceiling, and the ceiling fans; so the house will get a really good dusting today, hopefully followed by a really good vacuuming.
Today is "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" ... "Saint Gennaro Feast Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"To get something done, a committee should consist of no more than three men, two of whom are absent."
-- Robert Copeland
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
-- Thomas A. Edison
"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."
-- Diana Spencer
Today in history:
In 1893, with the signing of the Electoral Bill by Gov. Lord Glasgow, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant national voting rights to women.
In 1988, U.S. swimmer Greg Louganis took the gold medal in 3-meter springboard diving at the Seoul Olympics after hitting his head on the board during preliminary competition.
Today's birthdays include
- Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski in 1905
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell in 1907
- Author William Golding (Lord of the Flies) in 1911
- Writer Roger Angell in 1920
- Actor and writer and host of Inside the Actors Studio James Lipton in 1926
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Duke Snider in 1926
- Actor Adam West (TV's Batman) in 1928
- Singer Brook Benton in 1931
- Actor David McCallum in 1933
- Four-time Olympic gold medal discus thrower Al Oerter in 1936
- Singer/songwriter Paul Williams in 1940
- Singer Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers in 1940
- Singer Mama Cass Elliot in 1941
- Singer Freda Payne in 1942
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Joe Morgan in 1943
- Actor Randolph Mantooth in 1945
- Actor Jeremy Irons in 1948
- Model and actor Twiggy, whose real name is Lesley Hornby, in 1949
- Television personality Joan Lunden in 1950
- Actor/director Kevin Hooks in 1958
- Country singer Trisha Yearwood in 1964
- Comedian Jimmy Fallon in 1974
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday September 18, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's bright and clear, and might not get quite to 90 today! We had a brief shower last night ... almost not even enough to call rain. I heard that some other areas had storms, but that missed me. Today will include watering!
Last night we went out to dinner ... just because it was Friday night. :) Then I read some more until I got too sleepy. I had a rare treat .. Miss Maggie chose my lap for a nap. She rarely does that (I think I fidgit too much for her! LOL!)
Today I have all the week's worth of cleaning to catch up on. I have a load of laundry started; next thing is to make a list (because I guess I'd forget to breathe if I didn't put it on a list! LOL!). So, I'm off to be productive, and hope everyone has a good weekend! :)
Today is "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day" ... "Hug a Greeting card Writer Day" ... "International Coastal Cleanup" ... "International Eat an Apple Day" ... "Anniversary - US Air Force" ... "Independence Day (Chile)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left."
-- Oscar Levant
"Everyone is born with genius, but most people only keep it a few minutes."
-- Edgard Varese
"Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think."
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Today in history:
In 1809, the Royal Opera House in London opened.
In 1851 The New-York Daily Times publishes first issues. The newspaper is now known as The New York Times.
In 1927, the Columbia Broadcasting System was born. Originally known as the Tiffany Network, its first program was an opera, "The King's Henchman."
In 1983, British adventurer George Meegan finished a 19,021-mile, 6-year walk from the tip of South America to the Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
In 1996, the shuttle Atlantis docked with the Mir space station to pick up U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid, who had set a U.S. record for time spent in space.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, writer of the first English dictionary, in 1709
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story in 1779
- French physicist Jean Foucault, inventor of the gyroscope, in 1819
- Choreographer Agnes de Mille in 1905
- Actor Greta Garbo in 1905
- Actor Leon Askin in 1907
- Actor Jack Warden in 1920
- Actor Robert Blake in 1933
- Film producer Bud Greenspan in 1926
- Singer/actor Frankie Avalon in 1939
- Comedian Fred Willard in 1939
- Basketball coach Rick Pitano in 1952
- Rock 'n' roll musician Dee Dee Ramone in 1952
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Ryne Sandberg in 1959
- Actor Holly Robinson Peete in 1964
- Actor Jada Pinkett Smith in 1971
- Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong in 1971
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night we went out to dinner ... just because it was Friday night. :) Then I read some more until I got too sleepy. I had a rare treat .. Miss Maggie chose my lap for a nap. She rarely does that (I think I fidgit too much for her! LOL!)
Today I have all the week's worth of cleaning to catch up on. I have a load of laundry started; next thing is to make a list (because I guess I'd forget to breathe if I didn't put it on a list! LOL!). So, I'm off to be productive, and hope everyone has a good weekend! :)
Today is "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day" ... "Hug a Greeting card Writer Day" ... "International Coastal Cleanup" ... "International Eat an Apple Day" ... "Anniversary - US Air Force" ... "Independence Day (Chile)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left."
-- Oscar Levant
"Everyone is born with genius, but most people only keep it a few minutes."
-- Edgard Varese
"Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think."
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Today in history:
In 1809, the Royal Opera House in London opened.
In 1851 The New-York Daily Times publishes first issues. The newspaper is now known as The New York Times.
In 1927, the Columbia Broadcasting System was born. Originally known as the Tiffany Network, its first program was an opera, "The King's Henchman."
In 1983, British adventurer George Meegan finished a 19,021-mile, 6-year walk from the tip of South America to the Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
In 1996, the shuttle Atlantis docked with the Mir space station to pick up U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid, who had set a U.S. record for time spent in space.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, writer of the first English dictionary, in 1709
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story in 1779
- French physicist Jean Foucault, inventor of the gyroscope, in 1819
- Choreographer Agnes de Mille in 1905
- Actor Greta Garbo in 1905
- Actor Leon Askin in 1907
- Actor Jack Warden in 1920
- Actor Robert Blake in 1933
- Film producer Bud Greenspan in 1926
- Singer/actor Frankie Avalon in 1939
- Comedian Fred Willard in 1939
- Basketball coach Rick Pitano in 1952
- Rock 'n' roll musician Dee Dee Ramone in 1952
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Ryne Sandberg in 1959
- Actor Holly Robinson Peete in 1964
- Actor Jada Pinkett Smith in 1971
- Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong in 1971
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Good Morning! Friday September 17, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright out, but the sky is still pink ... days are getting noticeably shorter now. I know a lot of people don't agree, but personally - I love the stretched out DST! Today will be #85 to hit the 90s. It will be low 90s, partly cloudy, more humid. There's a chance of showers (which means probably nothing at my house!) ... tonight may be a watering again night.
Last night I took the night "off". :) I did one load of laundry; but other than that, I turned off the TV and the computer and read my book until I was too sleepy to read any more. It was very restful! It's Friday, and despite "good intentions" I probably won't get much done tonight. Tomorrow I'll be trying to play catch up ... as usual I'm afraid. Eventually I will have longer weekends and shorter work weeks ... hopefully then I'll get more chores done and still have time for fun stuff! :)
Today is "Citizenship Day" ... "Constitution Day/Pledge Across America" ... "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" ... "Day of the National Hero (Angola)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something."
-- Robert Heinlein
"Men for the sake of getting a living forget to live."
-- Margaret Fuller
Today in history:
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution, completed in Philadelphia, was signed by a majority of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
In 1976, NASA unveiled its first space shuttle, the Enterprise, an airplane-like spacecraft costing almost $10 billion that took nearly a decade to develop.
In 1983, Vanessa Williams of New York became the first African-American to be named Miss America.
The 2008 Paralympic Games for athletes with disabilities came to a close in Beijing after about 4,000 competitors vied in 20 sports. Top individual performer was Australian swimmer Matt Cowdrey, an arm amputee from birth who captured five gold and three silver medals.
Today's birthdays include
- 1940s radio news commentator Gabriel Heatter in 1890
- Irvin Westheimer, who founded the American Big Brothers movement, in 1879
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger in 1907
- Country music pioneer Hank Williams Sr. in 1923
- Football Hall of Fame member George Blanda in 1927
- Racecar driver Stirling Moss in 1929
- Actor Roddy McDowall in 1928
- Actor David Huddleston in 1930
- Actor Anne Bancroft in 1931
- Actor Dorothy Loudon in 1933
- Tennis champion Maureen Connolly in 1934
- Author Ken Kesey in 1935
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Orlando Cepeda in 1937
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter in 1939
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Phil Jackson in 1945
- Cartoonist Jeff MacNelly in 1947
- Actor John Ritter in 1948
- Spooky movie hostess Elvira, whose real name is Cassandra Peterson, in 1951
- Actor/comedian Rita Rudner in 1953
- Rapper Flo Rida in 1979
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I took the night "off". :) I did one load of laundry; but other than that, I turned off the TV and the computer and read my book until I was too sleepy to read any more. It was very restful! It's Friday, and despite "good intentions" I probably won't get much done tonight. Tomorrow I'll be trying to play catch up ... as usual I'm afraid. Eventually I will have longer weekends and shorter work weeks ... hopefully then I'll get more chores done and still have time for fun stuff! :)
Today is "Citizenship Day" ... "Constitution Day/Pledge Across America" ... "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" ... "Day of the National Hero (Angola)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something."
-- Robert Heinlein
"Men for the sake of getting a living forget to live."
-- Margaret Fuller
Today in history:
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution, completed in Philadelphia, was signed by a majority of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
In 1976, NASA unveiled its first space shuttle, the Enterprise, an airplane-like spacecraft costing almost $10 billion that took nearly a decade to develop.
In 1983, Vanessa Williams of New York became the first African-American to be named Miss America.
The 2008 Paralympic Games for athletes with disabilities came to a close in Beijing after about 4,000 competitors vied in 20 sports. Top individual performer was Australian swimmer Matt Cowdrey, an arm amputee from birth who captured five gold and three silver medals.
Today's birthdays include
- 1940s radio news commentator Gabriel Heatter in 1890
- Irvin Westheimer, who founded the American Big Brothers movement, in 1879
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger in 1907
- Country music pioneer Hank Williams Sr. in 1923
- Football Hall of Fame member George Blanda in 1927
- Racecar driver Stirling Moss in 1929
- Actor Roddy McDowall in 1928
- Actor David Huddleston in 1930
- Actor Anne Bancroft in 1931
- Actor Dorothy Loudon in 1933
- Tennis champion Maureen Connolly in 1934
- Author Ken Kesey in 1935
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Orlando Cepeda in 1937
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter in 1939
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Phil Jackson in 1945
- Cartoonist Jeff MacNelly in 1947
- Actor John Ritter in 1948
- Spooky movie hostess Elvira, whose real name is Cassandra Peterson, in 1951
- Actor/comedian Rita Rudner in 1953
- Rapper Flo Rida in 1979
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's going to be in the 90s again ... today is the record-breaker ... but at least only low 90s. :) It'll be mostly sunny and a little more humid. There's no rain ... and unseasonably warm ... for at least the next 7 days. OK, we've broken the record, could we get on with fall now? LOL!
I did get the plants watered last night. I moved them back to the porch (some still in the yard from cleaning), put the empty pots "away" (as away as I have anywhere for them), plus a good drink ... including the fish pond, since the pump isn't working.
I also got some more progress made on some paperwork, but very little esle. I did watch the AGT final, and was quite pleased that the young man won. The little girl is phenominal, but I just can't believe a Vegas show is the place for a 10 year old opera singer! I tend to agree with the judges though, the other acts will probably end up in Vegas too.
Tonight, I have no idea what's on, so maybe I'll get some work done for a change. I don't think any new shows start until next week. Then again, if I get home "tired and drained", I won't much care if it's reruns or not. Perhaps I'll just read! :)
Today is "Ann Bradstreet Day" ... "Mayflower Day" ... "Women's Friendship Day" ... "UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer" ... "Anniversary - General Motors (100 years)" ... "Anniversary - Old Ironsides Saved by Poem" ... "Independence Day (Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Papua New Guinea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is as far away as one minute ago."
-- Jim Bishop
"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man."
-- Elbert Hubbard
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices."
-- William James
Today in history:
In 1620, the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, bound for America.
In 1893, more than 100,000 people rushed to the Cherokee Strip as a large area of the Indian Territory, now Oklahoma, was opened to homesteaders.
In 1956, Play-Doh was introduced to the world.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Keing Henry V in 1386
- Historian Francis Parkman in 1823
- Railroad magnate James Jerome J.J. Hill in 1838
- Department store founder James Cash Penney in 1875
- Artist Jean Arp in 1886
- British car designer Walter Bentley in 1888
- Children's aurthor and creator of Curious George H.A. Rey in 1898
- Entertainer Allen Funt in 1914
- Writer Laurenca J. Peter in 1919
- Actor Lauren Bacall in 1924
- Blues musician B.B. King in 1925
- Actor Peter Falk in 1927
- Actor Jack Kelly in 1927
- Actor Anne Francis in 1930
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Elgin Baylor in 1934
- Actor Susan Ruttan in 1948
- Actor Ed Begley Jr. in 1949
- Actor Mickey Rourke in 1952
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Robin Yount in 1955
- Magician David Copperfield in 1956
- Actor Jennifer Tilly in 1958
- Comedian Molly Shannon in 1964
- Comedian Amy Poehler in 1971
- Singer/actor Marc Anthony in 1968
- Jonas Brother Nick Jonas in 1992
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I did get the plants watered last night. I moved them back to the porch (some still in the yard from cleaning), put the empty pots "away" (as away as I have anywhere for them), plus a good drink ... including the fish pond, since the pump isn't working.
I also got some more progress made on some paperwork, but very little esle. I did watch the AGT final, and was quite pleased that the young man won. The little girl is phenominal, but I just can't believe a Vegas show is the place for a 10 year old opera singer! I tend to agree with the judges though, the other acts will probably end up in Vegas too.
Tonight, I have no idea what's on, so maybe I'll get some work done for a change. I don't think any new shows start until next week. Then again, if I get home "tired and drained", I won't much care if it's reruns or not. Perhaps I'll just read! :)
Today is "Ann Bradstreet Day" ... "Mayflower Day" ... "Women's Friendship Day" ... "UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer" ... "Anniversary - General Motors (100 years)" ... "Anniversary - Old Ironsides Saved by Poem" ... "Independence Day (Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Papua New Guinea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is as far away as one minute ago."
-- Jim Bishop
"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man."
-- Elbert Hubbard
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices."
-- William James
Today in history:
In 1620, the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, bound for America.
In 1893, more than 100,000 people rushed to the Cherokee Strip as a large area of the Indian Territory, now Oklahoma, was opened to homesteaders.
In 1956, Play-Doh was introduced to the world.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Keing Henry V in 1386
- Historian Francis Parkman in 1823
- Railroad magnate James Jerome J.J. Hill in 1838
- Department store founder James Cash Penney in 1875
- Artist Jean Arp in 1886
- British car designer Walter Bentley in 1888
- Children's aurthor and creator of Curious George H.A. Rey in 1898
- Entertainer Allen Funt in 1914
- Writer Laurenca J. Peter in 1919
- Actor Lauren Bacall in 1924
- Blues musician B.B. King in 1925
- Actor Peter Falk in 1927
- Actor Jack Kelly in 1927
- Actor Anne Francis in 1930
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Elgin Baylor in 1934
- Actor Susan Ruttan in 1948
- Actor Ed Begley Jr. in 1949
- Actor Mickey Rourke in 1952
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Robin Yount in 1955
- Magician David Copperfield in 1956
- Actor Jennifer Tilly in 1958
- Comedian Molly Shannon in 1964
- Comedian Amy Poehler in 1971
- Singer/actor Marc Anthony in 1968
- Jonas Brother Nick Jonas in 1992
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday September 15, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear with only tiny lingering traces of morning mist. Our mid 90s today will tie the all time record (since they began keeping such records) for number of days in the 90s in a year. Tomorrow looks like it will set a new record! It's mid September, and while warm is "normal", 90s are (for the most part) not! Our few little tastes of fall were lovely ... ready for more! :) And, still, no rain in sight. I had to run errands the last two nights, and got home so late I never even thought about watering. Oops. Sure will have to do it tonight!
I've been on a search for "freezer packs" ... those little thingys you keep in the freezer and use to keep coolers and lunch boxes cold. I've searched 5 stores (and believe me, there aren't a lot to chose from here! LOL!), and can't find any. I didn't think I'd have to leave town to find something so simple, but it looks like I will. Bummer.
Last night I watched AGT, the final 4. I was glad to see the singer I liked was there. I find myself wondering how much influence the judges comments have on the public voting. I agreed with the grumpy judge on his somewhat negative comments; but I do not agree that a Vegas show is appropriate for a 10 year old, no matter how talented.
I guess I better watch tonight to see who wins. Then it's only a week (I think) until Dancing With The Stars starts. Sad to have to plan my housekeeping and projects around TV programs! LOL!! (But, just for the record, I'm favoring Jennifer Grey, simply because "Dirty Dancing" is one of my all time favorite movies!) :)
Today is "UN International Day of Democracy" ... "Anniversary - Greenpeace" ... "Battle of Britain Day (UK)" ... "Independence Day (Costa Rica)" ... "Independence Day (El Salvador)" ... "ndependence Day (Guatemala)" ... "Independence Day (Honduras)" ... "Independence Day (Nicaragua)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised."
-- Marilyn Manson
"If I have learnt anything, it is that life forms no logical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return?"
-- Margot Fonteyn
Today in history:
In 1835, Charles Darwin, aboard the HMS Beagle, reached the Galapagos Islands.
In 1954, the famous scene in which Marilyn Monroe is shown laughing as her skirt is blown up by a blast of air from a subway vent was shot during the filming of "The Seven Year Itch."
In 1971, the environmental organization Greenpeace was founded by 12 members of the Don't Make A Wave committee of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
In 2000, the 27th Summer Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia, with a record number of female athletes participating and with North and South Korea marching together in the opening procession.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian explorer Marco Polo in 1254
- Novelist James Fenimore Cooper in 1789
- William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States, in 1857
- Humorist Robert Benchley in 1889
- Mystery writer Agatha Christie in 1890
- Country music star Roy Acuff in 1903
- Actor Fay Wray in 1907
- Writer Orhan Kemal in 1914
- Comedian Nipsey Russell in 1918
- Actor Jackie Cooper in 1922
- Singer/pianist Bobby Short in 1924
- Comedian Norm Crosby in 1927
- Jazz saxophone player Julian Cannonball Adderley in 1928
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Gaylord Perry in 1938
- Football player-turned-actor Merlin Olsen in 1940
- Soprano Jessye Norman in 1945
- Filmmaker Oliver Stone in 1946
- Actor Tommy Lee Jones in 1946
- Football Hall of Fame member Dan Marino in 1961
- Prince Henry, called Harry, second son of Britain's Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, in 1984
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I've been on a search for "freezer packs" ... those little thingys you keep in the freezer and use to keep coolers and lunch boxes cold. I've searched 5 stores (and believe me, there aren't a lot to chose from here! LOL!), and can't find any. I didn't think I'd have to leave town to find something so simple, but it looks like I will. Bummer.
Last night I watched AGT, the final 4. I was glad to see the singer I liked was there. I find myself wondering how much influence the judges comments have on the public voting. I agreed with the grumpy judge on his somewhat negative comments; but I do not agree that a Vegas show is appropriate for a 10 year old, no matter how talented.
I guess I better watch tonight to see who wins. Then it's only a week (I think) until Dancing With The Stars starts. Sad to have to plan my housekeeping and projects around TV programs! LOL!! (But, just for the record, I'm favoring Jennifer Grey, simply because "Dirty Dancing" is one of my all time favorite movies!) :)
Today is "UN International Day of Democracy" ... "Anniversary - Greenpeace" ... "Battle of Britain Day (UK)" ... "Independence Day (Costa Rica)" ... "Independence Day (El Salvador)" ... "ndependence Day (Guatemala)" ... "Independence Day (Honduras)" ... "Independence Day (Nicaragua)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised."
-- Marilyn Manson
"If I have learnt anything, it is that life forms no logical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return?"
-- Margot Fonteyn
Today in history:
In 1835, Charles Darwin, aboard the HMS Beagle, reached the Galapagos Islands.
In 1954, the famous scene in which Marilyn Monroe is shown laughing as her skirt is blown up by a blast of air from a subway vent was shot during the filming of "The Seven Year Itch."
In 1971, the environmental organization Greenpeace was founded by 12 members of the Don't Make A Wave committee of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
In 2000, the 27th Summer Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia, with a record number of female athletes participating and with North and South Korea marching together in the opening procession.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian explorer Marco Polo in 1254
- Novelist James Fenimore Cooper in 1789
- William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States, in 1857
- Humorist Robert Benchley in 1889
- Mystery writer Agatha Christie in 1890
- Country music star Roy Acuff in 1903
- Actor Fay Wray in 1907
- Writer Orhan Kemal in 1914
- Comedian Nipsey Russell in 1918
- Actor Jackie Cooper in 1922
- Singer/pianist Bobby Short in 1924
- Comedian Norm Crosby in 1927
- Jazz saxophone player Julian Cannonball Adderley in 1928
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Gaylord Perry in 1938
- Football player-turned-actor Merlin Olsen in 1940
- Soprano Jessye Norman in 1945
- Filmmaker Oliver Stone in 1946
- Actor Tommy Lee Jones in 1946
- Football Hall of Fame member Dan Marino in 1961
- Prince Henry, called Harry, second son of Britain's Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, in 1984
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday September 14, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. We'll be hot again ... if the forecast is even partly right, we'll easily break the heat record. Today, low 90s, sunny, but still low humidity. All the storms appear to be well out to sea and no threat (over than high waves briefly on the shore). There's no more than a faint chance of rain for at least a week. I got home too late last night to water, so will get that done tonight.
Actually, I got most of the errands done that I needed to; but got home too late for much of anything. I did watch (most of) the final 10 on AGT. It's no longer just about talent, that's a "given". It's about who would you watch for a whole Vegas show? Hmmm .... that absurd "prince"; the magician; and the glow-in-the-dark act ... all have an edge there.
Tonight I need to make up for last night: some organizational paperwork, some spot-cleaning, and some work on this week's room to "deep-clean". Yeah, right. LOL!
Today is ... nothng. But tomorrow is "Felt Hat Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well."
-- Publilius Syrus
"Idleness is not doing nothing. Idleness is being free to do anything."
-- Floyd Dell
"Some people make headlines while others make history."
-- Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Today in history:
In 1628, Salem, Mass.was founded.
In 1920, the first live radio dance music was broadcast, carried by a Detroit station and featuring Paul Specht and his orchestra.
In 1959, the Soviet probe Lunik-2 became the first Earth-launched space vehicle to land on the moon.
In 1984, Joe Kittinger, 56, left Caribou, Maine, in a 10-story-tall helium balloon to make the first solo trans-Atlantic balloon crossing. He reached the French coast three days later and landed in Italy the next day.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov in 1849
- Noel Peace Prize laureate Robert Cecil in 1864
- Artist and illustrator Charles Dana Gibson, Gibson Girl creator, in 1867
- Margaret Sanger, American pioneer in the birth control movement, in 1879
- Film director/producer Hal Wallis in 1899
- Actor Jack Hawkins in 1910
- Actor Clayton Moore, serial action star of the 1940s who later played the Lone Ranger on television, in 1914
- Actor Walter Koenig in 1936
- Actor Nicol Williamson in 1936
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Larry Brown in 1940
- Actor Joey Heatherton in 1944
- Actor Sam Neill in 1944
- Rock singer Jon Bowzer Bauman in 1947
- Actor Mary Crosby in 1959
- Actor Faith Ford in 1964
- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 1965
- Entertainment entrepreneur Tyler Perry in 1969
- Actor Kimberly Williams in 1971
- Singer Any Winehouse in 1983
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Actually, I got most of the errands done that I needed to; but got home too late for much of anything. I did watch (most of) the final 10 on AGT. It's no longer just about talent, that's a "given". It's about who would you watch for a whole Vegas show? Hmmm .... that absurd "prince"; the magician; and the glow-in-the-dark act ... all have an edge there.
Tonight I need to make up for last night: some organizational paperwork, some spot-cleaning, and some work on this week's room to "deep-clean". Yeah, right. LOL!
Today is ... nothng. But tomorrow is "Felt Hat Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well."
-- Publilius Syrus
"Idleness is not doing nothing. Idleness is being free to do anything."
-- Floyd Dell
"Some people make headlines while others make history."
-- Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Today in history:
In 1628, Salem, Mass.was founded.
In 1920, the first live radio dance music was broadcast, carried by a Detroit station and featuring Paul Specht and his orchestra.
In 1959, the Soviet probe Lunik-2 became the first Earth-launched space vehicle to land on the moon.
In 1984, Joe Kittinger, 56, left Caribou, Maine, in a 10-story-tall helium balloon to make the first solo trans-Atlantic balloon crossing. He reached the French coast three days later and landed in Italy the next day.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov in 1849
- Noel Peace Prize laureate Robert Cecil in 1864
- Artist and illustrator Charles Dana Gibson, Gibson Girl creator, in 1867
- Margaret Sanger, American pioneer in the birth control movement, in 1879
- Film director/producer Hal Wallis in 1899
- Actor Jack Hawkins in 1910
- Actor Clayton Moore, serial action star of the 1940s who later played the Lone Ranger on television, in 1914
- Actor Walter Koenig in 1936
- Actor Nicol Williamson in 1936
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Larry Brown in 1940
- Actor Joey Heatherton in 1944
- Actor Sam Neill in 1944
- Rock singer Jon Bowzer Bauman in 1947
- Actor Mary Crosby in 1959
- Actor Faith Ford in 1964
- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 1965
- Entertainment entrepreneur Tyler Perry in 1969
- Actor Kimberly Williams in 1971
- Singer Any Winehouse in 1983
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Good Morning! Monday September 13, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The early morning mist has started burning off, and it's going to be mid to upper 80s, suuny, and low humidity. This is how fall should be! Well, except we sure could use some rain! :) I watered yesterday, but might again tonight.
Yesterday was fairly busy. I didn't do everything I meant to (do I ever?), but I got a lot done. I washed all the windows I could reach outside; baked a cake for a neighbor's birthday; got all the laundry completely caught up; and some general cleaning. Gee, think what I could have done if I was young and energetic! LOL!
Tonight I have to run errands, so by the time I get home I probably won't actually get anything done. Maybe I'll work on a plan for the rest of the week!! :)
Today is "National Boss/Employee Exchange Day" ... "National Celiac Awareness Day" ... "Anniversary - Star-Spangled Banner" ... "Birthday - Scooby Doo".
Quotes of the Day:
"No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets."
-- Edward Abbey
"Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die."
-- Carrie Fisher
Today in history:
In 122, the building of Hadrian's Wall began.
In 1788, Congress authorized the first U.S. national election, to be conducted "the first Wednesday in January next (1789)."
In 1814, during the British attack on Fort McHenry, Md., Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
In 1922, the temperature at El Azizia, Libya, reached 136 degrees Fahrenheit, generally accepted as the world's highest recorded atmospheric temperature.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army bacteriologist Walter Reed in 1851
- Gen. John Black Jack Pershing, hero of World War I, in 1860
- Author Sherwood Anderson in 1876
- English author J.B. Priestley in 1894
- Actor Claudette Colbert in 1903
- Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, in 1911
- Author Roald Dahl in 1916
- Singer Mel Torme in 1925
- Actor Barbara Bain in 1931
- TV producer Fred Silverman in 1937
- Miss Manners Judith Martin in 1938
- Actor Richard Kiel in 1939
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias in 1940
- Singer David Clayton Thomas in 1941
- Singer/songwriter Peter Cetera in 1944
- Actor Jacqueline Bisset in 1944
- Singer/actor Nell Carter in 1948
- Actor Jean Smart in 1951
- Musician Randy Jones (The Village People) in 1952
- Musician Don Was in 1952
- Talk show host Tavis Smiley in 1964
- Olympic track gold medalist Michael Johnson in 1967
- Fashion designer Stella McCartney in 1971
- Country musician Joe Don Rooney in 1975
- Singer Fiona Apple in 1977
- Actor Ben Savage in 1980
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was fairly busy. I didn't do everything I meant to (do I ever?), but I got a lot done. I washed all the windows I could reach outside; baked a cake for a neighbor's birthday; got all the laundry completely caught up; and some general cleaning. Gee, think what I could have done if I was young and energetic! LOL!
Tonight I have to run errands, so by the time I get home I probably won't actually get anything done. Maybe I'll work on a plan for the rest of the week!! :)
Today is "National Boss/Employee Exchange Day" ... "National Celiac Awareness Day" ... "Anniversary - Star-Spangled Banner" ... "Birthday - Scooby Doo".
Quotes of the Day:
"No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets."
-- Edward Abbey
"Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die."
-- Carrie Fisher
Today in history:
In 122, the building of Hadrian's Wall began.
In 1788, Congress authorized the first U.S. national election, to be conducted "the first Wednesday in January next (1789)."
In 1814, during the British attack on Fort McHenry, Md., Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
In 1922, the temperature at El Azizia, Libya, reached 136 degrees Fahrenheit, generally accepted as the world's highest recorded atmospheric temperature.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army bacteriologist Walter Reed in 1851
- Gen. John Black Jack Pershing, hero of World War I, in 1860
- Author Sherwood Anderson in 1876
- English author J.B. Priestley in 1894
- Actor Claudette Colbert in 1903
- Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, in 1911
- Author Roald Dahl in 1916
- Singer Mel Torme in 1925
- Actor Barbara Bain in 1931
- TV producer Fred Silverman in 1937
- Miss Manners Judith Martin in 1938
- Actor Richard Kiel in 1939
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias in 1940
- Singer David Clayton Thomas in 1941
- Singer/songwriter Peter Cetera in 1944
- Actor Jacqueline Bisset in 1944
- Singer/actor Nell Carter in 1948
- Actor Jean Smart in 1951
- Musician Randy Jones (The Village People) in 1952
- Musician Don Was in 1952
- Talk show host Tavis Smiley in 1964
- Olympic track gold medalist Michael Johnson in 1967
- Fashion designer Stella McCartney in 1971
- Country musician Joe Don Rooney in 1975
- Singer Fiona Apple in 1977
- Actor Ben Savage in 1980
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday September 12, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's gray and misty out now, though not "dark". Today will be upper 80s, cloudy off and on, with chances of both morning showers and afternoon storms. It rained some last night, but only a few light showers. Not even enough to come inside out of! I do hope we get a shower today, but I will be outside watering later anyway.
Yesterday was very busy. The errands got done, and all afternoon was spent power washing. I have to admit, I did very little of it, because the gnats here seem to bother me the most. They drive me crazy (and if anyone knows how to get rid of them - the outside kind, I don't have them inside - please let me know!!). Anyway, the porch looks amazing! The walls along the driveway side are also clean and shiny. OK, not "shiny"; but fresh and clean! LOL!
Today is "National Grandparent's Day" ... "National Hug Your Hound Day" ... "Video Games Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Generosity with strings is not generosity; It is a deal."
-- Marya Mannes
"The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause."
-- Mark Twain
Today in history:
In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what is now known as the Hudson River.
In 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings, believed to be 15,000 to 17,000 years old, were discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern.
In 1992, Endeavor rocketed into orbit on NASA's 50th shuttle flight; a $140 million Japanese-sponsored science mission featuring married astronauts and a menagerie of fish, frogs and other critters.
Today's birthdays include
- British explorer Henry Hudson in 1575
- Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in 1818
- Newspaperman Charles Dudley Warner in 1829
- Critic H.L. Mencken in 1880
- French entertainer Maurice Chevalier in 1888
- Publisher Alfred A. Knopf in 1892
- Nobel chemistry prize laureate Irene Joliot-Curie in 1897
- Comedian Ben Blue in 1901
- Bandleader Shep Fields in 1910
- U.S. Olympic track star Jesse Owens in 1913
- Singer/bandleader Eddy Howard in 1914
- Singer Ella Mae Morse in 1924
- Actor Ian Holm in 1931
- Country music singer George Jones in 1931
- Circus animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams in 1934
- Actress Linda Gray in 1940
- Singer Maria Muldaur in 1943
- Singer Barry White in 1944
- Actor Peter Scolari in 1955
- Actress Rachel Ward in 1957
- Actor Darren E. Burrows in 1966
- Singer Ruben Studdard in 1978
- Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson in 1981
- Singer-actress Emmy Rossum in 1986
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was very busy. The errands got done, and all afternoon was spent power washing. I have to admit, I did very little of it, because the gnats here seem to bother me the most. They drive me crazy (and if anyone knows how to get rid of them - the outside kind, I don't have them inside - please let me know!!). Anyway, the porch looks amazing! The walls along the driveway side are also clean and shiny. OK, not "shiny"; but fresh and clean! LOL!
Today is "National Grandparent's Day" ... "National Hug Your Hound Day" ... "Video Games Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Generosity with strings is not generosity; It is a deal."
-- Marya Mannes
"The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause."
-- Mark Twain
Today in history:
In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what is now known as the Hudson River.
In 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings, believed to be 15,000 to 17,000 years old, were discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern.
In 1992, Endeavor rocketed into orbit on NASA's 50th shuttle flight; a $140 million Japanese-sponsored science mission featuring married astronauts and a menagerie of fish, frogs and other critters.
Today's birthdays include
- British explorer Henry Hudson in 1575
- Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in 1818
- Newspaperman Charles Dudley Warner in 1829
- Critic H.L. Mencken in 1880
- French entertainer Maurice Chevalier in 1888
- Publisher Alfred A. Knopf in 1892
- Nobel chemistry prize laureate Irene Joliot-Curie in 1897
- Comedian Ben Blue in 1901
- Bandleader Shep Fields in 1910
- U.S. Olympic track star Jesse Owens in 1913
- Singer/bandleader Eddy Howard in 1914
- Singer Ella Mae Morse in 1924
- Actor Ian Holm in 1931
- Country music singer George Jones in 1931
- Circus animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams in 1934
- Actress Linda Gray in 1940
- Singer Maria Muldaur in 1943
- Singer Barry White in 1944
- Actor Peter Scolari in 1955
- Actress Rachel Ward in 1957
- Actor Darren E. Burrows in 1966
- Singer Ruben Studdard in 1978
- Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson in 1981
- Singer-actress Emmy Rossum in 1986
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday September 11, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's gray and overcast, and a good chance of rain by tonight. It will only reach the low to mid 80s today .. Wow! It's already nearly mid September ... dare we hope the worst of the summer heat is over? We are 3 days short of breaking the record number of days in the 90s in one year ... a record I think we're OK with NOT breaking! LOL! Then again, there are more 90s in next week's forecast. But, that's a few days off yet, could change.
Last night I was, as I predicted, lazy. I spent a few minutes on organizing paperwork; and I read some. Actually, I read a lot ... and was up too late! So, I slept a little later this morning. Today the plan is to power wash the "public" side of the house, and the cement porch. And anything else we can find that looks like it needs it! LOL! It'll still be warm enough to be ok with getting very wet (and hoping the water will help keep the gnats off!!). With rain predicted, watering the plants isn't a priority ... but it won't hurt them either. There are a few errands to run before we start playing ... uh, I mean working ... LOL!
A special note today: one of my guiding principals here has always been GOOD news. There is by far enough "gloom and doom" already. But, I cannot let this day go without requesting prayers for survivors and families. God Bless America!
Today is "Anniversary - World Trade Center/Pentagon Attacks" ... "911 Day" ... "Libraries Remember" ... "Patriot Day" ... "New Year's Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men."
-- Anonymous
"When you are in any contest you should work as if there were - to the very last minute - a chance to lose it."
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Today in history:
In 1847, Stephen Foster's first hit, "Oh! Susanna," had its debut at a concert in a Pittsburgh saloon and soon became standard for minstrel troupes.
In 1985, Pete Rose's 4,192nd hit broke Ty Cobb's 57-year-old career Major League Baseball record.
Today's birthdays include
- Optician Carl Zeiss in 1816
- American short story writer O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) in 1862
- Author D.H. Lawrence in 1885
- Jimmie Davis, former Louisiana governor and songwriter ( You Are My Sunshine ) in 1899
- University of Alabama Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant in 1913
- Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1917
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tom Landry in 1924
- U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, also in 1924
- Filmmaker Brian De Palma in 1940
- Entertainer Lola Falana in 1942
- Rock musician Mickey Hart in 1943
- Guitarist Leo Kottke in 1945
- Actor Amy Madigan in 1950
- Actor Virginia Madsen in 1961
- Actor Kristy McNichol in 1962
- Singer Mody in 1965
- Actor/singer Harry Connick Jr. in 1967
- Rapper Ludacris in 1977
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night I was, as I predicted, lazy. I spent a few minutes on organizing paperwork; and I read some. Actually, I read a lot ... and was up too late! So, I slept a little later this morning. Today the plan is to power wash the "public" side of the house, and the cement porch. And anything else we can find that looks like it needs it! LOL! It'll still be warm enough to be ok with getting very wet (and hoping the water will help keep the gnats off!!). With rain predicted, watering the plants isn't a priority ... but it won't hurt them either. There are a few errands to run before we start playing ... uh, I mean working ... LOL!
A special note today: one of my guiding principals here has always been GOOD news. There is by far enough "gloom and doom" already. But, I cannot let this day go without requesting prayers for survivors and families. God Bless America!
Today is "Anniversary - World Trade Center/Pentagon Attacks" ... "911 Day" ... "Libraries Remember" ... "Patriot Day" ... "New Year's Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men."
-- Anonymous
"When you are in any contest you should work as if there were - to the very last minute - a chance to lose it."
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Today in history:
In 1847, Stephen Foster's first hit, "Oh! Susanna," had its debut at a concert in a Pittsburgh saloon and soon became standard for minstrel troupes.
In 1985, Pete Rose's 4,192nd hit broke Ty Cobb's 57-year-old career Major League Baseball record.
Today's birthdays include
- Optician Carl Zeiss in 1816
- American short story writer O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) in 1862
- Author D.H. Lawrence in 1885
- Jimmie Davis, former Louisiana governor and songwriter ( You Are My Sunshine ) in 1899
- University of Alabama Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant in 1913
- Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1917
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tom Landry in 1924
- U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, also in 1924
- Filmmaker Brian De Palma in 1940
- Entertainer Lola Falana in 1942
- Rock musician Mickey Hart in 1943
- Guitarist Leo Kottke in 1945
- Actor Amy Madigan in 1950
- Actor Virginia Madsen in 1961
- Actor Kristy McNichol in 1962
- Singer Mody in 1965
- Actor/singer Harry Connick Jr. in 1967
- Rapper Ludacris in 1977
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Good Morning! Friday September 10, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. There's no mist this morning, and my yard has a lovely bright golden glow. It'll be upper 80s today, clear, and low humidity. This will be a gorgeous "fall" day! Still no rain, but we may be getting some soon.
Last night was not as productive as I would have liked; but I got a few things done. I worked on paperwork, and a bit of sewing. I didn't get any cleaning done ... boy am I going to have a busy weekend! LOL!
Tonight I probably won't get much done either. I have that "Friday night mentality" ... I know I have tomorrow! :) For the first time in 3 weeks, I only have a "normal" weekend ... so I really need to get busy. Maybe I'll find a little spurt of energy or something tonight. Then again ... maybe I'll pick up a book! :)
Today is "Swap Ideas Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.
-- Woody Allen
"All people want is someone to listen."
-- Hugh Elliott
'The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side."
-- James Baldwin
Today in history:
In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for the sewing machine.
In 1913, the first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opened.
Today's birthdays include
- Physicist Arthur Holly Compton in 1892
- Dancer Adele Astaire in 1896
- English critic Cyril Connolly in 1903
- Film director Robert Wise in 1914
- Golfer Arnold Palmer in 1929 (age 81)
- Television journalist Charles Kuralt in 1934
- Home run-hitting baseball star Roger Maris in 1934
- Science writer Stephen Jay Gould in 1941
- Singer Jose Feliciano in 1945
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Bob Lanier in 1948
- Political commentator Bill O'Reilly in 1949
- Musician Joe Perry in 1950
- Film director Chris Columbus in 1958
- Film director Guy Ritchie in 1968
- Actor Amy Irving in 1953
- Actor Clark Johnson in 1954
- Actor Colin Firth in 1960
- Actor Ryan Phillippe in 1974
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night was not as productive as I would have liked; but I got a few things done. I worked on paperwork, and a bit of sewing. I didn't get any cleaning done ... boy am I going to have a busy weekend! LOL!
Tonight I probably won't get much done either. I have that "Friday night mentality" ... I know I have tomorrow! :) For the first time in 3 weeks, I only have a "normal" weekend ... so I really need to get busy. Maybe I'll find a little spurt of energy or something tonight. Then again ... maybe I'll pick up a book! :)
Today is "Swap Ideas Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.
-- Woody Allen
"All people want is someone to listen."
-- Hugh Elliott
'The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side."
-- James Baldwin
Today in history:
In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for the sewing machine.
In 1913, the first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opened.
Today's birthdays include
- Physicist Arthur Holly Compton in 1892
- Dancer Adele Astaire in 1896
- English critic Cyril Connolly in 1903
- Film director Robert Wise in 1914
- Golfer Arnold Palmer in 1929 (age 81)
- Television journalist Charles Kuralt in 1934
- Home run-hitting baseball star Roger Maris in 1934
- Science writer Stephen Jay Gould in 1941
- Singer Jose Feliciano in 1945
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Bob Lanier in 1948
- Political commentator Bill O'Reilly in 1949
- Musician Joe Perry in 1950
- Film director Chris Columbus in 1958
- Film director Guy Ritchie in 1968
- Actor Amy Irving in 1953
- Actor Clark Johnson in 1954
- Actor Colin Firth in 1960
- Actor Ryan Phillippe in 1974
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday September 8, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's started out very foggy, but bright sunshine is now quickly coming through. The fog is vanishing in layers ... eerie! :) It's to be upper 80s today (no 90s? Yay!), mostly sunny, and less humid. Still no rain though. I didn't water last night because Jimmy had the hose running into the pond (got to get the pump fixed!!). Perhaps tonight I'll get that done.
Last night I didn't get as productive as I hoped; but I did work on some paperwork, and a (tiny) bit of sewing. Hopefully tonight I'll do better ... there are things I wanted to finish this week; and I'm running out of week! LOL!
Today is "Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)" ... "Wonderful Weirdos Day" ... "Admission Day (California)" ... "Chrysanthemum Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Tajikistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"In Mexico we have a word for sushi: Bait."
-- Jose Simon
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers."
-- Dorothy Bernard
Today in history:
In 1739, 1542, Mary Stuart was crowned "Queen of Scots" at the age of nine months.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially changed the new American nation's name from "United Colonies" to "United States."
In 1850, California became the 31st state.
In 1956, rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley appeared on national television for the first time, on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1995, Steffi Graf of Germany defeated Monica Seles and won her fourth U.S. Open women's singles title.
In 2001, Venus Williams defeated her sister Serena for the U.S. Open tennis championship, 6-2, 6-4, the first time since 1884 that sisters had met in a Grand Slam finale.
Today's birthdays include
- The Duc de Richelieu, French statesman and Roman Catholic cardinal, in 1585
- Capt. William Bligh, of the HMS Bounty, in 1754
- Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1828
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Frank Chance in 1877
- Alf Landon, the Kansas Republican who lost the 1936 presidential election to Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1887
- Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders in 1890
- Movie composer Arthur Freed in 1894
- Oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder in 1918
- Philanthropist Robert Wood Johnson III in 1920
- Actor Cliff Robertson in 1925
- Rhythm & blues singer Otis Redding in 1941
- Football Hall of Fame member Joe Theisman in 1949
- Actor Tom Wopat in 1951
- Actor Angela Cartwright in 1952
- Actor Hugh Grant in 1960
- Actor Adam Sandler in 1966
- Actor Rachel Hunter in 1969
- Actor Henry Thomas in 1971
- Singer Michael Buble in 1975
- Rapper Soulja Slim in 1977
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I didn't get as productive as I hoped; but I did work on some paperwork, and a (tiny) bit of sewing. Hopefully tonight I'll do better ... there are things I wanted to finish this week; and I'm running out of week! LOL!
Today is "Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)" ... "Wonderful Weirdos Day" ... "Admission Day (California)" ... "Chrysanthemum Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Tajikistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"In Mexico we have a word for sushi: Bait."
-- Jose Simon
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers."
-- Dorothy Bernard
Today in history:
In 1739, 1542, Mary Stuart was crowned "Queen of Scots" at the age of nine months.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially changed the new American nation's name from "United Colonies" to "United States."
In 1850, California became the 31st state.
In 1956, rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley appeared on national television for the first time, on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1995, Steffi Graf of Germany defeated Monica Seles and won her fourth U.S. Open women's singles title.
In 2001, Venus Williams defeated her sister Serena for the U.S. Open tennis championship, 6-2, 6-4, the first time since 1884 that sisters had met in a Grand Slam finale.
Today's birthdays include
- The Duc de Richelieu, French statesman and Roman Catholic cardinal, in 1585
- Capt. William Bligh, of the HMS Bounty, in 1754
- Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1828
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Frank Chance in 1877
- Alf Landon, the Kansas Republican who lost the 1936 presidential election to Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1887
- Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders in 1890
- Movie composer Arthur Freed in 1894
- Oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder in 1918
- Philanthropist Robert Wood Johnson III in 1920
- Actor Cliff Robertson in 1925
- Rhythm & blues singer Otis Redding in 1941
- Football Hall of Fame member Joe Theisman in 1949
- Actor Tom Wopat in 1951
- Actor Angela Cartwright in 1952
- Actor Hugh Grant in 1960
- Actor Adam Sandler in 1966
- Actor Rachel Hunter in 1969
- Actor Henry Thomas in 1971
- Singer Michael Buble in 1975
- Rapper Soulja Slim in 1977
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday September 8, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's misty again, and while there is sun "out there", it's dim. The forecast is for partly cloudy, and a "chance" of showers. It'll be mid 90s again, a little breezy, and more humid. I think after today they're saying the heat will back off a little bit. For today, I'm hoping for some of those showers; but more likely, I'll have to come home and water!
Last night I had to run an errand and stop by the grocery store (looking for something that was much too high priced at Wal-Mart on Monday!). Even with a late start, I managed to do a bit of cleaning, work on some paperwork, and some sewing!
Tonight I'll try to get more of the sewing part done since I don't think I have any "extra" stops to make me later getting home. :)
Today is "Nixon Pardon Day" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown - Jewish New Year)" ... "UN International Literacy Day" ... "Anniversary - Star Trek TV Premiere" ... "Independence Day (Macedonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."
-- Mark Twain
"There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators."
-- Will Rogers
A thought for the day
in Middlemarch, English novelist Mary Ann Evans (George Eliot) wrote, ... "men know best about everything, except what women know better."
Today in history:
In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla.
In 1935, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra launched his singing career when he appeared with a group called The Hoboken Four on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio talent show.
In 1966, "Star Trek" premiered on NBC-TV.
In 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard I, Richard the Lion-Hearted, in 1157
- Composer Antonin Dvorak in 1841
- Country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman, in 1897
- U.S. Sen. Claude Pepper, D-Fla., in 1900
- Comedian Sid Caesar in 1922
- Actor Peter Sellers in 1925
- Country music singer Patsy Cline in 1932
- Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., in 1938
- Rock musician Dave Stewart in 1952
- Actor Heather Thomas in 1957
- Actor David Arquette in 1971
- Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas in 1981
- Singer Pink in 1979
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I had to run an errand and stop by the grocery store (looking for something that was much too high priced at Wal-Mart on Monday!). Even with a late start, I managed to do a bit of cleaning, work on some paperwork, and some sewing!
Tonight I'll try to get more of the sewing part done since I don't think I have any "extra" stops to make me later getting home. :)
Today is "Nixon Pardon Day" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown - Jewish New Year)" ... "UN International Literacy Day" ... "Anniversary - Star Trek TV Premiere" ... "Independence Day (Macedonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."
-- Mark Twain
"There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators."
-- Will Rogers
A thought for the day
in Middlemarch, English novelist Mary Ann Evans (George Eliot) wrote, ... "men know best about everything, except what women know better."
Today in history:
In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla.
In 1935, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra launched his singing career when he appeared with a group called The Hoboken Four on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio talent show.
In 1966, "Star Trek" premiered on NBC-TV.
In 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard I, Richard the Lion-Hearted, in 1157
- Composer Antonin Dvorak in 1841
- Country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman, in 1897
- U.S. Sen. Claude Pepper, D-Fla., in 1900
- Comedian Sid Caesar in 1922
- Actor Peter Sellers in 1925
- Country music singer Patsy Cline in 1932
- Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., in 1938
- Rock musician Dave Stewart in 1952
- Actor Heather Thomas in 1957
- Actor David Arquette in 1971
- Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas in 1981
- Singer Pink in 1979
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday September 7, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright already, with only faint traces of mist. It's back into the low 90s today (although we actually made it there yesterday), no sign of rain yet. Between Sunday and yesterday everything got a really good soaking; but will need it again by tonight.
I had lots of "good intentions" for yesterday, but didn't get a lot of things done. The chairs are finished (note, I did not say *I* finished them! LOL!), the laundry is done, and I got enough groceries to make it through the week. I tried to work on organizing paperwork, but couldn't stay awake for that! LOL!
Hopefully tonight will be more productive, there are a lot of things I need to get done! And, TV will be reruns, so not so much distraction. :)
Today is "Another Look Unlimited Day" ... "Grandma Moses Day" ... "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day" ... "Play Days (09/07-09/11)" ... "Anniversary - Google Founding" ... "Independence Day (Brazil)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed."
-- James Thurber
"We do not believe if we do not live and work according to our belief."
-- Heidi Wills
"My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy. I can't figure it out. What am I doing right?"
-- Charles M. Schulz
Today in history:
In 1892, James Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round of a prizefight at New Orleans, the first major fight under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules.
In 1963, Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in Canton, Ohio. The inaugural group of inductees included George Halas and Harold "Red" Grange."
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Elizabeth I in 1533
- American primitive painter Anna Grandma Moses in 1860
- Financier J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. in 1867
- Pioneering heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 1908
- Football Hall of Fame member Paul Brown in 1908
- Film director Elia Kazan in 1909
- Physicist and rocket developer James Van Allen in 1914
- Actor Peter Lawford in 1923
- Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, in 1924
- Fashion designer Laura Ashley in 1925
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly in 1936
- Actor John Phillip Law in 1937
- Pop singer Gloria Gaynor in 1949
- Rock musician Chrissie Hynde in 1951
- Actor Julie Kavner in 1951
- Actor Corbin Bernsen in 1954
- Entertainer Michael Feinstein in 1956
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I had lots of "good intentions" for yesterday, but didn't get a lot of things done. The chairs are finished (note, I did not say *I* finished them! LOL!), the laundry is done, and I got enough groceries to make it through the week. I tried to work on organizing paperwork, but couldn't stay awake for that! LOL!
Hopefully tonight will be more productive, there are a lot of things I need to get done! And, TV will be reruns, so not so much distraction. :)
Today is "Another Look Unlimited Day" ... "Grandma Moses Day" ... "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day" ... "Play Days (09/07-09/11)" ... "Anniversary - Google Founding" ... "Independence Day (Brazil)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed."
-- James Thurber
"We do not believe if we do not live and work according to our belief."
-- Heidi Wills
"My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy. I can't figure it out. What am I doing right?"
-- Charles M. Schulz
Today in history:
In 1892, James Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round of a prizefight at New Orleans, the first major fight under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules.
In 1963, Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in Canton, Ohio. The inaugural group of inductees included George Halas and Harold "Red" Grange."
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Elizabeth I in 1533
- American primitive painter Anna Grandma Moses in 1860
- Financier J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. in 1867
- Pioneering heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 1908
- Football Hall of Fame member Paul Brown in 1908
- Film director Elia Kazan in 1909
- Physicist and rocket developer James Van Allen in 1914
- Actor Peter Lawford in 1923
- Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, in 1924
- Fashion designer Laura Ashley in 1925
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly in 1936
- Actor John Phillip Law in 1937
- Pop singer Gloria Gaynor in 1949
- Rock musician Chrissie Hynde in 1951
- Actor Julie Kavner in 1951
- Actor Corbin Bernsen in 1954
- Entertainer Michael Feinstein in 1956
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Good Morning! Monday September 6, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and just a touch breezy. It will be upper 80s, with low humidity, so it will still be a lovely day to be outside. The 90s are on the way back; but we get this holiday first! :)
Yesterday was a pretty lazy day. I got laundry caught up; and I managed to drag some of my fall decorations out of the "attic". I worked on sorting some paperwork, sewed a little bit ... and that's about all. Oh, and most of the things outside got watered!
Today I will try to make up for what hasn't been done yet. I should be cleaning the porch and doors; I don't know what will get done. I have to get myself back in a "mind-set" to go back to work tomorrow. Three long weekends in a row has really spoiled me! LOL!
Today is "Labor Day (US)" ... "Labor Day (Canada)" ... "Unification Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Defense of Pakistan Day (Pakistan)" ... "Independence Day (Swaziland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value."
-- Charles Dudley Warner
"Creative work is play. It is free speculation using materials of one's chosen form."
-- Stephen Nachmanovitch
Today in history:
In 1522, one of Ferdinand Magellan's five ships -- the Vittoria -- arrived at Sanlucar de Barrameda in Spain, completing the first circumnavigation of the world.
In 1620, 149 Pilgrims set sail from England aboard the Mayflower, bound for the New World.
In 1628, the Puritans settled Salem, Massachusetts.
In 1909, word was received that U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Peary had reached the North Pole five months earlier, on April 6, 1909.
In 1995 sports, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr., played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record set in 1939 by Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees.
Today's birthdays include
- The Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War, in 1757
- Pioneer social worker Jane Addams in 1860
- Financier-diplomat Joseph P. Kennedy in 1888
- Theatrical producer Billy Rose in 1899
- Comedienne Jo Anne Worley in 1937
- Singer-songwriter David Allen Coe in 1939
- Rock musiciain Rogers Waters in 1943
- Actor Swoosie Kurtz in 1944
- Actor Jane Curtin in 1947
- Comedian Jeff Foxworthy in 1958
- Comedian Michael Winslow in 1958
- Actor Rosie Perez in 1964
- Actor Justin Whalin in 1974
- Rapper Foxy Brown in 1979
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a pretty lazy day. I got laundry caught up; and I managed to drag some of my fall decorations out of the "attic". I worked on sorting some paperwork, sewed a little bit ... and that's about all. Oh, and most of the things outside got watered!
Today I will try to make up for what hasn't been done yet. I should be cleaning the porch and doors; I don't know what will get done. I have to get myself back in a "mind-set" to go back to work tomorrow. Three long weekends in a row has really spoiled me! LOL!
Today is "Labor Day (US)" ... "Labor Day (Canada)" ... "Unification Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Defense of Pakistan Day (Pakistan)" ... "Independence Day (Swaziland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value."
-- Charles Dudley Warner
"Creative work is play. It is free speculation using materials of one's chosen form."
-- Stephen Nachmanovitch
Today in history:
In 1522, one of Ferdinand Magellan's five ships -- the Vittoria -- arrived at Sanlucar de Barrameda in Spain, completing the first circumnavigation of the world.
In 1620, 149 Pilgrims set sail from England aboard the Mayflower, bound for the New World.
In 1628, the Puritans settled Salem, Massachusetts.
In 1909, word was received that U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Peary had reached the North Pole five months earlier, on April 6, 1909.
In 1995 sports, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr., played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record set in 1939 by Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees.
Today's birthdays include
- The Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War, in 1757
- Pioneer social worker Jane Addams in 1860
- Financier-diplomat Joseph P. Kennedy in 1888
- Theatrical producer Billy Rose in 1899
- Comedienne Jo Anne Worley in 1937
- Singer-songwriter David Allen Coe in 1939
- Rock musiciain Rogers Waters in 1943
- Actor Swoosie Kurtz in 1944
- Actor Jane Curtin in 1947
- Comedian Jeff Foxworthy in 1958
- Comedian Michael Winslow in 1958
- Actor Rosie Perez in 1964
- Actor Justin Whalin in 1974
- Rapper Foxy Brown in 1979
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday September 5, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright and breezy, and altogether gorgeous. Today will again be mid 80s. Even though this won't last, it feels so much like fall. :)
Yesterday was very busy; but in the end, I did accomplish the few "important" things I needed to get done. We spent most of the day roaming around antique shops and flea markets. I even got some Christmas shopping done! Jimmy had a busy day too ... it took him 2 hours to untangle the rug he got hung up in the lawnmower! (trying hard not to laugh here!) We decided last night was a good night to go to our favorite restaurant. :)
Today will be busy. There are lots of things I need to do (like watering!!) to take advantage of this brief spell of lovely weather. It will be a great day to turn off the a/c and open the doors too. I also need to finish up the "routine" things (that I probably should have done yesterday), so that I can begin to tackle "The Plan". I won't follow all my special projects here, but anyone who would like to follow along is welcome to check my blog ... http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/
Today is "Be Late for Something Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."
-- Indira Gandhi
"If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"
-- Abraham Lincoln
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
-- J. K. Rowling
Today in history:
In 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia.
In 1882, 10,000 workers marched in the first Labor Day parade in New York City.
In 1935, singing cowboy Gene Autry starred in his first Western feature "Tumbling Tumbleweeds."
In 2006, Katie Couric, long-time co-host of the NBC Today Show, became the first solo female anchor on a major U.S. television network when she took over the "CBS Evening News."
Today's birthdays include
- French King Louis XIV in 1638
- Outlaw Jesse James in 1847
- Distiller Jack Daniel in 1850
- Baseb all Hall of Fame member Napoleon Lajoie in 1874
- Marketing research engineer A.C. Nielsen in 1897
- Movie producer Darryl F. Zanuck in 1902
- Hungarian-born author Arthur Koestler in 1905
- Retired Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volcker in 1927
- Comedian Bob Newhart in 1929
- Singer/actor Carol Lawrence in 1932
- Actor William Devane in 1937
- Actor George Lazenby in 1939
- Raquel Welch in 1940
- Film director Werner Herzog in 1942
- Singer/songwriter Al Stewart in 1945
- Singer/songwriter Loudon Wainwright III in 1946
- Rock singer Freddy Mercury in 1946
- Actor Dennis Dugan in 1946
- Cartoonist Cathy Guisewite in 1950
- Actor Michael Keaton in 1951
- Rock musician Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, in 1969
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was very busy; but in the end, I did accomplish the few "important" things I needed to get done. We spent most of the day roaming around antique shops and flea markets. I even got some Christmas shopping done! Jimmy had a busy day too ... it took him 2 hours to untangle the rug he got hung up in the lawnmower! (trying hard not to laugh here!) We decided last night was a good night to go to our favorite restaurant. :)
Today will be busy. There are lots of things I need to do (like watering!!) to take advantage of this brief spell of lovely weather. It will be a great day to turn off the a/c and open the doors too. I also need to finish up the "routine" things (that I probably should have done yesterday), so that I can begin to tackle "The Plan". I won't follow all my special projects here, but anyone who would like to follow along is welcome to check my blog ... http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/
Today is "Be Late for Something Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."
-- Indira Gandhi
"If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"
-- Abraham Lincoln
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
-- J. K. Rowling
Today in history:
In 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia.
In 1882, 10,000 workers marched in the first Labor Day parade in New York City.
In 1935, singing cowboy Gene Autry starred in his first Western feature "Tumbling Tumbleweeds."
In 2006, Katie Couric, long-time co-host of the NBC Today Show, became the first solo female anchor on a major U.S. television network when she took over the "CBS Evening News."
Today's birthdays include
- French King Louis XIV in 1638
- Outlaw Jesse James in 1847
- Distiller Jack Daniel in 1850
- Baseb all Hall of Fame member Napoleon Lajoie in 1874
- Marketing research engineer A.C. Nielsen in 1897
- Movie producer Darryl F. Zanuck in 1902
- Hungarian-born author Arthur Koestler in 1905
- Retired Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volcker in 1927
- Comedian Bob Newhart in 1929
- Singer/actor Carol Lawrence in 1932
- Actor William Devane in 1937
- Actor George Lazenby in 1939
- Raquel Welch in 1940
- Film director Werner Herzog in 1942
- Singer/songwriter Al Stewart in 1945
- Singer/songwriter Loudon Wainwright III in 1946
- Rock singer Freddy Mercury in 1946
- Actor Dennis Dugan in 1946
- Cartoonist Cathy Guisewite in 1950
- Actor Michael Keaton in 1951
- Rock musician Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, in 1969
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday September 4, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's a bit later than "usual", and the sun is shining brightly; plus, there's a bit of breeze. It's only going to mid 80s or so today. This will be a perfectly gorgeous day, just what "fall" should be! LOL! I know it isn't true fall yet, but it always seem like it *should* be in September. Fall is my favorite season; it makes me think of colorful leaves, mums, a nip in the evening air, smell of wood smoke, crunch of leaves. I know we're not done with the heat yet (a few more 90 plus, record-setting days to go at least), but I'm really looking forward to milder weather soon.
Last night I got laundry started, and a little bit of straightening done. Today, I'll be busy, but in a fun way. I'll be picking up a friend and then meeting up with other friends at an antique mall to browse and dream (and occasionally find a really good bargain!). Later we will probably check out the hughe indoor flea market down the road. Hopefully we'll get back later this afternoon and finish fixing my dining room chairs (I've lost the screws to attach the seats, so will have to get those while we're out!).
This weekend is also "kick of" to my "getting ready for Christmas" plan. Those who know me, know it's a bit late this year (usually starts in August). For the rest of you (and we have several new readers, whom I welcome!), hang on for a fun ride! LOL!
Today is "Newspaper Carrier Day" ... "Animals' Day (Curacao)".
Quotes of the Day:
"You find yourself refreshed by the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest effort to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy."
-- Lydia M. Child
"Where a calculator on the ENIAC is equipped with 18,000 vacuum tubes and weighs 30 tons, computers in the future may have only 1,000 vaccuum tubes and perhaps weigh 1.5 tons."
-- unknown, Popular Mechanics, March 1949
"If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion."
-- George Bernard Shaw
Today in history:
In 1609, navigator Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan.
In 1954, the first passage of the fabled Northwest Passage was completed by icebreakers from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
In 1957, the Ford Motor Co. introduced the Edsel to beef up its mid-size market.
In 1964, Scotland's Forth Road Bridge officially opened.
In 1972, U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz became the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist and politician Francois Rene de Chateaubriand in 1768
- Architect Daniel Burnham in 1846
- Engineer-inventor Lewis Latimer in 1848
- Composer Darius Milhaud in 1892
- Bandleader Jan Savitt in 1907
- Novelist and essayist Richard Wright in 1908
- Radio news commentator Paul Harvey in 1918
- Actor Dick York in 1928
- Dancer/actor Mitzi Gaynor in 1931
- Golf Hall of Fame member Raymond Floyd in 1942
- Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Watson in 1949
- Actor Judith Ivey in 1951
- Comedian Damon Wayans in 1960
- Actor Ione Skye, daughter of pop singer Donovan, in 1970
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night I got laundry started, and a little bit of straightening done. Today, I'll be busy, but in a fun way. I'll be picking up a friend and then meeting up with other friends at an antique mall to browse and dream (and occasionally find a really good bargain!). Later we will probably check out the hughe indoor flea market down the road. Hopefully we'll get back later this afternoon and finish fixing my dining room chairs (I've lost the screws to attach the seats, so will have to get those while we're out!).
This weekend is also "kick of" to my "getting ready for Christmas" plan. Those who know me, know it's a bit late this year (usually starts in August). For the rest of you (and we have several new readers, whom I welcome!), hang on for a fun ride! LOL!
Today is "Newspaper Carrier Day" ... "Animals' Day (Curacao)".
Quotes of the Day:
"You find yourself refreshed by the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest effort to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy."
-- Lydia M. Child
"Where a calculator on the ENIAC is equipped with 18,000 vacuum tubes and weighs 30 tons, computers in the future may have only 1,000 vaccuum tubes and perhaps weigh 1.5 tons."
-- unknown, Popular Mechanics, March 1949
"If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion."
-- George Bernard Shaw
Today in history:
In 1609, navigator Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan.
In 1954, the first passage of the fabled Northwest Passage was completed by icebreakers from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
In 1957, the Ford Motor Co. introduced the Edsel to beef up its mid-size market.
In 1964, Scotland's Forth Road Bridge officially opened.
In 1972, U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz became the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist and politician Francois Rene de Chateaubriand in 1768
- Architect Daniel Burnham in 1846
- Engineer-inventor Lewis Latimer in 1848
- Composer Darius Milhaud in 1892
- Bandleader Jan Savitt in 1907
- Novelist and essayist Richard Wright in 1908
- Radio news commentator Paul Harvey in 1918
- Actor Dick York in 1928
- Dancer/actor Mitzi Gaynor in 1931
- Golf Hall of Fame member Raymond Floyd in 1942
- Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Watson in 1949
- Actor Judith Ivey in 1951
- Comedian Damon Wayans in 1960
- Actor Ione Skye, daughter of pop singer Donovan, in 1970
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Good Morning! Friday September 3, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. There are still a lot of the heavy clouds that moved in by yesterday afternoon; but as the storm moves on north, it'll clear. We are predicted to have another record-breaking hot day, nearly 100. They're saying relief over the weekend (but we're still heading for a record number of 90 plus days for the year, with more to come next week). This has been a very strange summer; we're not officially in a drought, but it sure feels dry. Watering again tonight!!
Last night I worked more on paperwork than anything else ... gearing up for Christmas organizing. Those of you who have been here a long time know that's how it works! LOL! This year I'm going back to (losely) following the Holiday Grand Plan (a Yahoo group). This weekend is the time to get notebooks, calendars, and supplies assembled. Hmmm ... have to actually get OFF the computer to do that! LOL!! Tonight I may or may not work on laundry, and finish putting the guest room back together. I don't really need it any more; but you know, I'm always hopeful! :)
Today is "National Lazy Moms Day" ... "Independence Day (Qatar)" ... "National Day (San Marino)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake."
-- Victor Hugo
"You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
-- John Wooden
"Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity."
-- Frank Leahy
Today in history:
In 1777, the U.S. flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Del.
In 1936, Britain's Malcolm Campbell set a land-speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah, averaging 301.129 mph in two runs.
In 1942, Frank Sinatra began his solo singing career after leaving Tommy Dorsey's orchestra.
In 1976, the Viking 2 took the first close-up, color photographs of Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- Teacher Prudence Crandall, controversial for her efforts to educate black girls, in 1803
- Architect Louis Sullivan, called the father of the skyscraper, in 1856
- Automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche in 1875
- Actor/singer Kitty Carlisle in 1910
- Actor Alan Ladd in 1913
- Cartoonist Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey) in 1923
- Actor Anne Jackson in 1926
- Albert DeSalvo, known as the Boston Strangler, in 1931
- Actor Eileen Brennan in 1932
- Actor Pauline Collins in 1940
- Musician Al Jardine of the Beach Boys in 1942
- Actor Valerie Perrine in 1943
- Actor Charlie Sheen in 1965
- Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White in 1986
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I worked more on paperwork than anything else ... gearing up for Christmas organizing. Those of you who have been here a long time know that's how it works! LOL! This year I'm going back to (losely) following the Holiday Grand Plan (a Yahoo group). This weekend is the time to get notebooks, calendars, and supplies assembled. Hmmm ... have to actually get OFF the computer to do that! LOL!! Tonight I may or may not work on laundry, and finish putting the guest room back together. I don't really need it any more; but you know, I'm always hopeful! :)
Today is "National Lazy Moms Day" ... "Independence Day (Qatar)" ... "National Day (San Marino)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake."
-- Victor Hugo
"You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
-- John Wooden
"Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity."
-- Frank Leahy
Today in history:
In 1777, the U.S. flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Del.
In 1936, Britain's Malcolm Campbell set a land-speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah, averaging 301.129 mph in two runs.
In 1942, Frank Sinatra began his solo singing career after leaving Tommy Dorsey's orchestra.
In 1976, the Viking 2 took the first close-up, color photographs of Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- Teacher Prudence Crandall, controversial for her efforts to educate black girls, in 1803
- Architect Louis Sullivan, called the father of the skyscraper, in 1856
- Automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche in 1875
- Actor/singer Kitty Carlisle in 1910
- Actor Alan Ladd in 1913
- Cartoonist Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey) in 1923
- Actor Anne Jackson in 1926
- Albert DeSalvo, known as the Boston Strangler, in 1931
- Actor Eileen Brennan in 1932
- Actor Pauline Collins in 1940
- Musician Al Jardine of the Beach Boys in 1942
- Actor Valerie Perrine in 1943
- Actor Charlie Sheen in 1965
- Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White in 1986
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday September 2, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The usual morning mist is there; perhaps it's there most mornings, but daylight is coming later now so I see it more often. It will burn off quickly, as today will be low 90s and mostly sunny. It's very strange to know there's a huge hurricane hovering off shore, and not knowing what it will do; but it's lovely and clear and hot here and we won't feel much if anything from Earl.
It appears there's an end in sight (though temporary) to the 90 plus days. Some rain sure would be welcome though!
Last night I didn't do as much as I thought I should have (well, when do I ever? LOL!); but a bit of sewing, a bit of clearing hot-spots.
Hopefully tonight I'll have found some energy ... although, with a holiday weekend coming up ... maybe not! :)
Today is "Bison-Ten-Yell Day" ... "Calendar Adjustment Day" ... "V-J Day: ,,, "Independence Day (Vietnam)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not accustom yourself to use big words for little matters."
-- Samuel Johnson
"Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks."
-- Eric Sevareid
Today's birthdays include
- Poet Eugene Field in 1850
- American inventor Hiram Maxim, who invented the first portable automatic machine gun, in 1869
- Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Adolph Rupp in 1901
- Authors Cleveland Amory in 1917 and Allen Drury in 1918
- Dancer Marge Champion in 1919
- Basketball Hall of Fame member John Thompson Jr. in 1941
- Christa McAuliffe, the school teacher who became an astronaut and died when the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff in 1986 in 1948
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Nate Archibald in 1948
- Football Hall of Fame member and sportscaster Terry Bradshaw in 1948
- Actor Mark Harmon in 1951
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Jimmy Connors in 1952
- Football Hall of Fame member Eric Dickerson in 1960
- Actor Keanu Reeves in 1964
- Actor Salma Hayek in 1966
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
It appears there's an end in sight (though temporary) to the 90 plus days. Some rain sure would be welcome though!
Last night I didn't do as much as I thought I should have (well, when do I ever? LOL!); but a bit of sewing, a bit of clearing hot-spots.
Hopefully tonight I'll have found some energy ... although, with a holiday weekend coming up ... maybe not! :)
Today is "Bison-Ten-Yell Day" ... "Calendar Adjustment Day" ... "V-J Day: ,,, "Independence Day (Vietnam)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not accustom yourself to use big words for little matters."
-- Samuel Johnson
"Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks."
-- Eric Sevareid
Today's birthdays include
- Poet Eugene Field in 1850
- American inventor Hiram Maxim, who invented the first portable automatic machine gun, in 1869
- Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Adolph Rupp in 1901
- Authors Cleveland Amory in 1917 and Allen Drury in 1918
- Dancer Marge Champion in 1919
- Basketball Hall of Fame member John Thompson Jr. in 1941
- Christa McAuliffe, the school teacher who became an astronaut and died when the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff in 1986 in 1948
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Nate Archibald in 1948
- Football Hall of Fame member and sportscaster Terry Bradshaw in 1948
- Actor Mark Harmon in 1951
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Jimmy Connors in 1952
- Football Hall of Fame member Eric Dickerson in 1960
- Actor Keanu Reeves in 1964
- Actor Salma Hayek in 1966
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday September 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Just a short time ago it was completely foggy looking; it's starting to lift now. Everything is still gray, but I can see the sun shining through it. Eerie and beautiful! LOL! It's going to be another mid 90s day, but with less humidity. We're watching Earl closely, but I think where I am we'll have little or no effect ... not even rain.
We have now officially had the hottest summer on record (that being since they began keeping such records ... I think in the mid 50s). That is counting June, July, and August as the summer months (yes, I know, it's not "technically" correct). I don't remember the count, but way more days in the 90s than not! I am really ready for fall now! :)
Last night I did nothing. Really. I was so tired ... I barely stayed awake to see NCIS! So perhaps today I'm a bit more rested, and tonight will get some more sewing done. I really want to get some sewing projects done, so need to get b
- Symphony conductor Seiji Ozawa in 1935
- Attorney Alan Dershowitz in 1938
- Comedian/actor Lily Tomlin in 1939
- Conductor Leonard Slatkin in 1944
- Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees pop music group in 1946
- Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw in 1950
- Singer Gloria Estefan in 1957
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
We have now officially had the hottest summer on record (that being since they began keeping such records ... I think in the mid 50s). That is counting June, July, and August as the summer months (yes, I know, it's not "technically" correct). I don't remember the count, but way more days in the 90s than not! I am really ready for fall now! :)
Last night I did nothing. Really. I was so tired ... I barely stayed awake to see NCIS! So perhaps today I'm a bit more rested, and tonight will get some more sewing done. I really want to get some sewing projects done, so need to get b
- Symphony conductor Seiji Ozawa in 1935
- Attorney Alan Dershowitz in 1938
- Comedian/actor Lily Tomlin in 1939
- Conductor Leonard Slatkin in 1944
- Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees pop music group in 1946
- Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw in 1950
- Singer Gloria Estefan in 1957
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
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