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!
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