Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is back out, and it will go to mid 50s today. We didn't get any rain - or even drizzle - yesterday, and there's a lot of snow left. I think most of it will be gone today (except the very shady areas).
Yesterday: I worked a half day, and left feeling good that I accomplished finishing the reports I went in to do. I met a dear friend for lunch, and then an excursion to the quilt store. Drooling over gorgeous fabrics would not be bad at all - if I could learn to not give in to the temptation! LOL! I did a bit of straightening at home, and then friends came over for supper (left overs) and our gift exchange. Also some friends from work came by to see the decorations, and we had a nice visit. It turned out to be a very friendly day! :)
Today: I know at some point I need to go to town. But right this minute, I actually have no set plan until tonight. I thought my niece was coming to visit, but something came up. This evening we're going to a near by town to see a Pickle Drop, and will probably go eat somewhere with DS and his family. We'll be home in time to watch the local Acorn Drop, and also see the Big Ball Drop in New York. Lot of Dropping going on tonight! LOL!
If you are going out to celebrate "First Night", please be careful, and be safe!
Today: "New Year's Eve" ... "First Night Celebrations" ... "Leap Second Adjustment Time" ... "Make Up Your Mind Day" ... "No Interruptions Day" ... "Saint Sylvester's Day" ... "Universal Hour of Peace" ... "World Peace Meditation" ... "First Nights (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There are 350 varieties of shark, not counting loan and pool."
-- L. M. Boyd
"Don't let your sorrow come higher than your knees."
-- Swedish Proverb
"I began to have an idea of my life, not as the slow shaping of achievement to fit my preconceived purposes, but as the gradual discovery and growth of a purpose which I did not know."
-- Joanna Field
Today in history:
In 1879, Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of his incandescent lamp in Menlo Park, N.J.
In 1909, the Manhattan Bridge opened.
In 1929, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians' first New Year's Eve broadcast from the Roosevelt Grill in New York City, which became an annual event, was heard over the CBS network.
In 1947, America's favorite Western movie couple, singing cowboy Roy Rogers and co-star Dale Evans, were married.
Today's birthdays include
- French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1491
- Charles Edward Stuart, Scotland's "Bonnie Prince Charlie," in 1720
- French painter Henri Matisse in 1869
- Gen. George Marshall, formulator of the Marshall Aid Plan for Europe following World War II, in 1880
- Songwriter Jule Styne ("Three Coins In the Fountain, "Let It Snow") in 1905
- Cowboy actor/singer Rex Allen in 1920; folk-blues singer Odetta (Holmes) in 1930
- Actor Anthony Hopkins in 1937
- Actress Sarah Miles in 1941
- Actor Ben Kingsley in 1943
- Singer John Denver in 1943
- Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg in 1945
- Singer Donna Summer in 1948
- Actor Tim Matheson in 1947
- Actress Bebe Neuwirth in 1958
- Actor Val Kilmer in 1959
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday December 30, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's just starting to be daylight, but doesn't look like we'll see much sun today. It's startling to look out and still see so much snow! However, it should be in the upper 40s, maybe even low 50s, with chance of sprinkles. That will probably melt away a lot more snow - but there's still an awful lot there, and even still some icy places on a few roads.
Yesterday: I had a wonderful day. I got the grocery shopping done, and managed to come up with a lovely meal without cooking anything but eggs (which I totally mangled and ended up with odd lumpy deviled eggs. Oh well. LOL!). I got the laundry caught up, most of the house decluttered, and a few hot-spots worked on. My DS & his family came for the evening (and brought me an NC State nutcracker! YAY!) and we had a lovely visit, plus rode down to see the Christmas lights (and ride the train - COLD!!) one more time. And on top of all that, my brothers, sister, and in-laws --all of whom are currently in TX-- called and sang to me. It was a great day! :)
Today: I work half a day today ... it sure was hard to get up early! LOL! I'm meeting a friend for lunch, and then perhaps a bit of shopping (me? shopping? LOL!). Later some friends are (maybe) coming over this evening for a belated gift exchange.
Today: "Oh My! Day" ... "Falling Needles Family Fest Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was the kid next door's imaginary friend."
-- Emo Phillips
"Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off."
-- Ellen DeGeneres
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become."
-- Harold Taylor
"If we can connect in some tiny way with a human that doesn't agree with us, then maybe we won't blow up the planet."
-- Nancy White
Today in history:
In 1853, the United States bought 45,000 square miles of land along the Gila River from Mexico for $10 million. The area is now southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Today's birthdays include
- British author Rudyard Kipling in 1865
- Canadian economist and humorist Stephen Leacock in 1869
- Japan's World War II Prime Minister Hideki Tojo in 1884
- TV personality Bert Parks in 1914
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley in 1928
- Actor Jack Lord in 1920
- Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax in 1935
- Actor/dancer Russ Tamblyn in 1934
- Actor Joseph Bologna in 1934
- Liquid Paper heir Mike Nesmith in 1942, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- Davy Jones in 1945, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- "Today" co-host Matt Lauer in 1957
- Actress Tracey Ullman in 1959
- Golfer Tiger Woods in 1975
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I had a wonderful day. I got the grocery shopping done, and managed to come up with a lovely meal without cooking anything but eggs (which I totally mangled and ended up with odd lumpy deviled eggs. Oh well. LOL!). I got the laundry caught up, most of the house decluttered, and a few hot-spots worked on. My DS & his family came for the evening (and brought me an NC State nutcracker! YAY!) and we had a lovely visit, plus rode down to see the Christmas lights (and ride the train - COLD!!) one more time. And on top of all that, my brothers, sister, and in-laws --all of whom are currently in TX-- called and sang to me. It was a great day! :)
Today: I work half a day today ... it sure was hard to get up early! LOL! I'm meeting a friend for lunch, and then perhaps a bit of shopping (me? shopping? LOL!). Later some friends are (maybe) coming over this evening for a belated gift exchange.
Today: "Oh My! Day" ... "Falling Needles Family Fest Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was the kid next door's imaginary friend."
-- Emo Phillips
"Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off."
-- Ellen DeGeneres
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become."
-- Harold Taylor
"If we can connect in some tiny way with a human that doesn't agree with us, then maybe we won't blow up the planet."
-- Nancy White
Today in history:
In 1853, the United States bought 45,000 square miles of land along the Gila River from Mexico for $10 million. The area is now southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Today's birthdays include
- British author Rudyard Kipling in 1865
- Canadian economist and humorist Stephen Leacock in 1869
- Japan's World War II Prime Minister Hideki Tojo in 1884
- TV personality Bert Parks in 1914
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley in 1928
- Actor Jack Lord in 1920
- Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax in 1935
- Actor/dancer Russ Tamblyn in 1934
- Actor Joseph Bologna in 1934
- Liquid Paper heir Mike Nesmith in 1942, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- Davy Jones in 1945, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- "Today" co-host Matt Lauer in 1957
- Actress Tracey Ullman in 1959
- Golfer Tiger Woods in 1975
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday December 29, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and exceptionally bright with the sun shining on all that snow! It's to go to the low 50s today, so a lot of the snow will be gone; there's so much of it, so at least the shadier areas will stay snowy for a few more days.
Yesterday: My morning appointment didn't turn out to be what it was supposed to; but I did get a massage and a hair trim. I took care of some bank business, and then went shopping! I had to check out those after-Christmas sales you know! :) I found a few bargains, but over all didn't get much for next year. I did get a good buy on some utility shelving. Yay! Last night we went to our local favorite restaurant - no dishes! :)
Today: In just a little while I'm going to make a quick run to the grocery store. Later today DS & his family will come for a visit. We'll probably have an early dinner so they can get home again. Oh, and (hopefully) I'll actually get some laundry done! LOL!
Today: "Saint Thomas of Canterbury Feast Day" ... "Tick Tock Day" ... "Anniversary - YMCA" ... "Admission Day (Texas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved."
-- Victor Hugo
"If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would hardly see anybody."
-- Agatha Christie
"Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state.
In 1848, gaslights were installed at the White House for the first time.
In 1851, the first Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- chapter opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Madame de Pompadour, mistress of French King Louis XV, in 1721
- Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh, who patented a waterproof fabric, in 1766
- Industrialist Charles Goodyear in 1800
- Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, in 1808
- British statesman William Gladstone, in 1809
- Band leader Clyde "Sugar Blues" McCoy in 1903
- Former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1917
- Actor Ed Flanders ("St. Elsewhere") in 1934
- Actress Mary Tyler Moore in 1936
- Actor Jon Voight in 1938
- Singer Marianne Faithfull in 1946
- Actor Ted Danson in 1947
- Actor Jon Polito in 1950
- Comedian Paula Poundstone in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: My morning appointment didn't turn out to be what it was supposed to; but I did get a massage and a hair trim. I took care of some bank business, and then went shopping! I had to check out those after-Christmas sales you know! :) I found a few bargains, but over all didn't get much for next year. I did get a good buy on some utility shelving. Yay! Last night we went to our local favorite restaurant - no dishes! :)
Today: In just a little while I'm going to make a quick run to the grocery store. Later today DS & his family will come for a visit. We'll probably have an early dinner so they can get home again. Oh, and (hopefully) I'll actually get some laundry done! LOL!
Today: "Saint Thomas of Canterbury Feast Day" ... "Tick Tock Day" ... "Anniversary - YMCA" ... "Admission Day (Texas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved."
-- Victor Hugo
"If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would hardly see anybody."
-- Agatha Christie
"Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state.
In 1848, gaslights were installed at the White House for the first time.
In 1851, the first Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- chapter opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Madame de Pompadour, mistress of French King Louis XV, in 1721
- Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh, who patented a waterproof fabric, in 1766
- Industrialist Charles Goodyear in 1800
- Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, in 1808
- British statesman William Gladstone, in 1809
- Band leader Clyde "Sugar Blues" McCoy in 1903
- Former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1917
- Actor Ed Flanders ("St. Elsewhere") in 1934
- Actress Mary Tyler Moore in 1936
- Actor Jon Voight in 1938
- Singer Marianne Faithfull in 1946
- Actor Ted Danson in 1947
- Actor Jon Polito in 1950
- Comedian Paula Poundstone in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday December 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is shining, and the ground is still well covered with snow. It's just gorgeous - especially since most of the roads are clear! :) Today will be warmer, low 40s, and less windy. Sadly, the lovely snow will be gone in a few days.
Yesterday: We finally headed out for home in the early afternoon, and did not have any trouble at all. The only places there was any ice or snow was a shady area of our own road when we were nearly home. I got the car unloaded, and got unpacked. But, I confess, nothing else ... laundry still awaits! Last night DH's son came over, and we (finally! LOL!) opened gifts. I was given some really nice things!! (DH gave me jewelry, candy, and flowers, and a few other things - what more can a girl ask for? LOL!!)
Today: I have a hair appointment, and after that I will try to check out some of the after-Christmas sales. I also *plan* to get that laundry done, and a little bit of general straightening. It was nice that I managed to leave the house fairly neat! :)
Today: "Childermas/Holy Innocents Day" ... "Pledge of Allegiance Day" ... "Admission Day (Iowa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
-- Doctor Who
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."
-- Morrie Schwartz
"I have learned that to be with those I like is enough."
-- Walt Whitman
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated.
In 1732, the Pennsylvania Gazette carried the first known advertisement for the first issue of "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Richard Saunders (Benjamin Franklin).
In 1865, French film pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumiere showed the first commercial motion pictures at a Paris cafe.
In 1869, The Knights of Labor, a group of tailors in Philadelphia, staged the first Labor Day ceremonies in U.S. history.
In 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, in 1856
- Jazz pianist Earl Fatha Hines in 1903
- Actor Lew Ayres in 1908
- Actor Martin Milner in 1931
- Actress Maggie Smith in 1934
- Rock musician Edgar Winter in 1946
- And actor Denzel Washington in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: We finally headed out for home in the early afternoon, and did not have any trouble at all. The only places there was any ice or snow was a shady area of our own road when we were nearly home. I got the car unloaded, and got unpacked. But, I confess, nothing else ... laundry still awaits! Last night DH's son came over, and we (finally! LOL!) opened gifts. I was given some really nice things!! (DH gave me jewelry, candy, and flowers, and a few other things - what more can a girl ask for? LOL!!)
Today: I have a hair appointment, and after that I will try to check out some of the after-Christmas sales. I also *plan* to get that laundry done, and a little bit of general straightening. It was nice that I managed to leave the house fairly neat! :)
Today: "Childermas/Holy Innocents Day" ... "Pledge of Allegiance Day" ... "Admission Day (Iowa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
-- Doctor Who
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."
-- Morrie Schwartz
"I have learned that to be with those I like is enough."
-- Walt Whitman
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated.
In 1732, the Pennsylvania Gazette carried the first known advertisement for the first issue of "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Richard Saunders (Benjamin Franklin).
In 1865, French film pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumiere showed the first commercial motion pictures at a Paris cafe.
In 1869, The Knights of Labor, a group of tailors in Philadelphia, staged the first Labor Day ceremonies in U.S. history.
In 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, in 1856
- Jazz pianist Earl Fatha Hines in 1903
- Actor Lew Ayres in 1908
- Actor Martin Milner in 1931
- Actress Maggie Smith in 1934
- Rock musician Edgar Winter in 1946
- And actor Denzel Washington in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Good Morning! Monday December 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I don't know how much snow is here, at least several inches. Now the storm has moved on, and the sun is bright on the snow. It's truly quite beautiful to look at; but will barely get above freezing today, so quite cold.
Yesterday: Because the snow kept up until dark, we ended up not even trying to go home. Instead we had another lazy day of visiting ... napping, snacking, playing games, watching movies.
Today: We will head out to go home later this morning. I definitely want to be home before it's late enough for the sun to be an issue since we're going west. For the moment, however, I'm listening to a strange "chorus" comprised of snoring, wind thumping something against the house, bird singing merrily, and little doggie toenails clicking across the floor! LOL! Whatever else happens today will depend on how soon we get off and how long it takes to get home. :)
Today: "National Fruitcake Forever Day" ... "Visit the Zoo Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted."
-- Hesketh Pearson
"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."
-- Epictetus
"The ability to see beauty is the beginning of our moral sensibility. What we believe is beautiful we will not wantonly destroy."
-- Reverend Sean Parker Dennison
Today in history:
In 1932, Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
In 1947, the first "Howdy Doody" show, under the title "Puppet Playhouse," was telecast on NBC.
In 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts returned to Earth after orbiting the moon 10 times, paving the way for moon-landing missions.
In 1997, Britain's Windsor Castle was reopened to the public following restoration work.
Today's birthdays include
- German astronomer Johannes Kepler in 1571
- English engineer George Cayley, father of the science of aerodynamics, in 1773
- French bacteriologist Louis Pasteur in 1822
- Actor Sydney Greenstreet in 1879
- Actress Marlene Dietrich in 1901
- News correspondent Cokie Roberts in 1943
- French actor Gerard Depardieu in 1948
- Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon in 1951
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: Because the snow kept up until dark, we ended up not even trying to go home. Instead we had another lazy day of visiting ... napping, snacking, playing games, watching movies.
Today: We will head out to go home later this morning. I definitely want to be home before it's late enough for the sun to be an issue since we're going west. For the moment, however, I'm listening to a strange "chorus" comprised of snoring, wind thumping something against the house, bird singing merrily, and little doggie toenails clicking across the floor! LOL! Whatever else happens today will depend on how soon we get off and how long it takes to get home. :)
Today: "National Fruitcake Forever Day" ... "Visit the Zoo Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted."
-- Hesketh Pearson
"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."
-- Epictetus
"The ability to see beauty is the beginning of our moral sensibility. What we believe is beautiful we will not wantonly destroy."
-- Reverend Sean Parker Dennison
Today in history:
In 1932, Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
In 1947, the first "Howdy Doody" show, under the title "Puppet Playhouse," was telecast on NBC.
In 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts returned to Earth after orbiting the moon 10 times, paving the way for moon-landing missions.
In 1997, Britain's Windsor Castle was reopened to the public following restoration work.
Today's birthdays include
- German astronomer Johannes Kepler in 1571
- English engineer George Cayley, father of the science of aerodynamics, in 1773
- French bacteriologist Louis Pasteur in 1822
- Actor Sydney Greenstreet in 1879
- Actress Marlene Dietrich in 1901
- News correspondent Cokie Roberts in 1943
- French actor Gerard Depardieu in 1948
- Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon in 1951
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday December 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! We woke up to SNOW! Not just a dusting or "trace" ... lots and lots of snow, and still coming down hard. The kids are ecstatic. DH and I will have to head home this afternoon (well, that's the plan anyway! LOL!). We'll see how the roads are ... this morning everything has been cancelled. But I expect the "major" roads really won't be all that bad. We'll find out later.
Yesterday: We had a perfectly lovely Christmas Day. After all the early morning excitement calmed down, it was a surprisingly quiet day. We mostly napped, snacked, and watched Christmas movies all day. Late in the day we had a re-run dinner (smart to have the big dinner on Christmas Eve ... then on the Day, no cooking, just warming!). Late in the evening (waiting to see if it would start snowing) we played several rounds of Banagrams.
Today: I woke up and looked outside around 3:30 am ... it was pouring rain. I went back to sleep ... and woke up around 10:00 (extraordinarily late for me ... but I had an extra quilt, and was so cozy and warm! LOL!) ... and there are several inches and still coming. I don't know what we'll do this morning. After a shower, I'll get all of our stuff packed back up, and we'll see how it goes. I sort of really want to get home ... all of *my* presents are there waiting! heehee.
I hope you are all having a wonderful, warm, and safe holiday weekend.
There are 364 days until Christmas! :)
Today is "Kwanzaa Begins (12/26/10-01/01/11)" ... "National Thank You Note Day" ... "National Whiner's Day" ... "Saint Stephan's Day" ... "Second Day of Christmas" ... "Boxing Day (UK,Can)" ... "Day of the Wren (Ireland)" ... "Day of Goodwill (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Slovenia)" ... "Junkanoo (Bahamas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The skill of writing is to create a context in which other people can think."
-- Edwin Schlossberg
"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them."
-- Arnold Lobel
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousand of miles and all the years you have lived."
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie announced the isolation of radium.
In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African-American to win the world heavyweight boxing title when he knocked out Tommy Burns in the 14th round near Sydney, Australia.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Thomas Gray in 1716
- English inventor Charles Babbage, who developed the first speedometer, in 1791
- Adm. George Dewey, the U.S. naval hero of Manila, in 1837
- Writer Henry Miller in 1891
- Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese communist revolution, in 1893
- Actor Richard Widmark in 1914
- Entertainer Steve Allen in 1921
- Comedian Alan King in 1927
- Music producer Phil Spector in 1940
- Dogsled racer Susan Butcher in 1954
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We had a perfectly lovely Christmas Day. After all the early morning excitement calmed down, it was a surprisingly quiet day. We mostly napped, snacked, and watched Christmas movies all day. Late in the day we had a re-run dinner (smart to have the big dinner on Christmas Eve ... then on the Day, no cooking, just warming!). Late in the evening (waiting to see if it would start snowing) we played several rounds of Banagrams.
Today: I woke up and looked outside around 3:30 am ... it was pouring rain. I went back to sleep ... and woke up around 10:00 (extraordinarily late for me ... but I had an extra quilt, and was so cozy and warm! LOL!) ... and there are several inches and still coming. I don't know what we'll do this morning. After a shower, I'll get all of our stuff packed back up, and we'll see how it goes. I sort of really want to get home ... all of *my* presents are there waiting! heehee.
I hope you are all having a wonderful, warm, and safe holiday weekend.
There are 364 days until Christmas! :)
Today is "Kwanzaa Begins (12/26/10-01/01/11)" ... "National Thank You Note Day" ... "National Whiner's Day" ... "Saint Stephan's Day" ... "Second Day of Christmas" ... "Boxing Day (UK,Can)" ... "Day of the Wren (Ireland)" ... "Day of Goodwill (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Slovenia)" ... "Junkanoo (Bahamas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The skill of writing is to create a context in which other people can think."
-- Edwin Schlossberg
"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them."
-- Arnold Lobel
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousand of miles and all the years you have lived."
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie announced the isolation of radium.
In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African-American to win the world heavyweight boxing title when he knocked out Tommy Burns in the 14th round near Sydney, Australia.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Thomas Gray in 1716
- English inventor Charles Babbage, who developed the first speedometer, in 1791
- Adm. George Dewey, the U.S. naval hero of Manila, in 1837
- Writer Henry Miller in 1891
- Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese communist revolution, in 1893
- Actor Richard Widmark in 1914
- Entertainer Steve Allen in 1921
- Comedian Alan King in 1927
- Music producer Phil Spector in 1940
- Dogsled racer Susan Butcher in 1954
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Good Morning! Merry Christmas! Saturday, December 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's still bright and sunny, even though we're under a winter storm warning. They're saying we'll have flurries later today, and snow tomorrow. It's cold enough, so we'll see!
Yesterday: It was a lovely, relaxing day. We sat around doing not much of anything all morning, and then watched "It's A Wonderful Life". I did some last minute shopping with DS. Then we had the MOST wonderful dinner, turkey with all the trimmings. After dinner we went for a "jingle bell pajama ride" (which has evolved since the grands were quite young). We rode around looking at some beautiful lights while drinking hot chocolate.
Today: The kids were up long before 7:00, and almost beside themselves with excitement. They got their heart's desires this year. :) Now the mess is (mostly) cleared away, and a french toast casserole is in the oven (and smelling quite yummy!!). DS is "playing" with his new (red!) food processor; DIL is picking up trash, and trying to keep everyone sane; DH has gone back to bed. We will watch more movies, eat lots of junk food as well as a great dinner (which is already cooked, so no extra work today!), and wait for the snow! :)
Merry Christmas!!!
Today is "Christmas Day" ... "Birth of Jesus Christ" ... "A'phabet Day" ... "Constitution Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness."
-- George Sand
"I can't understand it. I can't even understand the people who can understand it."
-- Queen Juliana
"After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I want to see the manager."
" -- William S. Burroughs
Today in history:
In about 3 B.C., according to Christian belief, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. Calendar miscalculations of the time make it impossible to be certain of the year.
In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned King William I of England.
In 1818, the first known Christmas carol was sung at Oberndorf, Austria. It was "Silent Night, Holy Night," composed by organist Franz Gruber and the Rev. Joseph Mohr.
In 1938, after auditioning hundreds for the role, producer David O. Selznick chose British actress Vivien Leigh to play Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With The Wind."
Today's birthdays include
- British mathematician, physicist and astronomer Isaac Newton in 1642
- American Red Cross founder Clara Barton in 1821
- French painter Maurice Utrillo in 1883
- Jazz pioneer Edward "Kid" Ory in 1886
- Hotelier Conrad Hilton in 1887
- English author Rebecca West in 1892
- Robert "Believe It or Not" Ripley in 1893
- Actor Humphrey Bogart in 1899
- Jazz bandleader Cab Calloway in 1907
- Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1918
- TV writer Rod Serling in 1924
- Actor Gary Sandy in 1945
- Singer Jimmy Buffett in 1946
- Singer Barbara Mandrell in 1948
- Actress Sissy Spacek in 1949
- Singer Annie Lennox in 1954
Everyone have a Great Saturday and a very Merry Christmas!
Yesterday: It was a lovely, relaxing day. We sat around doing not much of anything all morning, and then watched "It's A Wonderful Life". I did some last minute shopping with DS. Then we had the MOST wonderful dinner, turkey with all the trimmings. After dinner we went for a "jingle bell pajama ride" (which has evolved since the grands were quite young). We rode around looking at some beautiful lights while drinking hot chocolate.
Today: The kids were up long before 7:00, and almost beside themselves with excitement. They got their heart's desires this year. :) Now the mess is (mostly) cleared away, and a french toast casserole is in the oven (and smelling quite yummy!!). DS is "playing" with his new (red!) food processor; DIL is picking up trash, and trying to keep everyone sane; DH has gone back to bed. We will watch more movies, eat lots of junk food as well as a great dinner (which is already cooked, so no extra work today!), and wait for the snow! :)
Merry Christmas!!!
Today is "Christmas Day" ... "Birth of Jesus Christ" ... "A'phabet Day" ... "Constitution Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness."
-- George Sand
"I can't understand it. I can't even understand the people who can understand it."
-- Queen Juliana
"After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I want to see the manager."
" -- William S. Burroughs
Today in history:
In about 3 B.C., according to Christian belief, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. Calendar miscalculations of the time make it impossible to be certain of the year.
In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned King William I of England.
In 1818, the first known Christmas carol was sung at Oberndorf, Austria. It was "Silent Night, Holy Night," composed by organist Franz Gruber and the Rev. Joseph Mohr.
In 1938, after auditioning hundreds for the role, producer David O. Selznick chose British actress Vivien Leigh to play Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With The Wind."
Today's birthdays include
- British mathematician, physicist and astronomer Isaac Newton in 1642
- American Red Cross founder Clara Barton in 1821
- French painter Maurice Utrillo in 1883
- Jazz pioneer Edward "Kid" Ory in 1886
- Hotelier Conrad Hilton in 1887
- English author Rebecca West in 1892
- Robert "Believe It or Not" Ripley in 1893
- Actor Humphrey Bogart in 1899
- Jazz bandleader Cab Calloway in 1907
- Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1918
- TV writer Rod Serling in 1924
- Actor Gary Sandy in 1945
- Singer Jimmy Buffett in 1946
- Singer Barbara Mandrell in 1948
- Actress Sissy Spacek in 1949
- Singer Annie Lennox in 1954
Everyone have a Great Saturday and a very Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Good Morning! Friday December 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and will be mid to upper 40s today. The "S" word is still in the forecast for tomorrow and Sunday ... but seems they're now saying less of it. Less is ok, but just a little would be nice. :)
Yesterday: It was frustrating trying to get things done, and a few things kept coming up that changed the plans. However, in the end, I got everything we needed loaded in the car, and we actually left "on time". The traffic wasn't bad, so the drive here was calm. We got here in time to have a relaxing evening with family. :)
Today: Even though I was first one up, almost everyone is up now and busy. The kitchen is small, and my DS and DIL are excellent cooks ... so I'm staying out of the way! LOL! I don't have any idea what is planned for today (other than a big dinner late afternoon) ... but now that we're here, we'll just go along with whatever. :) It's good to spend holidays (or any other time for that matter!) with family. I do wish there was a way to also spend it with my sister and brothers ... but that can't happen this year. I'm happy to be with grandchildren! :)
Christmas Day is tomorrow!!!
Today is "Christmas Eve" ... "Independence Day (Libya)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."
-- Maureen Dowd
"Laughter is an instant vacation."
-- Milton Berle
"Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians."
-- Chester Bowles
Today in history:
In 1871, Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" premiered in Cairo. It had been commissioned to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal.
In 1906, Reginald A. Fessenden, a Canadian-born radio inventor, broadcast the first musical program, accompanying on violin a female singer's "O Holy Night," from Brant Rock, Mass. He discovered the superheterodyne principle, the basis for all modern radio receivers.
In 1990, the bells of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow rang to celebrate Christmas for the first time since 1924.
Today's birthdays include
- English King John I in 1167
- American diplomat Silas Deane in 1737
- Physician and chemist Benjamin Rush in 1745
- Frontiersman Christopher Kit Carson in 1809
- English physicist and inventor James Prescott Joule in 1818
- Film director Michael Curtiz (Casablanca) in 1888
- Composer Harry Warren (Lullaby of Broadway, Chattanooga Choo Choo) in 1893
- Industrialist, moviemaker and aviator Howard Hughes in 1905
- Actress Ava Gardner in 1922
- Author/director Nicholas Meyer in 1945
- Actor Diedrich Bader (The Drew Carey Show) in 1966
- Pop singer Ricky Martin in 1971
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It was frustrating trying to get things done, and a few things kept coming up that changed the plans. However, in the end, I got everything we needed loaded in the car, and we actually left "on time". The traffic wasn't bad, so the drive here was calm. We got here in time to have a relaxing evening with family. :)
Today: Even though I was first one up, almost everyone is up now and busy. The kitchen is small, and my DS and DIL are excellent cooks ... so I'm staying out of the way! LOL! I don't have any idea what is planned for today (other than a big dinner late afternoon) ... but now that we're here, we'll just go along with whatever. :) It's good to spend holidays (or any other time for that matter!) with family. I do wish there was a way to also spend it with my sister and brothers ... but that can't happen this year. I'm happy to be with grandchildren! :)
Christmas Day is tomorrow!!!
Today is "Christmas Eve" ... "Independence Day (Libya)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."
-- Maureen Dowd
"Laughter is an instant vacation."
-- Milton Berle
"Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians."
-- Chester Bowles
Today in history:
In 1871, Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" premiered in Cairo. It had been commissioned to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal.
In 1906, Reginald A. Fessenden, a Canadian-born radio inventor, broadcast the first musical program, accompanying on violin a female singer's "O Holy Night," from Brant Rock, Mass. He discovered the superheterodyne principle, the basis for all modern radio receivers.
In 1990, the bells of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow rang to celebrate Christmas for the first time since 1924.
Today's birthdays include
- English King John I in 1167
- American diplomat Silas Deane in 1737
- Physician and chemist Benjamin Rush in 1745
- Frontiersman Christopher Kit Carson in 1809
- English physicist and inventor James Prescott Joule in 1818
- Film director Michael Curtiz (Casablanca) in 1888
- Composer Harry Warren (Lullaby of Broadway, Chattanooga Choo Choo) in 1893
- Industrialist, moviemaker and aviator Howard Hughes in 1905
- Actress Ava Gardner in 1922
- Author/director Nicholas Meyer in 1945
- Actor Diedrich Bader (The Drew Carey Show) in 1966
- Pop singer Ricky Martin in 1971
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday December 23, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The clouds have gone, the sun is bright, and it will be mid 40s today. We need to enjoy this, because it won't last! LOL! They're still saying it ... can it be?? We *might* get a **gasp** white Christmas!! If so, it'll be the first one since 1947! Wow!
Yesterday: While nothing ever goes completely as planned, yesterday was pretty close. I had a big chunk of time to get things done ... and I really did get a lot of them done! The house is clean and decorated; and if there are still a few things laying around where they don't belong, it doesn't really matter too much.
Today: All I need to do today is finish packing, wrap one more gift, and take trash to the dump. Then we'll be on our way! Yay! :)
Christmas is 2 days from today!!!
Today is "Festivus" ... "Humanlight Celebration" ... "Birthday of the Emperor (Japan)" ... "Feast of the Radishes (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."
-- Samuel Johnson
"Friendship make prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it."
-- Cicero
"It is well to give when asked but it is better to give unasked, through understanding."
-- Kahlil Gibran
Today in history:
In 1620, construction began of the first permanent European settlement in New England, one week after the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth harbor in present day Massachusetts.
In 1913, the U.S. Federal Reserve System was established.
In 1928, the National Broadcasting Company established a permanent U.S. coast-to-coast radio hookup.
In 1947, the transistor was invented, leading to a revolution in communications and electronics.
In 1987, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yaeger landed the experimental aircraft Voyager at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing a record nine-day, 25,012-mile global flight without refueling.
Today's birthdays include
- Egyptologist Jean Francois Champollion, who deciphered the Rosetta Stone, in 1790
- Mormon church founder Joseph Smith in 1805
- Poet Harriet Monroe, founder of Poetry magazine, in 1860
- Manhattan restaurateur Vincent Sardi Sr. in 1885
- British film executive J. Arthur Rank in 1888
- Actor James Gregory in 1911
- Former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in 1918
- Actor Harry Guardino in 1925
- Japanese Emperor Akihito in 1933
- Actor Susan Lucci in 1946
- Marathon runner Bill Rodgers in 1947
- Actor Corey Haim in 1972
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: While nothing ever goes completely as planned, yesterday was pretty close. I had a big chunk of time to get things done ... and I really did get a lot of them done! The house is clean and decorated; and if there are still a few things laying around where they don't belong, it doesn't really matter too much.
Today: All I need to do today is finish packing, wrap one more gift, and take trash to the dump. Then we'll be on our way! Yay! :)
Christmas is 2 days from today!!!
Today is "Festivus" ... "Humanlight Celebration" ... "Birthday of the Emperor (Japan)" ... "Feast of the Radishes (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."
-- Samuel Johnson
"Friendship make prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it."
-- Cicero
"It is well to give when asked but it is better to give unasked, through understanding."
-- Kahlil Gibran
Today in history:
In 1620, construction began of the first permanent European settlement in New England, one week after the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth harbor in present day Massachusetts.
In 1913, the U.S. Federal Reserve System was established.
In 1928, the National Broadcasting Company established a permanent U.S. coast-to-coast radio hookup.
In 1947, the transistor was invented, leading to a revolution in communications and electronics.
In 1987, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yaeger landed the experimental aircraft Voyager at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing a record nine-day, 25,012-mile global flight without refueling.
Today's birthdays include
- Egyptologist Jean Francois Champollion, who deciphered the Rosetta Stone, in 1790
- Mormon church founder Joseph Smith in 1805
- Poet Harriet Monroe, founder of Poetry magazine, in 1860
- Manhattan restaurateur Vincent Sardi Sr. in 1885
- British film executive J. Arthur Rank in 1888
- Actor James Gregory in 1911
- Former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in 1918
- Actor Harry Guardino in 1925
- Japanese Emperor Akihito in 1933
- Actor Susan Lucci in 1946
- Marathon runner Bill Rodgers in 1947
- Actor Corey Haim in 1972
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday December 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still gray, and looks like we won't see the sun again until tomorrow. At least there is only a small chance of sprinkles today. They still haven't taken the "S" word out of the forecast for Saturday.
Yesterday: As usual, the day didn't turn out like I expected, but it was a good day. I went to a friend's house and we made candy; and then we came back here and finished decorating trees. Well, ok, they're not "finished" .. but they'll do. :)
Today: The shopping expedition had to be put off until today; and I will have to hustle to get done the things that I need to finish. But, I'll manage to get to what's important, and the rest can wait. :)
Christmas is 3 days from today!!!
Today: oddly enough, I could find no "celebrations" for today except that Capricorn begins.
Quotes of the Day:
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny ...'"
-- Isaac Asimov
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers."
-- Daniel J. Boorstin
"Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting."
-- Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco
Today in history:
In 1785, the American Continental Navy fleet was organized, consisting of two frigates, two brigs and three schooners.
In 1956, the first gorilla to be born in captivity arrived into the world at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.
Today's birthdays include
- Opera composer Giacomo Puccini in 1858
- Former Philadelphia A's Manager Connie Mack, the Dean of Baseball, in 1862
- Former first lady Claudia Lady Bird Johnson, wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, in 1912
- TV game show host Gene Rayburn in 1917
- Actress Barbara Billingsley in 1922
- Actor Hector Elizondo in 1936
- TV personality Diane Sawyer in 1945
- Robin Gibb and twin brother Maurice Gibb in 1949, members of the Bee Gees pop group
- Actor Ralph Fiennes in 1962
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: As usual, the day didn't turn out like I expected, but it was a good day. I went to a friend's house and we made candy; and then we came back here and finished decorating trees. Well, ok, they're not "finished" .. but they'll do. :)
Today: The shopping expedition had to be put off until today; and I will have to hustle to get done the things that I need to finish. But, I'll manage to get to what's important, and the rest can wait. :)
Christmas is 3 days from today!!!
Today: oddly enough, I could find no "celebrations" for today except that Capricorn begins.
Quotes of the Day:
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny ...'"
-- Isaac Asimov
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers."
-- Daniel J. Boorstin
"Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting."
-- Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco
Today in history:
In 1785, the American Continental Navy fleet was organized, consisting of two frigates, two brigs and three schooners.
In 1956, the first gorilla to be born in captivity arrived into the world at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.
Today's birthdays include
- Opera composer Giacomo Puccini in 1858
- Former Philadelphia A's Manager Connie Mack, the Dean of Baseball, in 1862
- Former first lady Claudia Lady Bird Johnson, wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, in 1912
- TV game show host Gene Rayburn in 1917
- Actress Barbara Billingsley in 1922
- Actor Hector Elizondo in 1936
- TV personality Diane Sawyer in 1945
- Robin Gibb and twin brother Maurice Gibb in 1949, members of the Bee Gees pop group
- Actor Ralph Fiennes in 1962
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday December 21, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray and chilly out now, but should get to the upper 40s today. That's "warm" compared to where we've been! LOL! It seems like the clouds will hang around awhile, but the only precipitation predicted isn't until Saturday. That "S" word is still there, but unlikely to be near the coast where I'll be.
Yesterday: It was a bit frustrating ... silly Maggie wanted to "help" me make cookies. But I got some made anyway; and might even get one more batch made today. I also finished the chair covers, and delivered them. It was lovely to get to have a (brief) visit with my sister, and 2 nieces (and saw the 3rd niece Sunday evening). The chair covers are quite festive ... maybe next year I'll make some for my house! :) We ran a few quick errands while out, and stopped at a new (to us) Italian restaurant for dinner.
Today: This morning I'm going to my friend's house and we'll make candy together (without any feline help!!). This afternoon, hopefully, she is going with DH to "help" him do some Christmas shopping. While they're gone, I *plan* to finish cleaning the house, and add some decorations to some of the trees. :) Since things rarely go as planned, it'll be interesting to see how this day goes! LOL!
Christmas is 4 days from today!!!
Today is "Cold Moon" ... "Crossword Puzzle Day" ... "Forefathers' Day" ... "Humbug Day" ... "Lunar Eclipse" ... "National Haiku Poetry Day" ... "Phileas Fogg Wins a Wager Day" ... "Winter Begins (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "World Peace Day/Winter Solstice" ... "Summer Begins (Southern Hemisphere)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball."
-- Doug Larson
"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one."
-- Jane Howard
"Happiness arises in a state of peace, not of tumult."
-- Ann Radcliffe
Today in history:
In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth, Mass., following a 63-day voyage from England aboard the Mayflower.
In 1872, the HMS Challenger set sail from Norfolk, commanded by Captain George Nares.
In 1913, the first crossword puzzle in an American newspaper appeared in The New York Sunday World.
In 1937, Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the first full-length animated feature film, opened in Los Angeles.
In 1968, Apollo 8, the first manned voyage to the moon, was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman Benjamin Disraeli in 1804
- Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in 1879
- Austrian President Kurt Waldheim in 1918
- Former talk show host Phil Donahue in 1935
- Actress Jane Fonda in 1937
- Rock musician Frank Zappa in 1940
- Beach Boys guitarist Carl Wilson in 1946
- Actor Samuel L. Jackson in 1948
- Former tennis star Chris Evert in 1954
- Comedian Ray Romano in 1957
- Track athlete Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1959
- Actor Kiefer Sutherland in 1966
- Actor Andy Dick in 1965
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: It was a bit frustrating ... silly Maggie wanted to "help" me make cookies. But I got some made anyway; and might even get one more batch made today. I also finished the chair covers, and delivered them. It was lovely to get to have a (brief) visit with my sister, and 2 nieces (and saw the 3rd niece Sunday evening). The chair covers are quite festive ... maybe next year I'll make some for my house! :) We ran a few quick errands while out, and stopped at a new (to us) Italian restaurant for dinner.
Today: This morning I'm going to my friend's house and we'll make candy together (without any feline help!!). This afternoon, hopefully, she is going with DH to "help" him do some Christmas shopping. While they're gone, I *plan* to finish cleaning the house, and add some decorations to some of the trees. :) Since things rarely go as planned, it'll be interesting to see how this day goes! LOL!
Christmas is 4 days from today!!!
Today is "Cold Moon" ... "Crossword Puzzle Day" ... "Forefathers' Day" ... "Humbug Day" ... "Lunar Eclipse" ... "National Haiku Poetry Day" ... "Phileas Fogg Wins a Wager Day" ... "Winter Begins (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "World Peace Day/Winter Solstice" ... "Summer Begins (Southern Hemisphere)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball."
-- Doug Larson
"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one."
-- Jane Howard
"Happiness arises in a state of peace, not of tumult."
-- Ann Radcliffe
Today in history:
In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth, Mass., following a 63-day voyage from England aboard the Mayflower.
In 1872, the HMS Challenger set sail from Norfolk, commanded by Captain George Nares.
In 1913, the first crossword puzzle in an American newspaper appeared in The New York Sunday World.
In 1937, Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the first full-length animated feature film, opened in Los Angeles.
In 1968, Apollo 8, the first manned voyage to the moon, was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman Benjamin Disraeli in 1804
- Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in 1879
- Austrian President Kurt Waldheim in 1918
- Former talk show host Phil Donahue in 1935
- Actress Jane Fonda in 1937
- Rock musician Frank Zappa in 1940
- Beach Boys guitarist Carl Wilson in 1946
- Actor Samuel L. Jackson in 1948
- Former tennis star Chris Evert in 1954
- Comedian Ray Romano in 1957
- Track athlete Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1959
- Actor Kiefer Sutherland in 1966
- Actor Andy Dick in 1965
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Good Morning! Monday December 20, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. All the clouds seem to be gone for now, and it will be a bright clear day, mid 40s or so. The forecast for the rest of the week is up and down a lot ...for the first time in many many years, there's even the mention of the "S" word on Saturday!
Yesterday: As usual, I didn't get nearly as much done as I hoped; but I got started. We didn't end up making all that many cookies (several unexpected delays); but I will make up for that this morning. At least, I hope so! LOL! I did get more decluttering done, and more tree decorating was done.
Today: I will bake more cookies, finish wrapping a few more gifts, and finish the sewing project. I hope to deliver some things this evening (also a chance to ride around and see lights! LOL!)
Christmas is 5 days from today!!!
Today is "Cathode-Ray Tube Day" ... "Mudd Day" ... "UN International Human Solidarity Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward."
-- Jean Paul Richter
"Never refuse any advance of friendship, for if nine out of ten bring you nothing, one alone may repay you."
-- Madame de Tencin
"There's something amazing about the passion of youth and its power to sustain. If there's a more powerful energy source, I don't know about it."
-- Takayuki Ikkaku
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
Today in history:
In 1803, the United States formally took over territory acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1951, nuclear power was first harvested when EBR-1 lit four light bulbs.
in 1998, a Houston woman gave birth to seven more babies after delivering the first infant 12 days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Author and decorator Elsie de Wolfe (Lady Mendl) in 1865
- Industrialist Harvey Firestone in 1868
- Philosopher Susanne K. Langer in 1895
- U.S. actress Irene Dunne in 1898
- Nuclear physicist Robert Van de Graaff in 1901
- Movie director George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting) in 1921
- Actor John Hillerman in 1932
- Psychic Uri Geller in 1946
- Actress Jenny Agutter in 1952
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: As usual, I didn't get nearly as much done as I hoped; but I got started. We didn't end up making all that many cookies (several unexpected delays); but I will make up for that this morning. At least, I hope so! LOL! I did get more decluttering done, and more tree decorating was done.
Today: I will bake more cookies, finish wrapping a few more gifts, and finish the sewing project. I hope to deliver some things this evening (also a chance to ride around and see lights! LOL!)
Christmas is 5 days from today!!!
Today is "Cathode-Ray Tube Day" ... "Mudd Day" ... "UN International Human Solidarity Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward."
-- Jean Paul Richter
"Never refuse any advance of friendship, for if nine out of ten bring you nothing, one alone may repay you."
-- Madame de Tencin
"There's something amazing about the passion of youth and its power to sustain. If there's a more powerful energy source, I don't know about it."
-- Takayuki Ikkaku
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
Today in history:
In 1803, the United States formally took over territory acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1951, nuclear power was first harvested when EBR-1 lit four light bulbs.
in 1998, a Houston woman gave birth to seven more babies after delivering the first infant 12 days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Author and decorator Elsie de Wolfe (Lady Mendl) in 1865
- Industrialist Harvey Firestone in 1868
- Philosopher Susanne K. Langer in 1895
- U.S. actress Irene Dunne in 1898
- Nuclear physicist Robert Van de Graaff in 1901
- Movie director George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting) in 1921
- Actor John Hillerman in 1932
- Psychic Uri Geller in 1946
- Actress Jenny Agutter in 1952
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday December 19, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still a bit overcast; but the sky is pale and "milky", not dark and heavy. Yesterday was only rain here; we did see a flake or two in Raleigh, but mostly sleet and rain. I missed the weather update last night: the one I have says "snow" for today ... but I don't think so! It will be upper 30s, and the clouds partly clearing later on.
Yesterday: . I managed to get a fair bit of decluttering done, and even got a start on decorating a tree. Then I went with my DIL and DGD to the Straight No Chaser concert. They are really fantastically talented young men (for anyone who doesn't happen to know - they are a group of 10 young men who sing a cappella (I think that's the correct spelling), who take their singing very seriously ... but not themselves!). I totally enjoyed the concert. And as a bonus, we were given permission (usually strickly against the rules in the concert hall) to take all the videos and pictures we wanted! So, I have several videos so I can enjoy them again, and share! We made one quick shopping trip on the way home; and I did very little last night.
Today: I'm "regrouping". The only decorating not done are some trees, and that will get done this afternoon. A few things are still not done outside, but the weather has kept that from getting done, and still is. I still have sewing to finish, and gifts to wrap. And, this afternoon, the plan is (hopefully) to make cookies! Lots and lots of cookies! :)
Christmas is 6 days from today!!!
Today is "UN Day For South-South Cooperation" ... "Anniversary - Christmas Greeting From Space".
Quotes of the Day:
"The follies which a man regrets most, in his life, are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity."
-- Helen Rowland
"The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly."
-- Corra Harris
"Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite."
-- John Kenneth Galbraith
"If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?"
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1958, the U.S. satellite Atlas transmitted the first radio voice broadcast from space, a 58-word recorded Christmas greeting from U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower.
In 1972, the splashdown of Apollo 17 ended the United States' manned moon exploration program.
Today's birthdays include
- Women's suffrage leader Mary Livermore in 1820
- Novelist Eleanor Porter (Pollyanna) in 1868
- Actor Ralph Richardson in 1902
- Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev in 1906
- French dramatist Jean Genet, a pioneer in the theater of the absurd, in 1910
- Singer Edith Piaf in 1915
- Actress Cicely Tyson in 1933
- Actor Tim Reid in 1944
- Actor Robert Urich in 1946
- Actress Jennifer Beals in 1963
- Actress Alyssa Milano in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: . I managed to get a fair bit of decluttering done, and even got a start on decorating a tree. Then I went with my DIL and DGD to the Straight No Chaser concert. They are really fantastically talented young men (for anyone who doesn't happen to know - they are a group of 10 young men who sing a cappella (I think that's the correct spelling), who take their singing very seriously ... but not themselves!). I totally enjoyed the concert. And as a bonus, we were given permission (usually strickly against the rules in the concert hall) to take all the videos and pictures we wanted! So, I have several videos so I can enjoy them again, and share! We made one quick shopping trip on the way home; and I did very little last night.
Today: I'm "regrouping". The only decorating not done are some trees, and that will get done this afternoon. A few things are still not done outside, but the weather has kept that from getting done, and still is. I still have sewing to finish, and gifts to wrap. And, this afternoon, the plan is (hopefully) to make cookies! Lots and lots of cookies! :)
Christmas is 6 days from today!!!
Today is "UN Day For South-South Cooperation" ... "Anniversary - Christmas Greeting From Space".
Quotes of the Day:
"The follies which a man regrets most, in his life, are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity."
-- Helen Rowland
"The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly."
-- Corra Harris
"Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite."
-- John Kenneth Galbraith
"If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?"
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1958, the U.S. satellite Atlas transmitted the first radio voice broadcast from space, a 58-word recorded Christmas greeting from U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower.
In 1972, the splashdown of Apollo 17 ended the United States' manned moon exploration program.
Today's birthdays include
- Women's suffrage leader Mary Livermore in 1820
- Novelist Eleanor Porter (Pollyanna) in 1868
- Actor Ralph Richardson in 1902
- Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev in 1906
- French dramatist Jean Genet, a pioneer in the theater of the absurd, in 1910
- Singer Edith Piaf in 1915
- Actress Cicely Tyson in 1933
- Actor Tim Reid in 1944
- Actor Robert Urich in 1946
- Actress Jennifer Beals in 1963
- Actress Alyssa Milano in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday December 18, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's not light yet, and probably won't be much - still cloudy. It will be low 40s, which isn't warm but at least above freezing! Another system is moving in; but the weather gurus can't seem to get a handle on this one. It will probably rain by tonight. It *could* snow. Seems to be a guessing game! LOL!
Yesterday: After work I had to pick up a package at Wal-Mart, and did a bit more shopping. I'm almost completely done ... much later than I hoped, but I keep having trouble making up my mind. :) I dug in and got quite a lot of decluttering done at home - though, as always, not as much as I hoped. All of the trees are in place now, though not finished yet.
Today: I'm trying to get a few things done this morning, and then I get to take the rest of the day "off". My Christmas/birthday present from my DS & DDIL is a "Straight No Chaser" concert (if you don't know who they are, search YouTube!!). It will be "girl's day out" ... DDIL, DGD and myself .... lunch, concert, shopping. The guys are going out for wings and who knows what else! LOL!
Christmas is 7 days from today!!!
Today is "UN International Migrants Day" ... "Republic Day (Niger)" ... "Feast of Our Lady of Solitude (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them."
-- Agatha Christie
"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one."
-- Leo J. Burke
"Laughter is the closest distance between two people."
-- Victor Borge
"Eccentricity is not, as dull people would have us believe, a form of madness. It is often a kind of innocent pride, and the man of genius and the aristocrat are frequently regarded as eccentrics because genius and aristocrat are entirely unafraid of and uninfluenced by the opinions and vagaries of the crowd."
-- Edith Sitwell
Today in history:
In 1966, Saturn's moon Epimetheus was discovered.
In 1997, the 6-mile-long Tokyo Bay tunnel connecting the cities of Kawasaki and Kisarazu opened.
Today's birthdays include
- Joseph Grimaldi, known as the greatest clown in history, in 1778
- English physicist Joseph Thompson, discoverer of the electron, in 1856
- British short story writer Saki (H.H. Munro) in 1870
- Swiss modernist painter Paul Klee in 1879
- Baseball star Tyrus Ty Cobb in 1886
- Film director George Stevens (Shane, A Place in the Sun, Giant) in 1904
- West German statesman Willy Brandt in 1913
- Actress Betty Grable in 1916
- Actor Ossie Davis in 1917
- Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards in 1943
- Film director Steven Spielberg (Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List) in 1946
- Movie critic/historian Leonard Maltin in 1950
- Actor Ray Liotta in 1954
- Actor Brad Pitt in 1963
- Actress Katie Holmes in 1978
- Singer Christina Aguilera in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: After work I had to pick up a package at Wal-Mart, and did a bit more shopping. I'm almost completely done ... much later than I hoped, but I keep having trouble making up my mind. :) I dug in and got quite a lot of decluttering done at home - though, as always, not as much as I hoped. All of the trees are in place now, though not finished yet.
Today: I'm trying to get a few things done this morning, and then I get to take the rest of the day "off". My Christmas/birthday present from my DS & DDIL is a "Straight No Chaser" concert (if you don't know who they are, search YouTube!!). It will be "girl's day out" ... DDIL, DGD and myself .... lunch, concert, shopping. The guys are going out for wings and who knows what else! LOL!
Christmas is 7 days from today!!!
Today is "UN International Migrants Day" ... "Republic Day (Niger)" ... "Feast of Our Lady of Solitude (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them."
-- Agatha Christie
"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one."
-- Leo J. Burke
"Laughter is the closest distance between two people."
-- Victor Borge
"Eccentricity is not, as dull people would have us believe, a form of madness. It is often a kind of innocent pride, and the man of genius and the aristocrat are frequently regarded as eccentrics because genius and aristocrat are entirely unafraid of and uninfluenced by the opinions and vagaries of the crowd."
-- Edith Sitwell
Today in history:
In 1966, Saturn's moon Epimetheus was discovered.
In 1997, the 6-mile-long Tokyo Bay tunnel connecting the cities of Kawasaki and Kisarazu opened.
Today's birthdays include
- Joseph Grimaldi, known as the greatest clown in history, in 1778
- English physicist Joseph Thompson, discoverer of the electron, in 1856
- British short story writer Saki (H.H. Munro) in 1870
- Swiss modernist painter Paul Klee in 1879
- Baseball star Tyrus Ty Cobb in 1886
- Film director George Stevens (Shane, A Place in the Sun, Giant) in 1904
- West German statesman Willy Brandt in 1913
- Actress Betty Grable in 1916
- Actor Ossie Davis in 1917
- Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards in 1943
- Film director Steven Spielberg (Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List) in 1946
- Movie critic/historian Leonard Maltin in 1950
- Actor Ray Liotta in 1954
- Actor Brad Pitt in 1963
- Actress Katie Holmes in 1978
- Singer Christina Aguilera in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Good Morning! Friday December 17, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still overcast, and we may get some "left over" drizzle this morning. By this afternoon it should start clearing a bit, and get to the mid 40s. Yesterday morning's trace of snow quickly disappeared, and everything is just wet.
Yesterday: After work I delivered some fruit, and then made a real effort to accomplish some of my "to-do" list. I did manage to mark several things off; and considering it's a "comprehensive" list (meant to span about a week), it's a fair start. I just keep telling myself that! LOL!
Today: This is my last day at work before Christmas. The company is giving the employees a dinner today; so I expect by this afternoon I won't be in the proper frame of mind to accomplish much! LOL!
Christmas is 8 days from today!!!
Today is "Asarah B'Tevet (Jewish)" ... "Underdog Day" ... "Wright Brothers Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned errors."
-- Thomas H. Huxley
"It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature".
-- Henry James
Today in history:
In 1790, the Aztec Calendar or Solar Stone was uncovered by workmen repairing Mexico City's Central Plaza.
In 1903, Orville Wright made history's first sustained airplane flight, lasting 12 seconds and covering 120 feet near Kitty Hawk, N.C. His brother Wilbur flew 852 feet later that day.
Today's birthdays include
- American Revolutionary War soldier Deborah Sampson, who fought as a man under the alias Robert Shurtleff, in 1760
- Poet John Greenleaf Whittier in 1807
- Conductor Arthur Fiedler in 1894
- Novelist Erskine Caldwell and composer/bandleader Ray Noble, both in 1903
- Western swing bandleader/violinist Spade Cooley in 1910
- Writer William Safire in 1929
- Publisher Bob Guccione in 1930
- British singer/actor Tommy Steele in 1936
- Political commentator Chris Matthews in 1945
- Actor Ernie Hudson in 1945
- Comedian Eugene Levy in 1946
- Actor Bill Pullman in 1953
- Actor Barry Livingston in 1953
- Actor Milla Jovovich in 1975
- Boxer Manny Pacquiao in 1978
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: After work I delivered some fruit, and then made a real effort to accomplish some of my "to-do" list. I did manage to mark several things off; and considering it's a "comprehensive" list (meant to span about a week), it's a fair start. I just keep telling myself that! LOL!
Today: This is my last day at work before Christmas. The company is giving the employees a dinner today; so I expect by this afternoon I won't be in the proper frame of mind to accomplish much! LOL!
Christmas is 8 days from today!!!
Today is "Asarah B'Tevet (Jewish)" ... "Underdog Day" ... "Wright Brothers Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned errors."
-- Thomas H. Huxley
"It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature".
-- Henry James
Today in history:
In 1790, the Aztec Calendar or Solar Stone was uncovered by workmen repairing Mexico City's Central Plaza.
In 1903, Orville Wright made history's first sustained airplane flight, lasting 12 seconds and covering 120 feet near Kitty Hawk, N.C. His brother Wilbur flew 852 feet later that day.
Today's birthdays include
- American Revolutionary War soldier Deborah Sampson, who fought as a man under the alias Robert Shurtleff, in 1760
- Poet John Greenleaf Whittier in 1807
- Conductor Arthur Fiedler in 1894
- Novelist Erskine Caldwell and composer/bandleader Ray Noble, both in 1903
- Western swing bandleader/violinist Spade Cooley in 1910
- Writer William Safire in 1929
- Publisher Bob Guccione in 1930
- British singer/actor Tommy Steele in 1936
- Political commentator Chris Matthews in 1945
- Actor Ernie Hudson in 1945
- Comedian Eugene Levy in 1946
- Actor Bill Pullman in 1953
- Actor Barry Livingston in 1953
- Actor Milla Jovovich in 1975
- Boxer Manny Pacquiao in 1978
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday December 16, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning ... if you like snow! LOL! At my house we only got a very light "dusting"; and it is now changing over to icy rain. It will "warm up" by afternoon to become just rain (and will be icy again tonight).
Yesterday: I managed one important errand on my lunch hour, and groceries after work. I got some more decluttering done, and one gift wrapped. Not as productive as I hoped; but maybe I'll do better tonight.
Today: I'm not even trying to get to work "on time", but will be heading in shortly. If it appears the roads are freezing again by late afternoon, I may leave early ... which would give me more time to finish things at home! :)
Christmas is 9 days from today!!!
Today is "Asarah B'Tevet (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Barbie and Barney Backlash Day" ... "Anniversary - Boston Tea Party" ... "Las Posadas (Mexico 12/16-24)" ... "Independence Day (Bahrain)" ... "Independence Day (Kazakhstan)" ... "Reconciliation Day (South Africa)" ... "Victory Day (Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see the good."
-- Jewish Proverb
"The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings."
-- Okakura Kakuzo
"Last week, I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed."
-- W. C. Fields
Today in history:
In 1893, Anton Dvorak's "New World Symphony" premiered at New York's Carnegie Hall.
In 1913, British actor Charles Chaplin reported to work at Keystone Studios in Hollywood, launching a legendary film career.
In 1953, Chuck Yeager set an airborne speed record when he flew a Bell X-1A rocket-fueled plane at more than 1,600 miles an hour.
Today's birthdays include
- Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of England's King Henry VIII, in 1485
- German composer Ludwig von Beethoven in 1770
- Novelist Jane Austen in 1775
- Philosopher George Santayana in 1863
- Playwright and composer Noel Coward in 1899
- Anthropologist Margaret Mead in 1901
- Science fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke in 1917
- Actress Liv Ullmann in 1938
- TV journalist Leslie Stahl in 1941
- TV producer Steven Bochco in 1943
- Actor Benjamin Bratt in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I managed one important errand on my lunch hour, and groceries after work. I got some more decluttering done, and one gift wrapped.
Today: I'm not even trying to get to work "on time", but will be heading in shortly. If it appears the roads are freezing again by late afternoon, I may leave early ... which would give me more time to finish things at home! :)
Christmas is 9 days from today!!!
Today is "Asarah B'Tevet (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Barbie and Barney Backlash Day" ... "Anniversary - Boston Tea Party" ... "Las Posadas (Mexico 12/16-24)" ... "Independence Day (Bahrain)" ... "Independence Day (Kazakhstan)" ... "Reconciliation Day (South Africa)" ... "Victory Day (Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see the good."
-- Jewish Proverb
"The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings."
-- Okakura Kakuzo
"Last week, I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed."
-- W. C. Fields
Today in history:
In 1893, Anton Dvorak's "New World Symphony" premiered at New York's Carnegie Hall.
In 1913, British actor Charles Chaplin reported to work at Keystone Studios in Hollywood, launching a legendary film career.
In 1953, Chuck Yeager set an airborne speed record when he flew a Bell X-1A rocket-fueled plane at more than 1,600 miles an hour.
Today's birthdays include
- Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of England's King Henry VIII, in 1485
- German composer Ludwig von Beethoven in 1770
- Novelist Jane Austen in 1775
- Philosopher George Santayana in 1863
- Playwright and composer Noel Coward in 1899
- Anthropologist Margaret Mead in 1901
- Science fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke in 1917
- Actress Liv Ullmann in 1938
- TV journalist Leslie Stahl in 1941
- TV producer Steven Bochco in 1943
- Actor Benjamin Bratt in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's just beginning to be daylight ... the sky is still dark, but over the tree line is pale gold. It will be "warmer" today, all the way up to upper 30s! :) Clouds will start coming in tonight, and *maybe* the "S" word - again! - tomorrow.
Yesterday: As usual, I didn't get as much done as I hoped. But, except for a few small items, the Christmas shopping is pretty much done! It took longer than we wanted, but I should have expected that. I did get some cleaning done, and managed to pack up some of the "excess". I'm still deciding on whether or not to add a tree (yes, I have a place for it! LOL!)
Today: It's back to work this morning, the first of 3 days this month. I'm spoiled, I don't want to go! LOL! After work I'll get the groceries I didn't have time (or energy) for yesterday. And tonight, I sew!! Well, and wrap a few more things. :)
And, for those of you who have missed my countdown ... Christmas is 10 days from today!!!
Today is "Bill of Rights Day" ... "Cat Herders Day" ... "Navidades (Puerto Rico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success."
-- Christopher Lasch
"To resist the frigidity of old age one must combine the body, the mind and the heart - and to keep them in parallel vigor one must exercise, study and love."
-- Karl von Bonstetten
"Every day holds the possibility of a miracle."
-- Elizabeth David
Today in history:
In 1791, the Bill of Rights, comprising the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, took effect.
In 1891, Dr. James Naismith established first rules of basketball in Springfield, Mass.
In 1939, the film version of "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta.
In 1954, what may be considered TV's first mini-series premiered. "Davy Crockett" aired in a series of five segments on Walt Disney's "Disneyland" show.
In 1965, the Gemini 6A was launched from Florida.
In 2006, Al Jazeera English, the world's first English-language news TV channel based in the Middle East, was launched in Doha, Qatar.
Today's birthdays include
- The Roman emperor Nero in A.D. 37
- French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Paris tower that bears his name and engineer of the Statue of Liberty, in 1832
- Polish linguist Ludwik Zamenhof, creator of the international language Esperanto, in 1859
- Playwright Maxwell Anderson in 1888
- Billionaire oilman J. Paul Getty in 1892
- Bandleader Stan Kenton in 1911
- Pioneer rock 'n' roll disc jockey Alan Freed in 1921
- Comic actor Tim Conway in 1933
- Rock musician Dave Clark in 1942
- Actor Don Johnson in 1949
- Actor Helen Slater in 1963
- Actor Garrett Wang in 1968
- Actor Adam Brody in 1979
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: As usual, I didn't get as much done as I hoped. But, except for a few small items, the Christmas shopping is pretty much done! It took longer than we wanted, but I should have expected that. I did get some cleaning done, and managed to pack up some of the "excess". I'm still deciding on whether or not to add a tree (yes, I have a place for it! LOL!)
Today: It's back to work this morning, the first of 3 days this month. I'm spoiled, I don't want to go! LOL! After work I'll get the groceries I didn't have time (or energy) for yesterday. And tonight, I sew!! Well, and wrap a few more things. :)
And, for those of you who have missed my countdown ... Christmas is 10 days from today!!!
Today is "Bill of Rights Day" ... "Cat Herders Day" ... "Navidades (Puerto Rico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success."
-- Christopher Lasch
"To resist the frigidity of old age one must combine the body, the mind and the heart - and to keep them in parallel vigor one must exercise, study and love."
-- Karl von Bonstetten
"Every day holds the possibility of a miracle."
-- Elizabeth David
Today in history:
In 1791, the Bill of Rights, comprising the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, took effect.
In 1891, Dr. James Naismith established first rules of basketball in Springfield, Mass.
In 1939, the film version of "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta.
In 1954, what may be considered TV's first mini-series premiered. "Davy Crockett" aired in a series of five segments on Walt Disney's "Disneyland" show.
In 1965, the Gemini 6A was launched from Florida.
In 2006, Al Jazeera English, the world's first English-language news TV channel based in the Middle East, was launched in Doha, Qatar.
Today's birthdays include
- The Roman emperor Nero in A.D. 37
- French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Paris tower that bears his name and engineer of the Statue of Liberty, in 1832
- Polish linguist Ludwik Zamenhof, creator of the international language Esperanto, in 1859
- Playwright Maxwell Anderson in 1888
- Billionaire oilman J. Paul Getty in 1892
- Bandleader Stan Kenton in 1911
- Pioneer rock 'n' roll disc jockey Alan Freed in 1921
- Comic actor Tim Conway in 1933
- Rock musician Dave Clark in 1942
- Actor Don Johnson in 1949
- Actor Helen Slater in 1963
- Actor Garrett Wang in 1968
- Actor Adam Brody in 1979
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright for today, but very cold and windy. We do get cold, of course, but it's usually not until January or February. Seems a lot of the country is in the grip of this extreme cold spell. I do hope all my friends here are able to keep warm and safe!
Yesterday: We got a later start than I hoped, and left DB's house just after 1:00. We went a "long way" home to go by my DS's house, and visited a little. We also stopped for dinner ... after a brief stop at the grocery store, where I decided I did not care to join the melay that was going on there. The "S" - if we get it - isn't until Thursday; but you would have thought it was any minute! LOL! When we got home I got the car unloaded ... and that's it! It was very nice, however, to come home to more of the decorating done, and 2 doors "unstuck". (thanks to my elf and her gnome! heehee)
Today: I've got laundry going, and a package wrapped that needs to go in the mail today. I "plan" (y'all know how that goes! LOL!) to spend the morning getting at least some areas of my house organized. There are still gifts waiting to be wrapped (more came in the mail while I was gone). I hope to bring the last tree down, and only that and one very small one remain to be decorated. This afternoon I'm going to brave the cold and try to finish up shopping.
Today is "Halcyon Day (12/14-28)" ... "Admission Day (Alabama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Remember that as a teenager you are at the last stage of your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you."
-- Fran Lebowitz
"In certain kinds of writing, particularly in art criticism and literary criticism, it is normal to come across long passages which are almost completely lacking in meaning."
-- George Orwell
"A love of tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril; but the new view must come, the world must roll forward."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
-- William James
Today in history:
In 1819, Alabama became the 22nd member of the United States.
In 1896, the Glasgow Underground Railway was opened.
In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.
In 1972, Apollo 17 crew member Eugene Cernan entered the lunar lander, the last man to walk on the moon in the Apollo program.
Today's birthdays include
- French astrologer and prophet Nostradamus in 1503
- Danish astronomer and mathematician Tycho Brahe in 1546
- World War II U.S. air ace Jimmy Doolittle in 1896
- Former U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, R-Maine, in 1897
- Bandleader Spike Jones in 1911
- Actor Dan Dailey in 1913
- Comedian Morey Amsterdam in 1914
- Horror novelist Shirley Jackson in 1916
- Choreographer June Taylor in 1917
- TV news producer Don Hewitt in 1922
- Country singer Charlie Rich in 1932
- Actor Lee Remick in 1935
- Football Hall of Fame member Ernie Davis in 1939
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Stan Smith in 1946
- Actor Patty Duke in 1946
- Actor Dee Wallace Stone in 1948
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: We got a later start than I hoped, and left DB's house just after 1:00. We went a "long way" home to go by my DS's house, and visited a little. We also stopped for dinner ... after a brief stop at the grocery store, where I decided I did not care to join the melay that was going on there. The "S" - if we get it - isn't until Thursday; but you would have thought it was any minute! LOL! When we got home I got the car unloaded ... and that's it! It was very nice, however, to come home to more of the decorating done, and 2 doors "unstuck". (thanks to my elf and her gnome! heehee)
Today: I've got laundry going, and a package wrapped that needs to go in the mail today. I "plan" (y'all know how that goes! LOL!) to spend the morning getting at least some areas of my house organized. There are still gifts waiting to be wrapped (more came in the mail while I was gone). I hope to bring the last tree down, and only that and one very small one remain to be decorated. This afternoon I'm going to brave the cold and try to finish up shopping.
Today is "Halcyon Day (12/14-28)" ... "Admission Day (Alabama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Remember that as a teenager you are at the last stage of your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you."
-- Fran Lebowitz
"In certain kinds of writing, particularly in art criticism and literary criticism, it is normal to come across long passages which are almost completely lacking in meaning."
-- George Orwell
"A love of tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril; but the new view must come, the world must roll forward."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
-- William James
Today in history:
In 1819, Alabama became the 22nd member of the United States.
In 1896, the Glasgow Underground Railway was opened.
In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.
In 1972, Apollo 17 crew member Eugene Cernan entered the lunar lander, the last man to walk on the moon in the Apollo program.
Today's birthdays include
- French astrologer and prophet Nostradamus in 1503
- Danish astronomer and mathematician Tycho Brahe in 1546
- World War II U.S. air ace Jimmy Doolittle in 1896
- Former U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, R-Maine, in 1897
- Bandleader Spike Jones in 1911
- Actor Dan Dailey in 1913
- Comedian Morey Amsterdam in 1914
- Horror novelist Shirley Jackson in 1916
- Choreographer June Taylor in 1917
- TV news producer Don Hewitt in 1922
- Country singer Charlie Rich in 1932
- Actor Lee Remick in 1935
- Football Hall of Fame member Ernie Davis in 1939
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Stan Smith in 1946
- Actor Patty Duke in 1946
- Actor Dee Wallace Stone in 1948
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Good Morning! Monday December 13, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, but very very cold. I think today is actually forecast to be mostly cloudy; but for the moment at least, they're not here.
Yesterday: We had a lovely day. Everyone slept late and was lazy all morning. In the afternoon we rode to Old Salem, and I got to go into a couple of shops. When we got back here, my brother grilled a fabulous dinner for us. After dinner he rode us around to see Christmas lights ... in the snow!! It was just beautiful! Then we watched a cute (Disney) movie.
Today: We have to head home today. It looks like a lot of last night's snow has blown away (very windy!). I haven't gone out yet, but from the window it doesn't look like the roads are too bad. It'll be late morning, close to noon, before we leave. I hope to make a stop by my sister's house, and be home (and unload the car) before dark. :)
Today is "Republic Day (Malta)" ... "Santa Lucia Day (Sweden)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure."
-- William Saroyan
"The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it."
-- Alan Saporta
"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."
-- Abraham Maslow
Today in history:
In 1642, Dutch navigator Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand.
In 1816, the United States' first savings bank, the Provident Institution for Savings, opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Phillips Brooks, who wrote the Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem, in 1835
- World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York in 1887
- Actor Van Heflin in 1910
- Former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz in 1920
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Larry Doby in 1923
- Comedian/actor/dancer Dick Van Dyke in 1925
- Actor Christopher Plummer in 1929
- Singer/actor John Davidson in 1941
- Baseball Hal of fame member Ferguson Jenkins in 1943
- Rock singer Ted Nugent in 1948
- Actor Wendie Malick in 1950
- Actor Steve Buscemi in 1957
- Actor Johnny Whitaker in 1959
- Actor Jamie Foxx in 1967
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: We had a lovely day. Everyone slept late and was lazy all morning. In the afternoon we rode to Old Salem, and I got to go into a couple of shops. When we got back here, my brother grilled a fabulous dinner for us. After dinner he rode us around to see Christmas lights ... in the snow!! It was just beautiful! Then we watched a cute (Disney) movie.
Today: We have to head home today. It looks like a lot of last night's snow has blown away (very windy!). I haven't gone out yet, but from the window it doesn't look like the roads are too bad. It'll be late morning, close to noon, before we leave. I hope to make a stop by my sister's house, and be home (and unload the car) before dark. :)
Today is "Republic Day (Malta)" ... "Santa Lucia Day (Sweden)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure."
-- William Saroyan
"The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it."
-- Alan Saporta
"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."
-- Abraham Maslow
Today in history:
In 1642, Dutch navigator Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand.
In 1816, the United States' first savings bank, the Provident Institution for Savings, opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Phillips Brooks, who wrote the Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem, in 1835
- World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York in 1887
- Actor Van Heflin in 1910
- Former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz in 1920
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Larry Doby in 1923
- Comedian/actor/dancer Dick Van Dyke in 1925
- Actor Christopher Plummer in 1929
- Singer/actor John Davidson in 1941
- Baseball Hal of fame member Ferguson Jenkins in 1943
- Rock singer Ted Nugent in 1948
- Actor Wendie Malick in 1950
- Actor Steve Buscemi in 1957
- Actor Johnny Whitaker in 1959
- Actor Jamie Foxx in 1967
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday December 12, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's been raining, though it isn't just now. I think maybe it'll be in the upper 40s today, and the rain end before afternoon.
Yesterday: We had a lovely day. Everyone slept late, so it was afternoon before we even got out to do anything. I rode with DB and DSIL to put a cover on the (30') camper ... that was an interesting project, to say the least! LOL! Then we ran a few errands before heading back here. We had thought to do a candlelight tour of historic Old Salem; but it was sold out. So, change of plans ... we rode to Reidsville (a little over an hour) to tour Chiqua Penn House (not sure I spelled that right). It is fabulous! I hope to get to go again in spring to see the (extensive) gardens! We stopped for pizza on the way back, and then everyone crashed early. :)
Today: This afternoon is supposed to be the Lewisville Christmas parade. It's supposed to stop raining by then, so we may try to watch that. We might ride around to see Old Salem ... wait and see on the getting out anywhere part! LOL! It's so lovely to have the extra time, so we don't have to rush home tonight like we've always had to (and I'm completely ignoring all the unfinished stuff waiting for me at home! LOL!).
Today is "Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe" ... "Poinsettia Day" ... "Constitution Day (Russia)" ... "Guadalupe Day (Mexico)" ... "Neutrality Day (Turkmenistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Oh sleep! It is a gentle thing, Beloved from pole to pole"
. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
"I appreciate people who are civil, whether they mean it or not. I think: Be civil. Do not cherish your opinion over my feelings. There's a vanity to candor that isn't really worth it. Be kind."
-- Richard Greenberg
"Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness."
-- Robertson Davies
Today in history:
In 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1870, Joseph Hayne Rainey of South Carolina was sworn in as the first black to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1901, Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi sent the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1913, two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "The Mona Lisa" was recovered in a Florence, Italy, hotel room.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward J. Flanagan, a 31-year-old Irish priest, opened the doors to Boys Town, a home for troubled and neglected children in Omaha. He lived by the adage, "There is no such thing as a bad boy."
Today's birthdays include
- John Jay, first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1745
- French novelist Gustave Flaubert in 1821
- Norwegian painter Edvard Munch in 1863
- Actor Edward G. Robinson in 1893
- English writer Patrick O'Brian in 1914
- Singer/actor Frank Sinatra in 1915
- TV game show host Bob Barker in 1923
- Former New York Mayor Edward Koch in 1924
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Bob Pettit in 1932
- Singer Connie Francis in 1938
- Singer Dionne Warwick in 1940
- Rock musician Dickey Betts in 1943
- Actor Tom Wilkinson in 1948
- Actor Bill Nighy in 1949
- Former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby in 1952
- Musician Sheila E in 1957
- Former tennis star Tracy Austin in 1962
- Actor Mayim Bialik in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We had a lovely day. Everyone slept late, so it was afternoon before we even got out to do anything. I rode with DB and DSIL to put a cover on the (30') camper ... that was an interesting project, to say the least! LOL! Then we ran a few errands before heading back here. We had thought to do a candlelight tour of historic Old Salem; but it was sold out. So, change of plans ... we rode to Reidsville (a little over an hour) to tour Chiqua Penn House (not sure I spelled that right). It is fabulous! I hope to get to go again in spring to see the (extensive) gardens! We stopped for pizza on the way back, and then everyone crashed early. :)
Today: This afternoon is supposed to be the Lewisville Christmas parade. It's supposed to stop raining by then, so we may try to watch that. We might ride around to see Old Salem ... wait and see on the getting out anywhere part! LOL! It's so lovely to have the extra time, so we don't have to rush home tonight like we've always had to (and I'm completely ignoring all the unfinished stuff waiting for me at home! LOL!).
Today is "Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe" ... "Poinsettia Day" ... "Constitution Day (Russia)" ... "Guadalupe Day (Mexico)" ... "Neutrality Day (Turkmenistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Oh sleep! It is a gentle thing, Beloved from pole to pole"
. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
"I appreciate people who are civil, whether they mean it or not. I think: Be civil. Do not cherish your opinion over my feelings. There's a vanity to candor that isn't really worth it. Be kind."
-- Richard Greenberg
"Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness."
-- Robertson Davies
Today in history:
In 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1870, Joseph Hayne Rainey of South Carolina was sworn in as the first black to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1901, Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi sent the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1913, two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "The Mona Lisa" was recovered in a Florence, Italy, hotel room.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward J. Flanagan, a 31-year-old Irish priest, opened the doors to Boys Town, a home for troubled and neglected children in Omaha. He lived by the adage, "There is no such thing as a bad boy."
Today's birthdays include
- John Jay, first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1745
- French novelist Gustave Flaubert in 1821
- Norwegian painter Edvard Munch in 1863
- Actor Edward G. Robinson in 1893
- English writer Patrick O'Brian in 1914
- Singer/actor Frank Sinatra in 1915
- TV game show host Bob Barker in 1923
- Former New York Mayor Edward Koch in 1924
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Bob Pettit in 1932
- Singer Connie Francis in 1938
- Singer Dionne Warwick in 1940
- Rock musician Dickey Betts in 1943
- Actor Tom Wilkinson in 1948
- Actor Bill Nighy in 1949
- Former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby in 1952
- Musician Sheila E in 1957
- Former tennis star Tracy Austin in 1962
- Actor Mayim Bialik in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday December 10, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's very gray out, but not as cold. I think rain (or worse) may be a possiblity in the next day or so; but temps in the upper 40s or even 50s mean pretty much rain. I don't think we have a lot of "outside" stuff to do, so it doesn't matter too much. :)
Yesterday: We actually got away from the house pretty much on time, and went (3 hours) to my DB/DSIL's house. We got here in time for lunch, and then just sat around relaxing for the afternoon. Last night we had a minor bout of "excitement". We had planned on going to a certain restaurant. We got there and the parking lot was empty, no exterior sign lights. But .. the inside lights were on. My SIL walked up to the door ... which was unlocked ... but not a person inside! Strange!! We checked next door, the manager sent someone over to check it out, and then called the police. We waited until they got there, told them what we saw, and we left. I wonder if there will be something in the papers??? Anyway, we went elsewhere and had the most wonderful wings! And then he took us through the light park to see the displays (hour wait in line to get in! Yikes!). It was a lovely evening.
Today: Everyone slept late, and we're all being lazy. I think we might go out later ... maybe to a historic site, maybe some shopping ... and maybe nothing! LOL! Whatever we do, it will be a nice day, and so relaxing to just forget about all the things undone at home! LOL!
Today is "International Shareware Day" ... "National Day of the Horse" ... "UN International Mountain Day" ... "Anniversary - UNICEF" ... "Admission Day (Indiana)" ... "National Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much."
-- Donald H. Rumsfeld
"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose."
-- Lyndon B. Johnson
"When we die, no one remembers us for what we weighed. Our weight isn't etched into our headstones."
-- Stephanie Klein
Today in history:
In 1789, North Carolina legislature chartered the University of North Carolina.
In 1816, Indiana joined the United States as its 19th member.
In 1872, P.B.S. Pinchback was sworn in as the first African-American member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1946, UNICEF was established.
In 1953, Alaska's first TV station signed on the air.
In 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon; the last Apollo mission to the moon.
In 1984, a nativity scene was displayed near the White House for the first time since courts ordered it removed in 1973.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. statesman George Mason in 1725
- Scottish physicist and kaleidoscope inventor David Brewster in 1781
- French composer Hector Berlioz in 1803
- German pioneer bacteriologist Robert Koch in 1843
- New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in 1882
- Italian film producer Carlo Ponti in 1912
- Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in 1918
- Football Hall of Fame member Doc Blanchard in 1924
- Actor Rita Moreno (first performer to win an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy) in 1931
- Singer David Gates in 1940
- Actor Donna Mills in 1940
- Singer Brenda Lee in 1944
- Actor Teri Garr in 1944
- Actor Bess Armstrong in 1953
- Singer Jermaine Jackson in 1954
- Actor Monique "Mo'Nique" Imes in 1967
- Actor and MC Dante Terrell "Mos Def" Smith in 1973
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: We actually got away from the house pretty much on time, and went (3 hours) to my DB/DSIL's house. We got here in time for lunch, and then just sat around relaxing for the afternoon. Last night we had a minor bout of "excitement". We had planned on going to a certain restaurant. We got there and the parking lot was empty, no exterior sign lights. But .. the inside lights were on. My SIL walked up to the door ... which was unlocked ... but not a person inside! Strange!! We checked next door, the manager sent someone over to check it out, and then called the police. We waited until they got there, told them what we saw, and we left. I wonder if there will be something in the papers??? Anyway, we went elsewhere and had the most wonderful wings! And then he took us through the light park to see the displays (hour wait in line to get in! Yikes!). It was a lovely evening.
Today: Everyone slept late, and we're all being lazy. I think we might go out later ... maybe to a historic site, maybe some shopping ... and maybe nothing! LOL! Whatever we do, it will be a nice day, and so relaxing to just forget about all the things undone at home! LOL!
Today is "International Shareware Day" ... "National Day of the Horse" ... "UN International Mountain Day" ... "Anniversary - UNICEF" ... "Admission Day (Indiana)" ... "National Day (Burkina Faso)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much."
-- Donald H. Rumsfeld
"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose."
-- Lyndon B. Johnson
"When we die, no one remembers us for what we weighed. Our weight isn't etched into our headstones."
-- Stephanie Klein
Today in history:
In 1789, North Carolina legislature chartered the University of North Carolina.
In 1816, Indiana joined the United States as its 19th member.
In 1872, P.B.S. Pinchback was sworn in as the first African-American member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1946, UNICEF was established.
In 1953, Alaska's first TV station signed on the air.
In 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon; the last Apollo mission to the moon.
In 1984, a nativity scene was displayed near the White House for the first time since courts ordered it removed in 1973.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. statesman George Mason in 1725
- Scottish physicist and kaleidoscope inventor David Brewster in 1781
- French composer Hector Berlioz in 1803
- German pioneer bacteriologist Robert Koch in 1843
- New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in 1882
- Italian film producer Carlo Ponti in 1912
- Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in 1918
- Football Hall of Fame member Doc Blanchard in 1924
- Actor Rita Moreno (first performer to win an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy) in 1931
- Singer David Gates in 1940
- Actor Donna Mills in 1940
- Singer Brenda Lee in 1944
- Actor Teri Garr in 1944
- Actor Bess Armstrong in 1953
- Singer Jermaine Jackson in 1954
- Actor Monique "Mo'Nique" Imes in 1967
- Actor and MC Dante Terrell "Mos Def" Smith in 1973
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Good Morning! Friday December 10, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's not yet light, but the forecast for today is for upper 40s and mostly sunny. It looks like maybe more rain (maybe even "S"???) might be coming later in the weekend; that's a "wait and see" for sure!
Yesterday: With all the running around I had to do ... pay bills, pick up prescriptions, etc. ... I didn't get nearly as much done at home as I had hoped. Still, it's looking much better. I still have a "hot spot" in the living room I have to figure out what to do with; but I have one room "complete" and Christmasy. LOL!
Today: It's very early because I hope to get an early start traveling. I'm mostly packed, just have some "last minute" stuff to throw in. In just a few hours I plan (you know me and my "plans"! LOL!) to be on the road. :)
Today is "Human Rights Day" ... "National Salesperson's Day" ... "Nobel Peace Prize Day" ... "UN Human Rights Day" ... "Admission Day (Mississippi)" ... "Constitution Day (Thailand)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The secret of eternal youth is arrested development."
-- Alice Roosevelt Longworth
"It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis."
-- Margaret Bonnano
"Complain to one who can help you."
-- Yugoslav Proverb
"Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit."
-- W. Somerset Maugham
Today in history:
In 1869, the Territory of Wyoming granted women the right to vote.
In 1901, the Nobel prizes were first awarded in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden.
In 1936, Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. His brother succeeded to the throne as King George VI.
In 1950, U.S. diplomat Ralph Joseph Bunche received the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace mediation during the first Arab-Israeli war. He was the first African-American to win the award.
In 1984, the National Science Foundation reported the discovery of the first planet outside our solar system, orbiting a star 21 million light-years from Earth.
In 2003, Mick Jagger became Sir Mick after the Rolling Stones' front man was knighted by Prince Charles.
Today's birthdays include
- Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, founder of the first free school for the deaf, in 1787
- Poet Emily Dickinson in 1830
- Librarian Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey decimal book classification system, in 1851
- TV newscaster Chet Huntley in 1911
- Actress Dorothy Lamour in 1914
- Actor Harold Gould in 1923
- Actress Susan Dey in 1952
- Actor/director Kenneth Branagh in 1960
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: With all the running around I had to do ... pay bills, pick up prescriptions, etc. ... I didn't get nearly as much done at home as I had hoped. Still, it's looking much better. I still have a "hot spot" in the living room I have to figure out what to do with; but I have one room "complete" and Christmasy. LOL!
Today: It's very early because I hope to get an early start traveling. I'm mostly packed, just have some "last minute" stuff to throw in. In just a few hours I plan (you know me and my "plans"! LOL!) to be on the road. :)
Today is "Human Rights Day" ... "National Salesperson's Day" ... "Nobel Peace Prize Day" ... "UN Human Rights Day" ... "Admission Day (Mississippi)" ... "Constitution Day (Thailand)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The secret of eternal youth is arrested development."
-- Alice Roosevelt Longworth
"It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis."
-- Margaret Bonnano
"Complain to one who can help you."
-- Yugoslav Proverb
"Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit."
-- W. Somerset Maugham
Today in history:
In 1869, the Territory of Wyoming granted women the right to vote.
In 1901, the Nobel prizes were first awarded in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden.
In 1936, Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. His brother succeeded to the throne as King George VI.
In 1950, U.S. diplomat Ralph Joseph Bunche received the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace mediation during the first Arab-Israeli war. He was the first African-American to win the award.
In 1984, the National Science Foundation reported the discovery of the first planet outside our solar system, orbiting a star 21 million light-years from Earth.
In 2003, Mick Jagger became Sir Mick after the Rolling Stones' front man was knighted by Prince Charles.
Today's birthdays include
- Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, founder of the first free school for the deaf, in 1787
- Poet Emily Dickinson in 1830
- Librarian Melvil Dewey, inventor of the Dewey decimal book classification system, in 1851
- TV newscaster Chet Huntley in 1911
- Actress Dorothy Lamour in 1914
- Actor Harold Gould in 1923
- Actress Susan Dey in 1952
- Actor/director Kenneth Branagh in 1960
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday December 9, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The cold air is (temporarily at least) moving on; today will be mostly sunny, and a bit warmer with low 40s. This has been such a strange year of record highs and lows! Some "normal" will be nice. :)
Yesterday: I played a lot of the "hurry up and wait" game, but in the end I did manage to get a few things accomplished. Some cleaning got done; some laundry, some gift wrapping. Sadly, the "big" tree could not be resurrected (like a horse, it has a broken leg and had to be shot! LOL!). I did some re-arranging, and will make some more changes next week. In the end, I will like the arrangement better anyway. :)
Today: This will be a very busy day. All the errands I didn't finish all week have to be completed; a few gifts have to get final touches; and I really need to get as much as possible cleaning and decorating finished. Tonight I pack .. yay! :)
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 8th & final day, ends at sundown)" ... "UN International Anti-Corruption Day" ... "Independence Day (Tanzania)" ... "Republic Day (Tanzania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If your parents never had children, chances are you won't, either."
-- Dick Cavett
"At the worst, a house unkept cannot be so distressing as a life unlived."
-- Dame Rose Macaulay
"No matter how much you disagree with your kin, if you are a thoroughbred you will not discuss their shortcomings with the neighbors. "
-- Tom Thompson
Today in history:
In 1851, the first YMCA in North America was established in Montreal.
In 1907, the first Christmas Seals to raise money to fight tuberculosis went on sale in the post office in Wilmington, Del.
In 1920, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet John Milton in 1608
- Journalist Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories, in 1848
- Clarence Birdseye, industrialist/inventor, noted as the father of frozen foods, in 1886
- Actor Hermione Gingold in 1897
- Circus clown Emmett Kelly in 1898
- Actor Margaret Hamilton in 1902
- Bandleader Freddie Martin in 1906
- Actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in 1909
- Actor Broderick Crawford in 1911
- Former Speaker of the House Thomas Tip O'Neill, D-Mass., in 1912
- Actor Kirk Douglas in 1916
- Comedian Redd Foxx in 1922
- Actor Dina Merrill in 1925
- Actor Dick Van Patten in 1928
- Actor John Cassavetes in 1929
- Actor Buck Henry in 1930
- Actor Judi Dench in 1934
- Football Hall of Fame member Deacon Jones in 1938
- Actor Beau Bridges in 1941
- Football Hall of Fame member Dick Butkus in 1942
- Actor Michael Nouri in 1945
- Golf Hall of Fame member Tim Kite in 1949
- Singer Joan Armatrading in 1950
- Actor John Malkovich in 1953
- Singer Donny Osmond in 1957
- Actor Joe Lando in 1961
- Actor Felicity Huffman in 1962
- Singer Jakob Dylan in 1969
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I played a lot of the "hurry up and wait" game, but in the end I did manage to get a few things accomplished. Some cleaning got done; some laundry, some gift wrapping. Sadly, the "big" tree could not be resurrected (like a horse, it has a broken leg and had to be shot! LOL!). I did some re-arranging, and will make some more changes next week. In the end, I will like the arrangement better anyway. :)
Today: This will be a very busy day. All the errands I didn't finish all week have to be completed; a few gifts have to get final touches; and I really need to get as much as possible cleaning and decorating finished. Tonight I pack .. yay! :)
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 8th & final day, ends at sundown)" ... "UN International Anti-Corruption Day" ... "Independence Day (Tanzania)" ... "Republic Day (Tanzania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If your parents never had children, chances are you won't, either."
-- Dick Cavett
"At the worst, a house unkept cannot be so distressing as a life unlived."
-- Dame Rose Macaulay
"No matter how much you disagree with your kin, if you are a thoroughbred you will not discuss their shortcomings with the neighbors. "
-- Tom Thompson
Today in history:
In 1851, the first YMCA in North America was established in Montreal.
In 1907, the first Christmas Seals to raise money to fight tuberculosis went on sale in the post office in Wilmington, Del.
In 1920, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet John Milton in 1608
- Journalist Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories, in 1848
- Clarence Birdseye, industrialist/inventor, noted as the father of frozen foods, in 1886
- Actor Hermione Gingold in 1897
- Circus clown Emmett Kelly in 1898
- Actor Margaret Hamilton in 1902
- Bandleader Freddie Martin in 1906
- Actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in 1909
- Actor Broderick Crawford in 1911
- Former Speaker of the House Thomas Tip O'Neill, D-Mass., in 1912
- Actor Kirk Douglas in 1916
- Comedian Redd Foxx in 1922
- Actor Dina Merrill in 1925
- Actor Dick Van Patten in 1928
- Actor John Cassavetes in 1929
- Actor Buck Henry in 1930
- Actor Judi Dench in 1934
- Football Hall of Fame member Deacon Jones in 1938
- Actor Beau Bridges in 1941
- Football Hall of Fame member Dick Butkus in 1942
- Actor Michael Nouri in 1945
- Golf Hall of Fame member Tim Kite in 1949
- Singer Joan Armatrading in 1950
- Actor John Malkovich in 1953
- Singer Donny Osmond in 1957
- Actor Joe Lando in 1961
- Actor Felicity Huffman in 1962
- Singer Jakob Dylan in 1969
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday December 8, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and sunny again, and will be a tiny bit warmer: mid to upper 30s. Maybe it will even get up to 40! Wow, if the wind would just stop blowing out here, we might even get the last few outside decorations done. :)
Yesterday: It was a busy day for sure. I worked all morning on trying to straighten what I could in the house (lost cause, as my "big" tree committed suicide! LOL!), and worked on some wrapping. In the early afternoon I had an important errand to run, and didn't get back until mid evening. Then a friend and I went to see a Festival of Trees (there must have been at least 3 dozen trees, each one different and unique, all gorgeously decorated. If any of my readers live at all near Smithfield, NC, you really should try to see those trees ... Health Center ... today is the last day!), and then we went shopping for a few "odds and ends" and some groceries. By then I was so tired, I know I forgot things! LOL!
Today: I have one more day of running around doing errands and paying bills. Hopefully on the way home (or just after I get home) I can pick up the things I forgot last night. I guess this afternoon will be spent trying to reconstruct that silly tree! LOL!
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 7th day/8th night)" ... "Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Catholic)" ... "Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking (TANYRSS)" ... "Anniversary - John Lennon " Shot" ... "Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
-- Thomas A. Edison
"Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good."
-- Thomas Sowell
"When a miracle happens, even if not to you, its nature is to naturally expand. You can almost feel the warmth on your face. "
-- Hugh Elliott
Today in history:
In 1609, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, the second public library in Europe, opened.
In 1886, delegates from 25 unions founded the American Federation of Labor, forerunner of the modern AFL-CIO, in Columbus, Ohio.
In 1997, Jenny Shipley was sworn in as the first woman prime minister of New Zealand.
Today's birthdays include
- Mary Queen of Scots in 1542
- Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, in 1765
- General Motors founder William Durant in 1861
- Finnish composer Jean Sibelius in 1865
- Mexican muralist Diego Rivera in 1886
- Humorist and artist James Thurber in 1894
- Actor Lee J. Cobb in 1911
- Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in 1925
- Actor Maximilian Schell in 1930
- Comedian Flip Wilson in 1933
- Actor David Carradine in 1936
- Actor James MacArthur in 1937
- Irish flutist James Galway in 1939
- Rock vocalist Jim Morrison in 1943
- Rock musician Gregg Allman in 1947
- Actor Kim Basinger in 1953
- Actor Teri Hatcher in 1964
- Political commentator Ann Coulter in 1961
- Irish singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: It was a busy day for sure. I worked all morning on trying to straighten what I could in the house (lost cause, as my "big" tree committed suicide! LOL!), and worked on some wrapping. In the early afternoon I had an important errand to run, and didn't get back until mid evening. Then a friend and I went to see a Festival of Trees (there must have been at least 3 dozen trees, each one different and unique, all gorgeously decorated. If any of my readers live at all near Smithfield, NC, you really should try to see those trees ... Health Center ... today is the last day!), and then we went shopping for a few "odds and ends" and some groceries. By then I was so tired, I know I forgot things! LOL!
Today: I have one more day of running around doing errands and paying bills. Hopefully on the way home (or just after I get home) I can pick up the things I forgot last night. I guess this afternoon will be spent trying to reconstruct that silly tree! LOL!
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 7th day/8th night)" ... "Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Catholic)" ... "Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking (TANYRSS)" ... "Anniversary - John Lennon " Shot" ... "Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
-- Thomas A. Edison
"Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good."
-- Thomas Sowell
"When a miracle happens, even if not to you, its nature is to naturally expand. You can almost feel the warmth on your face. "
-- Hugh Elliott
Today in history:
In 1609, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, the second public library in Europe, opened.
In 1886, delegates from 25 unions founded the American Federation of Labor, forerunner of the modern AFL-CIO, in Columbus, Ohio.
In 1997, Jenny Shipley was sworn in as the first woman prime minister of New Zealand.
Today's birthdays include
- Mary Queen of Scots in 1542
- Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, in 1765
- General Motors founder William Durant in 1861
- Finnish composer Jean Sibelius in 1865
- Mexican muralist Diego Rivera in 1886
- Humorist and artist James Thurber in 1894
- Actor Lee J. Cobb in 1911
- Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in 1925
- Actor Maximilian Schell in 1930
- Comedian Flip Wilson in 1933
- Actor David Carradine in 1936
- Actor James MacArthur in 1937
- Irish flutist James Galway in 1939
- Rock vocalist Jim Morrison in 1943
- Rock musician Gregg Allman in 1947
- Actor Kim Basinger in 1953
- Actor Teri Hatcher in 1964
- Political commentator Ann Coulter in 1961
- Irish singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday December 7, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear so far, though may be partly cloudy later. It's very cold; high will only be mid to upper 30s ... and it's quite windy right now.
Yesterday: I had a very busy day, trying to get caught up with things, get unpacked and "settled", and figure out all the things I still need to do! I got laundry done, a minimal amount of straightening, and some errands done. I am so grateful for my "little elf" who just keeps right on decorating for me! :)
Today: I still have some catching up to do, and more errands to run. I still have Christmas shopping to do, and groceries to buy, and gifts to wrap. I'm hoping tonight to get to a Festival of Trees to see all the pretty trees and get more ideas! LOL!
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 6th day/7th night)" ... "Pearl Harbor Day" ... "UN International Civil Aviation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do."
-- Jerome K. Jerome
"People who have what they want are fond of telling people who haven't what they want that they really don't want it."
-- Ogden Nash
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."
-- Louisa May Alcott
Today in history:
In 1732, the Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London.
In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1909, Leo Baekeland patented the process for making Bakelite, giving birth to the modern plastics industry.
In 1925, five-time Olympic gold medalist and future movie Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in 150-yard free-style swimming.
In 1972, Apollo 17 was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the last scheduled manned mission to the moon.
In 1993, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavor repaired the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1598
- Theodor Schwann, German physiologist and co-originator of cell theory, in 1810
- Novelist Willa Cather in 1873
- Composer Rudolf Friml ( Indian Love Call ) in 1879
- Actor Eli Wallach in 1915
- Actor Ted Knight in 1923
- Linguist Noam Chomsky in 1928
- Actor Ellen Burstyn in 1932
- Rock/folksinger Harry Chapin in 1942
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Johnny Bench in 1947
- Singer/songwriter Tom Waits in 1949
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Larry Bird in 1956
- Actor C. Thomas Howell in 1966
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: I had a very busy day, trying to get caught up with things, get unpacked and "settled", and figure out all the things I still need to do! I got laundry done, a minimal amount of straightening, and some errands done. I am so grateful for my "little elf" who just keeps right on decorating for me! :)
Today: I still have some catching up to do, and more errands to run. I still have Christmas shopping to do, and groceries to buy, and gifts to wrap. I'm hoping tonight to get to a Festival of Trees to see all the pretty trees and get more ideas! LOL!
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 6th day/7th night)" ... "Pearl Harbor Day" ... "UN International Civil Aviation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do."
-- Jerome K. Jerome
"People who have what they want are fond of telling people who haven't what they want that they really don't want it."
-- Ogden Nash
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."
-- Louisa May Alcott
Today in history:
In 1732, the Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London.
In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1909, Leo Baekeland patented the process for making Bakelite, giving birth to the modern plastics industry.
In 1925, five-time Olympic gold medalist and future movie Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in 150-yard free-style swimming.
In 1972, Apollo 17 was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the last scheduled manned mission to the moon.
In 1993, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavor repaired the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1598
- Theodor Schwann, German physiologist and co-originator of cell theory, in 1810
- Novelist Willa Cather in 1873
- Composer Rudolf Friml ( Indian Love Call ) in 1879
- Actor Eli Wallach in 1915
- Actor Ted Knight in 1923
- Linguist Noam Chomsky in 1928
- Actor Ellen Burstyn in 1932
- Rock/folksinger Harry Chapin in 1942
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Johnny Bench in 1947
- Singer/songwriter Tom Waits in 1949
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Larry Bird in 1956
- Actor C. Thomas Howell in 1966
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Good Morning! Monday December 6, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and perhaps not quite as cold .. around 40 today I think; meaning probably low to mid 40s here.
Yesterday: We didn't end up going back to town. After church my DIL worked on decorations instead. In the evening I went to their "small group" get together with them. I enjoyed that.
Today: We left DS's house by 7:15, and I was home by 9:00. Now I'm catching up a bit of laundry, and have a lot of bills to pay and errands to run. It's going to be a busy day for sure.
I love visiting DS & family, but I'm glad to be home again too. :)
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 5th day/6th night)" ... "Miner's Day" ... "National Pawnbrokers Day" ... "Saint Nicholas Day" ... "Constitution Day (Spain)" ... "Independence Day (Finland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Love thy neighbour as yourself, but choose your neighbourhood."
-- Louise Beal
"He who is drowned is not troubled by the rain."
-- Chinese Proverb
"Are you going to come quietly, or do I have to use earplugs?"
-- Spike Milligan
"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."
-- Indira Gandhi
Today in history:
In 1768, Encyclopedia Britannica was first published.
In 1877, The Washington Post published its first edition.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Henry VI in 1421
- French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac in 1778
- Pioneer Western movie star William S. Hart in 1870
- Poet Joyce Kilmer in 1886
- Lyricist Ira Gershwin in 1896
- Photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1898
- Actor Agnes Moorehead in 1900
- Jazz bank robber Lester Baby Face Nelson in 1908
- Ice cream entrepreneur Irv Robbins in 1917
- Pianist Dave Brubeck in 1920
- Football Hall of Fame member Otto Graham, in 1921
- Comedian Wally Cox in 1924
- Actor James Naughton in 1945
- Actor Jo Beth Williams in 1948
- Actor Tom Hulce in 1953
- Comedian Steven Wright in 1955
- Actor Janine Turner in 1962
- Director and screenwriter Judd Apatow in 1967
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: We didn't end up going back to town. After church my DIL worked on decorations instead. In the evening I went to their "small group" get together with them. I enjoyed that.
Today: We left DS's house by 7:15, and I was home by 9:00. Now I'm catching up a bit of laundry, and have a lot of bills to pay and errands to run. It's going to be a busy day for sure.
I love visiting DS & family, but I'm glad to be home again too. :)
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 5th day/6th night)" ... "Miner's Day" ... "National Pawnbrokers Day" ... "Saint Nicholas Day" ... "Constitution Day (Spain)" ... "Independence Day (Finland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Love thy neighbour as yourself, but choose your neighbourhood."
-- Louise Beal
"He who is drowned is not troubled by the rain."
-- Chinese Proverb
"Are you going to come quietly, or do I have to use earplugs?"
-- Spike Milligan
"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."
-- Indira Gandhi
Today in history:
In 1768, Encyclopedia Britannica was first published.
In 1877, The Washington Post published its first edition.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Henry VI in 1421
- French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac in 1778
- Pioneer Western movie star William S. Hart in 1870
- Poet Joyce Kilmer in 1886
- Lyricist Ira Gershwin in 1896
- Photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1898
- Actor Agnes Moorehead in 1900
- Jazz bank robber Lester Baby Face Nelson in 1908
- Ice cream entrepreneur Irv Robbins in 1917
- Pianist Dave Brubeck in 1920
- Football Hall of Fame member Otto Graham, in 1921
- Comedian Wally Cox in 1924
- Actor James Naughton in 1945
- Actor Jo Beth Williams in 1948
- Actor Tom Hulce in 1953
- Comedian Steven Wright in 1955
- Actor Janine Turner in 1962
- Director and screenwriter Judd Apatow in 1967
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday December 5, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and perhaps not quite as cold as expected. Last night's moisture is pretty much gone, and it looks to be a lovely wintery day.
Yesterday: We had a fun-filled busy day with a surprise ending. In the morning, my DIL and I went to a craft fair. There were a lot of beautiful and unusual items. Some people are SO creative! :)
We did a little bit of shopping .. some things were very expensive, but we found several nice and unusual items that were very reasonable.
We came home, grabbed a quick lunch, and all (5) of us headed back to town for the parade. It was not big, but nice, and we just had a really good time laughing and waving.
Then we walked through town to some of the lovely shops. A lot were closed by then, but we stopped in a few, and did a little bit more shopping. While we were walking around town, a few snowflakes started drifting down!
As it got dark, we walked over to the waterfront park, where we had a great spot to sit on the steps and watch the flotilla. While the boats were going by, it started really snowing hard.
How totally amazing that was ... I had know it was snowing to the west, nearer home; but we are near the coast! It was so beautiful. Towards the end of the flotilla it began to be more of a rain mix, so we had to head home.
All in all it was a busy and wonderful day!
Today: I had thought I was going home today; but DS would rather take me in the morning before he goes to work. So, I don't know what today will hold. I believe we'll go to their church this morning. Possibly we'll go to some local B & B open houses this afternoon. Or, we might even go to another craft show. Whatever, it'll be fun. :)
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 4th day/5th night)" ... "Bathtub Party Day" ... "UN International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development" ... "Anniversary - Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins (Rosa Parks)" ... "Discovery Day (Haiti)" ... "King's Birthday and National Day (Thailand)" ... "Krampuslauf (Austria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness."
-- Ayn Rand
"I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead."
-- Samuel Goldwyn
"Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men."
-- Marcus Valerius Martialis
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
-- Albert Einstein, (attributed)
Today in history:
In 1776, the first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at William and Mary College in Virginia.
In 1848, U.S. President James Polk confirmed the discovery of gold in California, leading to the "gold rush" of 1848 and '49.
In 2002, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., celebrated his 100th birthday on Capitol Hill. Thurmond, who retired the following year, had served the Senate since 1954, making him both the longest-serving and oldest member of Congress.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, in 1782
- U.S. Army Gen. George Custer in 1839
- Film director Fritz Lang in 1890
- Walt Disney in 1901
- U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., in 1902
- Film director Otto Preminger in 1905
- Singer Little Richard (Richard Penniman) in 1932
- Author Joan Didion in 1934
- Writer Calvin Trillin in 1935
- Songwriter J.J. Cale 1938
- In opera tenor Jose Carreras in 1946
- Rock 'n' roll Hal of Fame member Jim Messina (Buffalo Springfield) in 1947
- Football Hall of fame member Jim Plunkett in 1947
- Comedian Margaret Cho in 1968
- Actor Frankie Muniz in 1985
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We had a fun-filled busy day with a surprise ending. In the morning, my DIL and I went to a craft fair. There were a lot of beautiful and unusual items. Some people are SO creative! :)
We did a little bit of shopping .. some things were very expensive, but we found several nice and unusual items that were very reasonable.
We came home, grabbed a quick lunch, and all (5) of us headed back to town for the parade. It was not big, but nice, and we just had a really good time laughing and waving.
Then we walked through town to some of the lovely shops. A lot were closed by then, but we stopped in a few, and did a little bit more shopping. While we were walking around town, a few snowflakes started drifting down!
As it got dark, we walked over to the waterfront park, where we had a great spot to sit on the steps and watch the flotilla. While the boats were going by, it started really snowing hard.
How totally amazing that was ... I had know it was snowing to the west, nearer home; but we are near the coast! It was so beautiful. Towards the end of the flotilla it began to be more of a rain mix, so we had to head home.
All in all it was a busy and wonderful day!
Today: I had thought I was going home today; but DS would rather take me in the morning before he goes to work. So, I don't know what today will hold. I believe we'll go to their church this morning. Possibly we'll go to some local B & B open houses this afternoon. Or, we might even go to another craft show. Whatever, it'll be fun. :)
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 4th day/5th night)" ... "Bathtub Party Day" ... "UN International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development" ... "Anniversary - Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins (Rosa Parks)" ... "Discovery Day (Haiti)" ... "King's Birthday and National Day (Thailand)" ... "Krampuslauf (Austria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness."
-- Ayn Rand
"I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead."
-- Samuel Goldwyn
"Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men."
-- Marcus Valerius Martialis
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
-- Albert Einstein, (attributed)
Today in history:
In 1776, the first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at William and Mary College in Virginia.
In 1848, U.S. President James Polk confirmed the discovery of gold in California, leading to the "gold rush" of 1848 and '49.
In 2002, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., celebrated his 100th birthday on Capitol Hill. Thurmond, who retired the following year, had served the Senate since 1954, making him both the longest-serving and oldest member of Congress.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, in 1782
- U.S. Army Gen. George Custer in 1839
- Film director Fritz Lang in 1890
- Walt Disney in 1901
- U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., in 1902
- Film director Otto Preminger in 1905
- Singer Little Richard (Richard Penniman) in 1932
- Author Joan Didion in 1934
- Writer Calvin Trillin in 1935
- Songwriter J.J. Cale 1938
- In opera tenor Jose Carreras in 1946
- Rock 'n' roll Hal of Fame member Jim Messina (Buffalo Springfield) in 1947
- Football Hall of fame member Jim Plunkett in 1947
- Comedian Margaret Cho in 1968
- Actor Frankie Muniz in 1985
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday December 4, 2010
Good Morning! It's a wonderful morning. The sky looks a bit "milky" right now, and there's a possibility of precipitation by tonight.
What kind is anyone's guess; but I'm guessing frozen rain! :) It's going to be very cold ... feeling Christmasy weather!
Yesterday: I had one more quiet day here alone. I found things to do: washing dishes (not many since we had eaten out), laundry, re-organized my suitcase.
Mostly I played on the computer and watched HGTV (Christmas specials).
Today: We're going to have a full day now. We're going to a craft show, a parade, and tonight the flotilla (boat parade). And who knows what else we might find to do in between! LOL!
Today is "National Dice Day" ... "Saint Barbara's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted
yesterday didn't happen today."
-- Laurence J. Peter
"Abundance is, in large part, an attitude.
-- Sue Patton Thoele
Today in history:
In 1881, the Los Angeles Times published its first edition.
In 1954, the first Burger King fast-food restaurant opened in Miami.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in 1795
- English novelist Samuel Butler in 1835
- Actress/singer Lillian Russell in 1861
- Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in 1892
- U.S. Marines fighter ace Gregory Pappy Boyington in 1912
- Actress Deanna Durbin in 1921
- Actor Max Baer Jr. in 1937
- Actor Jeff Bridges in 1949
- Actress Patricia Wettig in 1951
- Actress Marisa Tomei in 1964
- Model Tyra Banks in 1973
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
What kind is anyone's guess; but I'm guessing frozen rain! :) It's going to be very cold ... feeling Christmasy weather!
Yesterday: I had one more quiet day here alone. I found things to do: washing dishes (not many since we had eaten out), laundry, re-organized my suitcase.
Mostly I played on the computer and watched HGTV (Christmas specials).
Today: We're going to have a full day now. We're going to a craft show, a parade, and tonight the flotilla (boat parade). And who knows what else we might find to do in between! LOL!
Today is "National Dice Day" ... "Saint Barbara's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted
yesterday didn't happen today."
-- Laurence J. Peter
"Abundance is, in large part, an attitude.
-- Sue Patton Thoele
Today in history:
In 1881, the Los Angeles Times published its first edition.
In 1954, the first Burger King fast-food restaurant opened in Miami.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in 1795
- English novelist Samuel Butler in 1835
- Actress/singer Lillian Russell in 1861
- Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in 1892
- U.S. Marines fighter ace Gregory Pappy Boyington in 1912
- Actress Deanna Durbin in 1921
- Actor Max Baer Jr. in 1937
- Actor Jeff Bridges in 1949
- Actress Patricia Wettig in 1951
- Actress Marisa Tomei in 1964
- Model Tyra Banks in 1973
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Good Morning! Friday December 3, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and sunny, and very cold! The forecasters here (2 hours from home) are saying the "s" word for Sunday ..
just "a few stray flakes" .. but I really don't believe that will happen.
Yesterday: I had another quiet day, just me and the dogs and the bird. The dogs slept all day, and then got crazy when everyone else got home! LOL!
Last night we went to the middle school Christmas band concert (my DGD is 1st flute in 7th grade Intermediate Band - I might have mentioned that before? LOL).
I totally enjoyed the whole performance (unlike some rude people, we did not leave early). Afterwards, we went out to a Chinese buffet - yum!!
We got back here and found out one of the dogs had raided my suitcase for something to chew up. Hmmmm.
Today: So far this is another quiet day. I find a few things to do .. fold some laundry, wash a few dishes. Mostly, I just watch TV, read, play with the computer.
If I were at home I'd be finding a lot of things, and sewing - it's kind of hard to do nothing! :) Tonight we're supposed to go on a trolley ride through historic New Bern.
I'm looking forward to that, even though it will be cold!
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 2nd day/3rd night)" ... "UN International Day of the Disabled Person" ... "Admission Day (Illinois)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself."
-- Liberace
"There is always a well-known solution to every human problem--neat, plausible,and wrong."
-- H. L. Mencken
"If the Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp."
-- John Berry
Today in history:
In 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state in the United States.
In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio opened with an enrollment of 29 men and 15 women, the nation's first truly co-educational college.
In 1904, the Jovian moon Himalia was discovered.
In 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful heart transplant at Cape Town, South Africa.
Today's birthdays include
- Presidential portrait painter Gilbert Stuart in 1755
- Civil War-era Gen. George B. McClellan in 1926
- U.S. Weather Bureau meteorologist Cleveland Abbe, who initiated daily weather bulletins, in 1838
- English novelist Joseph Conrad in 1857
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kim Dae-jung in 1925
- Country singer Ferlin Husky in 1925
- Singer Andy Williams in 1927
- Former race car driver Bobby Allison in 1937
- Rocker Ozzy Osbourne in 1948
- Former race car driver Rick Mears in 1951
- Olympic gold medal skier Franz Klammer in 1953
- Actor Mel Smith in 1952
- Actor Daryl Hannah in 1960
- Actor Julianne Moore in 1960
- Olympic figure skater Katarina Witt in 1965
- Actor Brendan Fraser in 1968
- Actor Brian Bonsall in 1981
Everyone have a Great Friday!
just "a few stray flakes" .. but I really don't believe that will happen.
Yesterday: I had another quiet day, just me and the dogs and the bird. The dogs slept all day, and then got crazy when everyone else got home! LOL!
Last night we went to the middle school Christmas band concert (my DGD is 1st flute in 7th grade Intermediate Band - I might have mentioned that before? LOL).
I totally enjoyed the whole performance (unlike some rude people, we did not leave early). Afterwards, we went out to a Chinese buffet - yum!!
We got back here and found out one of the dogs had raided my suitcase for something to chew up. Hmmmm.
Today: So far this is another quiet day. I find a few things to do .. fold some laundry, wash a few dishes. Mostly, I just watch TV, read, play with the computer.
If I were at home I'd be finding a lot of things, and sewing - it's kind of hard to do nothing! :) Tonight we're supposed to go on a trolley ride through historic New Bern.
I'm looking forward to that, even though it will be cold!
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 2nd day/3rd night)" ... "UN International Day of the Disabled Person" ... "Admission Day (Illinois)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself."
-- Liberace
"There is always a well-known solution to every human problem--neat, plausible,and wrong."
-- H. L. Mencken
"If the Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp."
-- John Berry
Today in history:
In 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state in the United States.
In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio opened with an enrollment of 29 men and 15 women, the nation's first truly co-educational college.
In 1904, the Jovian moon Himalia was discovered.
In 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful heart transplant at Cape Town, South Africa.
Today's birthdays include
- Presidential portrait painter Gilbert Stuart in 1755
- Civil War-era Gen. George B. McClellan in 1926
- U.S. Weather Bureau meteorologist Cleveland Abbe, who initiated daily weather bulletins, in 1838
- English novelist Joseph Conrad in 1857
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kim Dae-jung in 1925
- Country singer Ferlin Husky in 1925
- Singer Andy Williams in 1927
- Former race car driver Bobby Allison in 1937
- Rocker Ozzy Osbourne in 1948
- Former race car driver Rick Mears in 1951
- Olympic gold medal skier Franz Klammer in 1953
- Actor Mel Smith in 1952
- Actor Daryl Hannah in 1960
- Actor Julianne Moore in 1960
- Olympic figure skater Katarina Witt in 1965
- Actor Brendan Fraser in 1968
- Actor Brian Bonsall in 1981
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday December 2, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear; the clouds seem to have blown away. It's very cold .. according to the forecast, will be upper 40s at home.
Since I'm nearer the coast right now, it may be a bit higher .. but still very chilly. It's December, it's supposed to be cold! :)
Yesterday: Once I got "settled", it was a very quiet day. I played on the computer, read, watched TV. When everyone got home from work and school .. it was still pretty quiet. :)
The grands had big hugs for grandma ... and then disappeared into their rooms! LOL!
Today: This will be another quiet restful day. The dogs mostly nap until afternoon, and then we'll play the "out-the-door-and-back-in-again" game. I have to be careful that the little one doesn't get under the fence and run away.
I'll find a few things to do around here, and mostly just read and watch TV. Tonight is the school band program, and I'm looking forward to that.
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 1st day/2nd night)" ... "Special Education Day" ... "UN International Day for the Abolition of Slavery" ... "National Day (United Arab Emirates)" ... "National Day (Laos)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory."
-- Arthur Golden
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."
-- Mark Twain
"If mankind minus one were of one opinion, then mankind is no more justified in silencing the one than the one - if he had the power - would be justified in silencing mankind."
-- John Stuart Mill
Today in history:
In 1927, the Model A Ford was introduced as the successor to the Model T. The price of a Model A roadster was $395.
In 1942, the Atomic Age was born when scientists demonstrated the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction at a laboratory below the stands at the University of Chicago football stadium.
In 1982, 62-year-old retired dentist Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. He survived 112 days.
Today's birthdays include
- French painter Georges-Pierre Seurat in 1859
- Circus co-founder Charles Ringling in 1863
- Engineer Peter Carl Goldmark, the inventor of the long-playing record, in 1906
- Composer/lyricist Adolph Green in 1914
- Actor Ray Walston in 1914
- Opera singer Maria Callas in 1923
- Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr. in 1924
- Actor Julie Harris in 1925
- Former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III in 1931
- U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., in 1939
- Artist and dog photographer William Wegman in 1943
- Actor Cathy Lee Crosby in 1944
- Fashion designer Gianni Versace in 1946
- Figure skater Randy Gardner in 1958
- Actor Lucy Liu in 1968
- Tennis player Monica Seles in 1973
- Singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado in 1978
- And pop singer Britney Spears in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Since I'm nearer the coast right now, it may be a bit higher .. but still very chilly. It's December, it's supposed to be cold! :)
Yesterday: Once I got "settled", it was a very quiet day. I played on the computer, read, watched TV. When everyone got home from work and school .. it was still pretty quiet. :)
The grands had big hugs for grandma ... and then disappeared into their rooms! LOL!
Today: This will be another quiet restful day. The dogs mostly nap until afternoon, and then we'll play the "out-the-door-and-back-in-again" game. I have to be careful that the little one doesn't get under the fence and run away.
I'll find a few things to do around here, and mostly just read and watch TV. Tonight is the school band program, and I'm looking forward to that.
Today is "Chanukah (Jewish - 1st day/2nd night)" ... "Special Education Day" ... "UN International Day for the Abolition of Slavery" ... "National Day (United Arab Emirates)" ... "National Day (Laos)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory."
-- Arthur Golden
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."
-- Mark Twain
"If mankind minus one were of one opinion, then mankind is no more justified in silencing the one than the one - if he had the power - would be justified in silencing mankind."
-- John Stuart Mill
Today in history:
In 1927, the Model A Ford was introduced as the successor to the Model T. The price of a Model A roadster was $395.
In 1942, the Atomic Age was born when scientists demonstrated the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction at a laboratory below the stands at the University of Chicago football stadium.
In 1982, 62-year-old retired dentist Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. He survived 112 days.
Today's birthdays include
- French painter Georges-Pierre Seurat in 1859
- Circus co-founder Charles Ringling in 1863
- Engineer Peter Carl Goldmark, the inventor of the long-playing record, in 1906
- Composer/lyricist Adolph Green in 1914
- Actor Ray Walston in 1914
- Opera singer Maria Callas in 1923
- Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr. in 1924
- Actor Julie Harris in 1925
- Former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III in 1931
- U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., in 1939
- Artist and dog photographer William Wegman in 1943
- Actor Cathy Lee Crosby in 1944
- Fashion designer Gianni Versace in 1946
- Figure skater Randy Gardner in 1958
- Actor Lucy Liu in 1968
- Tennis player Monica Seles in 1973
- Singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado in 1978
- And pop singer Britney Spears in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday December 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It started off gray and rainy, but it's already working on clearing off. It also started warm, but it's supposed to drop during the day, and be quite chilly by this afternoon.
This is not totally bad, as we need rain; but wow, was there ever a lot of fierce wind last night!
Yesterday: I was really busy, even though it was also mostly cloudy. The rain held off until dark, but it was very bery windy. Still, we got most of the outside decorating done. There are just a few things left that can't be completed in the wind! Last night I got laundry caught up, and packing done.
Today: I got up nice and early, and we (DS & I) left the house by 7:15. I'm now at his house, he's gone to work, the dogs have settled down, and it's peaceful and quiet. Today I will do a few little things around here to help out; work on a scheduling project; and just be generally lazy. :)
Today is "World Aids Day" ... "Day With(out) Art" ... "Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day" ... "Chanukah (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Annual Lighting" ... "Rosa Parks Day" ... "Special Kids Day" ... "UN World Aids Day" ... "Anniversary - Playboy" ... "Independence Day (Portugal)" ... "National Day (Romania)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Only the mediocre are always at their best."
-- Jean Giraudoux
"If you believe everything you read, better not read."
-- Japanese Proverb
"No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expediency."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
"That's what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing."
-- Simone de Beauvoir
Today in history:
In 1891, the game of basketball was invented when James Naismith, a physical education teacher at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass., put peach baskets at the opposite ends of the gym and gave students soccer balls to toss into them.
In 1903, the world's first drive-in gasoline station opened for business in Pittsburgh.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town near Omaha.
In 1990, the Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France met forty meters beneath the seabed.
Today's birthdays include
- Wax figure sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1761
- Detective novelist Rex Stout in 1886
- Former United Mine Workers president W.A. Tony Boyle in 1904
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Walter Alston in 1911
- Singer/actor Mary Martin in 1913
- Soul singer Lou Rawls in 1933
- Comedian/filmmaker Woody Allen in 1935
- Golf Hall of fame member Lee Trevino in 1939
- Comedian Richard Pryor in 1940
- Rock n' roll Hall of fame member John Densmore (The Doors) in 1944
- Singer/actor Bette Midler in 1945
- Actor Treat Williams in 1951
- Model Carol Alt in 1960
- Comedian Sarah Silverman in 1970
- Subway restaurant spokesman Jared Fogle in 1977
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
This is not totally bad, as we need rain; but wow, was there ever a lot of fierce wind last night!
Yesterday: I was really busy, even though it was also mostly cloudy. The rain held off until dark, but it was very bery windy. Still, we got most of the outside decorating done. There are just a few things left that can't be completed in the wind! Last night I got laundry caught up, and packing done.
Today: I got up nice and early, and we (DS & I) left the house by 7:15. I'm now at his house, he's gone to work, the dogs have settled down, and it's peaceful and quiet. Today I will do a few little things around here to help out; work on a scheduling project; and just be generally lazy. :)
Today is "World Aids Day" ... "Day With(out) Art" ... "Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day" ... "Chanukah (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Annual Lighting" ... "Rosa Parks Day" ... "Special Kids Day" ... "UN World Aids Day" ... "Anniversary - Playboy" ... "Independence Day (Portugal)" ... "National Day (Romania)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Only the mediocre are always at their best."
-- Jean Giraudoux
"If you believe everything you read, better not read."
-- Japanese Proverb
"No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expediency."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
"That's what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing."
-- Simone de Beauvoir
Today in history:
In 1891, the game of basketball was invented when James Naismith, a physical education teacher at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass., put peach baskets at the opposite ends of the gym and gave students soccer balls to toss into them.
In 1903, the world's first drive-in gasoline station opened for business in Pittsburgh.
In 1917, the Rev. Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town near Omaha.
In 1990, the Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France met forty meters beneath the seabed.
Today's birthdays include
- Wax figure sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1761
- Detective novelist Rex Stout in 1886
- Former United Mine Workers president W.A. Tony Boyle in 1904
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Walter Alston in 1911
- Singer/actor Mary Martin in 1913
- Soul singer Lou Rawls in 1933
- Comedian/filmmaker Woody Allen in 1935
- Golf Hall of fame member Lee Trevino in 1939
- Comedian Richard Pryor in 1940
- Rock n' roll Hall of fame member John Densmore (The Doors) in 1944
- Singer/actor Bette Midler in 1945
- Actor Treat Williams in 1951
- Model Carol Alt in 1960
- Comedian Sarah Silverman in 1970
- Subway restaurant spokesman Jared Fogle in 1977
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
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