Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! There are a few clouds, and maybe a few sprinkles this morning; but there's also a lot of blue, and the clouds will blow over. We might have a record high today, mid 70s, sunny and breezy. It's hard to keep remembering that we *can* have snow in March!
Yesterday: Another day spent mostly waiting ... and I had a longer wait than "usual" because someone didn't bother to relay a message. Oh well. Sometimes it's quite true that "no news is good news". Everything is fine, or at least reasonably so! :) At least I got home earlier, so got a really good night's sleep.
Today: I'm going to tackle some over due chores around here this morning. I'll wait until later in the day to go to Durham; I might stay over tonight, haven't quite decided yet. I'm not much use to anyone if I'm over tired and feeling crumpled! LOL! But as long as everything is going well, and visiting is so limited (someone else planning to go this afternoon), then waiting until this evening makes better sense. :)
Today is "Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 18-21)" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Pluto Day" ... "Snow Moon" ... "Anniversary - Cow Milked While Flying" ... "Independence Day (Gambia)" ... "National Democracy Day (Nepal)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not be fooled into believing that because a man is rich he is necessarily smart. There is ample proof to the contrary."
-- Julius Rosenwald
"Mistakes, obviously, show us what needs improving. Without mistakes, how would we know what we had to work on?"
-- Peter McWilliams
"It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others."
-- John Andrew Holmes
"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men."
-- Martin Luther King Jr.,
Today in history:
In 1884, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain was published.
In 1930, Pluto, once identified as the ninth planet of the solar system, was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.
In 1954, the Church of Scientology was established in Los Angeles.
In 1979, Snow fell in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria for the first known time.
Today's birthdays include
- Stained glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1848
- Italian automaker Enzo Ferrari in 1898
- Actor Merle Oberon in 1911
- Actor Jack Palance in 1919
- Actor George Kennedy in 1925
- Game show host Bill Cullen in 1920
- Author and magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown in 1922
- Novelist Len Deighton in 1929
- Novelist Toni Morrison in 1931
- Cartoonist Johnny Hart in 1931
- Filmmaker Milos Forman in 1932
- Yoko Ono, wife of John Lennon, in 1933
- Actor Cybill Shepherd in 1950
- Actor John Travolta in 1954
- Film director John Hughes in 1950
- Game show icon Vanna White in 1957
- Actor Greta Scacchi in 1960
- Actor Matt Dillon in 1964
- Actor Molly Ringwald in 1968
- Rapper and record producer Dr. Dre (Andre Romelle Young) in 1965
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday February 17, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's a little "milky" looking, and might sprinkle a bit later. It'll be mostly cloudy and breezy, but quite unseasonably warm in the upper 60s! The last report I heard sounds like this warm spell will last a week or so - nice! :)
Yesterday: After taking care of some bits and pieces around the house, I went back to Durham. They are still doing what they love best .. most tests! At least I had a (fairly) comfortable chair to sit around in all day.
Today: Shortly I'll head back to Durham yet again. I suspect it'll be another long day of "hurry up and wait"! LOL!
Today is "My Way Day" ... "National PTA Founders' Day" ... "World Human Spirit Day" ... "Lantern Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."
-- William Wrigley Jr.
"No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut."
-- Sam Rayburn
"The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter-he's got to just know."
-- Will Rogers
Today in history:
In 1817, Baltimore became the first U.S. city with gas-burning street lights.
In 1867, the first ship passed through the Suez Canal.
In 1904, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" premiered in Milan, Italy.
In 1933, Newsweek magazine published its first issue.
In 1968, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Mass.
In 1979, "A Prairie Home Companion," hosted by Garrison Keillor, made its debut on National Public
Today's birthdays include
- Mail order retailer Aaron Montgomery Ward in 1843
- Engraver Frederic Ives in 1856
- Texas oil millionaire H.L. Hunt in 1889
- Sportscaster Red Barber in 1908
- Author Margaret Truman Daniel, daughter of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1924
- Actors Hal Holbrook in 1925 (age 86) and Alan Bates in 1934
- Football Hall of Fame member and actor Jim Brown in 1936
- Singer Gene Pitney in 1940
- Political activist Huey P. Newton in 1942
- Actor Brenda Fricker in 1945
- Actor Rene Russo in 1954
- Actor Richard Karn in 1956
- Actor Lou Diamond Phillips in 1962
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Michael Jordan in 1963
- Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 1981
- Heiress Paris Hilton in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: After taking care of some bits and pieces around the house, I went back to Durham. They are still doing what they love best .. most tests! At least I had a (fairly) comfortable chair to sit around in all day.
Today: Shortly I'll head back to Durham yet again. I suspect it'll be another long day of "hurry up and wait"! LOL!
Today is "My Way Day" ... "National PTA Founders' Day" ... "World Human Spirit Day" ... "Lantern Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."
-- William Wrigley Jr.
"No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut."
-- Sam Rayburn
"The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter-he's got to just know."
-- Will Rogers
Today in history:
In 1817, Baltimore became the first U.S. city with gas-burning street lights.
In 1867, the first ship passed through the Suez Canal.
In 1904, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" premiered in Milan, Italy.
In 1933, Newsweek magazine published its first issue.
In 1968, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Mass.
In 1979, "A Prairie Home Companion," hosted by Garrison Keillor, made its debut on National Public
Today's birthdays include
- Mail order retailer Aaron Montgomery Ward in 1843
- Engraver Frederic Ives in 1856
- Texas oil millionaire H.L. Hunt in 1889
- Sportscaster Red Barber in 1908
- Author Margaret Truman Daniel, daughter of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1924
- Actors Hal Holbrook in 1925 (age 86) and Alan Bates in 1934
- Football Hall of Fame member and actor Jim Brown in 1936
- Singer Gene Pitney in 1940
- Political activist Huey P. Newton in 1942
- Actor Brenda Fricker in 1945
- Actor Rene Russo in 1954
- Actor Richard Karn in 1956
- Actor Lou Diamond Phillips in 1962
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Michael Jordan in 1963
- Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 1981
- Heiress Paris Hilton in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday February 16, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Right now it's sunny, though the forecast is for mostly cloudy off and on. It'll be another nice warm day, low 60s. It's so easy to keep thinking spring is nearly here ... but around here, we know what March can sometimes bring!
Yesterday: I apologize for no newsletter yesterday. We didn't find out until Monday evening, that we had to leave here by 4:30 AM yesterday. Things just didn't go exactly as planned (as usual!), and I didn't end up getting home until 10:00 at night. Not to worry, all is well, just annoying! LOL!
Today: I have to go back to Durham today, though hopefully not for long. I think we all know by now how much I dislike that drive! :) I'm getting farther behind on things that should be getting done at home. Fair warning: NO one come visit me any time soon! LOL!!
Today is "Independence Day (Lithuania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."
-- Ed Gardner
"Imagine if every Thursday your shoes exploded if you tied them the usual way. This happens to us all the time with computers, and nobody thinks of complaining."
-- Jef Raskin
"If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play."
-- John Cleese
"Love is the reason for it all. "
-- Dorothy Fields
Today in history:
In 1923, archaeologists opened the treasure-laden tomb of Tutankhamen, "King Tut," in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
In 1933, a patent for the synthetic fiber nylon was awarded to the DuPont Co
Today's birthdays include
- Historian Henry Brooks Adams in 1838
- Orchestra leader Wayne King in 1901
- Actor Chester Morris in 1901
- Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen in 1903
- Actor Hugh Beaumont in 1909
- Singer Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters in 1918
- Actor Vera-Ellen in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Sonny Bono, R-Calif. (also part of the comedy/song team Sonny and Cher) in 1935
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in 1941
- Actor William Katt in 1951
- Actress Margaux Hemingway (granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway) in 1954
- Actor/director LeVar Burton in 1957
- Actor and rapper Ice-T in 1958
- Tennis star John McEnroe in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: I apologize for no newsletter yesterday. We didn't find out until Monday evening, that we had to leave here by 4:30 AM yesterday. Things just didn't go exactly as planned (as usual!), and I didn't end up getting home until 10:00 at night. Not to worry, all is well, just annoying! LOL!
Today: I have to go back to Durham today, though hopefully not for long. I think we all know by now how much I dislike that drive! :) I'm getting farther behind on things that should be getting done at home. Fair warning: NO one come visit me any time soon! LOL!!
Today is "Independence Day (Lithuania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."
-- Ed Gardner
"Imagine if every Thursday your shoes exploded if you tied them the usual way. This happens to us all the time with computers, and nobody thinks of complaining."
-- Jef Raskin
"If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play."
-- John Cleese
"Love is the reason for it all. "
-- Dorothy Fields
Today in history:
In 1923, archaeologists opened the treasure-laden tomb of Tutankhamen, "King Tut," in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
In 1933, a patent for the synthetic fiber nylon was awarded to the DuPont Co
Today's birthdays include
- Historian Henry Brooks Adams in 1838
- Orchestra leader Wayne King in 1901
- Actor Chester Morris in 1901
- Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen in 1903
- Actor Hugh Beaumont in 1909
- Singer Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters in 1918
- Actor Vera-Ellen in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Sonny Bono, R-Calif. (also part of the comedy/song team Sonny and Cher) in 1935
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in 1941
- Actor William Katt in 1951
- Actress Margaux Hemingway (granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway) in 1954
- Actor/director LeVar Burton in 1957
- Actor and rapper Ice-T in 1958
- Tennis star John McEnroe in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Good Morning! Monday February 14, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and quite unseasonably warm. It may go to the lower 70s today. This is the kind of day that fools you into thinking it's nearly spring; but it's still only mid February. I'd love to hope for an early spring, but not counting on it. :)
Yesterday: We didn't get off as early as I hoped. I did a quick load of laundry (well, "quick" is relative - had to cycle through 2 loads to get to mine! LOL!), and got the boxes out of the car. However, when I went to the car I found we had a flat tire! So, DS went out and changed that. Somehow, with this and that, it got to be mid afternoon before we left. With a "toy" tire on, I went slower ... took longer to get home, but safe. :)
Today: After finishing unpacking and laundry, and a few "catch-up" things, I'll go to town for 2 new tires. We're going to a friend's for dinner tonight ... yay, no cooking or dishes. :)
Today is "Ferris Wheel Day" ... "National Donor Day" ... "National Have A Heart Day" ... "Race Relations Day" .... "Valentine's Day" ... "Anniversary - League of Women Voters" ... "Admission Day (Arizona)" ... "Admission Day (Oregon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach."
-- Demosthenes
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
"It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them."
-- Pierre Beaumarchais
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but they make a good excuse."
-- Thomas Szasz
Today in history:
In 1849, James Polk became the first U.S. president to be photographed while in office. The photographer was Mathew Brady, who later became famous for his Civil War pictures.
In 1886, the West Coast citrus industry was born. The first trainload of oranges left Los Angeles for eastern markets.
In 1903, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt signed a law creating the Department of Commerce and Labor.
In 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
Today's birthdays include
- Margaret Knight, inventor, "the female Thomas Edison", in 1838
- Cecil De Vere, 1st official British chess champion, in 1845
- George Washington Gale Ferris, engineer/inventor (Ferris Wheel), in 1859
- William John Gruffydd, Welsh poet/scholar (Ynys yr Hud), in 1881
- Theodor Werner, German painter, in 1886
- Jack Benny, [Benjamin Kubelski], Waukegan Ill, "Oh! Rochester!", in 1894
- Thelma Ritter, Bkln NY, actress (Miracle on 34th Street), in 1905
- Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters leader who disappeared in 1975, in 1913
- Herbert A Hauptman, NYC, x-ray crystallographer (Nobel 1985), in 1917
- Hugh Downs, Akron Oh, TV journalist, in 1921
- Vic Morrow, Bronx NY, actor, in 1931
- Florence Henderson, Dale Ind, actress/singer, in 1934
- Porpoise, 1st born in captivity in US (Marineland, Fla), 1940
- Vic Briggs, England, rocker (Animals), in 1945
- Gregory Hines, NYC, actor/dancer, in 1945
- Jennifer Michelle Roberts, Greensboro NC, Miss America-NC (1997), in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: We didn't get off as early as I hoped. I did a quick load of laundry (well, "quick" is relative - had to cycle through 2 loads to get to mine! LOL!), and got the boxes out of the car. However, when I went to the car I found we had a flat tire! So, DS went out and changed that. Somehow, with this and that, it got to be mid afternoon before we left. With a "toy" tire on, I went slower ... took longer to get home, but safe. :)
Today: After finishing unpacking and laundry, and a few "catch-up" things, I'll go to town for 2 new tires. We're going to a friend's for dinner tonight ... yay, no cooking or dishes. :)
Today is "Ferris Wheel Day" ... "National Donor Day" ... "National Have A Heart Day" ... "Race Relations Day" .... "Valentine's Day" ... "Anniversary - League of Women Voters" ... "Admission Day (Arizona)" ... "Admission Day (Oregon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach."
-- Demosthenes
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
"It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them."
-- Pierre Beaumarchais
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but they make a good excuse."
-- Thomas Szasz
Today in history:
In 1849, James Polk became the first U.S. president to be photographed while in office. The photographer was Mathew Brady, who later became famous for his Civil War pictures.
In 1886, the West Coast citrus industry was born. The first trainload of oranges left Los Angeles for eastern markets.
In 1903, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt signed a law creating the Department of Commerce and Labor.
In 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
Today's birthdays include
- Margaret Knight, inventor, "the female Thomas Edison", in 1838
- Cecil De Vere, 1st official British chess champion, in 1845
- George Washington Gale Ferris, engineer/inventor (Ferris Wheel), in 1859
- William John Gruffydd, Welsh poet/scholar (Ynys yr Hud), in 1881
- Theodor Werner, German painter, in 1886
- Jack Benny, [Benjamin Kubelski], Waukegan Ill, "Oh! Rochester!", in 1894
- Thelma Ritter, Bkln NY, actress (Miracle on 34th Street), in 1905
- Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters leader who disappeared in 1975, in 1913
- Herbert A Hauptman, NYC, x-ray crystallographer (Nobel 1985), in 1917
- Hugh Downs, Akron Oh, TV journalist, in 1921
- Vic Morrow, Bronx NY, actor, in 1931
- Florence Henderson, Dale Ind, actress/singer, in 1934
- Porpoise, 1st born in captivity in US (Marineland, Fla), 1940
- Vic Briggs, England, rocker (Animals), in 1945
- Gregory Hines, NYC, actor/dancer, in 1945
- Jennifer Michelle Roberts, Greensboro NC, Miss America-NC (1997), in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday February 13, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear; and while I haven't been out yet, I really don't think it's terribly cold. If I remember right (which is doubtful, but anyway), now we're past that last bit of snow it's going to warm up. We might even be well on the way to spring! :)
Yesterday: We had a very nice relaxing day. I did what little I could to "help out"; but actually, pretty much everything was done, just a few last minute touch ups. My DGS had a very nice party. Not very many showed up (not a whole lot were invivted to start with .. not a very big house for too many rambunctious 10 year old boys! LOL!), but everyone had a good time. My son's homemade pizza was a big hit; and DIL's (chocolate!!) cupcakes were also. After the guests went home, the rest of the day was spent just napping, watching TV, and munching away on "left over" pizza!
Today: I'm up early - earlier than everyone else at least - as usual. We'll be heading home in a little while, but need to go take some boxes out of the car first. Once everyone is up, showered and dressed, and the boxes out, we'll probably head on home ... lots waiting for me to do there! :)
Today is "Employee Legal Awareness Day" ... "Get A Different Name Day" ... "The Grammy Awards" ... "Madly in Love With Me Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage."
-- Claude M. Bristol
"If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Never give a party if you will be the most interesting person there."
-- Mickey Friedman
"The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank."
-- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Today in history:
In 1635, the oldest public institution in America, the Boston Latin School, was founded.
In 1861, the first Medal of Honor went to Col. Bernard Irwin, an assistant Army surgeon serving in the first major U.S.-Apache conflict.
Today's birthdays include
- Former first lady Bess Truman, wife of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1885
- Artist Grant Wood in 1891
- Entertainer Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1919
- Famed test pilot Chuck Yeager in 1923
- Actress Kim Novak in 1933
- Actor George Segal in 1934
- Actor Oliver Reed in 1938
- Actress Carol Lynley in 1942
- Musician Peter Tork of the Monkees in 1942
- Actress Stockard Channing in 1944
- Talk show host Jerry Springer, also in 1944
- Musician Peter Gabriel in 1950
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We had a very nice relaxing day. I did what little I could to "help out"; but actually, pretty much everything was done, just a few last minute touch ups. My DGS had a very nice party. Not very many showed up (not a whole lot were invivted to start with .. not a very big house for too many rambunctious 10 year old boys! LOL!), but everyone had a good time. My son's homemade pizza was a big hit; and DIL's (chocolate!!) cupcakes were also. After the guests went home, the rest of the day was spent just napping, watching TV, and munching away on "left over" pizza!
Today: I'm up early - earlier than everyone else at least - as usual. We'll be heading home in a little while, but need to go take some boxes out of the car first. Once everyone is up, showered and dressed, and the boxes out, we'll probably head on home ... lots waiting for me to do there! :)
Today is "Employee Legal Awareness Day" ... "Get A Different Name Day" ... "The Grammy Awards" ... "Madly in Love With Me Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage."
-- Claude M. Bristol
"If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Never give a party if you will be the most interesting person there."
-- Mickey Friedman
"The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank."
-- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Today in history:
In 1635, the oldest public institution in America, the Boston Latin School, was founded.
In 1861, the first Medal of Honor went to Col. Bernard Irwin, an assistant Army surgeon serving in the first major U.S.-Apache conflict.
Today's birthdays include
- Former first lady Bess Truman, wife of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1885
- Artist Grant Wood in 1891
- Entertainer Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1919
- Famed test pilot Chuck Yeager in 1923
- Actress Kim Novak in 1933
- Actor George Segal in 1934
- Actor Oliver Reed in 1938
- Actress Carol Lynley in 1942
- Musician Peter Tork of the Monkees in 1942
- Actress Stockard Channing in 1944
- Talk show host Jerry Springer, also in 1944
- Musician Peter Gabriel in 1950
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday February 12, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and sunny, still a bit chilly. I don't know what the temp is,but felt cold when I let a dog out a short time ago. :)
Yesterday: It was a lot of rushing around and being disorganized, I actually got everything done that I needed to do. We left home by noon, and with a Wendy's and a Wally stop, we still got here by a little after 3:00 - in pouring rain! LOL! My son said it snowed in Kinston, before it turned over to sleet and then rain. Still, we arrived safely and had a relaxing evening.
Today: Everyone is just tarting to stir around. It'll be a bit busy, getting things straightened up before the birthday party this afternoon ... guess I better get off the computer andhelp! :)
Today is "Darwin Day" ... "Oglethorpe Day" ... "Birthday - Safetypup" ... "Anniversary - NAACP" .... "Log Cabin Day" ... "Plum Pudding Day" ... "Lost Penny Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity"
. -- Francis Maitland Balfour
"The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be."
-- Walter Bagehot
"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
-- Kurt Vonnegut
Today in history:
In 1541, Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia.
In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, was publicly demonstrated with a hookup between Boston and Salem, Mass.
In 2001, a NASA spacecraft landed on the asteroid EROS.
Today's birthdays include
- Philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1791
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, in 1809
- Biologist Charles Darwin in 1809
- Actor Lorne Greene in 1915
- Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli in 1923
- Baseball player and sports commentator Joe Garagiola in 1926
- Actor Joe Don Baker in 1936
- Author Judy Blume in 1938
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 1942
- Actress Maud Adams in 1945
- Actress Joanna Kerns in 1953
- Actor Arsenio Hall in 1955
- Singer Chynna Phillips in 1968
- And actress Christina Ricci in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was a lot of rushing around and being disorganized, I actually got everything done that I needed to do. We left home by noon, and with a Wendy's and a Wally stop, we still got here by a little after 3:00 - in pouring rain! LOL! My son said it snowed in Kinston, before it turned over to sleet and then rain. Still, we arrived safely and had a relaxing evening.
Today: Everyone is just tarting to stir around. It'll be a bit busy, getting things straightened up before the birthday party this afternoon ... guess I better get off the computer andhelp! :)
Today is "Darwin Day" ... "Oglethorpe Day" ... "Birthday - Safetypup" ... "Anniversary - NAACP" .... "Log Cabin Day" ... "Plum Pudding Day" ... "Lost Penny Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity"
. -- Francis Maitland Balfour
"The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be."
-- Walter Bagehot
"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
-- Kurt Vonnegut
Today in history:
In 1541, Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia.
In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, was publicly demonstrated with a hookup between Boston and Salem, Mass.
In 2001, a NASA spacecraft landed on the asteroid EROS.
Today's birthdays include
- Philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1791
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, in 1809
- Biologist Charles Darwin in 1809
- Actor Lorne Greene in 1915
- Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli in 1923
- Baseball player and sports commentator Joe Garagiola in 1926
- Actor Joe Don Baker in 1936
- Author Judy Blume in 1938
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 1942
- Actress Maud Adams in 1945
- Actress Joanna Kerns in 1953
- Actor Arsenio Hall in 1955
- Singer Chynna Phillips in 1968
- And actress Christina Ricci in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Good Morning! Friday February 11, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's cold, but will go to upper 40s, maybe even low 50s. It's bright and clear, and just a nice lovely day.
Yesterday: It was very strange, it started snowing just as we were leaving. The roads never got "bad", but most of the drive was "gray" with flying snow. The trees along side the road (what I could see) where gorgeous! By the time we got to Durham, it had stopped .. and by the time we headed home (2 appointments later), the sun was shining and all but the shadiest places were clear. We managed to miss the evening traffic .. just barely; but got home in time to keep working on re-organizing my computer room.
Today: In a little while we're heading DS's house for DGSs birthday. I'm a bit scatter brained this morning (meaning, more than "usual"! LOL!)), so don't seem to be moving fast enough to get packed and the car loaded. I'm not looking forward to yet another drive; but it will be a nice relaxing (well, mostly, except for their not-quite-normal dog) weekend. :)
Today is "Be Electrific Day" ... "National Shut-In Visitation Day" ... "Pro Sports Wives Day" ... "Satisfied Staying Single Day" ... "White Shirt Day" ... "Anniversary - White Shirt Day" ... "National Foundation Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Anniversary (Vatican City)" ... "Youth Day (Cameroon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time."
-- Anna Freud
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'"
-- Lee Iacocca
"I dote on his very absence."
-- William Shakespeare
Today in history:
In 1858, French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous said the Virgin Mary appeared to her at Lourdes.
In 1970, Japan put a satellite in space, following in the footsteps of the Soviet Union, the United States and France.
In 1998, a U.S. judge ruled that pro golfer Casey Martin, who had trouble walking because of a circulatory disorder, was covered by the Disabilities Act and should be allowed to compete in PGA events ith a golf cart.
In 2002, the Russian figure skating pair won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics over the overwhelming crowd favorite Canadian team but a judging controversy that grew into an international scandal prompted the International Skating Union to award a gold medal to the Canadians also.
In 2006, U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett broke the solo flight record when he landed near Bournemouth, England, covering some 24,997 miles after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida four days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Englishman William Talbot, a developer of photography, in 1800
- Inventor Thomas Edison in 1847
- Author Sidney Sheldon in 1917
- King Farouk, Egypt's last monarch, in 1920
- Actor Kim Stanley in 1925
- Actor Leslie Nielsen in 1926
- Actress Tina Louise in 1934
- Former Florida Gov. and presidential son and brother Jeb Bush in 1953
- Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow in 1962
- Actress Jennifer Aniston in 1969
- Singer/actress Brandy (Norwood) in 1979
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It was very strange, it started snowing just as we were leaving. The roads never got "bad", but most of the drive was "gray" with flying snow. The trees along side the road (what I could see) where gorgeous! By the time we got to Durham, it had stopped .. and by the time we headed home (2 appointments later), the sun was shining and all but the shadiest places were clear. We managed to miss the evening traffic .. just barely; but got home in time to keep working on re-organizing my computer room.
Today: In a little while we're heading DS's house for DGSs birthday. I'm a bit scatter brained this morning (meaning, more than "usual"! LOL!)), so don't seem to be moving fast enough to get packed and the car loaded. I'm not looking forward to yet another drive; but it will be a nice relaxing (well, mostly, except for their not-quite-normal dog) weekend. :)
Today is "Be Electrific Day" ... "National Shut-In Visitation Day" ... "Pro Sports Wives Day" ... "Satisfied Staying Single Day" ... "White Shirt Day" ... "Anniversary - White Shirt Day" ... "National Foundation Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Anniversary (Vatican City)" ... "Youth Day (Cameroon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time."
-- Anna Freud
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'"
-- Lee Iacocca
"I dote on his very absence."
-- William Shakespeare
Today in history:
In 1858, French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous said the Virgin Mary appeared to her at Lourdes.
In 1970, Japan put a satellite in space, following in the footsteps of the Soviet Union, the United States and France.
In 1998, a U.S. judge ruled that pro golfer Casey Martin, who had trouble walking because of a circulatory disorder, was covered by the Disabilities Act and should be allowed to compete in PGA events ith a golf cart.
In 2002, the Russian figure skating pair won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics over the overwhelming crowd favorite Canadian team but a judging controversy that grew into an international scandal prompted the International Skating Union to award a gold medal to the Canadians also.
In 2006, U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett broke the solo flight record when he landed near Bournemouth, England, covering some 24,997 miles after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida four days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Englishman William Talbot, a developer of photography, in 1800
- Inventor Thomas Edison in 1847
- Author Sidney Sheldon in 1917
- King Farouk, Egypt's last monarch, in 1920
- Actor Kim Stanley in 1925
- Actor Leslie Nielsen in 1926
- Actress Tina Louise in 1934
- Former Florida Gov. and presidential son and brother Jeb Bush in 1953
- Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow in 1962
- Actress Jennifer Aniston in 1969
- Singer/actress Brandy (Norwood) in 1979
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday February 10, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. According to the TV weather, it's snowing. Somewhere. LOL! As of now, it's not snowing, raining, or anything here. It's too dark (too early) to see how cloudy it is. (I just went and looked out the window. I think I saw a snowflake OK, maybe I imagined it. LOL!) In any case, it's supposed to becomemostly sunny and mid 40s by this afternoon.
Yesterday: It was an "ordinary" work day. I didn't leave anything overdue on my desk (which is a great accomplishment! :) ) Last night I did laundry (again - how can 2 people generate so much???), and kept working on getting this room organized - a daunting task to say the least!
Today: It's so early because we have to go to Durham again. I can't tell yet, but it looks like *maybe* the snow is farther to the east, and I have to head north-west. There are two appointments today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I get to drive in "rush hour" coming and going. Oh goody. LOL!
Today is "Plimsoll Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them."
-- Bill Vaughan
"I have only one superstition. I touch all the bases when I hit a home run."
-- Babe Ruth
"Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be."
-- Clementine Paddleford
"Be charitable before wealth makes thee covetous."
-- Sir Thomas Browne
Today in history:
In 1863, the world-famous dwarfs General Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren get married in New York City.
In 1870, the Young Women's Christian Association was founded in New York.
In 1897, the slogan "All The News That's Fit To Print" first appeared on page one of The New York Times.
In 1931, New Delhi was made the capital of India.
In 2006, the Winter Olympic Games opened in Turin, Italy
Today's birthdays include
- Essayist Charles Lamb in 1775
- Journalist William Allen White in 1868
- Russian author Boris Pasternak in 1890
- Entertainer Jimmy Durante in 1893
- Tennis player Bill Tilden in 1893
- Actress Judith Anderson in 1897
- German dramatist Bertolt Brecht in 1898
- Actor Lon Chaney Jr. in 1906
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Georges Pire in 1910
- Operatic soprano Leontyne Price in 1927
- Actor Robert Wagner in 1930
- Singer Roberta Flack in 1937
- Olympic gold medal swimmer Mark Spitz in 1950
- Golfer Greg Norman in 1955
- Television commentator George Stephanopoulos in 1961
- Television commentator Glenn Beck in 1964
- Actress Laura Dern in 1967
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: It was an "ordinary" work day. I didn't leave anything overdue on my desk (which is a great accomplishment! :) ) Last night I did laundry (again - how can 2 people generate so much???), and kept working on getting this room organized - a daunting task to say the least!
Today: It's so early because we have to go to Durham again. I can't tell yet, but it looks like *maybe* the snow is farther to the east, and I have to head north-west. There are two appointments today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I get to drive in "rush hour" coming and going. Oh goody. LOL!
Today is "Plimsoll Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them."
-- Bill Vaughan
"I have only one superstition. I touch all the bases when I hit a home run."
-- Babe Ruth
"Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be."
-- Clementine Paddleford
"Be charitable before wealth makes thee covetous."
-- Sir Thomas Browne
Today in history:
In 1863, the world-famous dwarfs General Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren get married in New York City.
In 1870, the Young Women's Christian Association was founded in New York.
In 1897, the slogan "All The News That's Fit To Print" first appeared on page one of The New York Times.
In 1931, New Delhi was made the capital of India.
In 2006, the Winter Olympic Games opened in Turin, Italy
Today's birthdays include
- Essayist Charles Lamb in 1775
- Journalist William Allen White in 1868
- Russian author Boris Pasternak in 1890
- Entertainer Jimmy Durante in 1893
- Tennis player Bill Tilden in 1893
- Actress Judith Anderson in 1897
- German dramatist Bertolt Brecht in 1898
- Actor Lon Chaney Jr. in 1906
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Georges Pire in 1910
- Operatic soprano Leontyne Price in 1927
- Actor Robert Wagner in 1930
- Singer Roberta Flack in 1937
- Olympic gold medal swimmer Mark Spitz in 1950
- Golfer Greg Norman in 1955
- Television commentator George Stephanopoulos in 1961
- Television commentator Glenn Beck in 1964
- Actress Laura Dern in 1967
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday February 9, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, will be a lovely cool winter day. Mid 40s is on the low side of "normal"; but better than what's coming. We apparently have one more winter storm coming tomorrow, and then we can start really looking to spring. Well, I hope so anyway! :)
Yesterday: It was a pretty ordinary work day, nothng too dramatic. I managed to run an errand at lunch time. When I got home my new desk was here ... so finally, I can start putting the room back together! That will take much longer, as not everything is coming back into the room! LOL!!
Today: It's another work day. I'll have to go to Wal-Mart after work for some cards (picking them out would take too long for lunch time! LOL!). This evening it will be more of sifting things back into place, or getting rid of them. For me, the getting rid part is hard; but there's only so much room; and the "extra stuff" can't keep living in the rest of the house! LOL!
Today is "National Stop Bullying Day" ... "Anniversary - Beatles's Appearance Ed Sullivan Show".
Quotes of the Day:
"What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books."
-- Thomas Carlyle
"The palest ink is better than the best memory."
-- Chinese Proverb
"There's no such thing as quitting. Just sometimes there's a longer pause between relapses."
-- Alan Moore
Today in history:
In 1900, the solid silver trophy known as the Davis Cup was first put up for competition when American collegian Dwight Filley Davis challenged British tennis players to compete against his Harvard team.
In 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame WAS instituted with Joanne Woodward honored with the first star.
In 1964, the Beatles appear on television's "The Ed Sullivan Show." An estimated 73 million people watched.
In 2008, the U.S. space shuttle Atlantis delivered a $2 billion science lab to the International Space Station, doubling the station's zero-gravity research capacity.
Today's birthdays include
- my grandson Alex, Happy 10th Birthday!
- William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, in 1773
- Actor Ronald Colman in 1891
- Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk in 1909
- Country singer Ernest Tubb in 1914
- Baseball entrepreneur Bill Veeck in 1914
- Actress Kathryn Grayson in 1922
- Irish playwright Brendan Behan in 1923
- Television journalist Roger Mudd in 1928
- Evangelist Garner Ted Armstrong in 1930
- Nobel laureate South African author J. M. Coetzee in 1940
- Singer/songwriter Carole King in 1942
- Author Alice Walker in 1944
- Actor Joe Pesci in 1943
- Actress Mia Farrow in 1945
- Actress Judith Light in 1949
- Actor Charles Shaughnessy in 1955
- Country singer Travis Tritt in 1963
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: It was a pretty ordinary work day, nothng too dramatic. I managed to run an errand at lunch time. When I got home my new desk was here ... so finally, I can start putting the room back together! That will take much longer, as not everything is coming back into the room! LOL!!
Today: It's another work day. I'll have to go to Wal-Mart after work for some cards (picking them out would take too long for lunch time! LOL!). This evening it will be more of sifting things back into place, or getting rid of them. For me, the getting rid part is hard; but there's only so much room; and the "extra stuff" can't keep living in the rest of the house! LOL!
Today is "National Stop Bullying Day" ... "Anniversary - Beatles's Appearance Ed Sullivan Show".
Quotes of the Day:
"What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books."
-- Thomas Carlyle
"The palest ink is better than the best memory."
-- Chinese Proverb
"There's no such thing as quitting. Just sometimes there's a longer pause between relapses."
-- Alan Moore
Today in history:
In 1900, the solid silver trophy known as the Davis Cup was first put up for competition when American collegian Dwight Filley Davis challenged British tennis players to compete against his Harvard team.
In 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame WAS instituted with Joanne Woodward honored with the first star.
In 1964, the Beatles appear on television's "The Ed Sullivan Show." An estimated 73 million people watched.
In 2008, the U.S. space shuttle Atlantis delivered a $2 billion science lab to the International Space Station, doubling the station's zero-gravity research capacity.
Today's birthdays include
- my grandson Alex, Happy 10th Birthday!
- William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, in 1773
- Actor Ronald Colman in 1891
- Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk in 1909
- Country singer Ernest Tubb in 1914
- Baseball entrepreneur Bill Veeck in 1914
- Actress Kathryn Grayson in 1922
- Irish playwright Brendan Behan in 1923
- Television journalist Roger Mudd in 1928
- Evangelist Garner Ted Armstrong in 1930
- Nobel laureate South African author J. M. Coetzee in 1940
- Singer/songwriter Carole King in 1942
- Author Alice Walker in 1944
- Actor Joe Pesci in 1943
- Actress Mia Farrow in 1945
- Actress Judith Light in 1949
- Actor Charles Shaughnessy in 1955
- Country singer Travis Tritt in 1963
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday February 8, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sky is still pale pink, announcing a clear sunny day. The forecast says starting partly cloudy, but at least out my window the clouds have blown away. Today will be upper 40s and windy.
Yesterday: It was one of the shortest "clinic" days we've had. Even morning traffic wasn't "too" awful; and everyone was running on time. We were on our way home by noon, so had time in the afternoon to get some errands taken care of. We stopped to eat a very early dinner; and except for one load of laundry, both of us pretty much "crashed" for the evening! :)
Today: Today is a work day. This is another "Monday/Friday" week (another appointment Thursday). I hope I have some energy left over by tonight ... though since I'm not starting the day with any, I don't know where it'll come from! LOL!
Today is "Boy Scouts Day" ... "Laugh and Get Rich Day" ... "Extraterrestrial Culture Day (New Mexico)" ... "Culture Day (Slovenia)" ... "Needle Mass (Ha-ri-ku-yo - Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"For every action there is an equal and opposite government program."
-- Bob Wells
"Human beings have an inalienable right to invent themselves. "
-- Germaine Greer
"You create your opportunities by asking for them."
-- Patty Hansen
Today in history:
In 1693, The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia was granted a charter.
In 1910, the United States became the 12th nation to join the international scouting movement.
In 1915, film director D.W. Griffith premiered "The Birth of a Nation" in Los Angeles.
In 1992, the Winter Olympics opened in Albertville, France.
In 2002, the Olympic Winter Games opened in Salt Lake City.
In 2004, Beyonce was a five-time winner at the Grammy Awards, tying the record for most Grammys by a female artist.
Today's birthdays include
- Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman in 1820
- Pioneer science fiction writer Jules Verne in 1828
- Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who devised the periodic table, in 1834
- Actor Charles Ruggles in 1886
- Actor Edith Evans in 1888
- Film director King Vidor in 1894
- Chester Carlson, inventor of the Xerox copying process, in 1906
- Actor Lana Turner in 1921
- Actor Jack Lemmon in 1925
- Actor Audrey Meadows in 1926
- Actor James Dean in 1931
- Composer/conductor John Williams in 1932
- Television journalist Ted Koppel in 1940
- Actor Nick Nolte in 1941
- Comedian Robert Klein in 1942
- Actor Brooke Adams in 1949
- Actor Mary Steenburgen in 1953
- Author John Grisham in 1955
- Actor Gary Coleman in 1968
- Actor Seth Green in 1974
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: It was one of the shortest "clinic" days we've had. Even morning traffic wasn't "too" awful; and everyone was running on time. We were on our way home by noon, so had time in the afternoon to get some errands taken care of. We stopped to eat a very early dinner; and except for one load of laundry, both of us pretty much "crashed" for the evening! :)
Today: Today is a work day. This is another "Monday/Friday" week (another appointment Thursday). I hope I have some energy left over by tonight ... though since I'm not starting the day with any, I don't know where it'll come from! LOL!
Today is "Boy Scouts Day" ... "Laugh and Get Rich Day" ... "Extraterrestrial Culture Day (New Mexico)" ... "Culture Day (Slovenia)" ... "Needle Mass (Ha-ri-ku-yo - Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"For every action there is an equal and opposite government program."
-- Bob Wells
"Human beings have an inalienable right to invent themselves. "
-- Germaine Greer
"You create your opportunities by asking for them."
-- Patty Hansen
Today in history:
In 1693, The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia was granted a charter.
In 1910, the United States became the 12th nation to join the international scouting movement.
In 1915, film director D.W. Griffith premiered "The Birth of a Nation" in Los Angeles.
In 1992, the Winter Olympics opened in Albertville, France.
In 2002, the Olympic Winter Games opened in Salt Lake City.
In 2004, Beyonce was a five-time winner at the Grammy Awards, tying the record for most Grammys by a female artist.
Today's birthdays include
- Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman in 1820
- Pioneer science fiction writer Jules Verne in 1828
- Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who devised the periodic table, in 1834
- Actor Charles Ruggles in 1886
- Actor Edith Evans in 1888
- Film director King Vidor in 1894
- Chester Carlson, inventor of the Xerox copying process, in 1906
- Actor Lana Turner in 1921
- Actor Jack Lemmon in 1925
- Actor Audrey Meadows in 1926
- Actor James Dean in 1931
- Composer/conductor John Williams in 1932
- Television journalist Ted Koppel in 1940
- Actor Nick Nolte in 1941
- Comedian Robert Klein in 1942
- Actor Brooke Adams in 1949
- Actor Mary Steenburgen in 1953
- Author John Grisham in 1955
- Actor Gary Coleman in 1968
- Actor Seth Green in 1974
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Good Morning! Monday February 7, 2011
Good morning!It's a wonderful morning. It's too early to tell if it's clear yet, but the forecast is for clear this morning become cloudy and maybe rainy by afternoon into evening. It'll be mid 50s today, but drop again in a few days.
Yesterday: I did good! :) I got the few odd jobs done that I needed to be completed; some routine cleaning, and all laundry caught up - even put away! LOL! I started out watching the **Big Game** to see the commercials and half time. But I switched over to CSI. Can't help it, just too much football inbetween so-so commercials. :)
Today: It's much too early, but we have another early clinic appointment to get to. We have to allow 2 hours for a 1 hour trip because of the morning traffic. I'm really hoping we get to leave early! :)
Today is "Ballet Day" ... "Man Day" ... "Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day" ... "Independence Day (Grenada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."
-- Henry Van Dyke
"Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure."
-- George Melton
"A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well."
-- Dan Rather
"I base my fashion taste on what doesn't itch."
-- Gilda Radner
Today in history:
In 1915, D.W. Griffith's "Birth Of A Nation," a landmark in the history of cinema and the first American full-length motion picture, opened in Los Angeles and was immediately a smash hit.
In 1964, the Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time and immediately set off a frantic wave of "Beatlemania."
In 1984, two U.S. shuttle astronauts made the first untethered space walk
In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as Haiti's first democratically elected president in 186 years.
In 1998, the Winter Olympics opened in Nagano, Japan.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and writer Sir Thomas More in 1478
- Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere in 1804
- English novelist Charles Dickens in 1812
- Little House books author Laura Ingalls Wilder in 1867
- Ragtime composer and pianist Eubie Blake in 1883
- Novelist Sinclair Lewis in 1885
- Actor and Olympic swimming gold medalist Buster Crabbe (Flash Gordon) in 1908
- Actor Miguel Ferrer in 1955
- Actor James Spader in 1960
- Country singer Garth Brooks in 1962
- Comedian Chris Rock in 1966
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: I did good! :) I got the few odd jobs done that I needed to be completed; some routine cleaning, and all laundry caught up - even put away! LOL! I started out watching the **Big Game** to see the commercials and half time. But I switched over to CSI. Can't help it, just too much football inbetween so-so commercials. :)
Today: It's much too early, but we have another early clinic appointment to get to. We have to allow 2 hours for a 1 hour trip because of the morning traffic. I'm really hoping we get to leave early! :)
Today is "Ballet Day" ... "Man Day" ... "Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day" ... "Independence Day (Grenada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."
-- Henry Van Dyke
"Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure."
-- George Melton
"A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well."
-- Dan Rather
"I base my fashion taste on what doesn't itch."
-- Gilda Radner
Today in history:
In 1915, D.W. Griffith's "Birth Of A Nation," a landmark in the history of cinema and the first American full-length motion picture, opened in Los Angeles and was immediately a smash hit.
In 1964, the Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time and immediately set off a frantic wave of "Beatlemania."
In 1984, two U.S. shuttle astronauts made the first untethered space walk
In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as Haiti's first democratically elected president in 186 years.
In 1998, the Winter Olympics opened in Nagano, Japan.
Today's birthdays include
- English statesman and writer Sir Thomas More in 1478
- Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere in 1804
- English novelist Charles Dickens in 1812
- Little House books author Laura Ingalls Wilder in 1867
- Ragtime composer and pianist Eubie Blake in 1883
- Novelist Sinclair Lewis in 1885
- Actor and Olympic swimming gold medalist Buster Crabbe (Flash Gordon) in 1908
- Actor Miguel Ferrer in 1955
- Actor James Spader in 1960
- Country singer Garth Brooks in 1962
- Comedian Chris Rock in 1966
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday February 6, 2011
Good morning!It's a beautiful morning! Even though we need more rain, after 2 days it's nice to have sunshine again. More rain is coming later in the week; they're even mentioning the possibility of more "winter weather". Today, though, will be "normal", low to mid 50s , bright and clear. It must be a bit breezy right now, the wind chimes are singing!
Yesterday: Wow, we worked really hard yesterday. Almost everything got moved out of the room I'm re-organizing. I did manage to leave pathways to walk in! LOL! Also, all but one of the "big" trees are upstairs ... and that last one has been redecorated for Valentines. Actually, quite a few decorations got done. More work got done upstairs, using wall space to hang what ever would work. It was a tiring but satistying day.
Today: I have just a few more things to move, but mostly today will be an "easy" day (because I'm still tired! LOL!) ... just the usual cleaning and laundry, getting ready for another busy week. :)
Today is "Super Bowl XLV" ... "Waitangi Day (New Zealand)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all."
-- Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
"Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong."
-- George Carlin
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."
-- Charles Dickens
"Those whom we support hold us up in life."
-- Marie Ebner von Eschenbach
Today in history:
In 1788, Massachusetts ratified the federal Constitution, the sixth state to do so.
In 1819, Singapore was founded with the establishment of a British East India Company trading post.
In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, was signed.
In 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the armies of the Confederacy.
In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became sovereign of Great Britain. She was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953
In 1974, the Caribbean island of Grenada was declared independent and a member of the British Commonwealth.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Anne in 1665
- Statesman Aaron Burr in 1756
- Baseball great George Herman Babe Ruth in 1895
- Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1911
- Eva Braun, mistress of Adolf Hitler, in 1912
- Actor Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1917
- Actor Patrick Macnee in 1922
- Actor Rip Torn in 1931
- French film director Francois Truffaut in 1932
- Actor Mike Farrell in 1939
- TV newsman Tom Brokaw in 1940
- Handgun control activist Sarah Brady in 1942
- Singer Fabian Forte in 1943
- Actor Michael Tucker in 1945
- Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter Bob Marley in 1945
- Singer Natalie Cole in 1950
- Actor/director Robert Townsend in 1957
- Actress Kathy Najimy in 1957
- Singer W. Axl Rose in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: Wow, we worked really hard yesterday. Almost everything got moved out of the room I'm re-organizing. I did manage to leave pathways to walk in! LOL! Also, all but one of the "big" trees are upstairs ... and that last one has been redecorated for Valentines. Actually, quite a few decorations got done. More work got done upstairs, using wall space to hang what ever would work. It was a tiring but satistying day.
Today: I have just a few more things to move, but mostly today will be an "easy" day (because I'm still tired! LOL!) ... just the usual cleaning and laundry, getting ready for another busy week. :)
Today is "Super Bowl XLV" ... "Waitangi Day (New Zealand)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all."
-- Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
"Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong."
-- George Carlin
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."
-- Charles Dickens
"Those whom we support hold us up in life."
-- Marie Ebner von Eschenbach
Today in history:
In 1788, Massachusetts ratified the federal Constitution, the sixth state to do so.
In 1819, Singapore was founded with the establishment of a British East India Company trading post.
In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, was signed.
In 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the armies of the Confederacy.
In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became sovereign of Great Britain. She was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953
In 1974, the Caribbean island of Grenada was declared independent and a member of the British Commonwealth.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Anne in 1665
- Statesman Aaron Burr in 1756
- Baseball great George Herman Babe Ruth in 1895
- Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1911
- Eva Braun, mistress of Adolf Hitler, in 1912
- Actor Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1917
- Actor Patrick Macnee in 1922
- Actor Rip Torn in 1931
- French film director Francois Truffaut in 1932
- Actor Mike Farrell in 1939
- TV newsman Tom Brokaw in 1940
- Handgun control activist Sarah Brady in 1942
- Singer Fabian Forte in 1943
- Actor Michael Tucker in 1945
- Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter Bob Marley in 1945
- Singer Natalie Cole in 1950
- Actor/director Robert Townsend in 1957
- Actress Kathy Najimy in 1957
- Singer W. Axl Rose in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday February 5, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. We're still getting rain this morning. It's supposed to clear some by this afternoon, and get to the low 50s. It'll still be breezy though, so won't feel much warmer. I hope the weather report tonight indicates a significant change in the amount of rainfall needed now! LOL!
Yesterday: We had a busy day, although I got off to a slow start again. I braved the rain and got the rent paid and back to (a different) grocery store. Several "little" things got done at home ... putting up hooks, hanging up a mop/broom caddy, that sort of thing. Plus, I was able to move a lot of clutter around and take an old dresser upstairs for more storage.
Today: I'm still slow starting ... I just don't "do" morning any more! LOL!! But, I hope to finish moving stuff around in the room I'm trying to re-organize; and also, it's past time (to my sorrow!) to pack away the rest of Christmas. :)
Today is "Weatherperson's Day" ... "Constitution Day (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers."
-- William James
"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture."
-- Elvis Costello
"Outings are so much more fun when we can savor them through the children's eyes."
-- Lawana Blackwell
"Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word. There are no exceptions to this rule."
-- Stephen King
Today in history:
In 1631, British clergyman Roger Williams arrived in Salem, Mass., seeking religious freedom. He founded the colony of Rhode Island.
In 1919, screen legends Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith formed United Artists.
In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edward Mitchell walked on the moon for four hours.
Today's birthdays include
- Former British Prime Minister Robert Peel, founder of the London Police Force, in 1788
- Evangelist Dwight Moody in 1837
- Scotsman John Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tire, in 1840
- Outlaw Belle Starr in 1848
- Aviation pioneer Gabriel Voisin in 1880
- U.S. statesman Adlai E. Stevenson in 1900
- Actor John Carradine in 1906
- Novelist William Burroughs in 1914
- Comedian/actor Red Buttons in 1919
- Author Rev. Andrew Greeley in 1928
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Henry Aaron in 1934
- Hockey commentator Don Cherry in 1934
- Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn in 1939
- Heisman Trophy winner and football Hall of Fame inductee Roger Staubach in 1942
- Musician Al Kooper in 1944
- Race car driver Darrell Waltrip in 1947
- Writer/comedian Christopher Guest in 1948
- Actress Barbara Hershey in 1948
- Actor Tim Meadows in 1961
- Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh in 1962
- Actress aura Linney in 1964
- Singer Bobby Brown in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: We had a busy day, although I got off to a slow start again. I braved the rain and got the rent paid and back to (a different) grocery store. Several "little" things got done at home ... putting up hooks, hanging up a mop/broom caddy, that sort of thing. Plus, I was able to move a lot of clutter around and take an old dresser upstairs for more storage.
Today: I'm still slow starting ... I just don't "do" morning any more! LOL!! But, I hope to finish moving stuff around in the room I'm trying to re-organize; and also, it's past time (to my sorrow!) to pack away the rest of Christmas. :)
Today is "Weatherperson's Day" ... "Constitution Day (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers."
-- William James
"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture."
-- Elvis Costello
"Outings are so much more fun when we can savor them through the children's eyes."
-- Lawana Blackwell
"Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word. There are no exceptions to this rule."
-- Stephen King
Today in history:
In 1631, British clergyman Roger Williams arrived in Salem, Mass., seeking religious freedom. He founded the colony of Rhode Island.
In 1919, screen legends Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith formed United Artists.
In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edward Mitchell walked on the moon for four hours.
Today's birthdays include
- Former British Prime Minister Robert Peel, founder of the London Police Force, in 1788
- Evangelist Dwight Moody in 1837
- Scotsman John Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tire, in 1840
- Outlaw Belle Starr in 1848
- Aviation pioneer Gabriel Voisin in 1880
- U.S. statesman Adlai E. Stevenson in 1900
- Actor John Carradine in 1906
- Novelist William Burroughs in 1914
- Comedian/actor Red Buttons in 1919
- Author Rev. Andrew Greeley in 1928
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Henry Aaron in 1934
- Hockey commentator Don Cherry in 1934
- Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn in 1939
- Heisman Trophy winner and football Hall of Fame inductee Roger Staubach in 1942
- Musician Al Kooper in 1944
- Race car driver Darrell Waltrip in 1947
- Writer/comedian Christopher Guest in 1948
- Actress Barbara Hershey in 1948
- Actor Tim Meadows in 1961
- Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh in 1962
- Actress aura Linney in 1964
- Singer Bobby Brown in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Good Morning! Friday February 4, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. They've been saying lately we're in a drought situation, so a rainy morning is welcome. It'll be upper 30s today, and the "light" rain this morning will be progressively steady all day. I'd still rather have snow! LOL! But, we really need this rain; I hope we get enough to significantly lower the deficit (sp?).
Yesterday: I only had to work a half day, so got a few things done. I did get the oil changed, and did a (very small) bit of shopping while waiting. Then I went home, and got a lot done. The upstairs is fairly organized (there are a lot more boxes to go up, but at least I'll be able to find them). Two "big" trees and one smaller are now tucked away, plus a tote full of "tiny" trees. A few more decluttering and "ordinary" things done, plus a long conversation with a friend, and that's enough for a day. :)
Today: I'm not totally happy to have to go out on this rainy day; but the rent must be paid, and some other errands done. I hope by later this afternoon to get a start on my next "big" project - which will involve moving furniture around. I haven't yet figured out how to get to the "done" part while skipping the "doing" part! LOL!
Today is "American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile Program" ... "Bubble Gum Day" ... "National Wear Red Day" ... "Quacker Day" ... "Independence Day (Sri Lanka)" ... "Winterlude (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years."
-- Bertrand Russell
"Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you."
-- Carl Sandburg
"It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities."
-- Eric Hoffer
Today in history:
In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential electors who cast their votes. John Adams of Massachusetts was elected vice president.
In 1861, at a convention in Montgomery, Ala., six states -- Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina -- elected Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy
Today's birthdays include
- Polish-born American patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko in 1746
- French cubist painter Fernand Leger in 1881
- Aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1902
- Civil rights activist Rosa Lee Parks in 1913
- Actress Ida Lupino in 1918
- Feminist Betty Friedan in 1921
- Actor John Schuck in 1940
- Comedian David Brenner in 1945
- Rock musician Alice Cooper in 1948
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
-Actress Lisa Eichhorn in 1952
- Country singer Clint Black in 1962
- Actress Gabrielle Anwar in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: I only had to work a half day, so got a few things done. I did get the oil changed, and did a (very small) bit of shopping while waiting. Then I went home, and got a lot done. The upstairs is fairly organized (there are a lot more boxes to go up, but at least I'll be able to find them). Two "big" trees and one smaller are now tucked away, plus a tote full of "tiny" trees. A few more decluttering and "ordinary" things done, plus a long conversation with a friend, and that's enough for a day. :)
Today: I'm not totally happy to have to go out on this rainy day; but the rent must be paid, and some other errands done. I hope by later this afternoon to get a start on my next "big" project - which will involve moving furniture around. I haven't yet figured out how to get to the "done" part while skipping the "doing" part! LOL!
Today is "American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile Program" ... "Bubble Gum Day" ... "National Wear Red Day" ... "Quacker Day" ... "Independence Day (Sri Lanka)" ... "Winterlude (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years."
-- Bertrand Russell
"Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you."
-- Carl Sandburg
"It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities."
-- Eric Hoffer
Today in history:
In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential electors who cast their votes. John Adams of Massachusetts was elected vice president.
In 1861, at a convention in Montgomery, Ala., six states -- Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina -- elected Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy
Today's birthdays include
- Polish-born American patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko in 1746
- French cubist painter Fernand Leger in 1881
- Aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1902
- Civil rights activist Rosa Lee Parks in 1913
- Actress Ida Lupino in 1918
- Feminist Betty Friedan in 1921
- Actor John Schuck in 1940
- Comedian David Brenner in 1945
- Rock musician Alice Cooper in 1948
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
-Actress Lisa Eichhorn in 1952
- Country singer Clint Black in 1962
- Actress Gabrielle Anwar in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday February 3, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's not clear, but not "dark and gloomy" either. It will be cloudy all day, but no rain expected until tomorrow. It'll also be low 40s, about a 30 degree drop from yesterday!
Yesterday: It was a work day, but I did manage to get to the grocery store on the way home. Dinner was "easy", finishing up the potato soup, "sliders" to finish up a bit of roast, and salad. Jimmy managed to go through a good size stack of tapes and DVDs ... although, he didn't cull out much! LOL! But, that little bit is neatly on the new shelves now. :)
Today: It's finally my half day! I hope to get the oil change done (not quite overdue, but will be soon if I can't get in there), and then work on the upstairs a bit. I have to finish organizing and stashing the boxes up there so I can start taking Christmas up. Even *I* can't get by with calling all of the trees Valentine trees! LOL!
Today is "Chinese New Year" ... "Four Chaplains Memorial Day" ... "Anniversary - "The Day the Music Died" ... "Bean Throwing Festival (Setsubun - Japan)" ... "Heroes' Day (Mozambique)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation."
-- Donald Trump
"The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1690, Massachusetts Colony issued the first paper money in America.
In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, decreeing that the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
In 1966, the Soviet Union accomplished the first controlled landing on the moon when the unmanned spacecraft Lunik 9 touched down on the Ocean of Storms.
In 1994, the shuttle Discovery blasted off into space with the first Russian astronaut aboard a U.S. spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include
- German composer Felix Mendelssohn in 1809
- U.S. journalist Horace Greeley in 1811
- Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor of medicine, in 1821
- Poet and novelist Gertrude Stein in 1874
- Artist Norman Rockwell in 1894
- Gangster Charles Arthur Pretty Boy Floyd in 1904
- Author James Michener in 1907
- Comedian Joey Bishop in 1918
- Comedian Shelley Berman in 1925
- Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton in 1940
- Football Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese in 1945
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo in 1948
- Professional golfer Retief Goosen in 1969
- Actress Blythe Danner in 1943
- Actress Morgan Fairchild in 1950
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
- Actor Nathan Lane in 1956
- Actor Thomas Calabro in 1959
- Actress Maura Tierney in 1965
- Actor Warwick Davis in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: It was a work day, but I did manage to get to the grocery store on the way home. Dinner was "easy", finishing up the potato soup, "sliders" to finish up a bit of roast, and salad. Jimmy managed to go through a good size stack of tapes and DVDs ... although, he didn't cull out much! LOL! But, that little bit is neatly on the new shelves now. :)
Today: It's finally my half day! I hope to get the oil change done (not quite overdue, but will be soon if I can't get in there), and then work on the upstairs a bit. I have to finish organizing and stashing the boxes up there so I can start taking Christmas up. Even *I* can't get by with calling all of the trees Valentine trees! LOL!
Today is "Chinese New Year" ... "Four Chaplains Memorial Day" ... "Anniversary - "The Day the Music Died" ... "Bean Throwing Festival (Setsubun - Japan)" ... "Heroes' Day (Mozambique)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation."
-- Donald Trump
"The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1690, Massachusetts Colony issued the first paper money in America.
In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, decreeing that the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
In 1966, the Soviet Union accomplished the first controlled landing on the moon when the unmanned spacecraft Lunik 9 touched down on the Ocean of Storms.
In 1994, the shuttle Discovery blasted off into space with the first Russian astronaut aboard a U.S. spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include
- German composer Felix Mendelssohn in 1809
- U.S. journalist Horace Greeley in 1811
- Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor of medicine, in 1821
- Poet and novelist Gertrude Stein in 1874
- Artist Norman Rockwell in 1894
- Gangster Charles Arthur Pretty Boy Floyd in 1904
- Author James Michener in 1907
- Comedian Joey Bishop in 1918
- Comedian Shelley Berman in 1925
- Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton in 1940
- Football Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese in 1945
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo in 1948
- Professional golfer Retief Goosen in 1969
- Actress Blythe Danner in 1943
- Actress Morgan Fairchild in 1950
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
- Actor Nathan Lane in 1956
- Actor Thomas Calabro in 1959
- Actress Maura Tierney in 1965
- Actor Warwick Davis in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday February 2, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The blizzards that are crossing the northern part of the country are nowhere near me, but we are having very strange weather. The wind howled all night, and it's very dark, windy, and drippy this morning ... but today will go up to the low 70s! We might even get storms (thunder in winter = more snow coming?); but by afternoon it will still be cloudy and windy. I'm never sure I'm remembering the legend correctly ... but I don't believe the groundhog will see his shadow today. I think that means only 6 more weeks of winter? As opposed to a month and a half? LOL!
Yesterday: For a work day, with end of month reports, it was not a bad day; at least, I did not get "overwhelmed" ... ahh, retirement! LOL! Now I mostly only get the "easy" jobs. :) Last night I warmed up more potato soup for dinner; and (finally) put away a load of laundry. Now, if I can just figure out how I could possibly "lose" (misplace??) a bath towel and 2 matching handtowels!! Very strange.
Today: I work again today, so don't know what will get done at home. I will probably stop for groceries on the way home. We actually have a new grocery store, and at a quick check there seems to be not a huge amount of choices; but the basics they have are lower prices than the "usual" stores, making it worth a stop (and right on my way home!). :)
Today is "Candlemas (Catholic/Orthodox)" ... "Groundhog Day" ... "Groundhog Job Shadow Day" ... "Hedgehog Day" ... "National Girls and Women In Sports Day" ... "Presentation of the Lord Day (Catholic/Orthodox)" ... "Candlemas (Luxembourg)" ... "Dia De La Candelaria (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name."
-- Evan Esar
"Household tasks are easier and quicker when they are done by somebody else."
-- James Thorpe
"Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones."
-- Seneca
"If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1653, the city of New Amsterdam was incorporated. It later was renamed New York City.
In 1876, the National Baseball League was formed, with teams in Boston; Chicago; Cincinnati; New York; Philadelphia; St. Louis; Louisville, Ky.; and Hartford, Conn.
In 1887, Groundhog Day was celebrated for the first time in Punxsutawney, Pa.
In 1936, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson were the first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today's birthdays include
- French statesman Charles de Talleyrand in 1754
- Psychologist Havelock Ellis in 1859
- Irish novelist James Joyce in 1882
- Charles Correll, Andy of radio's Amos and Andy program, in 1890
- National Football League co-founder George Halas in 1895
- Hotel magnate Howard Johnson in 1897
- Violinist Jascha Heifetz in 1901
- Novelist Ayn Rand in 1905
- Columnist Liz Smith in 1923
- Actor Elaine Stritch in 1925
- Musician Stan Getz in 1927
- Comedian Tom Smothers in 1937
- Singer Graham Nash in 1942
- Singer Eva Cassidy in 1963
- Singer Shakira in 1977
- Actor Farrah Fawcett in 1947
- Model Christie Brinkley in 1954
- Actor Michael T. Weiss in 1962
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: For a work day, with end of month reports, it was not a bad day; at least, I did not get "overwhelmed" ... ahh, retirement! LOL! Now I mostly only get the "easy" jobs. :) Last night I warmed up more potato soup for dinner; and (finally) put away a load of laundry. Now, if I can just figure out how I could possibly "lose" (misplace??) a bath towel and 2 matching handtowels!! Very strange.
Today: I work again today, so don't know what will get done at home. I will probably stop for groceries on the way home. We actually have a new grocery store, and at a quick check there seems to be not a huge amount of choices; but the basics they have are lower prices than the "usual" stores, making it worth a stop (and right on my way home!). :)
Today is "Candlemas (Catholic/Orthodox)" ... "Groundhog Day" ... "Groundhog Job Shadow Day" ... "Hedgehog Day" ... "National Girls and Women In Sports Day" ... "Presentation of the Lord Day (Catholic/Orthodox)" ... "Candlemas (Luxembourg)" ... "Dia De La Candelaria (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name."
-- Evan Esar
"Household tasks are easier and quicker when they are done by somebody else."
-- James Thorpe
"Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones."
-- Seneca
"If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1653, the city of New Amsterdam was incorporated. It later was renamed New York City.
In 1876, the National Baseball League was formed, with teams in Boston; Chicago; Cincinnati; New York; Philadelphia; St. Louis; Louisville, Ky.; and Hartford, Conn.
In 1887, Groundhog Day was celebrated for the first time in Punxsutawney, Pa.
In 1936, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson were the first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today's birthdays include
- French statesman Charles de Talleyrand in 1754
- Psychologist Havelock Ellis in 1859
- Irish novelist James Joyce in 1882
- Charles Correll, Andy of radio's Amos and Andy program, in 1890
- National Football League co-founder George Halas in 1895
- Hotel magnate Howard Johnson in 1897
- Violinist Jascha Heifetz in 1901
- Novelist Ayn Rand in 1905
- Columnist Liz Smith in 1923
- Actor Elaine Stritch in 1925
- Musician Stan Getz in 1927
- Comedian Tom Smothers in 1937
- Singer Graham Nash in 1942
- Singer Eva Cassidy in 1963
- Singer Shakira in 1977
- Actor Farrah Fawcett in 1947
- Model Christie Brinkley in 1954
- Actor Michael T. Weiss in 1962
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday February 1, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's very overcast this morning, and will be cloudy all day; but it will be warmer than yesterday, mid 50s. The huge storm threatening a large part of the country will by-pass us this time. Some rain would be helpful here, but the warmer bit is nice, though it won't last.
Yesterday: It ended up being a busy day, though as usual not the way I expected. I got laundry done, and a bit of decluttering done. A friend and I went to lunch, and checked out a new grocery store (lovey - cheaper items!). The furniture didn't come until 4:00, but we used the waiting time to clean out the refrigerator. Time to give up the science experiments! LOL! And then, the new pieces arrived. Oh my. Well, I never claimed to be good at *measuring*!!! So, we put in some quick time re-arranging ... it's much bigger than it looked in the store! It's wonderful though, so much more storage!! :)
Today: It's back to work today ... looks like I'll even work the whole (half) week for a change. That will almost feel strange after all this time. I know I have a project waiting, plus end-of-month reports, so I think the days will go pretty quickly. Tonight I hope, again, to work on the quilt project! :)
Today is "African-American Coaches Day" ... "Freedom Day" ... "Hula in the Coola Day" ... "Robinson Crusoe Day" ... "Working Naked Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to get leisure."
-- Benjamin Franklin
"I have a rock garden. Last week three of them died."
-- Richard Diran
"Computer dating is fine, if you’re a computer."
-- Rita Mae Brown
Today in history:
In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session.
In 1896, Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Boheme" premiered in Turin, Italy.
In 1946, Norwegian Trygve Lie of Norway was selected to be the first U.N. secretary-general.
In 2009, Iceland swore in its first female prime minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir.
Today's birthdays include
- Composer Victor Herbert in 1859
- Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, first woman elected to the Senate, in 1878
- Film director John Ford in 1894
- National Hockey League executive Conn Smythe in 1895
- Actor Clark Gable in 1901
- Poet Langston Hughes in 1902
- Humorist S.J. Perelman in 1904
- Cabaret singer Hildegarde Loretta Sell in 1906
- Film and special effects director George Pal in 1908
- Actor Stuart Whitman in 1928 (age 83)
- Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1931
- Singer Don Everly in 1937
- Rock parodist Ray Dr. Hook Sawyer in 1937
- Comedian Garrett Morris in 1937
- Actor Sherman Hemsley in 1938
- Actor/director Terry Jones ( Monty Python's Flying Circus ) in 1942
- Journalist Jessica Savitch in 1947
- Singer Rick James in 1948
- Actor Billy Mumy in 1954
- Princess Stephanie of Monaco in 1965
- Actor Sherilyn Fenn in 1965
- Singer Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley and ex-wife of Michael Jackson, in 1968
- Actor Michael C. Hall in 1971
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: It ended up being a busy day, though as usual not the way I expected. I got laundry done, and a bit of decluttering done. A friend and I went to lunch, and checked out a new grocery store (lovey - cheaper items!). The furniture didn't come until 4:00, but we used the waiting time to clean out the refrigerator.
Today: It's back to work today ... looks like I'll even work the whole (half) week for a change. That will almost feel strange after all this time. I know I have a project waiting, plus end-of-month reports, so I think the days will go pretty quickly. Tonight I hope, again, to work on the quilt project! :)
Today is "African-American Coaches Day" ... "Freedom Day" ... "Hula in the Coola Day" ... "Robinson Crusoe Day" ... "Working Naked Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to get leisure."
-- Benjamin Franklin
"I have a rock garden. Last week three of them died."
-- Richard Diran
"Computer dating is fine, if you’re a computer."
-- Rita Mae Brown
Today in history:
In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session.
In 1896, Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Boheme" premiered in Turin, Italy.
In 1946, Norwegian Trygve Lie of Norway was selected to be the first U.N. secretary-general.
In 2009, Iceland swore in its first female prime minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir.
Today's birthdays include
- Composer Victor Herbert in 1859
- Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, first woman elected to the Senate, in 1878
- Film director John Ford in 1894
- National Hockey League executive Conn Smythe in 1895
- Actor Clark Gable in 1901
- Poet Langston Hughes in 1902
- Humorist S.J. Perelman in 1904
- Cabaret singer Hildegarde Loretta Sell in 1906
- Film and special effects director George Pal in 1908
- Actor Stuart Whitman in 1928 (age 83)
- Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1931
- Singer Don Everly in 1937
- Rock parodist Ray Dr. Hook Sawyer in 1937
- Comedian Garrett Morris in 1937
- Actor Sherman Hemsley in 1938
- Actor/director Terry Jones ( Monty Python's Flying Circus ) in 1942
- Journalist Jessica Savitch in 1947
- Singer Rick James in 1948
- Actor Billy Mumy in 1954
- Princess Stephanie of Monaco in 1965
- Actor Sherilyn Fenn in 1965
- Singer Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley and ex-wife of Michael Jackson, in 1968
- Actor Michael C. Hall in 1971
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
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