Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Yesterday's rain stopped by late afternoon, but will be back again by this afternoon. Today will be low 50s. While that's below "normal", it's not too bad; and we really need all this lovely rain!
Yesterday: It was a very lazy day! I did spend a few minutes off and on trying to clear the clutter out of the guest room; and I worked on my sewing project. But, mostly, I watched TV, played on the computer, and just goofed off. :) It was a gray day, and just felt like a good "do nothing" day!
Today: I will have to make up for yesterday. After taking DH to dialysis, I will (again) stop by the Sprint store, and then do grocery shopping. Hopefully I'll have time to do a few things around the house before going back to pick up DH. I don't even remember what's on TV tonight, except the AI results show. I'm sure I'll find *something*! LOL!
Today is "Bunsen Burner Day" ... "Mule Day" ... "National "She's Funny That Way" Day" ... "Anniversary - Eiffel Tower" ... "Transfer Day (Virgin Islands)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is."
-- Erich Fromm
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
-- Pablo Picasso
"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit."
-- Moliere
"Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, during the Universal Exhibition of Arts and Manufacturers.
In 1906, the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States, later renamed the National Collegiate Athletic Association, established.
In 1918, daylight saving time went into effect in the United States for the first time.
In 1954, the U.S. Air Force Academy was established at Colorado Springs, Colo.
Today's birthdays include:
- French philosopher Rene Descartes in 1596
- Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn in 1732
- Poet Edward FitzGerald in 1809
- Boxer Jack Johnson, the first black to hold the heavyweight title, in 1878
- Comedian Henry Morgan in 1915
- Actor/singer Richard Kiley in 1922
- Author and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia in 1924
- United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez in 1927
- Actor William Daniels, also in 1927
- Former National Hockey League star Gordie Howe in 1928
- Fashion designer Liz Claiborne in 1929
- Author John Jakes in 1932
- Actress Shirley Jones and in 1934
- Actor Richard Chamberlain in 1934
- Trumpeter/bandleader Herb Alpert (The Tijuana Brass) in 1935
- Political commentator Michael Savage in 1942
- Actor Christopher Walken in 1943
- Actor Gabe Kaplan in 1945
- Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore Jr. in 1948
- Actress Rhea Perlman in 1948
- Actor Ed Marinaro in 1950
- Actor Ewan McGregor in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday March 30, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It got chilly again ... today will only be upper 40s; and wet. Another system is moving through, and it's rainy this morning. The forecast says it will "taper off", but be back again by afternoon. As long as it's not freezing, all this lovely rain is a great benefit to all the new spring flowers and leaves and such. Since we're technically in a drought, the more rain the better!
Yesterday: It turned out to be a busier day than I expected. The plumber showed up in the morning, not long before we were supposed to leave for dialysis. I got a friend to come stay at the house while we were gone. Good thing, as the plumber ended up having to replace the whole pipe instead of just patching it. Then my friend and I went to lunch, and a bit of "retail therapy". :) I took her back home, ran one more errand, and then brought DH home. It was a quiet evening, but I did put in a bit more work on the fabric cutting. I didn't end up watching the results show ... NCIS trumped that! LOL!
Today: The visiting nurse comes this morning, so I had to put away all my fabric cutting mess again. I think today's project might be cleaning the guest room, so I can put up a cardtable in there and leave it - I'd be happier with the living room staying neat anyway. Otherwise, it's a gray day and I'll have a hard time pushing myself to get anything done. It's a good day for daydreaming ... anyone out there want to come to my house for a tea party?? :)
Today is "Doctor's Day" ... "Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day" ... "Anniversary - Pencil Patent".
Quotes of the Day:
"A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog."
-- Jack London
"Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you."
-- Wayne Dyer
"Be open to your dreams, people. Embrace that distant shore. Because our mortal journey is over all too soon."
-- David Assael
Today in history:
Today in history:
In 1842, Dr. Crawford Long became the first physician to use anesthetic (ether) in surgery.
In 1858, U.S. patent granted to Hymen Lipman for a pencil with an attached eraser.
In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward reached an agreement with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million in gold.
In 1870, the 15th Amendment, granting African-American men the right to vote, was adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
In 1923, the Cunard liner "Laconia" arrived in New York City, the first passenger ship to circumnavigate the world, a cruise of 130 days.
Today's birthdays include:
- Spanish painter Francisco Jose de Goya in 1746
- German chemist Robert Bunsen, inventor of the Bunsen gas burner, in 1811
- English author Anna Sewell (Black Beauty) in 1820
- English social reformer Charles Booth in 1840
- Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh in 1853
- Irish dramatist Sean O'Casey in 1880
- Philanthropist Brooke Astor in 1902
- Former CIA Director Richard Helms in 1913
- Singer Frankie Laine in 1913
- TV host Peter Marshall in 1927
- Actor Richard Dysart in 1929
- Actor John Astin in 1930
- Actor Warren Beatty in 1937
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas in 1940
- Rock musician Graeme Edge in 1941
- British blues/rock guitarist Eric Clapton in 1945
- Actor Robbie Coltrane in 1950
- Actor Paul Reiser in 1957
- Rapper MC Hammer in 1962
- Singer Tracy Chapman in 1964
- Singer Celine Dion in 1968
- Singer Norah Jones in 1979
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: It turned out to be a busier day than I expected. The plumber showed up in the morning, not long before we were supposed to leave for dialysis. I got a friend to come stay at the house while we were gone. Good thing, as the plumber ended up having to replace the whole pipe instead of just patching it. Then my friend and I went to lunch, and a bit of "retail therapy". :) I took her back home, ran one more errand, and then brought DH home. It was a quiet evening, but I did put in a bit more work on the fabric cutting. I didn't end up watching the results show ... NCIS trumped that! LOL!
Today: The visiting nurse comes this morning, so I had to put away all my fabric cutting mess again. I think today's project might be cleaning the guest room, so I can put up a cardtable in there and leave it - I'd be happier with the living room staying neat anyway. Otherwise, it's a gray day and I'll have a hard time pushing myself to get anything done. It's a good day for daydreaming ... anyone out there want to come to my house for a tea party?? :)
Today is "Doctor's Day" ... "Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day" ... "Anniversary - Pencil Patent".
Quotes of the Day:
"A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog."
-- Jack London
"Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you."
-- Wayne Dyer
"Be open to your dreams, people. Embrace that distant shore. Because our mortal journey is over all too soon."
-- David Assael
Today in history:
Today in history:
In 1842, Dr. Crawford Long became the first physician to use anesthetic (ether) in surgery.
In 1858, U.S. patent granted to Hymen Lipman for a pencil with an attached eraser.
In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward reached an agreement with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million in gold.
In 1870, the 15th Amendment, granting African-American men the right to vote, was adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
In 1923, the Cunard liner "Laconia" arrived in New York City, the first passenger ship to circumnavigate the world, a cruise of 130 days.
Today's birthdays include:
- Spanish painter Francisco Jose de Goya in 1746
- German chemist Robert Bunsen, inventor of the Bunsen gas burner, in 1811
- English author Anna Sewell (Black Beauty) in 1820
- English social reformer Charles Booth in 1840
- Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh in 1853
- Irish dramatist Sean O'Casey in 1880
- Philanthropist Brooke Astor in 1902
- Former CIA Director Richard Helms in 1913
- Singer Frankie Laine in 1913
- TV host Peter Marshall in 1927
- Actor Richard Dysart in 1929
- Actor John Astin in 1930
- Actor Warren Beatty in 1937
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas in 1940
- Rock musician Graeme Edge in 1941
- British blues/rock guitarist Eric Clapton in 1945
- Actor Robbie Coltrane in 1950
- Actor Paul Reiser in 1957
- Rapper MC Hammer in 1962
- Singer Tracy Chapman in 1964
- Singer Celine Dion in 1968
- Singer Norah Jones in 1979
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday March 29, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The sun is back out, and it will go to a very seasonable mid 60s today. We did end up getting right much rain, but not "enough". I think there's another system headed our way in a few days.
Yesterday: We got a very early start, and of course had "rush hour" traffic. It was raining, even sleeting a little; and I *might* have seen a snowflake or two. We got to the clinic on time anyway, and the appointment didn't take long at all. It was the nephrologist, and turns out DH doesn't need to go to him anymore since he's seeing doctors at the dialysis center. We were home by noon. I had a brief spurt of energy, and got some dishes and laundry done ... and then fizzled! LOL! I finished the "first stage" of a sewing project, but that's all I got done. I had a hard time staying awake enough to watch Dancing.
Today: It's a dialysis day, so coming and going at odd times. Plus, the plumber called and is on his way ... awkward, but nothing I can do about it. He may only look at the leaky pipe to determine what he needs, and come back later. At least, that's what I'm hoping! LOL! Other than that, I will go by the Sprint store - again - but no other plans. Tonight I'll work on the sewing project, and watch the Dancing results show (I don't especially enjoy results shows ... just want to kow who goes home! LOL!).
Today is "Knights Of Columbus Founders Day" ... "National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day" ... "Texas Love the Children's Day (Tx)" ... "Commemoration Day (Madagascar)" ... "Youth Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Too much of a good thing is wonderful."
-- Mae West
"If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them."
-- Isaac Asimov
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
"I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions."
-- Augusten Burroughs
Today in history:
In 1812, the first wedding was performed in the White House. Lucy Payne Washington, sister-in-law of U.S. President James Madison, married Supreme Court Justice Thomas Dodd.
In 1886, Coca-Cola created by Dr. John Pemberton, who produces it in his Atlanta backyard.
In 1871, the Royal Albert Hall was opened by Queen Victoria.
Today's birthdays include:
- John Tyler, 10th president of the United States, in 1790
- Baseball pitching legend Cy Young in 1867
- Eugene McCarthy, the Minnesota Democrat whose 1968 presidential campaign
focused U.S. opposition to the Vietnam War, in 1916
- Actress/singer Pearl Bailey in 1918
- Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton in 1918
- Former British Prime Minister John Major in 1943
- Actor Eric Idle in 1943
- Former pro basketball star Walt Frazier in 1945
- Karen Ann Quinlan, who became the focus of arguments over the right to die when she fell into an irreversible coma, in 1954
- Gymnast Kurt Thomas in 1956
- Actor Christopher Lambert in 1957
- Actress Lucy Lawless in 1968
- Tennis star Jennifer Capriati in 1976
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: We got a very early start, and of course had "rush hour" traffic. It was raining, even sleeting a little; and I *might* have seen a snowflake or two. We got to the clinic on time anyway, and the appointment didn't take long at all. It was the nephrologist, and turns out DH doesn't need to go to him anymore since he's seeing doctors at the dialysis center. We were home by noon. I had a brief spurt of energy, and got some dishes and laundry done ... and then fizzled! LOL! I finished the "first stage" of a sewing project, but that's all I got done. I had a hard time staying awake enough to watch Dancing.
Today: It's a dialysis day, so coming and going at odd times. Plus, the plumber called and is on his way ... awkward, but nothing I can do about it. He may only look at the leaky pipe to determine what he needs, and come back later. At least, that's what I'm hoping! LOL! Other than that, I will go by the Sprint store - again - but no other plans. Tonight I'll work on the sewing project, and watch the Dancing results show (I don't especially enjoy results shows ... just want to kow who goes home! LOL!).
Today is "Knights Of Columbus Founders Day" ... "National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day" ... "Texas Love the Children's Day (Tx)" ... "Commemoration Day (Madagascar)" ... "Youth Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Too much of a good thing is wonderful."
-- Mae West
"If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them."
-- Isaac Asimov
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
"I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions."
-- Augusten Burroughs
Today in history:
In 1812, the first wedding was performed in the White House. Lucy Payne Washington, sister-in-law of U.S. President James Madison, married Supreme Court Justice Thomas Dodd.
In 1886, Coca-Cola created by Dr. John Pemberton, who produces it in his Atlanta backyard.
In 1871, the Royal Albert Hall was opened by Queen Victoria.
Today's birthdays include:
- John Tyler, 10th president of the United States, in 1790
- Baseball pitching legend Cy Young in 1867
- Eugene McCarthy, the Minnesota Democrat whose 1968 presidential campaign
focused U.S. opposition to the Vietnam War, in 1916
- Actress/singer Pearl Bailey in 1918
- Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton in 1918
- Former British Prime Minister John Major in 1943
- Actor Eric Idle in 1943
- Former pro basketball star Walt Frazier in 1945
- Karen Ann Quinlan, who became the focus of arguments over the right to die when she fell into an irreversible coma, in 1954
- Gymnast Kurt Thomas in 1956
- Actor Christopher Lambert in 1957
- Actress Lucy Lawless in 1968
- Tennis star Jennifer Capriati in 1976
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Good Morning! Monday March 28, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Or at least, I think it will be .. when it's daylight! LOL! It's very cold; and the forecast is for possibly a trace of snow! Yikes! But, it should go to low 40s, so more likely rain; and the sun may peep out by the afternoon.
Yesterday: I had a very busy day. I got several things done that I wanted to, and a lot more not done. But instead I had a visit from a friend, which was lovely. And later another friend dropped by, and while here ... fixed the TV! Yay! I got some work done on a sewing project, and also got 2 roasts cooked and in the freezer.
Today: We're leaving in just a few minutes for an early doctor appointment. Hopefully, only the one for today and we'll be home by afternoon. :)
Today is "Knights Of Columbus Founders Day" ... "National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day" ... "Texas Love the Children's Day (Tx)" ... "Commemoration Day (Madagascar)" ... "Youth Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them."
-- Casey Stengel
"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not."
-- Andre Gide
"Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace."
-- Robert J. Sawyer
Today in history:
In 1797, Nathaniel Briggs was awarded a patent for the washing machine.
In 1881, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to form "The Greatest Show on Earth."
In 1968, the counterculture musical "Hair" opened on Broadway.
In 2009, the space shuttle Discovery landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after a 13-day mission to the International Space Station during which the ISS was brought up to full power with the installation of its fourth set of
solar wings.
Today's birthdays include:
- Russian author Maxim Gorky in 1868
- Brewers Frederick Pabst in 1836 and August Anheuser Busch Jr. in 1899
- Naturalist Marlin Perkins in 1905
- Famed Hollywood agent Irving Swifty Lazar in 1907
- Edmund Muskie, the 1968 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate, in 1914
- Child star Freddie Bartholomew in 1924
- Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter administration national security adviser, in 1928
- Actress Conchata Ferrell in 1943
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Rick Barry in 1944
- Actor Ken Howard in 1944
- Actress Dianne Wiest in 1948
- Country singer Reba McEntire in 1955
- Actor Vince Vaughn in 1970
- Television personality Kate Gosselin in 1975
- Actress Julia Stiles in 1981
- Singer Lady Gaga in 1986
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: I had a very busy day. I got several things done that I wanted to, and a lot more not done. But instead I had a visit from a friend, which was lovely. And later another friend dropped by, and while here ... fixed the TV! Yay! I got some work done on a sewing project, and also got 2 roasts cooked and in the freezer.
Today: We're leaving in just a few minutes for an early doctor appointment. Hopefully, only the one for today and we'll be home by afternoon. :)
Today is "Knights Of Columbus Founders Day" ... "National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day" ... "Texas Love the Children's Day (Tx)" ... "Commemoration Day (Madagascar)" ... "Youth Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them."
-- Casey Stengel
"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not."
-- Andre Gide
"Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace."
-- Robert J. Sawyer
Today in history:
In 1797, Nathaniel Briggs was awarded a patent for the washing machine.
In 1881, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to form "The Greatest Show on Earth."
In 1968, the counterculture musical "Hair" opened on Broadway.
In 2009, the space shuttle Discovery landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after a 13-day mission to the International Space Station during which the ISS was brought up to full power with the installation of its fourth set of
solar wings.
Today's birthdays include:
- Russian author Maxim Gorky in 1868
- Brewers Frederick Pabst in 1836 and August Anheuser Busch Jr. in 1899
- Naturalist Marlin Perkins in 1905
- Famed Hollywood agent Irving Swifty Lazar in 1907
- Edmund Muskie, the 1968 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate, in 1914
- Child star Freddie Bartholomew in 1924
- Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter administration national security adviser, in 1928
- Actress Conchata Ferrell in 1943
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Rick Barry in 1944
- Actor Ken Howard in 1944
- Actress Dianne Wiest in 1948
- Country singer Reba McEntire in 1955
- Actor Vince Vaughn in 1970
- Television personality Kate Gosselin in 1975
- Actress Julia Stiles in 1981
- Singer Lady Gaga in 1986
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday March 27, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's very gray, wet, and chilly .. a good "do nothing" day! LOL! It's only going to low 50s today; but they say the rain will ease off by afternoon. I'm sure the gardens are quite happy for the rain; and maybe it's time for the grass to start growing. I suspect this might be the "last gasp" of winter ... much better than the snow we've had in years past! :)
Yesterday: We ended up having a very busy day. I always rush around in the am on dialysis days. I went to pick up a friend, and then we took DH to town. While he was there, we grabbed a quick lunch and a quick trip to the grocery store. Once we came back here we both got busy. She finished tilling in the yard (before the rain started) where gardens are planned, and I got the cleaning done inside I needed to do. I even got trash to the dump again (yay!) before I picked up DH. We treated ourselves to subs (can get his made and stay within diet restrictions!). I even got a bit of work done on one of my sewing projects!
Today: It's hard to focus on a "to do" list on such a gray cay, but I do have a few things I hope to tackle. I have a few small cleaning projects, and will work on the sewing projects some more. And I'll try hard to resist wrapping up in a quilt and napping all day! LOL!
Today is "Education and Sharing Day" ... "Summer Daylight Savings Time (Europe)" ... "Summer Time (UK)" ... "Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day" ... "Anniversary - Funky Winkerbean".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare."
-- Mark Twain
"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. "
-- Lord Byron
"Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined."
-- Samuel Goldwyn
"We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action."
-- Frank Tibolt
Today in history:
In 1513, Ponce de Leon sighted America for the first time.
In 2004, NASA's unmanned experimental hypersonic plane reached about 5,000 mph in a test flight -- more than seven times the speed of sound.
Today's birthdays include
- Printmaker Nathaniel Currier, of Currier and Ives, in 1813
- German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen, discoverer of X-rays, in 1845
- Schoolteacher Patty Smith Hill, who wrote the words for Happy Birthday to You, in 1868
- Photographer Edward Steichen in 1879
- Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1886
- Actor Gloria Swanson in 1899
- Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan in 1924
- Race car driver Cale Yarborough in 1939
- Actor Michael York in 1942
- Actress Maria Schneider in 1952
- Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in 1963
- Singer Mariah Carey in 1970
- Singer Fergie in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We ended up having a very busy day. I always rush around in the am on dialysis days. I went to pick up a friend, and then we took DH to town. While he was there, we grabbed a quick lunch and a quick trip to the grocery store. Once we came back here we both got busy. She finished tilling in the yard (before the rain started) where gardens are planned, and I got the cleaning done inside I needed to do. I even got trash to the dump again (yay!) before I picked up DH. We treated ourselves to subs (can get his made and stay within diet restrictions!). I even got a bit of work done on one of my sewing projects!
Today: It's hard to focus on a "to do" list on such a gray cay, but I do have a few things I hope to tackle. I have a few small cleaning projects, and will work on the sewing projects some more. And I'll try hard to resist wrapping up in a quilt and napping all day! LOL!
Today is "Education and Sharing Day" ... "Summer Daylight Savings Time (Europe)" ... "Summer Time (UK)" ... "Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day" ... "Anniversary - Funky Winkerbean".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare."
-- Mark Twain
"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. "
-- Lord Byron
"Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined."
-- Samuel Goldwyn
"We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action."
-- Frank Tibolt
Today in history:
In 1513, Ponce de Leon sighted America for the first time.
In 2004, NASA's unmanned experimental hypersonic plane reached about 5,000 mph in a test flight -- more than seven times the speed of sound.
Today's birthdays include
- Printmaker Nathaniel Currier, of Currier and Ives, in 1813
- German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen, discoverer of X-rays, in 1845
- Schoolteacher Patty Smith Hill, who wrote the words for Happy Birthday to You, in 1868
- Photographer Edward Steichen in 1879
- Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1886
- Actor Gloria Swanson in 1899
- Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan in 1924
- Race car driver Cale Yarborough in 1939
- Actor Michael York in 1942
- Actress Maria Schneider in 1952
- Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in 1963
- Singer Mariah Carey in 1970
- Singer Fergie in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday March 26, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's overcast, and much cooler. It will probably only be low to mid 50s today, and rain by later this afternoon. I'll be glad for the rain .. though I hope it is MUCH later in the afternoon! LOL!
Yesterday: It was a fairly busy day, although a lot of things I expected did not happen. None of the home health care workers came. The friend who looked at my TV couldn't fix it, so it may have to go back. The tiller did show up, right before dark; but the garden is done! Yay! I also did a lot of work in the house, including re-organizing the pantry and 2 big cabinets.
Today: It's a dialysis day, and I'm already running late this morning. However, other than transporting back and forth, mostly I want to try to finish household cleaning I didn't finish yesterday. Oh, and I got everything out and ready to start working on a sewing project again, finally! :)
Today is "Earth Hour" ... "Legal Assistants Day" ... "Make Up Your Own Holiday Day" ... "National Cherry Blossom Festival" ... "Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianole Day" ... "Independence Day " ... "(Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
-- Anonymous
'love life...Yeah, I'm sad, but at the same time, I'm really happy that something could make me feel that sad. It's like...It makes me feel alive, you know. It makes me feel human. The only way I could feel this sad now is if I felt something really good before. So I have to take the bad with the good. So I guess what I'm feeling is like a beautiful sadness."
-- Trey Parker and Matt Stone
"Almost everything--all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure--these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
-- Steve Jobs
"God doesn't require us to succeed; He only requires that you try."
-- Mother Teresa
Today in history:
In 1830, the Book of Mormon was published.
In 1839, first Henley Royal Regatta was contested.
In 1859, astronomers reported sighting a planet in an orbit near Mercury. They named it Vulcan, now believed to have been a "rogue asteroid" making a one-time pass close to the sun.
In 1953, U.S. medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announced on a national radio show that he had successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes the crippling disease of polio.
In 1958, the United States army launched Explorer III.
In 1971, East Pakistan achieved independence as Bangladesh.
In 1992, Soviet cosmonaut Serge Krikalev, after spending 313 days in orbit aboard the Mir space station, returned to Earth a citizen of a new country, Russia.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet Robert Frost in 1874
- Playwright Tennessee Williams in 1911
- U.S. Army Gen. William Westmoreland in 1914
- French composer/conductor Pierre Boulez in 1925
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 1930
- Actor Leonard Nimoy in 1931
- Actor Alan Arkin in 1934
- Actor James Caan in 1940
- Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in 1940
- Author Erica Jong in 1942
- Author/journalist Bob Woodward in 1943
- Singer Diana Ross in 1944
- Rock singer Steven Tyler in 1948
- Actress Vicki Lawrence in 1949
- Singer Teddy Pendergrass in 1950
- Actor Martin Short in 1950
- TV personality Leeza Gibbons in 1957
- Actress Jennifer Grey in 1960
- Country singer Kenny Chesney in 1968
- Actress Keira Knightley in 1985
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was a fairly busy day, although a lot of things I expected did not happen. None of the home health care workers came. The friend who looked at my TV couldn't fix it, so it may have to go back. The tiller did show up, right before dark; but the garden is done! Yay! I also did a lot of work in the house, including re-organizing the pantry and 2 big cabinets.
Today: It's a dialysis day, and I'm already running late this morning. However, other than transporting back and forth, mostly I want to try to finish household cleaning I didn't finish yesterday. Oh, and I got everything out and ready to start working on a sewing project again, finally! :)
Today is "Earth Hour" ... "Legal Assistants Day" ... "Make Up Your Own Holiday Day" ... "National Cherry Blossom Festival" ... "Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianole Day" ... "Independence Day " ... "(Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
-- Anonymous
'love life...Yeah, I'm sad, but at the same time, I'm really happy that something could make me feel that sad. It's like...It makes me feel alive, you know. It makes me feel human. The only way I could feel this sad now is if I felt something really good before. So I have to take the bad with the good. So I guess what I'm feeling is like a beautiful sadness."
-- Trey Parker and Matt Stone
"Almost everything--all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure--these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
-- Steve Jobs
"God doesn't require us to succeed; He only requires that you try."
-- Mother Teresa
Today in history:
In 1830, the Book of Mormon was published.
In 1839, first Henley Royal Regatta was contested.
In 1859, astronomers reported sighting a planet in an orbit near Mercury. They named it Vulcan, now believed to have been a "rogue asteroid" making a one-time pass close to the sun.
In 1953, U.S. medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announced on a national radio show that he had successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes the crippling disease of polio.
In 1958, the United States army launched Explorer III.
In 1971, East Pakistan achieved independence as Bangladesh.
In 1992, Soviet cosmonaut Serge Krikalev, after spending 313 days in orbit aboard the Mir space station, returned to Earth a citizen of a new country, Russia.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet Robert Frost in 1874
- Playwright Tennessee Williams in 1911
- U.S. Army Gen. William Westmoreland in 1914
- French composer/conductor Pierre Boulez in 1925
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 1930
- Actor Leonard Nimoy in 1931
- Actor Alan Arkin in 1934
- Actor James Caan in 1940
- Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in 1940
- Author Erica Jong in 1942
- Author/journalist Bob Woodward in 1943
- Singer Diana Ross in 1944
- Rock singer Steven Tyler in 1948
- Actress Vicki Lawrence in 1949
- Singer Teddy Pendergrass in 1950
- Actor Martin Short in 1950
- TV personality Leeza Gibbons in 1957
- Actress Jennifer Grey in 1960
- Country singer Kenny Chesney in 1968
- Actress Keira Knightley in 1985
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Good Morning! Friday March 25, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's cloudy right now, and there's a good chance of rain coming today or tomorrow. We can sure use some rain! It's a bit cooler, low 60s, which still isn't "cold"! This may well be the last few days of being cool enough for occasional chances of frost ... and then growing things will really jump!
Yesterday: It was a busy day, trying to fit things to be done around dialysis times. But, everything on my "to do" list got done, so it was a reasonably "productive" day. And, I was able to settle down long enough to watch the results show.
Today: Today I hope to get some actual house cleaning done. First thing this morning, we're waiting for the visiting nurse to show up, and also for the friend who hopefully can fix the TV. Then it's on to getting things back in order ... and I'm trying very hard to schedule in some sewing time. :)
And ... for those of you interested ... Christmas is NINE MONTHS from today! Will you be ready??? Will I??? LOL!
Today is "Feast of Annunciation (Catholic)" ... "Old New Year's Day" ... "Pecan Day" ... "Schmeckfest" ... :Tolkien Reading Day" ... :UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade" ... "Maryland Day (Maryland)" ... "Independence Day (Greece)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Washington is the only place where sound travels faster than light. "
-- C. V. R. Thompson
"Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment."
-- Barry LePatner
"It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper."
-- Jerry Seinfeld
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' "
-- Ronald Reagan
Today in history:
In 1634, the first colonists to Maryland arrive at St. Clement's Island on Maryland's western shore and founded the settlement of St. Mary's.
In 1655, Christiaan Huygens discovered Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
In 1954, the Radio Corporation of America began commercial production of color television sets
Today's birthdays include
- Conductor Arturo Toscanini in 1867
- Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum in 1867
- Composer Bela Bartok in 1881
- Film director David Lean in 1908
- Jack Ruby, who killed Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, in 1911
- Sports commentator Howard Cosell in 1918
- French actress Simone Signoret in 1921
- Astronaut James Lovell in 1928
- Feminist writer Gloria Steinem in 1934
- Singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton in 1938
- Singer Anita Bryant in 1940
- Soul singer Aretha Franklin in 1942
- Actor/director Paul Michael Glaser in 1943
- Pop star Elton John in 1947
- Actress Bonnie Bedelia in 1948
- Actress Sarah Jessica Parker in 1965
- Olympic silver medalist figure skater Debi Thomas in 1967
- Auto race driver Danica Patrick in 1982
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It was a busy day, trying to fit things to be done around dialysis times. But, everything on my "to do" list got done, so it was a reasonably "productive" day. And, I was able to settle down long enough to watch the results show.
Today: Today I hope to get some actual house cleaning done. First thing this morning, we're waiting for the visiting nurse to show up, and also for the friend who hopefully can fix the TV. Then it's on to getting things back in order ... and I'm trying very hard to schedule in some sewing time. :)
And ... for those of you interested ... Christmas is NINE MONTHS from today! Will you be ready??? Will I??? LOL!
Today is "Feast of Annunciation (Catholic)" ... "Old New Year's Day" ... "Pecan Day" ... "Schmeckfest" ... :Tolkien Reading Day" ... :UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade" ... "Maryland Day (Maryland)" ... "Independence Day (Greece)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Washington is the only place where sound travels faster than light. "
-- C. V. R. Thompson
"Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment."
-- Barry LePatner
"It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper."
-- Jerry Seinfeld
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' "
-- Ronald Reagan
Today in history:
In 1634, the first colonists to Maryland arrive at St. Clement's Island on Maryland's western shore and founded the settlement of St. Mary's.
In 1655, Christiaan Huygens discovered Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
In 1954, the Radio Corporation of America began commercial production of color television sets
Today's birthdays include
- Conductor Arturo Toscanini in 1867
- Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum in 1867
- Composer Bela Bartok in 1881
- Film director David Lean in 1908
- Jack Ruby, who killed Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, in 1911
- Sports commentator Howard Cosell in 1918
- French actress Simone Signoret in 1921
- Astronaut James Lovell in 1928
- Feminist writer Gloria Steinem in 1934
- Singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton in 1938
- Singer Anita Bryant in 1940
- Soul singer Aretha Franklin in 1942
- Actor/director Paul Michael Glaser in 1943
- Pop star Elton John in 1947
- Actress Bonnie Bedelia in 1948
- Actress Sarah Jessica Parker in 1965
- Olympic silver medalist figure skater Debi Thomas in 1967
- Auto race driver Danica Patrick in 1982
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday March 24, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The forecast is for partly cloudy, but for now it's clear and bright. It will be about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday (which is still around 70, not bad at all!), and still very windy. The yard work is still pending (waiting on unreliable transportation for equipment .. what can you do? LOL!). It won't be long now before the inside plants can start going out.
Yesterday: The nurse came early in the morning; and then no one else came. The PT was supposed to come around lunch time ... later in the evening we found out he was sick. Oh well. I spent part of the afternoon roaming around the yard with a friend, deciding where different trees and shrubs should be planted. I also cooked some chickens in my roaster (with the back door opened, the whole yard smelled good! LOL!), so now have that in the freezer. Last night I got to watch AI (though still not in color).
Today: It's a dialysis day, so we'll be leaving soon and not be back until late afternoon. I do have an appointment in the afternoon, and also will go by the Sprint store ... again. :)
Today is "Houdini Day" ... "St. Gabriel Feast Day" ... "World Tuberculosis Day" ... "Independence Day (Philippines)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The opportunity for brotherhood presents itself every time you meet a human being."
-- Jane Wyman
"Estimated amount of glucose used by an adult human brain each day, expressed in M&Ms: 250"
-- Harper's Index
"I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened."
-- Mark Twain
"I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England was succeeded by King James VI of Scotland, uniting England and Scotland under a single British monarch.
In 1975, the beaver became the official symbol of Canada.
Today's birthdays include
- Financier Andrew Mellon in 1855
- Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini in 1874
- Silent film star Fatty Arbuckle in 1887
- Baseball Hall of Fame member George Sisler in 1893
- Pioneer Disney film animator Ub Iwerks in 1901
- Republican U.S. presidential candidate Thomas Dewey in 1902
- Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1919
- Actor Norman Fell in 1924
- Actor Steve McQueen in 1930
- Dress designer Bob Mackie in 1939
- Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger in 1951
- Comedian Louie Anderson in 1953
- Actor Robert Carradine in 1954
- Actress Donna Pescow in 1954
- Actress Kelly LeBrock in 1960
- Television personality Star Jones in 1962
- Actress Annabella Sciorra in 1964
- Actress Lara Flynn Boyle in 1970
- And pro football star Peyton Manning in 1976
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: The nurse came early in the morning; and then no one else came. The PT was supposed to come around lunch time ... later in the evening we found out he was sick. Oh well. I spent part of the afternoon roaming around the yard with a friend, deciding where different trees and shrubs should be planted. I also cooked some chickens in my roaster (with the back door opened, the whole yard smelled good! LOL!), so now have that in the freezer. Last night I got to watch AI (though still not in color).
Today: It's a dialysis day, so we'll be leaving soon and not be back until late afternoon. I do have an appointment in the afternoon, and also will go by the Sprint store ... again. :)
Today is "Houdini Day" ... "St. Gabriel Feast Day" ... "World Tuberculosis Day" ... "Independence Day (Philippines)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The opportunity for brotherhood presents itself every time you meet a human being."
-- Jane Wyman
"Estimated amount of glucose used by an adult human brain each day, expressed in M&Ms: 250"
-- Harper's Index
"I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened."
-- Mark Twain
"I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England was succeeded by King James VI of Scotland, uniting England and Scotland under a single British monarch.
In 1975, the beaver became the official symbol of Canada.
Today's birthdays include
- Financier Andrew Mellon in 1855
- Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini in 1874
- Silent film star Fatty Arbuckle in 1887
- Baseball Hall of Fame member George Sisler in 1893
- Pioneer Disney film animator Ub Iwerks in 1901
- Republican U.S. presidential candidate Thomas Dewey in 1902
- Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1919
- Actor Norman Fell in 1924
- Actor Steve McQueen in 1930
- Dress designer Bob Mackie in 1939
- Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger in 1951
- Comedian Louie Anderson in 1953
- Actor Robert Carradine in 1954
- Actress Donna Pescow in 1954
- Actress Kelly LeBrock in 1960
- Television personality Star Jones in 1962
- Actress Annabella Sciorra in 1964
- Actress Lara Flynn Boyle in 1970
- And pro football star Peyton Manning in 1976
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday March 23, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It started out clear, but is clouding up quickly. No rain is *due* until late tonight; meantime, we get one more abnormally warm day, low 80s, and it will be very windy. The garden still hasn't been plowed, so not sure if it will be a good day for that or not ... it may just depend on if the equipment (tiller) gets here today or not! :)
Yesterday: One more dialysis day done. I got several errands and an appointment done, and then the evening was just relaxing.
Today: I don't know if gardening will get done today or not. I do hope to get some cooking done, and work on sorting piles of paperwork. Oh yeah, and I guess maybe I should tackle the **shudder** dreaded taxes! LOL!
Today is "Liberty Day" ... "National Puppy Day" ... "Near Miss Day" ... "UN World Meteorological Day" ... "Republic Day (Pakistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
"Life is an adventure in forgiveness."
-- Norman Cousins
"All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it."
-- H. L. Mencken
"For most folks, no news is good news; for the press, good news is not news."
-- Gloria Borger
Today in history:
In 1775, in a speech supporting the arming of the Virginia militia, Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty or give me death."
In 1965, Astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young are launched in Gemini 3, the first U.S. two-man crew in space.
In 1998, "Titanic" won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record total won by "Ben-Hur" in 1959.
In 2001, the Russian space station Mir was brought down in the Pacific Ocean near Fiji after more than 15 years in orbit.
Today's birthdays include
- Pirate Capt. William Kidd in 1645
- Culinary expert Fannie Farmer in 1857
- Czech writer Josef Capek in 1887
- Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in 1900
- Actress Joan Crawford in 1905
- Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa in 1910
- Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun in 1912
- Roger Bannister, the first person to run the mile in less than 4 minutes, in 1929
- Land speed racing pioneer Craig Breedlove in 1937
- Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr., in 1938
- Musician Ric Ocasek in 1949
- Television analyst and former NFL player Ron Jaworski in 1951
- Author Kim Stanley Robinson in 1952
- Musician Chaka Khan in 1953
- Actress Amanda Plummer in 1957
- Actress Keri Russell in 1976
- Gossip blogger Perez Hilton in 1978
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: One more dialysis day done. I got several errands and an appointment done, and then the evening was just relaxing.
Today: I don't know if gardening will get done today or not. I do hope to get some cooking done, and work on sorting piles of paperwork. Oh yeah, and I guess maybe I should tackle the **shudder** dreaded taxes! LOL!
Today is "Liberty Day" ... "National Puppy Day" ... "Near Miss Day" ... "UN World Meteorological Day" ... "Republic Day (Pakistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
"Life is an adventure in forgiveness."
-- Norman Cousins
"All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it."
-- H. L. Mencken
"For most folks, no news is good news; for the press, good news is not news."
-- Gloria Borger
Today in history:
In 1775, in a speech supporting the arming of the Virginia militia, Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty or give me death."
In 1965, Astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young are launched in Gemini 3, the first U.S. two-man crew in space.
In 1998, "Titanic" won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record total won by "Ben-Hur" in 1959.
In 2001, the Russian space station Mir was brought down in the Pacific Ocean near Fiji after more than 15 years in orbit.
Today's birthdays include
- Pirate Capt. William Kidd in 1645
- Culinary expert Fannie Farmer in 1857
- Czech writer Josef Capek in 1887
- Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in 1900
- Actress Joan Crawford in 1905
- Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa in 1910
- Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun in 1912
- Roger Bannister, the first person to run the mile in less than 4 minutes, in 1929
- Land speed racing pioneer Craig Breedlove in 1937
- Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr., in 1938
- Musician Ric Ocasek in 1949
- Television analyst and former NFL player Ron Jaworski in 1951
- Author Kim Stanley Robinson in 1952
- Musician Chaka Khan in 1953
- Actress Amanda Plummer in 1957
- Actress Keri Russell in 1976
- Gossip blogger Perez Hilton in 1978
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday March 22, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Again, the forecast is for partly cloudy, but it's starting out beautifully clear. Today will be mid 80s, possibly another record high. Strange for the past year how man "record" temps there have been. I think it'll still be breezy (at my house, it's nearly always windy!), but still a good day for gardening to get done.
Yesterday: It was an odd day. Some people showed up as expected; but it was mostly earlier or later or not at all. Since the day started with the visiting nurse coming early, I didn't try to get involved in any projects. I just kept up with "the usual" (laundry, dishes, meals). I did keep the house fairly reasonably neat. I also let the kitty out of the kitchen for the day, since not so many surfaces had things for her to break. She had a glorious time racing around! LOL! The therapist came much later than expected; one person came by for a short visit; and 2 other people expected weren't able to get here.
Today: Today is a dialysis day, so we won't be home a good chunk of the day. I have an appointment in the afternoon; and I also plan to go by and find out why my new data card isn't working; and I have questions about my phone. Today will be a day for asking a lot of questions of a lot of people! LOL! While I'm out for the afternoon, someone is coming by to start getting the garden area tilled up so we can start planting soon. Yay! :)
Today is "American Diabetes Association Alert Day" ... "As Young As You Feel Day" ... "International Day of the Seal" ... "International Goof Off Day" ... "UN World Day for Water" ... "Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "New Years Day (India)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Those who speak most of progress measure it by quantity and not by quality."
-- George Santayana
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
I apologize for no history and birthdays today. The site I usually use appears to have acquired a virus, so I'm staying away from it for a bit. Usually I can *copy* from last year ... but for some unknown reason, there was no newsletter on this date last year! Hopefully by tomorrow things will be back to "normal"! :)
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: It was an odd day. Some people showed up as expected; but it was mostly earlier or later or not at all. Since the day started with the visiting nurse coming early, I didn't try to get involved in any projects. I just kept up with "the usual" (laundry, dishes, meals). I did keep the house fairly reasonably neat. I also let the kitty out of the kitchen for the day, since not so many surfaces had things for her to break. She had a glorious time racing around! LOL! The therapist came much later than expected; one person came by for a short visit; and 2 other people expected weren't able to get here.
Today: Today is a dialysis day, so we won't be home a good chunk of the day. I have an appointment in the afternoon; and I also plan to go by and find out why my new data card isn't working; and I have questions about my phone. Today will be a day for asking a lot of questions of a lot of people! LOL! While I'm out for the afternoon, someone is coming by to start getting the garden area tilled up so we can start planting soon. Yay! :)
Today is "American Diabetes Association Alert Day" ... "As Young As You Feel Day" ... "International Day of the Seal" ... "International Goof Off Day" ... "UN World Day for Water" ... "Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "New Years Day (India)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Those who speak most of progress measure it by quantity and not by quality."
-- George Santayana
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
I apologize for no history and birthdays today. The site I usually use appears to have acquired a virus, so I'm staying away from it for a bit. Usually I can *copy* from last year ... but for some unknown reason, there was no newsletter on this date last year! Hopefully by tomorrow things will be back to "normal"! :)
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Good Morning! Monday March 21, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The forecast for today was mostly to partly cloudy ... but after a bit of an overcast start, it's clear and bright now. It will be mid 70s today, and only a slight chance of a sprinkle. I hope we'll get some rain later in the week ... but nice to have lovely days first to start getting garden prepped!
Yesterday: It was mostly a very lazy day. I had to go out to run some quick errands, but that didn't take long. The person I was hoping would come help with TV issues never came. I did manage to get most of the rest of the Christmas stuff packed and moved upstairs. I didn't do as organized a job this year; but we had *issues*! LOL! It's OK, it's done.
Today: Today has started out busy already. The visiting nurse came early (well, 8:45 - early for us! LOL!); and while she was here, the truck came with a load of good topsoil for the garden. Later the therapist will come to work with DH on some strength exercises. And, at some point today 2 different friends are planning to come by. And, on top of all that, the TV helping person *might* come tonight. I don't think I'll plan on getting any cleaning done today! LOL! At least I have a roast in the crockpot, that'll help. :)
Today is "Memory Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" ... "Canberra Day (Australia)" ... "Noruz (Nauroze) [Iranian/Persian New Year]" ... "Independence Day (Namibia)" ... "Human Rights Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What's money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do."
-- Bob Dylan
"If you're afraid to let someone else see your weakness, take heart: Nobody's perfect. Besides, your attempts to hide your flaws don't work as well as you think they do."
-- Julie Morgenstern
"Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man and work like a dog."
-- Caroline K. Simon
"Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only for wallowing in."
-- Katherine Mansfield
Today in history:
In 1790, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia became the first U.S. secretary of state. He later was the third president of the United States.
In 1928, Charles Lindbergh was presented a Medal of Honor for his first trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1999, balloonists Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones landed near Cairo, Egypt, after becoming the first to circle the globe by balloon.
Today's birthdays include
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach in 1685
- Mexican revolutionary and president Benito Juarez in 1806
- Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1839
- Theatrical impresario Florenz Ziegfeld in 1869
- English theatrical director Peter Brook in 1925
- Actor James Coco in 1930
- Actor Al Freeman Jr. in 1934
- Actor Timothy Dalton in 1946
- Actor Gary Oldman in 1958
- Actor Matthew Broderick in 1962
- Actress Rosie O'Donnell in 1962
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: It was mostly a very lazy day. I had to go out to run some quick errands, but that didn't take long. The person I was hoping would come help with TV issues never came. I did manage to get most of the rest of the Christmas stuff packed and moved upstairs. I didn't do as organized a job this year; but we had *issues*! LOL! It's OK, it's done.
Today: Today has started out busy already. The visiting nurse came early (well, 8:45 - early for us! LOL!); and while she was here, the truck came with a load of good topsoil for the garden. Later the therapist will come to work with DH on some strength exercises. And, at some point today 2 different friends are planning to come by. And, on top of all that, the TV helping person *might* come tonight. I don't think I'll plan on getting any cleaning done today! LOL! At least I have a roast in the crockpot, that'll help. :)
Today is "Memory Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" ... "Canberra Day (Australia)" ... "Noruz (Nauroze) [Iranian/Persian New Year]" ... "Independence Day (Namibia)" ... "Human Rights Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What's money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do."
-- Bob Dylan
"If you're afraid to let someone else see your weakness, take heart: Nobody's perfect. Besides, your attempts to hide your flaws don't work as well as you think they do."
-- Julie Morgenstern
"Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man and work like a dog."
-- Caroline K. Simon
"Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only for wallowing in."
-- Katherine Mansfield
Today in history:
In 1790, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia became the first U.S. secretary of state. He later was the third president of the United States.
In 1928, Charles Lindbergh was presented a Medal of Honor for his first trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1999, balloonists Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones landed near Cairo, Egypt, after becoming the first to circle the globe by balloon.
Today's birthdays include
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach in 1685
- Mexican revolutionary and president Benito Juarez in 1806
- Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1839
- Theatrical impresario Florenz Ziegfeld in 1869
- English theatrical director Peter Brook in 1925
- Actor James Coco in 1930
- Actor Al Freeman Jr. in 1934
- Actor Timothy Dalton in 1946
- Actor Gary Oldman in 1958
- Actor Matthew Broderick in 1962
- Actress Rosie O'Donnell in 1962
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday March 20, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The forecast says mostly cloudy, but right now it's clear and bright, sunshine pouring in my window. It will be a little cooler today, "only" mid to upper 60s. It'll still be a good day to get outside some in the afternoon.
Yesterday: It was a fairly busy day, and a bit better in that we got home after dialysis quicker. I did a bit of shopping during the afternoon, and picked up a new phone - now I just have to learn how to use it! LOL! I also got (finally) a data-card for the computer; but it isn't activated yet. One step at a time!
Today: This is the only day of the week without either going to dialysis or having someone (nurses and/or therapists) coming here. I hope to finish getting boxes upstairs, give the kitchen a good cleaning, and finish up a little bit of laundry. I also hope to get in the yard during the afternoon, maybe get DH out there walking around a bit. :)
Today is "Great American Meatout" ... "Kiss Your Fiance Day" ... "National Agriculture Day" ... "National Jump Out! Day" ... "Proposal Day" ... "Purim (Jewish)" ... "Spring Begins" ... "Vernal Equinox" ... "Won't You Be MY Neighbor Day" ... "Independence Day (Tunisia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
-- William Arthur Ward
"Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."
-- Woody Allen
"There's an old saying about those who forget history. I don't remember it, but it's good."
-- Stephen Colbert,
Today in history:
In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published.
In 1854, in what is considered the founding meeting of the Republican Party, former members of the Whig Party met in Ripon, Wis., to establish a new party
In 1916, Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity.
Today's birthdays include
- Roman poet Ovid in 43 B.C.
- Adventurer and writer Edward Judson, originator of the dime novel, writing as Ned Buntline, in 1823
- Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen in 1828
- Psychologist B.F. Skinner in 1904
- Actor/bandleader Ozzie Nelson
- Former New York Mayor Abe Beame, both in 1906
- British actor Michael Redgrave in 1908
- Television host Jack Barry in 1918
- Diplomat Pamela Harriman in 1920
- Actor, producer, director Carl Reiner in 1922
- Fred Rogers (TV's Mister Rogers ) in 1928
- Actor Hal Linden in 1931
- Singer/songwriter Jerry Reed in 1937
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1939
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Pat Riley in 1945
- Hockey Hall of Fame member Bobby Orr in 1948
- Actor William Hurt in 1950
- Filmmaker Spike Lee in 1957
- Actor Theresa Russell in 1957
- Actor Holly Hunter in 1958
- Actor David Thewlis in 1963
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: It was a fairly busy day, and a bit better in that we got home after dialysis quicker. I did a bit of shopping during the afternoon, and picked up a new phone - now I just have to learn how to use it! LOL! I also got (finally) a data-card for the computer; but it isn't activated yet. One step at a time!
Today: This is the only day of the week without either going to dialysis or having someone (nurses and/or therapists) coming here. I hope to finish getting boxes upstairs, give the kitchen a good cleaning, and finish up a little bit of laundry. I also hope to get in the yard during the afternoon, maybe get DH out there walking around a bit. :)
Today is "Great American Meatout" ... "Kiss Your Fiance Day" ... "National Agriculture Day" ... "National Jump Out! Day" ... "Proposal Day" ... "Purim (Jewish)" ... "Spring Begins" ... "Vernal Equinox" ... "Won't You Be MY Neighbor Day" ... "Independence Day (Tunisia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
-- William Arthur Ward
"Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."
-- Woody Allen
"There's an old saying about those who forget history. I don't remember it, but it's good."
-- Stephen Colbert,
Today in history:
In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published.
In 1854, in what is considered the founding meeting of the Republican Party, former members of the Whig Party met in Ripon, Wis., to establish a new party
In 1916, Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity.
Today's birthdays include
- Roman poet Ovid in 43 B.C.
- Adventurer and writer Edward Judson, originator of the dime novel, writing as Ned Buntline, in 1823
- Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen in 1828
- Psychologist B.F. Skinner in 1904
- Actor/bandleader Ozzie Nelson
- Former New York Mayor Abe Beame, both in 1906
- British actor Michael Redgrave in 1908
- Television host Jack Barry in 1918
- Diplomat Pamela Harriman in 1920
- Actor, producer, director Carl Reiner in 1922
- Fred Rogers (TV's Mister Rogers ) in 1928
- Actor Hal Linden in 1931
- Singer/songwriter Jerry Reed in 1937
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1939
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Pat Riley in 1945
- Hockey Hall of Fame member Bobby Orr in 1948
- Actor William Hurt in 1950
- Filmmaker Spike Lee in 1957
- Actor Theresa Russell in 1957
- Actor Holly Hunter in 1958
- Actor David Thewlis in 1963
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday March 19, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! While it won't be quite as warm as yesterday's record setting 84, it will still be unseasonably warm in the upper 70s. I know for the next few months it'll be a lot of up and down ... so I plan to take as much advantage as possible of the lovely days like this!
Yesterday: It was a lot "quieter" day. I got a lot more (nearly all) packing up done, and my Easter decorations out. I had the doors open, and it felt nice and fresh and "spring-y"! The physical therapist came by to do an evaluation on DH. In complete opposition to what everyone else has said, he said to NOT try to do too much too quickly. Nothing like being confused! LOL! DH did spend a little bit of time in the yard - no walking, but enjoying the sunshine.
Today: Today is a dialysis day, so the morning is a bit rushed. So many things to remember! I have more errands and shopping to do while he's having treatment. If all goes well and we're not so late getting home, there'll be time to tackle some things in the yard too. I love DST! :)
Today is "National Quilting Day" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Purim (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Saint Joseph's Day" ... "Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day" ... "Worm Moon" ... "Anniversary - Operation Iraqi Freedom" ... "Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition."
-- Timothy Leary
"The reason lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn't there the second time."
-- Willie Tyler
"Level with your child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child."
-- Mary MacCracken
"It's about what YOU are going to do with the short time you have left on this earth."
-- Hugh Macleod
Today in history:
In 721 B.C., the Roman historian Ptolemy said Babylonian astronomers noted history's first recorded eclipse: an eclipse of the moon.
In 1915, Pluto was photographed for the first time, but not recognized as a planet.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish standard time zones in the United States.
In 1953, legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille won the only Academy Award of his career when "The Greatest Show on Earth," a big-budget extravaganza about circus life, was acclaimed the Best Picture of the year.
In 1991, Khaleda Zia became the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh
Today's birthdays include
- Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford in 1590
- Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean in 1734
- Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone in 1813
- British explorer Richard Burton in 1821
- U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp in 1848
- Jurist William Jennings Bryan in 1860
- Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in 1891
- Comedian Moms Mabley in 1894
- Watergate Judge John Sirica in 1904
- Actor Patrick McGoohan in 1928
- Author Philip Roth in 1933
- Actor Ursula Andress in 1936
- Actor Glenn Close in 1947
- Actor Bruce Willis in 1955
- Film producer Harvey Weinstein in 1952
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was a lot "quieter" day. I got a lot more (nearly all) packing up done, and my Easter decorations out. I had the doors open, and it felt nice and fresh and "spring-y"! The physical therapist came by to do an evaluation on DH. In complete opposition to what everyone else has said, he said to NOT try to do too much too quickly. Nothing like being confused! LOL! DH did spend a little bit of time in the yard - no walking, but enjoying the sunshine.
Today: Today is a dialysis day, so the morning is a bit rushed. So many things to remember! I have more errands and shopping to do while he's having treatment. If all goes well and we're not so late getting home, there'll be time to tackle some things in the yard too. I love DST! :)
Today is "National Quilting Day" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Purim (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Saint Joseph's Day" ... "Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day" ... "Worm Moon" ... "Anniversary - Operation Iraqi Freedom" ... "Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition."
-- Timothy Leary
"The reason lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn't there the second time."
-- Willie Tyler
"Level with your child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child."
-- Mary MacCracken
"It's about what YOU are going to do with the short time you have left on this earth."
-- Hugh Macleod
Today in history:
In 721 B.C., the Roman historian Ptolemy said Babylonian astronomers noted history's first recorded eclipse: an eclipse of the moon.
In 1915, Pluto was photographed for the first time, but not recognized as a planet.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish standard time zones in the United States.
In 1953, legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille won the only Academy Award of his career when "The Greatest Show on Earth," a big-budget extravaganza about circus life, was acclaimed the Best Picture of the year.
In 1991, Khaleda Zia became the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh
Today's birthdays include
- Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford in 1590
- Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean in 1734
- Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone in 1813
- British explorer Richard Burton in 1821
- U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp in 1848
- Jurist William Jennings Bryan in 1860
- Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in 1891
- Comedian Moms Mabley in 1894
- Watergate Judge John Sirica in 1904
- Actor Patrick McGoohan in 1928
- Author Philip Roth in 1933
- Actor Ursula Andress in 1936
- Actor Glenn Close in 1947
- Actor Bruce Willis in 1955
- Film producer Harvey Weinstein in 1952
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Good Morning! Friday March 18, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's clear and sunny and warm, and will get into the 80s today! According to the weather report, it will be nice like this most of the week, maybe cooler and rainy after a few days. I'm loving having an early spring!
Yesterday: It was a very busy day. I rushed around in the morning getting things organized, and then we headed to town for DH's dialysis. While he was there I got a lot of errands done, some bills paid, and a haircut. It took a lot longer to get home than expected (some issues after the treatment, which we're told are "perfectly normal" for someone just beginning treatment). We had some company, briefly, in the evening; otherwise it was very quiet (although I did get to watch the "results show", and glad Scotty is still there).
Today: I'm running late, but once I get myself going I hope to take advantage of this pretty day! I'm nearly done packing away Christmas, have general cleaning to do, and then plan on getting outside and digging holes! LOL!
Today is "Awkward Moments Day" ... "Forgive Mom and Dad Day" ... "National Biodiesal Day" ... "Flag Day (Aruba)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
-- Robert McCloskey (attributed)
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear."
-- Herbert Agar
"Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age."
-- Jeanne Moreau
"You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another."
-- Oprah Winfrey
Today in history:
In 1931, the first electric razor was marketed by Schick, Inc.
In 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexi Leonov became the first person to walk in space.
Today's birthdays include
- John C. Calhoun, the first U.S. vice president to resign that office, in 1782
- Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, in 1837
- Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1844
- German engineer Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, in 1858
- British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1869
- Clairvoyant and therapist Edgar Cayce in 1877
- Actor Edward Everett Horton in 1886
- Actor Robert Donat in 1905
- Winemaker Ernest Gallo in 1909
- Auto race promoter Andy Granatelli in 1923
- Actor Peter Graves in 1926
- Author George Plimpton in 1927
- Author John Updike in 1932
- Former South African President F.W. de Klerk in 1936
- Country singer Charley Pride in 1938
- Singer/songwriter Wilson Pickett in 1941
- Singer Irene Cara in 1959
- Actress/singer Vanessa Williams in 1963
- Olympic skater Bonnie Blair in 1964
- Rapper/actor Queen Latifah in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It was a very busy day. I rushed around in the morning getting things organized, and then we headed to town for DH's dialysis. While he was there I got a lot of errands done, some bills paid, and a haircut. It took a lot longer to get home than expected (some issues after the treatment, which we're told are "perfectly normal" for someone just beginning treatment). We had some company, briefly, in the evening; otherwise it was very quiet (although I did get to watch the "results show", and glad Scotty is still there).
Today: I'm running late, but once I get myself going I hope to take advantage of this pretty day! I'm nearly done packing away Christmas, have general cleaning to do, and then plan on getting outside and digging holes! LOL!
Today is "Awkward Moments Day" ... "Forgive Mom and Dad Day" ... "National Biodiesal Day" ... "Flag Day (Aruba)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
-- Robert McCloskey (attributed)
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear."
-- Herbert Agar
"Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age."
-- Jeanne Moreau
"You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another."
-- Oprah Winfrey
Today in history:
In 1931, the first electric razor was marketed by Schick, Inc.
In 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexi Leonov became the first person to walk in space.
Today's birthdays include
- John C. Calhoun, the first U.S. vice president to resign that office, in 1782
- Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, in 1837
- Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1844
- German engineer Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, in 1858
- British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1869
- Clairvoyant and therapist Edgar Cayce in 1877
- Actor Edward Everett Horton in 1886
- Actor Robert Donat in 1905
- Winemaker Ernest Gallo in 1909
- Auto race promoter Andy Granatelli in 1923
- Actor Peter Graves in 1926
- Author George Plimpton in 1927
- Author John Updike in 1932
- Former South African President F.W. de Klerk in 1936
- Country singer Charley Pride in 1938
- Singer/songwriter Wilson Pickett in 1941
- Singer Irene Cara in 1959
- Actress/singer Vanessa Williams in 1963
- Olympic skater Bonnie Blair in 1964
- Rapper/actor Queen Latifah in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday March 17, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear already, and will get to low 70s. This will be a gloriously lovely day, I must find time to be out in it!
Yesterday: It was a busy, but ultimately productive day. Early in the morning the visiting nurse came by - mostly only to do yet another stack of paperwork. She'll actually only stop by once or twice a week; but someone from PT will be coming (of course, we have no idea when!). After she left, I went out long enough to pick up my friend and pick up some take-out breakfasts (well, "brunch" for us and a snack for DH). It was so nice out once the clouds cleared, so we spent a good bit of time in the yard .. a lot of planning and dreaming about gardens and patios and such. We also spent some "qualify time" getting a lot of Christmas stuff boxed up, listed, and taken upstairs. And, new smoke detectors are installed! After taking her home, I still managed to fix a nice dinner before sitting down to watch AI! Yay Scotty! :)
Today: It's a dialysis day, and we're still working on figuring out a schedule that works. Because of odd timing (approximately 11:30 to 4:00), it's hard to plan regular meals (which are needed because of meds). I'm sure we'll come up with a routine that works eventually; and hopefully very soon we'll get "settled" enough for me to go back to work a bit. If they'll still have me! LOL! For today, I have an appointment, and also will try to get a few chores done at home while DH's in town.
Today is "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Camp Fire USA/Founder's Day" ... "Evacuation Day" ... "St. Patrick's Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Fast of Esther - Jewish)" ... "National Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed."
-- Josh Billings
"The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were."
-- David Brinkley
Today in history:
In 1762, New York City staged the first parade honoring the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was led by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
In 1901, 71 paintings by the late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh were shown at the Bernheim-Jeune gallery in Paris and caused a sensation across the art world.
In 1941, the the National Gallery of Art was opened by Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1958, the U.S. Navy launched the satellite Vanguard 1 into orbit around the Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- The fifth Chief Justice of the United States, Roger Brooke Taney in 1777
- German engineer Gottlieb Daimler, inventor of the gasoline-burning internal combustion engine, in 1834
- Children's author and illustrator Kate Greenaway in 1846
- Composer Alfred Newman in 1900
- Golf legend Bobby Jones in 1902
- Football Hall of Fame member Sammy Baugh in 1914
- Singer/pianist Nat King Cole in 1919
- Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev in 1938
- Rock musician Paul Kantner in 1941
- Writer William Gibson in 1948
- Actor Patrick Duffy in 1949
- Actor Kurt Russell in 1951
- Actor Lesley-Anne Down in 1954
- Actor Gary Sinise in 1955
- Actor Vicki Lewis in 1960
- Actor Rob Lowe in 1964
- Soccer star Mia Hamm in 1972
- Singer Caroline Corr, of the Irish pop band The Corrs, in 1973
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: It was a busy, but ultimately productive day. Early in the morning the visiting nurse came by - mostly only to do yet another stack of paperwork. She'll actually only stop by once or twice a week; but someone from PT will be coming (of course, we have no idea when!). After she left, I went out long enough to pick up my friend and pick up some take-out breakfasts (well, "brunch" for us and a snack for DH). It was so nice out once the clouds cleared, so we spent a good bit of time in the yard .. a lot of planning and dreaming about gardens and patios and such. We also spent some "qualify time" getting a lot of Christmas stuff boxed up, listed, and taken upstairs. And, new smoke detectors are installed! After taking her home, I still managed to fix a nice dinner before sitting down to watch AI! Yay Scotty! :)
Today: It's a dialysis day, and we're still working on figuring out a schedule that works. Because of odd timing (approximately 11:30 to 4:00), it's hard to plan regular meals (which are needed because of meds). I'm sure we'll come up with a routine that works eventually; and hopefully very soon we'll get "settled" enough for me to go back to work a bit. If they'll still have me! LOL! For today, I have an appointment, and also will try to get a few chores done at home while DH's in town.
Today is "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Camp Fire USA/Founder's Day" ... "Evacuation Day" ... "St. Patrick's Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Fast of Esther - Jewish)" ... "National Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed."
-- Josh Billings
"The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were."
-- David Brinkley
Today in history:
In 1762, New York City staged the first parade honoring the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was led by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
In 1901, 71 paintings by the late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh were shown at the Bernheim-Jeune gallery in Paris and caused a sensation across the art world.
In 1941, the the National Gallery of Art was opened by Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1958, the U.S. Navy launched the satellite Vanguard 1 into orbit around the Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- The fifth Chief Justice of the United States, Roger Brooke Taney in 1777
- German engineer Gottlieb Daimler, inventor of the gasoline-burning internal combustion engine, in 1834
- Children's author and illustrator Kate Greenaway in 1846
- Composer Alfred Newman in 1900
- Golf legend Bobby Jones in 1902
- Football Hall of Fame member Sammy Baugh in 1914
- Singer/pianist Nat King Cole in 1919
- Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev in 1938
- Rock musician Paul Kantner in 1941
- Writer William Gibson in 1948
- Actor Patrick Duffy in 1949
- Actor Kurt Russell in 1951
- Actor Lesley-Anne Down in 1954
- Actor Gary Sinise in 1955
- Actor Vicki Lewis in 1960
- Actor Rob Lowe in 1964
- Soccer star Mia Hamm in 1972
- Singer Caroline Corr, of the Irish pop band The Corrs, in 1973
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday March 16, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Last night's clouds are still hanging around, but we seem to have missed out on rain this time. By later in the afternoon, they say, the clouds will begin to thin out. It will be upper 60s today, a lovely mild open-the-doors day.
Yesterday: We had a fairly busy day. I got all the paperwork together I needed, and we got to the dialysis center exactly on time. It took about 45 minutes to go through all of their paperwork, but it's a nice place - clean and bright, and the people I met were friendly, courteous, and helpful. I did get a lot of the diet guideline help I was wanting, even a printed shopping list! While DH was there, I got a lot of errands taken care of; and I also managed to reschedule some appointments that were missed in the last few weeks. I got back to pick him up with time to even slip in a little reading (I read about 2 dozen books during the hospital time!!!) Meals are a little awkward with the strange schedule, but we managed, and were both ready for an early night.
Today: Once again, the home health nurse is supposed to be coming, and us with no idea when. As usual, I have a list of things to get done, and hopefully start getting the rest of the Christmas stuff packed away! :) I did get my St. Patrick's Day things on the mantle at least. By this weekend, I'm hoping for all Christmas completely packed away, and start getting Easter out!
Today is "Curlew Day" ... "Freedom Of Information Day" ... "Goddard Day" ... "Lips Appreciation Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Jewish - begins at sundown)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We need men who can dream of things that never were."
-- John F. Kennedy
"When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either."
-- Leo Burnett
"Language is the source of misunderstandings."
-- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
"Blame someone else and get on with your life."
-- Alan Woods
Today in history:
In 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
In 1827, Freedom's Journal, the first black newspaper in America, was published in New York.
In 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" was first published.
In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket.
In 1966, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott docked their Gemini 8 space vehicle with an Agena craft, a first in orbital history.
Today's birthdays include
- James Madison, fourth president of the United States, in 1751
- German physicist Georg Ohm, a pioneer in the study of electricity, in 1789
- Comedian Henny Youngman in 1906
- Former U.S. first lady Pat Nixon in 1912
- Actor Mercedes McCambridge in 1916
- Actor Leo McKern in 1920
- Entertainer Jerry Lewis in 1926
- Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., in 1927
- Filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci in 1940
- Game-show host Chuck Woolery in 1941
- Musician Jerry Jeff Walker in 1942
- Actor Erik Estrada in 1949
- Actor Kate Nelligan in 1951
- Singer Nancy Wilson (Heart) in 1954
- Rapper Flavor Flav (William Jonathan Drayton, Jr.) in 1959
- Film director Gore Verbinski in 1964
- Musician Wolfgang Van Halen in 1991
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: We had a fairly busy day. I got all the paperwork together I needed, and we got to the dialysis center exactly on time. It took about 45 minutes to go through all of their paperwork, but it's a nice place - clean and bright, and the people I met were friendly, courteous, and helpful. I did get a lot of the diet guideline help I was wanting, even a printed shopping list! While DH was there, I got a lot of errands taken care of; and I also managed to reschedule some appointments that were missed in the last few weeks. I got back to pick him up with time to even slip in a little reading (I read about 2 dozen books during the hospital time!!!) Meals are a little awkward with the strange schedule, but we managed, and were both ready for an early night.
Today: Once again, the home health nurse is supposed to be coming, and us with no idea when. As usual, I have a list of things to get done, and hopefully start getting the rest of the Christmas stuff packed away! :) I did get my St. Patrick's Day things on the mantle at least. By this weekend, I'm hoping for all Christmas completely packed away, and start getting Easter out!
Today is "Curlew Day" ... "Freedom Of Information Day" ... "Goddard Day" ... "Lips Appreciation Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Jewish - begins at sundown)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We need men who can dream of things that never were."
-- John F. Kennedy
"When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either."
-- Leo Burnett
"Language is the source of misunderstandings."
-- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
"Blame someone else and get on with your life."
-- Alan Woods
Today in history:
In 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
In 1827, Freedom's Journal, the first black newspaper in America, was published in New York.
In 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" was first published.
In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket.
In 1966, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott docked their Gemini 8 space vehicle with an Agena craft, a first in orbital history.
Today's birthdays include
- James Madison, fourth president of the United States, in 1751
- German physicist Georg Ohm, a pioneer in the study of electricity, in 1789
- Comedian Henny Youngman in 1906
- Former U.S. first lady Pat Nixon in 1912
- Actor Mercedes McCambridge in 1916
- Actor Leo McKern in 1920
- Entertainer Jerry Lewis in 1926
- Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., in 1927
- Filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci in 1940
- Game-show host Chuck Woolery in 1941
- Musician Jerry Jeff Walker in 1942
- Actor Erik Estrada in 1949
- Actor Kate Nelligan in 1951
- Singer Nancy Wilson (Heart) in 1954
- Rapper Flavor Flav (William Jonathan Drayton, Jr.) in 1959
- Film director Gore Verbinski in 1964
- Musician Wolfgang Van Halen in 1991
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday March 15, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit gray and drizzly, but not actaully rainy. It'll be upper 50s, close to 60 today, so a nice early spring day. Later tonight, maybe into tomorrow, there's a fair chance of rain. The newly popping out greens and flowers would appreciate that.
Yesterday: The day certainly didn't turn out like we expected. In the morning DH made a bunch of calls, to order missing medicines and to change appointments that conflicted with his dialysis schedule. Then we found out that the home health agency was not the correct one for our county (no one ever asked what county we live in! LOL!), so that had to be rescheduled. Late in the afternoon we rode into town to pick up the rest of the prescriptions and get a few more groceries. A few things still need to be figured out, but we're slowly getting there. At least we both got out of the house, even if it wasn't a lot of moving around.
Today: Today will be the first appointment at the local dialysis center. I am hoping I'll have a chance to talk to the dietician there (as I keep being told that's the person who will help me figure out what we can and can't eat!). I should have time to run a few errands and get groceries before we head home. Perhaps by next week we'll have a handle on what's "normal" for us. Maybe. LOL!
Today is "Brutus Day" ... "Ides of March" ... "True Confessions Day" ... "Admission Day (Maine)" ... "Constitution Day (Belarus)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One has a greater sense of intellectual degradation after an interview with a doctor than from any human experience."
-- Alice James
"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."
-- Don Marquis
"Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes."
-- Oscar Wilde
"What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do."
-- John Ruskin
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and the South, Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647
In 2004, astronomers reported finding an object with a diameter of 800 to 1,100 miles circling the sun far beyond the orbit of any known planet. It was dubbed a "planetoid."
Today's birthdays include
- Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in 1767
- German immunologist Emil von Behring in 1854
- Hollywood movie mogul Lew Wasserman in 1913
- Actor Macdonald Carey in 1913
- Trumpet virtuoso and bandleader Harry James in 1916
- Astronaut Alan Bean in 1932
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1933
- Actor Judd Hirsch in 1935
- Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart in 1935
- Grateful Dead musician Phil Lesh in 1940
- Singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys in 1941
- Singer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone in 1944
- Actor Park Overall in 1957
- Model Fabio 'Fabio' Lanzoni in 1959
- Singer Terence Trent D'Arby in 1962
- Singer Bret Michaels in 1963
- Actor Eva Longoria in 1975
- Rapper and actor Wil.i.am (born William James Adams Jr.) in 1975
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: The day certainly didn't turn out like we expected. In the morning DH made a bunch of calls, to order missing medicines and to change appointments that conflicted with his dialysis schedule. Then we found out that the home health agency was not the correct one for our county (no one ever asked what county we live in! LOL!), so that had to be rescheduled. Late in the afternoon we rode into town to pick up the rest of the prescriptions and get a few more groceries. A few things still need to be figured out, but we're slowly getting there. At least we both got out of the house, even if it wasn't a lot of moving around.
Today: Today will be the first appointment at the local dialysis center. I am hoping I'll have a chance to talk to the dietician there (as I keep being told that's the person who will help me figure out what we can and can't eat!). I should have time to run a few errands and get groceries before we head home. Perhaps by next week we'll have a handle on what's "normal" for us. Maybe. LOL!
Today is "Brutus Day" ... "Ides of March" ... "True Confessions Day" ... "Admission Day (Maine)" ... "Constitution Day (Belarus)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One has a greater sense of intellectual degradation after an interview with a doctor than from any human experience."
-- Alice James
"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."
-- Don Marquis
"Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes."
-- Oscar Wilde
"What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do."
-- John Ruskin
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and the South, Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647
In 2004, astronomers reported finding an object with a diameter of 800 to 1,100 miles circling the sun far beyond the orbit of any known planet. It was dubbed a "planetoid."
Today's birthdays include
- Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in 1767
- German immunologist Emil von Behring in 1854
- Hollywood movie mogul Lew Wasserman in 1913
- Actor Macdonald Carey in 1913
- Trumpet virtuoso and bandleader Harry James in 1916
- Astronaut Alan Bean in 1932
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1933
- Actor Judd Hirsch in 1935
- Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart in 1935
- Grateful Dead musician Phil Lesh in 1940
- Singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys in 1941
- Singer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone in 1944
- Actor Park Overall in 1957
- Model Fabio 'Fabio' Lanzoni in 1959
- Singer Terence Trent D'Arby in 1962
- Singer Bret Michaels in 1963
- Actor Eva Longoria in 1975
- Rapper and actor Wil.i.am (born William James Adams Jr.) in 1975
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Good Morning! Monday March 14, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's a little on the cool side, but at the moment clear and bright. The forecast is for it to cloud up as the day goes on, but a high around 60 will still be "comfortable".
** It's so nice to be home, open doors to fresh air, and enjoy the things starting to green up and bloom in my yard. We came home late Saturday afternoon. Amazing, spring "happened" while we were shut away! LOL! Thank you to all of you for your prayers and well wishes; and for hanging in there during this long time off. Hopefully, now, we can get back on a regular schedule. **
Yesterday: I spent the day trying to get caught up and (more or less) organized. It's a whole new experience to try to fix 3 regular meals, and keep within specified guidelines. Of course, there was a bit of laundry; and the usual - decluttering, dusting, vacuuming. In the late afternoon we had company for awhile (even though we had requested people wait until at least today or later - oh well).
Today: There is so much to do I don't even know where to start! LOL! I need to do more cleaning in the kitchen; and I have to figure out DH's meds for the rest of the week (it's done through today). Sometime today a home health nurse is supposed to come by and do an assesment; it would be nice to have some idea when, but we'll just have to stop whatever is going on when she gets here. Since I had to "company's coming clean" yesterday, a lot of the things that need to be packed are shoved behind a closed door. I need to tackle that stuff too. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for a new routine to become "habit"! :)
Today is "Moth-er Day" ... "Pi Day" ... "Commonwealth Day (UK)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific."
-- Jane Wagner, (and Lily Tomlin)
"You cannot run away from a weakness; you must sometimes fight it out or perish. And if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?"
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"
-- Rose Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1794, Eli Whitney was granted a patent for the cotton gin.
In 2010, Katie Spotz, 22, of Mentor, Ohio, became the youngest person and first American to complete a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean, a 2,817-mile, 2 1/2-month voyage in a 19-foot wooden rowboat.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian composer Johann Strauss, Sr. in 1804
- Thomas Marshall, U.S. vice president under Woodrow Wilson, in 1854
- Railroad engineer and hero of the ballad Casey Jones, whose real name was John Luther Jones, in 1864
- Physicist Albert Einstein in 1879
- Bandleader Les Brown in 1912
- Cartoonist Hank Ketcham (Dennis the Menace) in 1920
- Astronaut Frank Borman in 1928
- Actor Michael Caine in 1933
- Composer Quincy Jones in 1933
- Golf Hall of Fame member Bob Charles in 1936
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Wes Unseld in 1946
- Comedian Billy Crystal in 1948
- Prince Albert of Monaco in 1958
- Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett in 1960
Everyone have a Great Monday!
** It's so nice to be home, open doors to fresh air, and enjoy the things starting to green up and bloom in my yard. We came home late Saturday afternoon. Amazing, spring "happened" while we were shut away! LOL! Thank you to all of you for your prayers and well wishes; and for hanging in there during this long time off. Hopefully, now, we can get back on a regular schedule. **
Yesterday: I spent the day trying to get caught up and (more or less) organized. It's a whole new experience to try to fix 3 regular meals, and keep within specified guidelines. Of course, there was a bit of laundry; and the usual - decluttering, dusting, vacuuming. In the late afternoon we had company for awhile (even though we had requested people wait until at least today or later - oh well).
Today: There is so much to do I don't even know where to start! LOL! I need to do more cleaning in the kitchen; and I have to figure out DH's meds for the rest of the week (it's done through today). Sometime today a home health nurse is supposed to come by and do an assesment; it would be nice to have some idea when, but we'll just have to stop whatever is going on when she gets here. Since I had to "company's coming clean" yesterday, a lot of the things that need to be packed are shoved behind a closed door. I need to tackle that stuff too. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for a new routine to become "habit"! :)
Today is "Moth-er Day" ... "Pi Day" ... "Commonwealth Day (UK)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific."
-- Jane Wagner, (and Lily Tomlin)
"You cannot run away from a weakness; you must sometimes fight it out or perish. And if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?"
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"
-- Rose Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1794, Eli Whitney was granted a patent for the cotton gin.
In 2010, Katie Spotz, 22, of Mentor, Ohio, became the youngest person and first American to complete a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean, a 2,817-mile, 2 1/2-month voyage in a 19-foot wooden rowboat.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian composer Johann Strauss, Sr. in 1804
- Thomas Marshall, U.S. vice president under Woodrow Wilson, in 1854
- Railroad engineer and hero of the ballad Casey Jones, whose real name was John Luther Jones, in 1864
- Physicist Albert Einstein in 1879
- Bandleader Les Brown in 1912
- Cartoonist Hank Ketcham (Dennis the Menace) in 1920
- Astronaut Frank Borman in 1928
- Actor Michael Caine in 1933
- Composer Quincy Jones in 1933
- Golf Hall of Fame member Bob Charles in 1936
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Wes Unseld in 1946
- Comedian Billy Crystal in 1948
- Prince Albert of Monaco in 1958
- Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett in 1960
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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