Thursday, March 31, 2011

Good Morning! Thursday March 31, 2011

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!

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