Friday, June 24, 2011

Good Morning! Friday June 24, 2011

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's yet again overcast, but I *think* they're saying only partly cloudy for today. It will be low 90s (a relief from very high 90s?), but still humid. As always, there's the chance of showers.
Yesterday: We finally got some rain! A brief storm passed over just before getting off work. I had to pick up a few things at Wal-Mart, and we barely got out of there before the rain came again. I was SO glad to see it rain all the way home ... meaning my poor yard got a fairly good soaking! Ironic, as I had done a very good watering job in the morning. Perhaps I should do it more often to "draw" the rain? LOL! Of course, as usual, I got little done beyond dinner, a small bit of decluttering, and some organizing for today.
Today: This will be one more going to Duke day. DH has a procedure today (a test - hope he passes! LOL!). I don't think this will last as long as the IV does, but I really don't remember. Therefore ... I have no idea how long we'll be there, but have to leave a bit earlier (fortunately, should still miss the worst of the traffic) to allow for some road construction. I finally found out last night that the local restaurant (we've tried to stop the last 3 times we were on the way home, but it was always closed) is only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. So, maybe tonight I won't have to cook after a long day! LOL!

Today is "Celebration of the Senses" ... "Saint John the Baptist Day" ... "Take Your Dog to Work Day" ... "John's Day (Latvia)" ... "Macau Day (China)".

Quotes of the Day:
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever."
-- Chinese Proverb

"A minute's success pays the failure of years."
-- Robert Browning

"Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself."
-- Og Mandino

Today in history:
In 1441, Eton College was founded.

In 1901, Pablo Picasso's artwork was given its first exhibition, in Paris.

Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Henry Ward Beecher in 1813
- Writer and satirist Ambrose Bierce in 1842
- Heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey in 1895
- Band leader Phil Harris in 1904
- Astronomer Fred Hoyle in 1915
- Author/editor Norman Cousins in 1915
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Jeff Beck in 1944
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Mick Fleetwood in 1947
- Actor Michele Lee in 1942
- Actor Peter Weller in 1947
- Actor Nancy Allen in 1950

Everyone have a Great Friday!

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