Friday, July 8, 2011

Good Morning! Friday July 8, 2011

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's overcast, which *could* mean more rain. It will be low 90s today, and with all the clouds it will probably be fairly humid. It's nice to walk outside early and find wet grass (from morning dew, although we did have a little bit of rain last night)! LOL!
Yesterday: It was a rather odd day at work. The department I work in is relocating to another area of the office. Since I won't be there when the move occurs, I moved all of my desk stuff yesterday (note: everyone has to move their own desk, all but computer and phone, but without losing productivity. Really?? LOL!!) I was amazed at how much *junk* I have accumulated! LOL! Not to mention how much dust - eewww. Anyway, it's done, and when I next go in my computer and phone *should* all be set up and working.
Today: I really hope to finish the cabinet project today, so I can finish the "room project of the week". :) But there will have to be time for playing in the garden first, as there are a LOT of tomatoes waiting to be harvested! I'm thinking I might spend part of the afternoon freezing tomatoes! If I can get those 2 "biggie" things done, it will be a good day. :)

Today is "SCUD Day (Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama)"

Quotes of the Day:
"A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.
-- Dan Rather

"There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it?
-- Kin Hubbard

"Few things are more satisfying than seeing your own children have teenagers of their own.
-- Doug Larson

Today in history:
In 1497, Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon on a voyage that would lead to discovery of a sea route to India around the southern tip of Africa.

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read in public for the first time, to people gathered at Philadelphia's Independence Square.

In 1835, the Liberty Bell cracked while being rung during the funeral of U.S.Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall in Philadelphia.

Today's birthdays include
- Dirigible inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin in 1838
- Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller in 1839
- French psychologist Alfred Binet in 1857
- Grandson of J. D. Rockefeller, former U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller in 1908
- Band leader Louis Jordan, in 1908
- White House journalist Sarah Newcomb McClendon in 1910
- Drama critic Walter Kerr in 1913
- Jazz singer Billy Eckstine in 1914
- TV executive Roone Arledge in 1931
- Singer Jerry Vale in 1932
- Singer Steve Lawrence in 1935
- Actor Jeffrey Tambor in 1944
- Ballet dancer Cynthia Gregory in 1946
- Actress Kim Darby in 1947
- Children's singer Raffi (Cavoukian) in 1948
- Chef Wolfgang Puck in 1949
- Actress Anjelica Huston in 1951
- Actor Kevin Bacon in 1958
- Actor Billy Crudup in 1968

Everyone have a Great Friday!

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