Monday, July 25, 2011

Good Morning! Monday July 25, 2011

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Although the forecast says "motly cloudy", so far it's mostly clear and bright. Today will be much "cooler" than the record-setting last 5 days ... only upper 90s! LOL! It's already humid, and there's again the chance of afternoon storms.
Yesterday: Once I finally made myself concentrate, I really got busy. I put together 4 cabinets, and began a bit of the daunting task of putting things back in their new homes. I still have more cabinets to do, but at least I'm seeing a glimmer of light in the tunnel! :) I also managed to do a bit of laundry, although I still put off folding sheets. Late in the afternoon, just before dark, I went out in the yard and filmed puppies playing. They were having a lovely time until they spotted me! LOL!!
Today: I plan to tackle the last of the cabinets and continue getting everything put back together. If I can finish re-organizing this room (this week's "project room"), I can stay on my self-imposed schedule. At some point I'll have to go do all the "regular" boring stuff like mopping and vacuuming. But once I finish the current project, I *should* be able to get back to doing some sewing!! :)
And ... just for those of you who *want* to know this ... Christmas is 5 months from today!

Today is "Birthday - 1st Test Tube Baby" ... "Constitution Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "Saint James Day (Spain)" ... "Republic Day (Tunisia)".

Quotes of the Day:
"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company."
-- George Washington

"Who knew that dog saliva can mend a broken heart?"
-- Jennifer Neal

"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company."
-- George Washington

Today in history:
In 1909, French pioneer aviator Louis Bleriot became the first person to fly a "heavier-than-air machine" across the English Channel. It took him 36 minutes.

In 1952, Puerto Rico became a self-governing U.S. commonwealth.

In 1965, folk legend Bob Dylan performed for the first time with electric instruments, so upsetting his fans they booed him.

In 1978, the world's first "test-tube" baby, Louise Brown, was born in Oldham,England.

In 1999, cyclist Lance Armstrong, having overcome cancer, became the first American on a U.S. team to win the Tour de France.

In 2004, Lance Armstrong won the grueling Tour de France bicycle race for a record sixth consecutive year.

Today's birthdays include
- Revolutionary War Gen. Henry Knox in 1750
- Artists Thomas Eakins in 1844 and Maxfield Parrish in 1870
- Actor Walter Brennan in 1894
- Actor Jack Gilford in 1908
- Actor Estelle Getty in 1923
- Actor Barbara Harris in 1935
- Folk singer/songwriter Steve Goodman in 1948
- Model/actor Iman Abdulmajid in 1955
- Actor Matt LeBlanc in 1967
- Louise Joy Brown, the first test-tube baby, in 1978
- Actor Brad Renfro in 1982

Everyone have a Great Monday!

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