Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Although the forecast is for partly cloudy, for now it is bright and clear. It will be hot and humid again though, with mid to upper 90s and possible showers. I'd be glad of rain - we got none from loads of storms crossing the state yesterday - but sprinklers going anyway! :)
Yesterday: Even though I tried to not plan a lot, I stayed pretty busy. After taking DH to dialysis, I did some grocery shopping (only meant to stop for a few things ... but I had coupons for things we will use ... what can I say? LOL!), then came home and logged on to my class. I also got the worst of the trash (if not all of it) bagged up and took it by the dump before picking DH up again. We went shopping and bought him some new shoes, and then went to Cracker Barrel for dinner (yay, no dishes - and - I resisted buying anything in the gift shop. Of course, that's partly because they had sold out of the cat clock I really wanted! LOL!!). Last night I did little but walk the grandpup and feed the yard pups (yes, they're back). It's been very funny watching the cat and dog. There have been no altercations; but they do a lot of "circling"! LOL! I think if they had time they might become playmates. OK, maybe not, but they'd at least tolerate and ignore each other. :)
Today: I won't get much done at home again, but I think after today will be my last "errand" day for awhile. I'm taking a friend to take her son school clothes shopping. Not fun! LOL! Later this afternoon DS and family will come through on their way home and pick up the "grand-pup". I'll miss her. But I'm NOT getting a dog! LOL!
Today is "Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day" ... "Professional Speakers Day" ... "Sisters' Day" ... "Herbert Hoover Day (Iowa)" ... "National Day (Cote D'Ivoire)".
uotes of the Day:
"Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage.
-- Evan Esar
Honor does not have to be defended.
-- Robert J. Sawyer
You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.
-- George Burns
Today in history:
In 1782, the Order of the Purple Heart was established by Gen. George Washington to honor Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War.
In 1927, the Peace Bridge opened between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York.
In 1959, the satellite Explorer-6 transmitted man's first view of the Earth from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Carl Ritter, the German co-founder of modern geographical science, in 1779
- The World War I Dutch spy and courtesan known as Mata Hari (Margaret Gertrude Zelle) in 1876
- Actress Billie Burke in 1885
- British archaeologist and anthropologist Louis Leakey in 1903
- American statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ralph J. Bunche in 1904
- Film director Nicholas Ray in 1911
- Comedian/producer Stan Freberg in 1926
- Actor Carl Switzer (Alfalfa in the Our Gang and Little Rascals movie comedies) in 1927
- Singer B.J. Thomas in 1942
- Humorist Garrison Keillor ( Prairie Home Companion ) in 1942
- Actor John Glover in 1944
- Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files in 1960
- Actress Charlize Theron in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunay!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday August 6, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's all gray and drippy ... yay! :) The high should *only* be low 90s, with scattered showers all day. Even with the humidity, it's so lovely to actually get some rain!!
Yesterday: I was not as productive as I would have liked, but a few essential things got done. My "grandpup" is here for a weekend visit; and the stray yard puppies seem to have disappeared. Hopefully, they "adopted" someone else's yard! LOL! I got out and got some bills paid, and a big pile of donated stuff given away. The afternoon was too hot and humid to be very energetic, but I did manage a few small chores in the evening.
Today: I have a few things to try to do today, though not a terribly long list. It's a dialysis day, and I'm hoping to carve out a couple of quiet hours to deal with a personal project; and after dialysis, planning to take DH shoe shopping and out to dinner. Of course, plans frequently change, so will see how it goes. :)
Today is "National Fresh Breath Day" ... "National Mustard Day" ... "Anniversary - Hiroshima Day" ... "Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed" ... "Double Seven Festival (China)" ... "Independence Day (Bolivia)" ... "Peace Festival (Japan)".
uotes of the Day:
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane".
-- Jimmy Buffett
"Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot."
-- Josh Billings
Today in history:
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle of New York became the first American to swim the English Channel.
In 1996, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin announced the discovery of evidence of a primitive life form on Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in 1809
- Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons in 1881
- Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, also in 1881
- Movie cowboy star Hoot Gibson in 1892
- Comedian Lucille Ball in 1911
- Actor Robert Mitchum in 1917
- Former airline executive Freddie Laker in 1922
- Artist Andy Warhol in 1928
- Actress Catherine Hicks in 1951
- Film director M. Night Shyamalan in 1970
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: I was not as productive as I would have liked, but a few essential things got done. My "grandpup" is here for a weekend visit; and the stray yard puppies seem to have disappeared. Hopefully, they "adopted" someone else's yard! LOL! I got out and got some bills paid, and a big pile of donated stuff given away. The afternoon was too hot and humid to be very energetic, but I did manage a few small chores in the evening.
Today: I have a few things to try to do today, though not a terribly long list. It's a dialysis day, and I'm hoping to carve out a couple of quiet hours to deal with a personal project; and after dialysis, planning to take DH shoe shopping and out to dinner. Of course, plans frequently change, so will see how it goes. :)
Today is "National Fresh Breath Day" ... "National Mustard Day" ... "Anniversary - Hiroshima Day" ... "Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed" ... "Double Seven Festival (China)" ... "Independence Day (Bolivia)" ... "Peace Festival (Japan)".
uotes of the Day:
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane".
-- Jimmy Buffett
"Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot."
-- Josh Billings
Today in history:
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle of New York became the first American to swim the English Channel.
In 1996, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin announced the discovery of evidence of a primitive life form on Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in 1809
- Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons in 1881
- Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, also in 1881
- Movie cowboy star Hoot Gibson in 1892
- Comedian Lucille Ball in 1911
- Actor Robert Mitchum in 1917
- Former airline executive Freddie Laker in 1922
- Artist Andy Warhol in 1928
- Actress Catherine Hicks in 1951
- Film director M. Night Shyamalan in 1970
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Good Morning! Friday August 5, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's overcast, but the forecast is for partly cloudy and possible afternoon showers. Today will only be mid 90s, but probably humid with a front coming. Some rain would be welcome; but sprinklers are going, just in case. :)
Yesterday: I had to make a couple of stops on the way homek from work/dialysis last night. Evening "routine" lately has included moving sprinklers and checking on/feeding puppies. I didn't find much energy last night, but did get a few small things done ... and any small progress is still progress! :)
Today: I have a lot I'd like to get done; but I also have several errands I have to go take care of, so I don't know where things will end up. Some time this morningmy "grand-pup" is coming to visit for the weekend. I don't know how she and Maggie-the-cat are going to get along ... this could be "interesting"! LOL!
Today is "Homeland Thanksgiving Day (Croatia)
uotes of the Day:
"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."
-- Pete Seeger
"I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some."
-- Herbert Rappaport
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
Today in history:
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200.
In 1858, after several unsuccessful attempts, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean was completed.
In 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first federal income tax. A wartime measure, it was rescinded in 1872.
In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid.
In 1957, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" began airing nationally.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist Guy de Maupassant in 1850
- Poet and critic Conrad Aiken in 1889
- Film director John Huston in 1906
- Actor Robert Taylor in 1911
- Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, in 1930
- Actor John Saxon in 1935
- Actress Loni Anderson in 1946
- Actor Jonathan Silverman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: I had to make a couple of stops on the way homek from work/dialysis last night. Evening "routine" lately has included moving sprinklers and checking on/feeding puppies. I didn't find much energy last night, but did get a few small things done ... and any small progress is still progress! :)
Today: I have a lot I'd like to get done; but I also have several errands I have to go take care of, so I don't know where things will end up. Some time this morningmy "grand-pup" is coming to visit for the weekend. I don't know how she and Maggie-the-cat are going to get along ... this could be "interesting"! LOL!
Today is "Homeland Thanksgiving Day (Croatia)
uotes of the Day:
"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."
-- Pete Seeger
"I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some."
-- Herbert Rappaport
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
Today in history:
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200.
In 1858, after several unsuccessful attempts, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean was completed.
In 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first federal income tax. A wartime measure, it was rescinded in 1872.
In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid.
In 1957, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" began airing nationally.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist Guy de Maupassant in 1850
- Poet and critic Conrad Aiken in 1889
- Film director John Huston in 1906
- Actor Robert Taylor in 1911
- Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, in 1930
- Actor John Saxon in 1935
- Actress Loni Anderson in 1946
- Actor Jonathan Silverman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday August 4, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I believe it's going to be one more very hot day, high 90s or even triple digits. The humidity is high too; but a "cold front" is approaching, so there's at least a chance of afternoon storms, and then perhaps a few days of lower temps (although still 90s).
Yesterday: I didn't get as much done as I hoped, but I still feel I got a fair bit accomplished. It was hot enough to get uncomfortable even inside with a/c running as soon as I start doing much moving around. I did manage to get a large chunk done on the room project of the week, and it won't take a lot more to be done with that.
Today: It's dialysis and work today as usual. I'm hoping to dredge up enough energy this evening to finish doing some straightening and maybe even (*gasp!*) run the vacuum. :)
Upcoming: Those of you who have been with me awhile know I tend to follow various "plans" this time of year, building up to Christmas. And no, for me, it's not too soon to think about that! LOL! I have a blog ( http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/ ) that I've pretty much ignored for a long time. I'm going to get back to it to track my progress this year, if any of you are interested in floowing along. :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "National Underwear Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
uotes of the Day:
"The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other."
-- Margaret Wheatley
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I didn't get as much done as I hoped, but I still feel I got a fair bit accomplished. It was hot enough to get uncomfortable even inside with a/c running as soon as I start doing much moving around. I did manage to get a large chunk done on the room project of the week, and it won't take a lot more to be done with that.
Today: It's dialysis and work today as usual. I'm hoping to dredge up enough energy this evening to finish doing some straightening and maybe even (*gasp!*) run the vacuum. :)
Upcoming: Those of you who have been with me awhile know I tend to follow various "plans" this time of year, building up to Christmas. And no, for me, it's not too soon to think about that! LOL! I have a blog ( http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/ ) that I've pretty much ignored for a long time. I'm going to get back to it to track my progress this year, if any of you are interested in floowing along. :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "National Underwear Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
uotes of the Day:
"The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other."
-- Margaret Wheatley
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday August 3, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's already quite warm, but bright and clear. We'll have another really hot day, maybe even up to 100; but then they *say* the heat will back off and we'll even get some rain! For today, hot and dry, and the sprinklers are going!
Yesterday: For being a dialysis and work day, I did pretty well. I decided to tackle one little project. It sort of "mushroomed" into a much bigger project! LOL! But, I have a couple of boxes of donations, and I found places for all the storage totes. Now I just have to find places for everything else! LOL!
Today: The only thing I have to go "out" for today is to go pay the rent. I hope to put some good time into my on line class this morning, and then finish my cleaning project this afternoon. That's very ambitious, but I have a goal in mind; and besides, I just want it done! :)
Today is "National Night Out" ... "Independence Day (Niger)".
uotes of the Day:
"There are plenty of good five-cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter. What this country needs is a good five-cent nickel."
-- Franklin P. Adams
"The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."
-- Terry Pratchett
"Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either."
-- Gore Vidal
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain for the New World with a convoy of three small ships -- the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria -- and fewer than 100 crewmen.
In 1958, the USS Nautilus traveled under the Arctic ice cap.
In 2004, the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor was reopened to the public.
Today's birthdays include
- Elisha Graves Otis, inventor of the modern elevator, in 1811
- World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle in 1900
- Orchestra leader Ray Bloch in 1902
- Actress Dolores del Rio in 1905
- Band leader Les Elgart in 1917
- Author Leon Uris in 1924
- Singer Tony Bennett in 1926
- TV personality and lifestyle consultant Martha Stewart in 1941
- Actor Martin Sheen in 1940
- Actor Jay North in 1951
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: For being a dialysis and work day, I did pretty well. I decided to tackle one little project. It sort of "mushroomed" into a much bigger project! LOL! But, I have a couple of boxes of donations, and I found places for all the storage totes. Now I just have to find places for everything else! LOL!
Today: The only thing I have to go "out" for today is to go pay the rent. I hope to put some good time into my on line class this morning, and then finish my cleaning project this afternoon. That's very ambitious, but I have a goal in mind; and besides, I just want it done! :)
Today is "National Night Out" ... "Independence Day (Niger)".
uotes of the Day:
"There are plenty of good five-cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter. What this country needs is a good five-cent nickel."
-- Franklin P. Adams
"The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."
-- Terry Pratchett
"Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either."
-- Gore Vidal
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain for the New World with a convoy of three small ships -- the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria -- and fewer than 100 crewmen.
In 1958, the USS Nautilus traveled under the Arctic ice cap.
In 2004, the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor was reopened to the public.
Today's birthdays include
- Elisha Graves Otis, inventor of the modern elevator, in 1811
- World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle in 1900
- Orchestra leader Ray Bloch in 1902
- Actress Dolores del Rio in 1905
- Band leader Les Elgart in 1917
- Author Leon Uris in 1924
- Singer Tony Bennett in 1926
- TV personality and lifestyle consultant Martha Stewart in 1941
- Actor Martin Sheen in 1940
- Actor Jay North in 1951
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday August 2, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's creeping back up again towards that triple digit mark; today will be upper 90s. It will be much drier (less humid) today. That means lower heat index, but also no chance of rain.
Yesterday: I didn't get to everything on my list; but then, I knew I had an unreasonably long list to begin with. I did get a lot done, and made fairly significant progress on the new "project room". In the evening we went to a friend's son's birthday party. I didn't get anything done after that, but I'm satisfied for now with what did get done. :)
Today: It's a dialysis and work day again. I will stop by the pharmacy on the way in to drop off a few refill requests; but they don't need to be picked up right away, so we can go straight home after work. If work isn't too crazy, maybe I can dredge up some energy to do a bit more in the project room tonight. Or, maybe I'll just keep watching SYTYCD! LOL!
Today is "National Night Out" ... "Anniversary - Signing of Declaration of Independence Official" ... "Colorado Day (Colorado)" ... "Independence Day (Jamaica)" ... "National Day (Macedonia)" ... "Youth Day (Zambia)" ... "Sisters Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The author of the Iliad is either Homer or, if not Homer, somebody else of the same name."
-- Aldous Huxley
"Wear the old coat and buy the new book."
-- Austin Phelps
Worry is a misuse of imagination.
-- Dan Zadra
Today in history:
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, was signed by members of the Continental Congress.
In 1870, the Tower Subway, the world's first underground railway, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Singer Helen Morgan in 1900
- Actress Myrna Loy in 1905
- Actress Beatrice Straight in 1914
- Author James Baldwin in 1924
- Actor Carroll O'Connor in 1924
- Actor Peter O'Toole in 1932
- Filmmaker Wes Craven in 1939
- Actress Joanna Cassidy in 1945
- Actress Kathryn Harrold in 1950
- Actress Victoria Jackson in 1959
- Actress Mary Louise Parker in 1964
- Writer/director/actor Kevin Smith in 1970
- Actor Edward Furlong in 1977
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: I didn't get to everything on my list; but then, I knew I had an unreasonably long list to begin with. I did get a lot done, and made fairly significant progress on the new "project room". In the evening we went to a friend's son's birthday party. I didn't get anything done after that, but I'm satisfied for now with what did get done. :)
Today: It's a dialysis and work day again. I will stop by the pharmacy on the way in to drop off a few refill requests; but they don't need to be picked up right away, so we can go straight home after work. If work isn't too crazy, maybe I can dredge up some energy to do a bit more in the project room tonight. Or, maybe I'll just keep watching SYTYCD! LOL!
Today is "National Night Out" ... "Anniversary - Signing of Declaration of Independence Official" ... "Colorado Day (Colorado)" ... "Independence Day (Jamaica)" ... "National Day (Macedonia)" ... "Youth Day (Zambia)" ... "Sisters Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The author of the Iliad is either Homer or, if not Homer, somebody else of the same name."
-- Aldous Huxley
"Wear the old coat and buy the new book."
-- Austin Phelps
Worry is a misuse of imagination.
-- Dan Zadra
Today in history:
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, was signed by members of the Continental Congress.
In 1870, the Tower Subway, the world's first underground railway, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Singer Helen Morgan in 1900
- Actress Myrna Loy in 1905
- Actress Beatrice Straight in 1914
- Author James Baldwin in 1924
- Actor Carroll O'Connor in 1924
- Actor Peter O'Toole in 1932
- Filmmaker Wes Craven in 1939
- Actress Joanna Cassidy in 1945
- Actress Kathryn Harrold in 1950
- Actress Victoria Jackson in 1959
- Actress Mary Louise Parker in 1964
- Writer/director/actor Kevin Smith in 1970
- Actor Edward Furlong in 1977
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Good Morning! Monday August 1, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's starting out overcast, though the forecast is only for "partly cloudy". I guess that doesn't tell us which part! LOL! They're calling for 95, which means upper 90s for me. There's the ever present chance of afternoon storms; but it looks like we did get a bit of rain early this morning.
Yesterday: We tried to take advantage of it being not *quite* so hot. I took my friend to run some errands, and then we got out in the garden a bit. We also got to spend a little time watching the puppie's antics, though only from a distance. Even with the heat and missing a few days of watering, the garden is still producing amazing quantities, especially tomatoes.
Today: This will be a catch up day. I have a few odds and ends to catch up on, some "routine" cleaning, and hopefully get started (finally) on this week's project room. That all may depend on how my energy level holds out. :) Tonight we're going to a friend's son's birthday party. Maybe later it will just be a calm evening at home. :)
Today is "Girlfriend's Day" ... "Respect for Parents Day" ... "Rounds Resounding Day" ... "Anniversary - MTV" ... "Anniversary - World Wide Web" ... "Admission Day (Colorado)" ... "Colorado Day (Colorado)" ... "Emancipation Day (Bahamas, Trinidad, Tobago)" ... "Abolition of Slavery Day (Jamaica)" ... "Independence Day (Jamaica)" ... "Independence Day (Benin)" ... "Youth Day (Zambia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone?"
-- James Thurber
"This is like deja vu all over again.
-- Yogi Berra
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.' "
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1498, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set foot on the American mainland for the first time, at the Paria Peninsula in present-day Venezuela.
In 1790, the first U.S. census showed a population of 3,929,214 people in 17 states.
In 1831, the London Bridge opened.
In 1907, an Aeronautical Division was added to the Army Signals Corps, and this forerunner of the U.S. Air Force bought its first airplane, a craft built by the Wright brothers.
In 1981, MTV premiered with the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."
In 1994, Lisa Marie Presley confirmed rumors that she had married pop star Michael Jackson May 26 in the Dominican Republic.
Today's birthdays include
- Claudius I, born in 10 B.C.
- French naturalist Jean Baptiste Lamarck, known for his theory of evolution, in 1744
- Explorer William Clark in 1770
- Francis Scott Key, composer of The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1779
- Lawyer and writer Richard Henry Dana Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, in 1815
- Author Herman Melville ( Moby-Dick ) in 1819
- Activist and labor organizer Mary Harris Mother Jones in 1837
- Tennis Hall of fame member Jack Kramer in 1921
- Actor Arthur Hill in 1922
- Actor Geoffrey Holder in 1930
- Comic actor Dom DeLuise in 1933
- French fashion designer Yves St. Laurent in 1936
- Jerry Garcia, co-founder of the Grateful Dead rock group, in 1942
- Rapper Coolio in 1963
- Film director Sam Mendes in 1965
- Actor Tempestt Bledsoe in 1973
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: We tried to take advantage of it being not *quite* so hot. I took my friend to run some errands, and then we got out in the garden a bit. We also got to spend a little time watching the puppie's antics, though only from a distance. Even with the heat and missing a few days of watering, the garden is still producing amazing quantities, especially tomatoes.
Today: This will be a catch up day. I have a few odds and ends to catch up on, some "routine" cleaning, and hopefully get started (finally) on this week's project room. That all may depend on how my energy level holds out. :) Tonight we're going to a friend's son's birthday party. Maybe later it will just be a calm evening at home. :)
Today is "Girlfriend's Day" ... "Respect for Parents Day" ... "Rounds Resounding Day" ... "Anniversary - MTV" ... "Anniversary - World Wide Web" ... "Admission Day (Colorado)" ... "Colorado Day (Colorado)" ... "Emancipation Day (Bahamas, Trinidad, Tobago)" ... "Abolition of Slavery Day (Jamaica)" ... "Independence Day (Jamaica)" ... "Independence Day (Benin)" ... "Youth Day (Zambia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone?"
-- James Thurber
"This is like deja vu all over again.
-- Yogi Berra
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.' "
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1498, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set foot on the American mainland for the first time, at the Paria Peninsula in present-day Venezuela.
In 1790, the first U.S. census showed a population of 3,929,214 people in 17 states.
In 1831, the London Bridge opened.
In 1907, an Aeronautical Division was added to the Army Signals Corps, and this forerunner of the U.S. Air Force bought its first airplane, a craft built by the Wright brothers.
In 1981, MTV premiered with the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."
In 1994, Lisa Marie Presley confirmed rumors that she had married pop star Michael Jackson May 26 in the Dominican Republic.
Today's birthdays include
- Claudius I, born in 10 B.C.
- French naturalist Jean Baptiste Lamarck, known for his theory of evolution, in 1744
- Explorer William Clark in 1770
- Francis Scott Key, composer of The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1779
- Lawyer and writer Richard Henry Dana Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, in 1815
- Author Herman Melville ( Moby-Dick ) in 1819
- Activist and labor organizer Mary Harris Mother Jones in 1837
- Tennis Hall of fame member Jack Kramer in 1921
- Actor Arthur Hill in 1922
- Actor Geoffrey Holder in 1930
- Comic actor Dom DeLuise in 1933
- French fashion designer Yves St. Laurent in 1936
- Jerry Garcia, co-founder of the Grateful Dead rock group, in 1942
- Rapper Coolio in 1963
- Film director Sam Mendes in 1965
- Actor Tempestt Bledsoe in 1973
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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