Good morning! It is a beautiful morning. Today will be another perfectly beautiful summer day: mid 80s, mostly sunny. It will be a good day for being outside.
Yesterday I did not get done what I started out to do. I did get a good start; and I did get a lot of things done that I needed to. But by the time we got out and ran various errands - which involved going to 3 different towns in the course of the day - it was too hot. So, in just a few minutes, I'm going to tackle the back hall this morning before it gets so hot. Later today we may take a ride to the beach. Well, actually, to dain the boat! LOL! But we'll go on to the beach to "justify" the long ride. :)
Today is "National Celiac Awareness Day" ... "National Grandparent's Day" ... "National Urban Eden Day" ... "Anniversary - Star-Spangled Banner" ... "Birthday - Scooby Doo".
Quotes of the Day:
"If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"
-- Abraham Lincoln
"A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to."
-- Dr. Lawrence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 122, the building of Hadrian's Wall began.
In 1788, Congress authorized the first U.S. national election, to be conducted "the first Wednesday in January next (1789)."
In 1814, during the defense of Fort McHenry, Md., Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army bacteriologist Walter Reed in 1851- Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing, hero of World War I, in 1860- Author Sherwood Anderson in 1876- English author J.B. Priestly in 1894- Actress Claudette Colbert in 1903- Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, in 1911- Author Roald Dahl in 1916- Singer Mel Torme in 1925- TV producer Fred Silverman in 1937 - Miss Manners Judith Martin in 1938 - Actor Richard Kiel in 1939 - Singer/songwriter Peter Cetera in 1944- Actress Jacqueline Bisset in 1944- Singer/actress Nell Carter in 1948- Actress Jean Smart in 1951- Olympic track gold medalist Michael Johnson in 1967- Actor Ben Savage in 1980
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday September 12, 2009
Good morning! It is a gorgeous Saturday morning! It will be mid 80s today, and sunny. We're not back in a real drought, but we are in a very dry spell, so rain would be welcome. However, since there's none in the immediate forecast, I will enjoy these beautiful fall days. :)
Once again, I had a less than productive evening, only getting bits and pieces worked on. My strategy is to have saved up energy for today! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL! I've already worked in the kitchen and got laundry started. I have errands to run, but then hope to clean the back hall. There's no a/c back there, but with this nice weather I can have the back door and a window open, so it won't be bad at all. I hope! LOL!
I also hope to use "break" time for sewing. I'm at another of those frustrating in-between stages, so have to go on and get more things lined up. Busy day! :)
Today is "Video Games Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
-- Robert Frost
"Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone."
-- Gladys Bronwyn Stern
Today in history:
In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what's now known as the Hudson River.
In 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings, believed to be 15,000 to 17,000 years old, were discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern.
In 1992, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Endeavour, marking the 50th space shuttle mission.
Today's birthdays include
- Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in 1818- Newspaperman Charles Dudley Warner in 1829- Critic H.L. Mencken in 1880- French entertainer Maurice Chevalier in 1888- Comedian Ben Blue in 1901- Bandleader Shep Fields in 1910- U.S. Olympic track star Jesse Owens in 1913- Singer/bandleader Eddy Howard in 1914- Singer Ella Mae Morse in 1924- Actor Ian Holm in 1931- Country music singer George Jones in 1931- Circus animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams in 1934- Actress Linda Gray in 1940 - Singer Maria Muldaur in 1943 - Singer Barry White in 1944- Actor Peter Scolari in 1954 - Actress Rachel Ward in 1957- Actor Darren E. Burrows (Northern Exposure) in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Once again, I had a less than productive evening, only getting bits and pieces worked on. My strategy is to have saved up energy for today! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL! I've already worked in the kitchen and got laundry started. I have errands to run, but then hope to clean the back hall. There's no a/c back there, but with this nice weather I can have the back door and a window open, so it won't be bad at all. I hope! LOL!
I also hope to use "break" time for sewing. I'm at another of those frustrating in-between stages, so have to go on and get more things lined up. Busy day! :)
Today is "Video Games Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
-- Robert Frost
"Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone."
-- Gladys Bronwyn Stern
Today in history:
In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what's now known as the Hudson River.
In 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings, believed to be 15,000 to 17,000 years old, were discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their dog down a narrow entrance into a cavern.
In 1992, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Endeavour, marking the 50th space shuttle mission.
Today's birthdays include
- Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in 1818- Newspaperman Charles Dudley Warner in 1829- Critic H.L. Mencken in 1880- French entertainer Maurice Chevalier in 1888- Comedian Ben Blue in 1901- Bandleader Shep Fields in 1910- U.S. Olympic track star Jesse Owens in 1913- Singer/bandleader Eddy Howard in 1914- Singer Ella Mae Morse in 1924- Actor Ian Holm in 1931- Country music singer George Jones in 1931- Circus animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams in 1934- Actress Linda Gray in 1940 - Singer Maria Muldaur in 1943 - Singer Barry White in 1944- Actor Peter Scolari in 1954 - Actress Rachel Ward in 1957- Actor Darren E. Burrows (Northern Exposure) in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Good Morning! Friday September 11, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is back - even though there are a few stray clouds out there, my backyard is just glowing! There's very little chance of rain today, or for the whole next week. We need rain, but we sure are having lovely fall days!
I got a little bit done on each of several projects, sewing and others, last night. It takes me a long time to finish things this way; but, I don't get bored with the projects and never finish! LOL! This weekend begins the phase of my schedule to start working on areas of the house that don't have (or have minimal) a/c. So I'm very happy to have milder days ... 80s are better than 90s! :)
The main focus of this newsletter is GOOD news. I strive to keep it that way. But, I cannot let today go by without a remembrance. In America, we are very blessed with our freedoms. From me, a huge THANK YOU to all members of the armed services, past and present, who protect these freedoms!!!
Today is "911 Day" ... "Libraries Remember" ... "Patriot Day" ... "New Year's Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are here on Earth to do good to others. What the others are here for, I don't know."
-- W. H. Auden
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining."
-- John F. Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1847, Stephen Foster's first hit, "Oh! Susanna," had its debut at a concert in a Pittsburgh saloon and soon became standard for minstrel troupes.
In 1959, Congress passed a bill authorizing food stamps for low-income Americans.
Today's birthdays include
- American short story writer O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) in 1862- Author D.H. Lawrence in 1885- Jimmie Davis, former Louisiana governor and songwriter (You Are My Sunshine) in 1899- University of Alabama Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant in 1913- Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1917- Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tom Landry in 1924- Filmmaker Brian De Palma in 1940 - Entertainer Lola Falana in 1942 - Actress Amy Madigan in 1950- Actress Virginia Madsen in 1961- Actress Kristy McNichol in 1962- Actor/singer Harry Connick Jr. in 1967
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I got a little bit done on each of several projects, sewing and others, last night. It takes me a long time to finish things this way; but, I don't get bored with the projects and never finish! LOL! This weekend begins the phase of my schedule to start working on areas of the house that don't have (or have minimal) a/c. So I'm very happy to have milder days ... 80s are better than 90s! :)
The main focus of this newsletter is GOOD news. I strive to keep it that way. But, I cannot let today go by without a remembrance. In America, we are very blessed with our freedoms. From me, a huge THANK YOU to all members of the armed services, past and present, who protect these freedoms!!!
Today is "911 Day" ... "Libraries Remember" ... "Patriot Day" ... "New Year's Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are here on Earth to do good to others. What the others are here for, I don't know."
-- W. H. Auden
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining."
-- John F. Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1847, Stephen Foster's first hit, "Oh! Susanna," had its debut at a concert in a Pittsburgh saloon and soon became standard for minstrel troupes.
In 1959, Congress passed a bill authorizing food stamps for low-income Americans.
Today's birthdays include
- American short story writer O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) in 1862- Author D.H. Lawrence in 1885- Jimmie Davis, former Louisiana governor and songwriter (You Are My Sunshine) in 1899- University of Alabama Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant in 1913- Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1917- Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tom Landry in 1924- Filmmaker Brian De Palma in 1940 - Entertainer Lola Falana in 1942 - Actress Amy Madigan in 1950- Actress Virginia Madsen in 1961- Actress Kristy McNichol in 1962- Actor/singer Harry Connick Jr. in 1967
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday September 10, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It will be cooler today, only upper 70s! It will probably be cloudy most of the day - starting out overcast; and maybe some showers. The weather-guy is saying we're below "normal", so we need more rain. I'm surprised, I thought we'd had a lot, but apparently not! LOL! So, come on down, rain! :)
Last night was certainly not as productive as my list .. but I did get some things on it accomplished. "So You Think You Can Dance" started last night ... I hadn't even been watching the commercials, so it caught me by surprise. It started off with a lot of good dancers, so this season will be interesting. Also, "Glee" came on ... a new show ... I'm still not quite decided. I like the singing (most of it anyway), but the show seems a bit lame.
I have no idea what's on tonight, or what I'll get done. I hope I'm at least a bit productive! :)
Today is "Swap Ideas Day" ... "Elias Howe day"
Quotes of the Day:
"There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.a'
-- Josh Billings
"The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future."
-- Stephen Ambrose
Today in history:
In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for the sewing machine.
In 1913, the first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opened.
Today's birthdays include
- English scientist and clergyman John Needham in 1713- Physicist Arthur Holly Compton in 1892- English critic Cyril Connolly in 1903- Film director Robert Wise in 1914- Golfer Arnold Palmer in 1929 - Television journalist Charles Kuralt in 1934- Homer-hitting baseball star Roger Maris in 1934- Singer Jose Feliciano in 1945 - Aerosmith guitairist Joe Perry in 1950 - Actress Amy Irving in 1953 - Actor Clark Johnson (Homicide: Life on the Street) in 1954
- Actor Colin Firth in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night was certainly not as productive as my list .. but I did get some things on it accomplished. "So You Think You Can Dance" started last night ... I hadn't even been watching the commercials, so it caught me by surprise. It started off with a lot of good dancers, so this season will be interesting. Also, "Glee" came on ... a new show ... I'm still not quite decided. I like the singing (most of it anyway), but the show seems a bit lame.
I have no idea what's on tonight, or what I'll get done. I hope I'm at least a bit productive! :)
Today is "Swap Ideas Day" ... "Elias Howe day"
Quotes of the Day:
"There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.a'
-- Josh Billings
"The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future."
-- Stephen Ambrose
Today in history:
In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for the sewing machine.
In 1913, the first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opened.
Today's birthdays include
- English scientist and clergyman John Needham in 1713- Physicist Arthur Holly Compton in 1892- English critic Cyril Connolly in 1903- Film director Robert Wise in 1914- Golfer Arnold Palmer in 1929 - Television journalist Charles Kuralt in 1934- Homer-hitting baseball star Roger Maris in 1934- Singer Jose Feliciano in 1945 - Aerosmith guitairist Joe Perry in 1950 - Actress Amy Irving in 1953 - Actor Clark Johnson (Homicide: Life on the Street) in 1954
- Actor Colin Firth in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday September 9, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today will be low 80s, partly cloudy, low humidity .. why would anyone want to live anywhere else? LOL! Really, fall is so perfect here. I know we'll probably have a few more hotter days; but for the most part, summer is gone and fall is here. I love it! :)
Last night was more productive for me. I got a load of laundry done ... and put up (a biggie for me! LOL!); I finished the phase I was on for the one project, rethreaded the sewing machine, and got a start on another project. I also did a bit of straightening up, cleared away some "hot spots".
Tonight I hope to work more on the sewing project; start cutting fabric for the next phase of the just completed (phase) project; work on updating my emergency prep list; and get another load of laundry washed and put away. I'm gonna get all that done???? Yeah, right! LOL!! But, at least I have a list to work from, some of it will get done. :)
Today is "Wonderful Weirdos Day" ... "Admission Day (California)" ... "Chrysanthemum Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Tajikistan)" ... "Bonza Bottler Day" (9/9) .... "Teddy Bear Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master."
-- Demosthenes
"Humor is just another defense against the universe."
-- Mel Brooks
A thought for the day: former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca said, "A country's competitiveness starts not on the factory floor or in the engineering lab. It begins in the classroom."
Today in history:
In 1739, 1542, Mary Stuart was crowned "Queen of Scots" at the age of nine months.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially changed the new American nation's name from "United Colonies" to "United States."
In 1850, California became the 31st state.
In 1956, rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley appeared on national television for the first time, on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 2001 sports, Venus Williams defeated her sister Serena for the U.S. Open tennis championship, 6-2, 6-4, the first time since 1884 that sisters had met in a Grand Slam finale.
Today's birthdays include
- The Duc de Richelieu, French statesman and Roman Catholic cardinal, in 1585- Capt. William Bligh of the HMS Bounty, in 1754- Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1828- Alf Landon, the Kansas Republican who lost the 1936 presidential election to Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1887- Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders in 1890- Composer Arthur Freed in 1894- Oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder in 1919- Actor Cliff Robertson in 1925- Rhythm & blues singer Otis Redding in 1941- Actor Tom Wopat in 1951- Actress Angela Cartwright in 1952- Actor Hugh Grant in 1960- Actor Adam Sandler in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night was more productive for me. I got a load of laundry done ... and put up (a biggie for me! LOL!); I finished the phase I was on for the one project, rethreaded the sewing machine, and got a start on another project. I also did a bit of straightening up, cleared away some "hot spots".
Tonight I hope to work more on the sewing project; start cutting fabric for the next phase of the just completed (phase) project; work on updating my emergency prep list; and get another load of laundry washed and put away. I'm gonna get all that done???? Yeah, right! LOL!! But, at least I have a list to work from, some of it will get done. :)
Today is "Wonderful Weirdos Day" ... "Admission Day (California)" ... "Chrysanthemum Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Day (Tajikistan)" ... "Bonza Bottler Day" (9/9) .... "Teddy Bear Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master."
-- Demosthenes
"Humor is just another defense against the universe."
-- Mel Brooks
A thought for the day: former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca said, "A country's competitiveness starts not on the factory floor or in the engineering lab. It begins in the classroom."
Today in history:
In 1739, 1542, Mary Stuart was crowned "Queen of Scots" at the age of nine months.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially changed the new American nation's name from "United Colonies" to "United States."
In 1850, California became the 31st state.
In 1956, rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley appeared on national television for the first time, on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 2001 sports, Venus Williams defeated her sister Serena for the U.S. Open tennis championship, 6-2, 6-4, the first time since 1884 that sisters had met in a Grand Slam finale.
Today's birthdays include
- The Duc de Richelieu, French statesman and Roman Catholic cardinal, in 1585- Capt. William Bligh of the HMS Bounty, in 1754- Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1828- Alf Landon, the Kansas Republican who lost the 1936 presidential election to Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1887- Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders in 1890- Composer Arthur Freed in 1894- Oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder in 1919- Actor Cliff Robertson in 1925- Rhythm & blues singer Otis Redding in 1941- Actor Tom Wopat in 1951- Actress Angela Cartwright in 1952- Actor Hugh Grant in 1960- Actor Adam Sandler in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday September 8, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful fall morning! I would love to stay home agian .. but my boss probably wouldn't like that! LOL! It's only going to be around 80; starting out cloudy, but will probably be sunny by afternoon. We had rain off and on all day yesterday, so everything has had a nice drink now; all of the fall flowers (and also my beloved petunias) are blooming happily!
Yesterday was a relaxing fun day. My friend came over, and we watched an NCIS marathon; we also made 5 batches of cookie dough. We each have 2 in the freezer ready to roll out and bake later; and we baked one batch for "right now". Yummy! :)
I'm also very close to finishing the phase I'm on with one of the big sewing projects ... would have finished Sunday, but the bobbin ran out. I will finish that tonight, and move on to the next part. I can also now change the thread, and begin working on the other big project again!
Today is "Another Look Unlimited Day" ... "Play Days (09/08-09/12)" ... "Nixon Pardon Day" ... "UN International Literacy Day" ... "Anniversary - Star Trek TV Premiere" ... "Independence Day (Macedonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody."
-- Bill Cosby
"Great services are not canceled by one act or by one single error."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
A Thought for the Day
In "Middlemarch," English novelist Mary Anne Evans (George Eliot) wrote, "...men know best about everything, except what women know better."
Today in history:
In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla.
In 1935, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra launched his singing career when he appeared with a group called The Hoboken Four on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio talent show.
In 1966, "Star Trek" premiered on NBC-TV.
In 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard I, Richard the Lion Hearted, in 1157- Composer Antonin Dvorak in 1841- Country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman, in 1897- U.S. Sen. Claude Pepper, D-Fla., in 1900- Comedian Sid Caesar in 1922- Actor Peter Sellers in 1925- Country music singer Patsy Cline in 1932- Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn. D-Ga., in 1938 - Actor Henry Thomas (E.T. -- The Extra-Terrestrial) in 1971 - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Home Improvement) in 1981
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday was a relaxing fun day. My friend came over, and we watched an NCIS marathon; we also made 5 batches of cookie dough. We each have 2 in the freezer ready to roll out and bake later; and we baked one batch for "right now". Yummy! :)
I'm also very close to finishing the phase I'm on with one of the big sewing projects ... would have finished Sunday, but the bobbin ran out. I will finish that tonight, and move on to the next part. I can also now change the thread, and begin working on the other big project again!
Today is "Another Look Unlimited Day" ... "Play Days (09/08-09/12)" ... "Nixon Pardon Day" ... "UN International Literacy Day" ... "Anniversary - Star Trek TV Premiere" ... "Independence Day (Macedonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody."
-- Bill Cosby
"Great services are not canceled by one act or by one single error."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
A Thought for the Day
In "Middlemarch," English novelist Mary Anne Evans (George Eliot) wrote, "...men know best about everything, except what women know better."
Today in history:
In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla.
In 1935, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra launched his singing career when he appeared with a group called The Hoboken Four on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio talent show.
In 1966, "Star Trek" premiered on NBC-TV.
In 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated.
Today's birthdays include
- England's King Richard I, Richard the Lion Hearted, in 1157- Composer Antonin Dvorak in 1841- Country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman, in 1897- U.S. Sen. Claude Pepper, D-Fla., in 1900- Comedian Sid Caesar in 1922- Actor Peter Sellers in 1925- Country music singer Patsy Cline in 1932- Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn. D-Ga., in 1938 - Actor Henry Thomas (E.T. -- The Extra-Terrestrial) in 1971 - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Home Improvement) in 1981
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Good Morning! Monday September 7, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's one of my few but precious paid holidays, yay! It will be cooler today, around 80; maybe cloudy, maybe even showers off and on. Things are a bit dry now, a shower would be welcome. Especially since I got the porch mostly done. :)
Yesterday was a lazy day - they're nice every once in awhile, even though I always feel faintly guilty for not getting things done. The good thing is - as long as I have this huge "to-do" list, and books to read, and movies I haven't seen yet, and piles of sewing projects (and a few craft projects too) - well, I'll never have time to be bored! LOL!! I did work a little bit on several things. I have finished most of what I needed done on the porch, despite yet more wasps (found 2 more nests!). I did laundry, baked cookies (an experimental recipe), and got nearly done with the phase I'm on for one of the sewing projects.
Today sounds like a good day for my "rainy day" project, getting some cookie dough made and into the freezer. Of course, a few may end up getting baked too! LOL!
Today is "Grandma Moses Day" ... "Labor Day (US)" ... "National Grandparents Day" ... "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day" ... "Anniversary - Google Founding" ... "Independence Day (Brazil)" ... "Labor Day (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity."
-- Albert Camus
"Be more prompt to go to a friend in adversity than in prosperity."
-- Chilo
Today in history:
In 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal.
In 1892, James Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round of a prizefight at New Orleans, the first major fight under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Elizabeth I in 1533- American primitive painter Anna "Grandma" Moses in 1860- Financier J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. in 1867- Legendary heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 1908- Film director Elia Kazan in 1909- Physicist and rocket developer James Van Allen in 1914- Actor Peter Lawford in 1923- Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, in 1924- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly in 1936- Actor John Philip Law ("The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming") in 1937- Actor Richard Roundtree in 1942- Actress Julie Kavner in 1951- Actor Corbin Bernsen in 1954- Entertainer Michael Feinstein in 1956
- David Steele, Birmingham, rock keyboardist (Fine Young Cannibals) in 1960
- Tatia Jayne Starkey, Ringo's 1st grandchild, in 1985
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a lazy day - they're nice every once in awhile, even though I always feel faintly guilty for not getting things done. The good thing is - as long as I have this huge "to-do" list, and books to read, and movies I haven't seen yet, and piles of sewing projects (and a few craft projects too) - well, I'll never have time to be bored! LOL!! I did work a little bit on several things. I have finished most of what I needed done on the porch, despite yet more wasps (found 2 more nests!). I did laundry, baked cookies (an experimental recipe), and got nearly done with the phase I'm on for one of the sewing projects.
Today sounds like a good day for my "rainy day" project, getting some cookie dough made and into the freezer. Of course, a few may end up getting baked too! LOL!
Today is "Grandma Moses Day" ... "Labor Day (US)" ... "National Grandparents Day" ... "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day" ... "Anniversary - Google Founding" ... "Independence Day (Brazil)" ... "Labor Day (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Too many have dispensed with generosity in order to practice charity."
-- Albert Camus
"Be more prompt to go to a friend in adversity than in prosperity."
-- Chilo
Today in history:
In 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal.
In 1892, James Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round of a prizefight at New Orleans, the first major fight under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules.
Today's birthdays include
- England's Queen Elizabeth I in 1533- American primitive painter Anna "Grandma" Moses in 1860- Financier J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. in 1867- Legendary heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 1908- Film director Elia Kazan in 1909- Physicist and rocket developer James Van Allen in 1914- Actor Peter Lawford in 1923- Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, in 1924- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly in 1936- Actor John Philip Law ("The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming") in 1937- Actor Richard Roundtree in 1942- Actress Julie Kavner in 1951- Actor Corbin Bernsen in 1954- Entertainer Michael Feinstein in 1956
- David Steele, Birmingham, rock keyboardist (Fine Young Cannibals) in 1960
- Tatia Jayne Starkey, Ringo's 1st grandchild, in 1985
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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