Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's still cold, but the sun is shining brightly, so the gloomy gray is gone. Today will be low 40s and sunny; and it looks like all week will be in the low 40s. I find it so much easiser to get things accomplished inside when it's bright outside (especially since my house tends towards dark all the time). A lot got done yesterday. I picked up my helper friend, and we ran a few errands. Then we came back here and in between HGTV breaks (we're both "decorating-junkies"! LOL!), the big tree came completely down and bagged (even the lights are labeled!). OK, truth is, she did that! :) But I did make several trips up and down stairs. Another full box is packed, and I made some progress on clearing off the table. I have Valentine decorations ... just have to finish clearing away all the clutter so they show up! I really hope today to finish with the clutter, get all the holiday linens washed and packed; and bake some cookies! :)
Today is "Ballet Day" ... "Man Day" ... "Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day" ... "Independence Day (Grenada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."
-- Henry Van Dyke
"Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure."
-- George Melton
Today in history:
In 1915, D.W. Griffith's "Birth Of A Nation," a landmark in the history of cinema and the first American full-length motion picture, opened in Los Angeles and was immediately a smash hit.
In 1964, the Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time and immediately set off a frantic wave of "Beatlemania."
In 1984, two U.S. shuttle astronauts made the first untethered space walk.
In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as Haiti's first democratically elected president in 186 years.
In 1998, the Winter Olympics opened in Nagano, Japan.
Today's birthdays include:
- English statesman and writer Sir Thomas More in 1478
- Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere in 1804
- English novelist Charles Dickens in 1812
- Little House books author Laura Ingalls Wilder in 1867
- Ragtime composer and pianist Eubie Blake in 1883
- Novelist Sinclair Lewis in 1885
- Actor and Olympic swimming gold medalist Buster Crabbe (Flash Gordon) in 1908
- Actor Miguel Ferrer in 1955
- Actor James Spader in 1960
- Country singer Garth Brooks in 1962
- Comedian Chris Rock in 1966
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday February 6, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray out, and quite chilly, but not raining. Yesteraay's "showers" (what imaginary forecast did I get that from?? LOL!) was a steady all day pouring rain. I think we're not in a drought any more. :) Today's is for cold - mid to upper 30s - and showers. Well, it also said "flurries"; but not a chance of that here. As long as it's not just pouring all day, things will get done.
Last night I watched a bit of TV, and went to sleep early. Hmmm... early on a Friday night ... am I getting ...*gasp* ... old??? LOL!!
Today I will be more productive. It's harder when it's dreary (S.A.D.D.); but I'll hopefully have some help, and maybe even get out to do some window shopping. It may just depend on how the weather goes today.
Today is "Waitangi Day (New Zealand)" ... "Dump Your Significant Jerk Day" ... "MOBIUS Award Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The shortest distance between two points is under construction."
-- Noelie Altito
"Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself."
-- Joel Hawes
Today in history:
In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, was signed.
In 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the armies of the Confederacy.
In 1943, U.S. Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was named commander of Allied expeditionary forces in North Africa.
In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became sovereign of Great Britain.
In 1974, the Caribbean island of Grenada was declared independent and a member of the British Commonwealth.
In 2005 sports, the New England Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21.
Today's birthdays include:
- England's Queen Anne in 1665
- Statesman Aaron Burr in 1756
- Baseball great George Herman Babe Ruth in 1895
- Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1911
- Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1917
- Actor Patrick MacNee in 1922
- Actor Rip Torn in 1931
- French film director Francois Truffaut in 1932
- Actor Mike Farrell in 1939
- Television news anchorman Tom Brokaw in 1940
- Handgun activist Sarah Brady in 1942
- Singer Fabian Forte in 1943
- Actor Michael Tucker in 1944
- Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter Bob Marley in 1945
- Singer Natalie Cole in 1950
- Actor/director Robert Townsend in 1957
- Actress Kathy Najimy in 1957
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night I watched a bit of TV, and went to sleep early. Hmmm... early on a Friday night ... am I getting ...*gasp* ... old??? LOL!!
Today I will be more productive. It's harder when it's dreary (S.A.D.D.); but I'll hopefully have some help, and maybe even get out to do some window shopping. It may just depend on how the weather goes today.
Today is "Waitangi Day (New Zealand)" ... "Dump Your Significant Jerk Day" ... "MOBIUS Award Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The shortest distance between two points is under construction."
-- Noelie Altito
"Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself."
-- Joel Hawes
Today in history:
In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, was signed.
In 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the armies of the Confederacy.
In 1943, U.S. Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was named commander of Allied expeditionary forces in North Africa.
In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became sovereign of Great Britain.
In 1974, the Caribbean island of Grenada was declared independent and a member of the British Commonwealth.
In 2005 sports, the New England Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21.
Today's birthdays include:
- England's Queen Anne in 1665
- Statesman Aaron Burr in 1756
- Baseball great George Herman Babe Ruth in 1895
- Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1911
- Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1917
- Actor Patrick MacNee in 1922
- Actor Rip Torn in 1931
- French film director Francois Truffaut in 1932
- Actor Mike Farrell in 1939
- Television news anchorman Tom Brokaw in 1940
- Handgun activist Sarah Brady in 1942
- Singer Fabian Forte in 1943
- Actor Michael Tucker in 1944
- Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter Bob Marley in 1945
- Singer Natalie Cole in 1950
- Actor/director Robert Townsend in 1957
- Actress Kathy Najimy in 1957
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Good Morning! Friday February 5, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray and drippy, but it's not ice or sleet (or snow). Today will be upper 30s, mostly cloudy with occasional rain. It may not be a "nice" day to be out, but at least not icy. And I don't plan to be out in it more than coming and going to work! LOL!
I did get 2 loads of laundry done last night. I sort of watched the shows I like; but everything is reruns. I wonder how they can make about 6 new shows and show 24 reruns??? LOL!!
We got a bit more gas in the tank, and "splurged" and turned the heat up a little. So, hopefully, tonight I'll get some ambition or something and get some sorting and cleaning done!
Today is "American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile Program" ... "Bubble Gum Day" ... "National Wear Red Day" ... "Weatherperson's Day" ... "Constitution Day (Mexico)" ... "Winterlude (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them."
-- Casey Stengel
"Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in their best light."
-- Jennie Jerome Churchill
Today in history:
In 1631, British clergyman Roger Williams arrived in Salem, Mass., seeking religious freedom. He founded the colony of Rhode Island.
In 1919, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists.
1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edward Mitchell walked on the moon for four hours.
Today's birthdays include:
- Former British Prime Minister Robert Peel, founder of the London Police Force, in 1788
- Evangelist Dwight Moody in 1837
- Scotsman John Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tire, in 1840
- Outlaw Belle Starr in 1848
- U.S. statesman Adlai E. Stevenson in 1900
- Actor John Carradine in 1906
- Novelist William Burroughs in 1914
- Comedian/actor Red Buttons in 1919
- Author Rev. Andrew Greeley in 1928
- Former baseball home run king Henry Aaron in 1934
- Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn in 1939
- Writer/comedian Christopher Guest in 1948
- Actress Barbara Hershey in 1948
- Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh in 1962
- Actress Laura Linney in 1964
- Singer Bobby Brown in 1969
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I did get 2 loads of laundry done last night. I sort of watched the shows I like; but everything is reruns. I wonder how they can make about 6 new shows and show 24 reruns??? LOL!!
We got a bit more gas in the tank, and "splurged" and turned the heat up a little. So, hopefully, tonight I'll get some ambition or something and get some sorting and cleaning done!
Today is "American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile Program" ... "Bubble Gum Day" ... "National Wear Red Day" ... "Weatherperson's Day" ... "Constitution Day (Mexico)" ... "Winterlude (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them."
-- Casey Stengel
"Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in their best light."
-- Jennie Jerome Churchill
Today in history:
In 1631, British clergyman Roger Williams arrived in Salem, Mass., seeking religious freedom. He founded the colony of Rhode Island.
In 1919, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists.
1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edward Mitchell walked on the moon for four hours.
Today's birthdays include:
- Former British Prime Minister Robert Peel, founder of the London Police Force, in 1788
- Evangelist Dwight Moody in 1837
- Scotsman John Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tire, in 1840
- Outlaw Belle Starr in 1848
- U.S. statesman Adlai E. Stevenson in 1900
- Actor John Carradine in 1906
- Novelist William Burroughs in 1914
- Comedian/actor Red Buttons in 1919
- Author Rev. Andrew Greeley in 1928
- Former baseball home run king Henry Aaron in 1934
- Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn in 1939
- Writer/comedian Christopher Guest in 1948
- Actress Barbara Hershey in 1948
- Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh in 1962
- Actress Laura Linney in 1964
- Singer Bobby Brown in 1969
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday February 4, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's starting out grayish again, but the forecast is for mostly sunny until late afternoon, when the next round of rain clouds start arriving. It'll be mid 40s today; not as "warm" as yesterday, but at least not freezing! :)
I'm sure some of you will be shocked to hear ... I didn't watch AI! I decided I've had enough of the auditions, and watched my "usual" police/detective type shows. Oh, and a show about SuperBowl commercials. While a lot of them I could do without, I really love those Clydesdales! LOL!
Tonight ... laundry for sure, and more TV probably. :)
Today is "Quacker Day" ... "Independence Day (Sri Lanka)" ..."Birthday of the USO" ... "Rosa Park's Day" ... "Create A Vacuum Day" ... "Thank A Mailman Day" ... "Homemade Soup Day" ... "Spoiled Cats Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister."
Abigail Van Buren
"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
-- Marianne Williamson
Today in history:
In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential electors who cast their votes. John Adams of Massachusetts was elected vice president.
In 1861, at a convention in Montgomery, Ala., six states -- Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina -- elected Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy.
Today's birthdays include:
- Polish-born American patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko in 1746
- French cubist painter Fernand Leger in 1881
- Aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1902
- Civil rights activist Rosa Lee Parks in 1913
- Actress Ida Lupino in 1918
- Feminist Betty Friedan in 1921
- Actor John Schuck in 1940
- Comedian David Brenner in 1945
- Rock musician Alice Cooper in 1948
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
-Actress Lisa Eichhorn in 1952
- Country singer Clint Black in 1962
- Actress Gabrielle Anwar in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I'm sure some of you will be shocked to hear ... I didn't watch AI! I decided I've had enough of the auditions, and watched my "usual" police/detective type shows. Oh, and a show about SuperBowl commercials. While a lot of them I could do without, I really love those Clydesdales! LOL!
Tonight ... laundry for sure, and more TV probably. :)
Today is "Quacker Day" ... "Independence Day (Sri Lanka)" ..."Birthday of the USO" ... "Rosa Park's Day" ... "Create A Vacuum Day" ... "Thank A Mailman Day" ... "Homemade Soup Day" ... "Spoiled Cats Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister."
Abigail Van Buren
"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
-- Marianne Williamson
Today in history:
In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential electors who cast their votes. John Adams of Massachusetts was elected vice president.
In 1861, at a convention in Montgomery, Ala., six states -- Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina -- elected Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy.
Today's birthdays include:
- Polish-born American patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko in 1746
- French cubist painter Fernand Leger in 1881
- Aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1902
- Civil rights activist Rosa Lee Parks in 1913
- Actress Ida Lupino in 1918
- Feminist Betty Friedan in 1921
- Actor John Schuck in 1940
- Comedian David Brenner in 1945
- Rock musician Alice Cooper in 1948
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
-Actress Lisa Eichhorn in 1952
- Country singer Clint Black in 1962
- Actress Gabrielle Anwar in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday February 3, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Most of the ground in my yard is still white (ice and sleet, not snow, but looks the same!), and the sky is gray. But, the forecast for today is low 50s and mostly sunny. That should take care of what yesterday's rain didn't get. I think there's an old superstition, or something like that, about if snow lays on the ground for 3 days it's waiting for more to join it. Well, there is more snow (flurries only) in the forecast, but that's only north of me. So, maybe mine will all melt off today!
I watched AI last night (nothing overly impressed me; and the judges were acting really weird), then read a bit. That made my eyes tired, so I gave up and went to sleep. Hmmm ... wonder when I'll wake up??? LOL!!
oday is "Four Chaplains Memorial Day" ... "National Girls and Women In Sports Day" ... "Anniversary - "The Day the Music Died" ... "Bean Throwing Festival (Setsubun - Japan)" ... "Heroes' Day (Mozambique)" ... "Pet A Cat Day" ... "Take A Cruise Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1809 the Illinois Territory is created, which went on to be the 21st state to join the United States
In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, decreeing that the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
In 1913, the 16th Amendment, allowing establishment of an income tax, became part of the U.S. Constitution after ratification by Wyoming.
In 1966, the Soviet Union accomplished the first controlled landing on the moon when the unmanned spacecraft Lunik 9 touched down on the Ocean of Storms.
In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act.
In 1994, the shuttle Discovery blasted off into space with the first Russian astronaut aboard a U.S. spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include:
- German composer Felix Mendelssohn in 1809
- U.S. journalist Horace Greeley in 1811
- Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor of medicine, in 1821
- Poet and novelist Gertrude Stein in 1874
- Artist Norman Rockwell in 1894
- Author James Michener in 1907
- Comedian Joey Bishop in 1918
- Comedian Shelley Berman in 1926
- Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton in 1940
- Actress Blythe Danner in 1943
- Actress Morgan Fairchild in 1950
- Actor Nathan Lane in 1956
- Actor Thomas Calabro in 1959
- Actress Maura Tierney (ER) in 1965
I watched AI last night (nothing overly impressed me; and the judges were acting really weird), then read a bit. That made my eyes tired, so I gave up and went to sleep. Hmmm ... wonder when I'll wake up??? LOL!!
oday is "Four Chaplains Memorial Day" ... "National Girls and Women In Sports Day" ... "Anniversary - "The Day the Music Died" ... "Bean Throwing Festival (Setsubun - Japan)" ... "Heroes' Day (Mozambique)" ... "Pet A Cat Day" ... "Take A Cruise Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1809 the Illinois Territory is created, which went on to be the 21st state to join the United States
In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, decreeing that the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
In 1913, the 16th Amendment, allowing establishment of an income tax, became part of the U.S. Constitution after ratification by Wyoming.
In 1966, the Soviet Union accomplished the first controlled landing on the moon when the unmanned spacecraft Lunik 9 touched down on the Ocean of Storms.
In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act.
In 1994, the shuttle Discovery blasted off into space with the first Russian astronaut aboard a U.S. spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include:
- German composer Felix Mendelssohn in 1809
- U.S. journalist Horace Greeley in 1811
- Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor of medicine, in 1821
- Poet and novelist Gertrude Stein in 1874
- Artist Norman Rockwell in 1894
- Author James Michener in 1907
- Comedian Joey Bishop in 1918
- Comedian Shelley Berman in 1926
- Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton in 1940
- Actress Blythe Danner in 1943
- Actress Morgan Fairchild in 1950
- Actor Nathan Lane in 1956
- Actor Thomas Calabro in 1959
- Actress Maura Tierney (ER) in 1965
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday February 2, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray out, with a promise of rain, and going to around 40 today. That should melt off a lot of the ice still laying around. It was cold last night, so the parts of roads that didn't dry will be icy this morning; but the "main" roads are nice and dry, so I really shouldn't have any trouble going to work.
Last night I still didn't get much done. I threw a few things in a box. But, I finished reading a book! LOL! I didn't even watch much TV .. one rerun. Tonight, however, is AI. Perhaps I'll find a bit of energy somewhere; sure would help if the sun came out. No, wait!! I do NOT want sun ... ah, too late. The groundhog saw his shadow. So PA will have 6 more weeks of winter. But ... is there an NC groundhog??? He surely won't see his shadow this morning! LOL!
Today is "African-American Coaches Day" ... "Groundhog Day" ... "Hedgehog Day" ... "Candlemas (Luxembourg)" ... "Dia De La Candelaria (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug."
-- Patricia Neal
"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire."
-- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Today in history:
In 1876, the National Baseball League was formed, with teams in Boston; Chicago; Cincinnati; New York; Philadelphia; St. Louis; Louisville, Ky.; and Hartford, Conn.
In 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
In 1936, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson were the first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today's birthdays include:
- French statesman Charles de Talleyrand in 1754
- Psychologist Havelock Ellis in 1859
- Irish novelist James Joyce in 1882
- Charles Correll, Andy of radio's "Amos and Andy" program, in 1890
- National Football League co-founder George Halas in 1895
- Violinist Jascha Heifetz in 1901
- Novelist Ayn Rand in 1905
- Actor Gale Gordon in 1906
- Columnist Liz Smith in 1923
- Comedian Tom Smothers in 1937
- Singer Graham Nash in 1942
- Actress Farrah Fawcett in 1947
- Model Christie Brinkley in 1954
- Actor Michael T. Weiss ("The Pretender") in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I still didn't get much done. I threw a few things in a box. But, I finished reading a book! LOL! I didn't even watch much TV .. one rerun. Tonight, however, is AI. Perhaps I'll find a bit of energy somewhere; sure would help if the sun came out. No, wait!! I do NOT want sun ... ah, too late. The groundhog saw his shadow. So PA will have 6 more weeks of winter. But ... is there an NC groundhog??? He surely won't see his shadow this morning! LOL!
Today is "African-American Coaches Day" ... "Groundhog Day" ... "Hedgehog Day" ... "Candlemas (Luxembourg)" ... "Dia De La Candelaria (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug."
-- Patricia Neal
"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire."
-- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Today in history:
In 1876, the National Baseball League was formed, with teams in Boston; Chicago; Cincinnati; New York; Philadelphia; St. Louis; Louisville, Ky.; and Hartford, Conn.
In 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
In 1936, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson were the first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today's birthdays include:
- French statesman Charles de Talleyrand in 1754
- Psychologist Havelock Ellis in 1859
- Irish novelist James Joyce in 1882
- Charles Correll, Andy of radio's "Amos and Andy" program, in 1890
- National Football League co-founder George Halas in 1895
- Violinist Jascha Heifetz in 1901
- Novelist Ayn Rand in 1905
- Actor Gale Gordon in 1906
- Columnist Liz Smith in 1923
- Comedian Tom Smothers in 1937
- Singer Graham Nash in 1942
- Actress Farrah Fawcett in 1947
- Model Christie Brinkley in 1954
- Actor Michael T. Weiss ("The Pretender") in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Good Morning! Monday February 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear, lots of sunlight reflecting off the ice. It's cold now, but should go to low 40s today, which will melt off some of the ice (and the rain predicted for tomorrow should get most of the rest of it). A lot of roads are still very slick, but I'm told the "main" roads are clear, so I should n't have any trouble getting to work.
Yesterday was another semi-lazy day. The water came on by early afternoon, and I got watery things (dishes, laundry, showers) done! Our neighbor stopped by to see if we needed anything (he was having no problem getting around in his truck). I got a burst of energy (helped by having actual sunlight coming in the windows! LOL!), got the last tree upstairs, and all the packed boxes up. I also brought down a few more to pack. The big tree is still up, because I have nowhere to put the pieces until I can take it to the barn; and the 2 white trees are up ... just because they're so pretty! :)
I haven't heard anything about the class tonight, but I suspect I won't try to go. I really don't want to be trying to drive once it gets dark and whatever is left freezes.
If you have to get out today ... be careful!
Today is "Freedom Day" ... "Hula in the Coola Day" ... "Robinson Crusoe Day" ... "Working Naked Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced."
-- Vic Gold
"When you really trust someone, you have to be okay with not understanding some things."
-- Real Live Preacher
Today in history:
In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session.
In 1893, Thomas A. Edison finishes construction of the first motion picture studio (West Orange, New Jersey).
Today's birthdays include:
- Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, first woman elected to the Senate, in 1878
- Film director John Ford in 1894
- Actor Clark Gable in 1901
- Poet Langston Hughes in 1902
- Humorist S.J. Perelman in 1904
- Cabaret singer Hildegarde in 1906
- Film and special effects director George Pal in 1908
- Actor Stuart Whitman in 1926
- Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1931
- Singer Don Everly in 1937
- Rock parodist Ray Dr. Hook Sawyer in 1937
- Comedian Garrett Morris in 1937
- Actor Sherman Hemsley in 1938
- Actor/director Terry Jones (Monty Python's Flying Circus) in 1942
- Singer Rick James in 1948
- Actor Billy Mumy (Lost in Space) in 1954
- Princess Stephanie of Monaco in 1965
- Actress Sherilyn Fenn in 1965
- Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley and ex-wife of Michael Jackson, in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was another semi-lazy day. The water came on by early afternoon, and I got watery things (dishes, laundry, showers) done! Our neighbor stopped by to see if we needed anything (he was having no problem getting around in his truck). I got a burst of energy (helped by having actual sunlight coming in the windows! LOL!), got the last tree upstairs, and all the packed boxes up. I also brought down a few more to pack. The big tree is still up, because I have nowhere to put the pieces until I can take it to the barn; and the 2 white trees are up ... just because they're so pretty! :)
I haven't heard anything about the class tonight, but I suspect I won't try to go. I really don't want to be trying to drive once it gets dark and whatever is left freezes.
If you have to get out today ... be careful!
Today is "Freedom Day" ... "Hula in the Coola Day" ... "Robinson Crusoe Day" ... "Working Naked Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced."
-- Vic Gold
"When you really trust someone, you have to be okay with not understanding some things."
-- Real Live Preacher
Today in history:
In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session.
In 1893, Thomas A. Edison finishes construction of the first motion picture studio (West Orange, New Jersey).
Today's birthdays include:
- Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, first woman elected to the Senate, in 1878
- Film director John Ford in 1894
- Actor Clark Gable in 1901
- Poet Langston Hughes in 1902
- Humorist S.J. Perelman in 1904
- Cabaret singer Hildegarde in 1906
- Film and special effects director George Pal in 1908
- Actor Stuart Whitman in 1926
- Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1931
- Singer Don Everly in 1937
- Rock parodist Ray Dr. Hook Sawyer in 1937
- Comedian Garrett Morris in 1937
- Actor Sherman Hemsley in 1938
- Actor/director Terry Jones (Monty Python's Flying Circus) in 1942
- Singer Rick James in 1948
- Actor Billy Mumy (Lost in Space) in 1954
- Princess Stephanie of Monaco in 1965
- Actress Sherilyn Fenn in 1965
- Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley and ex-wife of Michael Jackson, in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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