Good Morning! Friday August 6, 2010

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. We had a little bit of light rain last night (while north and south of us there were storms again); this morning it's again pale and sparkly. We didn't get as hot yesterday as predicted (the weather guru says it's because the sun's energy was evaporating instead of warming). Today we should be low 90s, mostly cloudy, and probably more afternoon and evening storms. I wouldn't mind more rain, though I'm quite OK with the "severe" weather skipping me! :)
I ran my errands last night after work. I had a hard time finding some of the things I was looking for (you just wouldn't believe how hard it is to find a very specific light bulb!!!). It ended up being pretty late by the time I got home. It had been one of "those" days at work .. so basically, I did nothing. So tonight I need to make up for lost time! I still have that chair to de-construct, a caulking job to finish, a sewing project to work on ... and I suspect there's something I'm forgetting. :)
The kitten's favorite passtime is climbing on me. Ouch! It's hard when I'm getting ready for work in the morning, so I shut her in the kitchen. She's at the door crying. Oh no, I feel so mean. But I'm not letting her out yet! LOL!

Today is "National Fresh Breath Day" ... "Anniversary - Hiroshima Day" ... "Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed" ... "Independence Day (Bolivia)" ... "Peace Festival (Japan)".

Quotes of the Day:
"Don't fall before you're pushed."
-- English Proverb

"Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot."
-- Josh Billings

"Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble."
-- Samuel Johnson

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 Friday!

Good Morning! Thursday August 5, 2010

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Right now it's pale and sparkly out, though later it will partly cloudy, and around or just over 100! And, heat index reaching 105 or more. Yikes! But the good news (for me) is that the storms that moved across the state during the night did NOT miss me for a change! Wow, did it rain (and thunder and lightening ... in the wee hours of the morning). This morning everything is fresh and clean and soaked ... a good beginning for a very hot day. There's the usual possibility of afternoon storms.
Last night I did a little better. I had some sheets and towels to be folded and put away, and that's done. And, I have finished all that I can do so far on the sewing project. I don't have enough blocks done yet, but I can start sewing on what I have. Yay! Tonight, however, other things need to get done. I will have to go by Wally World for some things Jimmy didn't get yesterday. That gets the evening off to a late start; and I have a chair to de-construct. And, I'm sure, there'll be other things I've forgotten. :)

Today is "National Underwear Day" ... "Homeland Thanksgiving Day (Croatia)".

Quotes of the Day:
"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

'Education... has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading."
-- G. M. Trevelyan

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 Thursday!

Good Morning! Wednesday August 4, 2010

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's easing up to hotter, mid to upper 90s today. It will also be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers. I sure hope it's a good chance ... even with watering, everything is just so dry right now. Now that we're in August, the weather "seems" more normal summer in NC. But, it's still hot! LOL!
Last night I mostly worked on my sewing project. I am very nearly through with the boring part, and hopefully very soon can start actually sewing again. I'm going to try to finish that step tonight. Well, almost finish. Actually, I have a few more blocks that need to be "layered" and pinned, and then the boring part (tracing a pattern). And THEN I can start sewing it all together! :)

Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".

Quotes of the Day:
"Fools rush in where fools have been before."
-- Unknown

"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."
-- Saint Francis de Sales

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 Wednesday!

Good Morning! Wednesday August 4, 2010

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's easing up to hotter, mid to upper 90s today. It will also be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers. I sure hope it's a good chance ... even with watering, everything is just so dry right now. Now that we're in August, the weather "seems" more normal summer in NC. But, it's still hot! LOL!
Last night I mostly worked on my sewing project. I am very nearly through with the boring part, and hopefully very soon can start actually sewing again. I'm going to try to finish that step tonight. Well, almost finish. Actually, I have a few more blocks that need to be "layered" and pinned, and then the boring part (tracing a pattern). And THEN I can start sewing it all together! :)

Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".

Quotes of the Day:
"Fools rush in where fools have been before."
-- Unknown

"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."
-- Saint Francis de Sales

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 Wednesday!

Good Morning! Tuesday August 3, 2010

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The heat is back, going to low 90s today (and building through the week). It will be only partly cloudy, and no mention at all of afternoon storms. I didn't water yesterday, so absolutely will tonight. After I untangle the silly hoses! :(
Last night I tried to run some errands on the way home. I had no idea how hard it would be (in my small town of course) to find a caulk gun!! My fault, I was trying to avoid Wal-Mart. I guess tonight I'll go there (unless Jimmy goes out and gets one today). I did a bit more spot-cleaning and organizing, and a tiny bit on the sewing project
Tonight I *plan* to start the last little bit I need to do on the caulking project. We know how my plans go! LOL!

Today is "National Night Out" ... "Independence Day (Niger)".

Quotes of the Day:
"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

"Here's something to think about: How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?"
-- Jay Leno

"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 Tuesday!

Good Morning! Monday August 2, 2010

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's pale and clear, with just a touch of early mist still there. The forecast for today is upper 80s, mostly clear, and with only a slight chance of afternoon storms. The weekend was a lovely little touch of fall, but summer is coming back .. by tomorrow back in the 90s. Yes, that's August in NC ... but I think we've already had our share of them! LOL! And, after all that lovely rain Saturday night, by tonight things will be all dry and gasping again. Back to the sprinklers. :)
Yesterday I did not get much of my sewing project done, but at least a little bit. I did finish up the laundry, all but putting away part of the last load. I did more spot-cleaning and organizing. We went to a friend's son's birthday party, and had a lot of fun visiting.
Today, of course, it's back to work. I have 16 more Mondays to work ... doesn't sound so bad that way! :)

Today is "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

"I've never known any trouble that an hour's reading didn't assuage."
-- Charles De Secondat

"Wear the old coat and buy the new book."
-- Austin Phelps

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 Monday!

Good Morning! Sunday August 1, 2010

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. I woke up to gray skies and puddles!! Rain in the night - Yay! The forecast for today is upper 80s, cloudy, and showers likely. It seems like the seasons have gotten skewed ... we had the hot weather a month earlier than "usual", and today feels like fall. Of course, it's only the first day of August ... I'm quite sure we're in store for many more days in the 90s! But for today .. lovely. :)
Yesterday I didn't do as much as I hoped, but still not too bad. I got a lot of the laundry caught up, and I got several "hot-spots" cleaned, as well as the kitchen and bathroom (on-going cleaning, as we all know!). I ran a few errands in the morning, but not an all day excursion. I tackled several small projects around the house, but didn't get to work on the "bigger" projects. I did spend some time on my sewing project too.
Today I'm getting off to a slow start. The kitten (finally) let me sleep past 5 am! LOL! We're going to a birthday party this afternoon, so hoping to get a few smaller things done this morning; and then work on the sewing project this evening.

Today is "Girlfriend's Day" ... "Respect for Parents Day" ... "Rounds Resounding Day" ... "Sisters' Day" ... "Anniversary - MTV" ... "Anniversary - World Wide Web" ... "American Family Day in Arizona (Arizona)" ... "Admission Day (Colorado)" ... "Emancipation Day (Trinidad, Tobago)" ... "Abolition of Slavery Day (Jamaica)" ... "Independence Day (Benin)".

Quotes of the Day:
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.' "
-- Theodore Roosevelt

"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it."
-- Mae West

"And remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
-- Earl Mac Rauch

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 Sunday!