Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The forecast says mostly cloudy, but right now it's clear and bright, sunshine pouring in my window. It will be a little cooler today, "only" mid to upper 60s. It'll still be a good day to get outside some in the afternoon.
Yesterday: It was a fairly busy day, and a bit better in that we got home after dialysis quicker. I did a bit of shopping during the afternoon, and picked up a new phone - now I just have to learn how to use it! LOL! I also got (finally) a data-card for the computer; but it isn't activated yet. One step at a time!
Today: This is the only day of the week without either going to dialysis or having someone (nurses and/or therapists) coming here. I hope to finish getting boxes upstairs, give the kitchen a good cleaning, and finish up a little bit of laundry. I also hope to get in the yard during the afternoon, maybe get DH out there walking around a bit. :)
Today is "Great American Meatout" ... "Kiss Your Fiance Day" ... "National Agriculture Day" ... "National Jump Out! Day" ... "Proposal Day" ... "Purim (Jewish)" ... "Spring Begins" ... "Vernal Equinox" ... "Won't You Be MY Neighbor Day" ... "Independence Day (Tunisia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
-- William Arthur Ward
"Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."
-- Woody Allen
"There's an old saying about those who forget history. I don't remember it, but it's good."
-- Stephen Colbert,
Today in history:
In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published.
In 1854, in what is considered the founding meeting of the Republican Party, former members of the Whig Party met in Ripon, Wis., to establish a new party
In 1916, Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity.
Today's birthdays include
- Roman poet Ovid in 43 B.C.
- Adventurer and writer Edward Judson, originator of the dime novel, writing as Ned Buntline, in 1823
- Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen in 1828
- Psychologist B.F. Skinner in 1904
- Actor/bandleader Ozzie Nelson
- Former New York Mayor Abe Beame, both in 1906
- British actor Michael Redgrave in 1908
- Television host Jack Barry in 1918
- Diplomat Pamela Harriman in 1920
- Actor, producer, director Carl Reiner in 1922
- Fred Rogers (TV's Mister Rogers ) in 1928
- Actor Hal Linden in 1931
- Singer/songwriter Jerry Reed in 1937
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1939
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Pat Riley in 1945
- Hockey Hall of Fame member Bobby Orr in 1948
- Actor William Hurt in 1950
- Filmmaker Spike Lee in 1957
- Actor Theresa Russell in 1957
- Actor Holly Hunter in 1958
- Actor David Thewlis in 1963
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday March 19, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! While it won't be quite as warm as yesterday's record setting 84, it will still be unseasonably warm in the upper 70s. I know for the next few months it'll be a lot of up and down ... so I plan to take as much advantage as possible of the lovely days like this!
Yesterday: It was a lot "quieter" day. I got a lot more (nearly all) packing up done, and my Easter decorations out. I had the doors open, and it felt nice and fresh and "spring-y"! The physical therapist came by to do an evaluation on DH. In complete opposition to what everyone else has said, he said to NOT try to do too much too quickly. Nothing like being confused! LOL! DH did spend a little bit of time in the yard - no walking, but enjoying the sunshine.
Today: Today is a dialysis day, so the morning is a bit rushed. So many things to remember! I have more errands and shopping to do while he's having treatment. If all goes well and we're not so late getting home, there'll be time to tackle some things in the yard too. I love DST! :)
Today is "National Quilting Day" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Purim (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Saint Joseph's Day" ... "Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day" ... "Worm Moon" ... "Anniversary - Operation Iraqi Freedom" ... "Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition."
-- Timothy Leary
"The reason lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn't there the second time."
-- Willie Tyler
"Level with your child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child."
-- Mary MacCracken
"It's about what YOU are going to do with the short time you have left on this earth."
-- Hugh Macleod
Today in history:
In 721 B.C., the Roman historian Ptolemy said Babylonian astronomers noted history's first recorded eclipse: an eclipse of the moon.
In 1915, Pluto was photographed for the first time, but not recognized as a planet.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish standard time zones in the United States.
In 1953, legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille won the only Academy Award of his career when "The Greatest Show on Earth," a big-budget extravaganza about circus life, was acclaimed the Best Picture of the year.
In 1991, Khaleda Zia became the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh
Today's birthdays include
- Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford in 1590
- Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean in 1734
- Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone in 1813
- British explorer Richard Burton in 1821
- U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp in 1848
- Jurist William Jennings Bryan in 1860
- Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in 1891
- Comedian Moms Mabley in 1894
- Watergate Judge John Sirica in 1904
- Actor Patrick McGoohan in 1928
- Author Philip Roth in 1933
- Actor Ursula Andress in 1936
- Actor Glenn Close in 1947
- Actor Bruce Willis in 1955
- Film producer Harvey Weinstein in 1952
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was a lot "quieter" day. I got a lot more (nearly all) packing up done, and my Easter decorations out. I had the doors open, and it felt nice and fresh and "spring-y"! The physical therapist came by to do an evaluation on DH. In complete opposition to what everyone else has said, he said to NOT try to do too much too quickly. Nothing like being confused! LOL! DH did spend a little bit of time in the yard - no walking, but enjoying the sunshine.
Today: Today is a dialysis day, so the morning is a bit rushed. So many things to remember! I have more errands and shopping to do while he's having treatment. If all goes well and we're not so late getting home, there'll be time to tackle some things in the yard too. I love DST! :)
Today is "National Quilting Day" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Purim (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Saint Joseph's Day" ... "Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day" ... "Worm Moon" ... "Anniversary - Operation Iraqi Freedom" ... "Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition."
-- Timothy Leary
"The reason lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn't there the second time."
-- Willie Tyler
"Level with your child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child."
-- Mary MacCracken
"It's about what YOU are going to do with the short time you have left on this earth."
-- Hugh Macleod
Today in history:
In 721 B.C., the Roman historian Ptolemy said Babylonian astronomers noted history's first recorded eclipse: an eclipse of the moon.
In 1915, Pluto was photographed for the first time, but not recognized as a planet.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish standard time zones in the United States.
In 1953, legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille won the only Academy Award of his career when "The Greatest Show on Earth," a big-budget extravaganza about circus life, was acclaimed the Best Picture of the year.
In 1991, Khaleda Zia became the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh
Today's birthdays include
- Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford in 1590
- Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean in 1734
- Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone in 1813
- British explorer Richard Burton in 1821
- U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp in 1848
- Jurist William Jennings Bryan in 1860
- Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in 1891
- Comedian Moms Mabley in 1894
- Watergate Judge John Sirica in 1904
- Actor Patrick McGoohan in 1928
- Author Philip Roth in 1933
- Actor Ursula Andress in 1936
- Actor Glenn Close in 1947
- Actor Bruce Willis in 1955
- Film producer Harvey Weinstein in 1952
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Good Morning! Friday March 18, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's clear and sunny and warm, and will get into the 80s today! According to the weather report, it will be nice like this most of the week, maybe cooler and rainy after a few days. I'm loving having an early spring!
Yesterday: It was a very busy day. I rushed around in the morning getting things organized, and then we headed to town for DH's dialysis. While he was there I got a lot of errands done, some bills paid, and a haircut. It took a lot longer to get home than expected (some issues after the treatment, which we're told are "perfectly normal" for someone just beginning treatment). We had some company, briefly, in the evening; otherwise it was very quiet (although I did get to watch the "results show", and glad Scotty is still there).
Today: I'm running late, but once I get myself going I hope to take advantage of this pretty day! I'm nearly done packing away Christmas, have general cleaning to do, and then plan on getting outside and digging holes! LOL!
Today is "Awkward Moments Day" ... "Forgive Mom and Dad Day" ... "National Biodiesal Day" ... "Flag Day (Aruba)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
-- Robert McCloskey (attributed)
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear."
-- Herbert Agar
"Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age."
-- Jeanne Moreau
"You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another."
-- Oprah Winfrey
Today in history:
In 1931, the first electric razor was marketed by Schick, Inc.
In 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexi Leonov became the first person to walk in space.
Today's birthdays include
- John C. Calhoun, the first U.S. vice president to resign that office, in 1782
- Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, in 1837
- Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1844
- German engineer Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, in 1858
- British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1869
- Clairvoyant and therapist Edgar Cayce in 1877
- Actor Edward Everett Horton in 1886
- Actor Robert Donat in 1905
- Winemaker Ernest Gallo in 1909
- Auto race promoter Andy Granatelli in 1923
- Actor Peter Graves in 1926
- Author George Plimpton in 1927
- Author John Updike in 1932
- Former South African President F.W. de Klerk in 1936
- Country singer Charley Pride in 1938
- Singer/songwriter Wilson Pickett in 1941
- Singer Irene Cara in 1959
- Actress/singer Vanessa Williams in 1963
- Olympic skater Bonnie Blair in 1964
- Rapper/actor Queen Latifah in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It was a very busy day. I rushed around in the morning getting things organized, and then we headed to town for DH's dialysis. While he was there I got a lot of errands done, some bills paid, and a haircut. It took a lot longer to get home than expected (some issues after the treatment, which we're told are "perfectly normal" for someone just beginning treatment). We had some company, briefly, in the evening; otherwise it was very quiet (although I did get to watch the "results show", and glad Scotty is still there).
Today: I'm running late, but once I get myself going I hope to take advantage of this pretty day! I'm nearly done packing away Christmas, have general cleaning to do, and then plan on getting outside and digging holes! LOL!
Today is "Awkward Moments Day" ... "Forgive Mom and Dad Day" ... "National Biodiesal Day" ... "Flag Day (Aruba)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
-- Robert McCloskey (attributed)
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear."
-- Herbert Agar
"Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age."
-- Jeanne Moreau
"You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another."
-- Oprah Winfrey
Today in history:
In 1931, the first electric razor was marketed by Schick, Inc.
In 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexi Leonov became the first person to walk in space.
Today's birthdays include
- John C. Calhoun, the first U.S. vice president to resign that office, in 1782
- Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, in 1837
- Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1844
- German engineer Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, in 1858
- British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1869
- Clairvoyant and therapist Edgar Cayce in 1877
- Actor Edward Everett Horton in 1886
- Actor Robert Donat in 1905
- Winemaker Ernest Gallo in 1909
- Auto race promoter Andy Granatelli in 1923
- Actor Peter Graves in 1926
- Author George Plimpton in 1927
- Author John Updike in 1932
- Former South African President F.W. de Klerk in 1936
- Country singer Charley Pride in 1938
- Singer/songwriter Wilson Pickett in 1941
- Singer Irene Cara in 1959
- Actress/singer Vanessa Williams in 1963
- Olympic skater Bonnie Blair in 1964
- Rapper/actor Queen Latifah in 1970
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday March 17, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear already, and will get to low 70s. This will be a gloriously lovely day, I must find time to be out in it!
Yesterday: It was a busy, but ultimately productive day. Early in the morning the visiting nurse came by - mostly only to do yet another stack of paperwork. She'll actually only stop by once or twice a week; but someone from PT will be coming (of course, we have no idea when!). After she left, I went out long enough to pick up my friend and pick up some take-out breakfasts (well, "brunch" for us and a snack for DH). It was so nice out once the clouds cleared, so we spent a good bit of time in the yard .. a lot of planning and dreaming about gardens and patios and such. We also spent some "qualify time" getting a lot of Christmas stuff boxed up, listed, and taken upstairs. And, new smoke detectors are installed! After taking her home, I still managed to fix a nice dinner before sitting down to watch AI! Yay Scotty! :)
Today: It's a dialysis day, and we're still working on figuring out a schedule that works. Because of odd timing (approximately 11:30 to 4:00), it's hard to plan regular meals (which are needed because of meds). I'm sure we'll come up with a routine that works eventually; and hopefully very soon we'll get "settled" enough for me to go back to work a bit. If they'll still have me! LOL! For today, I have an appointment, and also will try to get a few chores done at home while DH's in town.
Today is "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Camp Fire USA/Founder's Day" ... "Evacuation Day" ... "St. Patrick's Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Fast of Esther - Jewish)" ... "National Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed."
-- Josh Billings
"The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were."
-- David Brinkley
Today in history:
In 1762, New York City staged the first parade honoring the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was led by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
In 1901, 71 paintings by the late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh were shown at the Bernheim-Jeune gallery in Paris and caused a sensation across the art world.
In 1941, the the National Gallery of Art was opened by Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1958, the U.S. Navy launched the satellite Vanguard 1 into orbit around the Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- The fifth Chief Justice of the United States, Roger Brooke Taney in 1777
- German engineer Gottlieb Daimler, inventor of the gasoline-burning internal combustion engine, in 1834
- Children's author and illustrator Kate Greenaway in 1846
- Composer Alfred Newman in 1900
- Golf legend Bobby Jones in 1902
- Football Hall of Fame member Sammy Baugh in 1914
- Singer/pianist Nat King Cole in 1919
- Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev in 1938
- Rock musician Paul Kantner in 1941
- Writer William Gibson in 1948
- Actor Patrick Duffy in 1949
- Actor Kurt Russell in 1951
- Actor Lesley-Anne Down in 1954
- Actor Gary Sinise in 1955
- Actor Vicki Lewis in 1960
- Actor Rob Lowe in 1964
- Soccer star Mia Hamm in 1972
- Singer Caroline Corr, of the Irish pop band The Corrs, in 1973
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: It was a busy, but ultimately productive day. Early in the morning the visiting nurse came by - mostly only to do yet another stack of paperwork. She'll actually only stop by once or twice a week; but someone from PT will be coming (of course, we have no idea when!). After she left, I went out long enough to pick up my friend and pick up some take-out breakfasts (well, "brunch" for us and a snack for DH). It was so nice out once the clouds cleared, so we spent a good bit of time in the yard .. a lot of planning and dreaming about gardens and patios and such. We also spent some "qualify time" getting a lot of Christmas stuff boxed up, listed, and taken upstairs. And, new smoke detectors are installed! After taking her home, I still managed to fix a nice dinner before sitting down to watch AI! Yay Scotty! :)
Today: It's a dialysis day, and we're still working on figuring out a schedule that works. Because of odd timing (approximately 11:30 to 4:00), it's hard to plan regular meals (which are needed because of meds). I'm sure we'll come up with a routine that works eventually; and hopefully very soon we'll get "settled" enough for me to go back to work a bit. If they'll still have me! LOL! For today, I have an appointment, and also will try to get a few chores done at home while DH's in town.
Today is "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Camp Fire USA/Founder's Day" ... "Evacuation Day" ... "St. Patrick's Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Fast of Esther - Jewish)" ... "National Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed."
-- Josh Billings
"The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were."
-- David Brinkley
Today in history:
In 1762, New York City staged the first parade honoring the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was led by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
In 1901, 71 paintings by the late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh were shown at the Bernheim-Jeune gallery in Paris and caused a sensation across the art world.
In 1941, the the National Gallery of Art was opened by Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1958, the U.S. Navy launched the satellite Vanguard 1 into orbit around the Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- The fifth Chief Justice of the United States, Roger Brooke Taney in 1777
- German engineer Gottlieb Daimler, inventor of the gasoline-burning internal combustion engine, in 1834
- Children's author and illustrator Kate Greenaway in 1846
- Composer Alfred Newman in 1900
- Golf legend Bobby Jones in 1902
- Football Hall of Fame member Sammy Baugh in 1914
- Singer/pianist Nat King Cole in 1919
- Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev in 1938
- Rock musician Paul Kantner in 1941
- Writer William Gibson in 1948
- Actor Patrick Duffy in 1949
- Actor Kurt Russell in 1951
- Actor Lesley-Anne Down in 1954
- Actor Gary Sinise in 1955
- Actor Vicki Lewis in 1960
- Actor Rob Lowe in 1964
- Soccer star Mia Hamm in 1972
- Singer Caroline Corr, of the Irish pop band The Corrs, in 1973
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday March 16, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Last night's clouds are still hanging around, but we seem to have missed out on rain this time. By later in the afternoon, they say, the clouds will begin to thin out. It will be upper 60s today, a lovely mild open-the-doors day.
Yesterday: We had a fairly busy day. I got all the paperwork together I needed, and we got to the dialysis center exactly on time. It took about 45 minutes to go through all of their paperwork, but it's a nice place - clean and bright, and the people I met were friendly, courteous, and helpful. I did get a lot of the diet guideline help I was wanting, even a printed shopping list! While DH was there, I got a lot of errands taken care of; and I also managed to reschedule some appointments that were missed in the last few weeks. I got back to pick him up with time to even slip in a little reading (I read about 2 dozen books during the hospital time!!!) Meals are a little awkward with the strange schedule, but we managed, and were both ready for an early night.
Today: Once again, the home health nurse is supposed to be coming, and us with no idea when. As usual, I have a list of things to get done, and hopefully start getting the rest of the Christmas stuff packed away! :) I did get my St. Patrick's Day things on the mantle at least. By this weekend, I'm hoping for all Christmas completely packed away, and start getting Easter out!
Today is "Curlew Day" ... "Freedom Of Information Day" ... "Goddard Day" ... "Lips Appreciation Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Jewish - begins at sundown)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We need men who can dream of things that never were."
-- John F. Kennedy
"When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either."
-- Leo Burnett
"Language is the source of misunderstandings."
-- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
"Blame someone else and get on with your life."
-- Alan Woods
Today in history:
In 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
In 1827, Freedom's Journal, the first black newspaper in America, was published in New York.
In 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" was first published.
In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket.
In 1966, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott docked their Gemini 8 space vehicle with an Agena craft, a first in orbital history.
Today's birthdays include
- James Madison, fourth president of the United States, in 1751
- German physicist Georg Ohm, a pioneer in the study of electricity, in 1789
- Comedian Henny Youngman in 1906
- Former U.S. first lady Pat Nixon in 1912
- Actor Mercedes McCambridge in 1916
- Actor Leo McKern in 1920
- Entertainer Jerry Lewis in 1926
- Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., in 1927
- Filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci in 1940
- Game-show host Chuck Woolery in 1941
- Musician Jerry Jeff Walker in 1942
- Actor Erik Estrada in 1949
- Actor Kate Nelligan in 1951
- Singer Nancy Wilson (Heart) in 1954
- Rapper Flavor Flav (William Jonathan Drayton, Jr.) in 1959
- Film director Gore Verbinski in 1964
- Musician Wolfgang Van Halen in 1991
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: We had a fairly busy day. I got all the paperwork together I needed, and we got to the dialysis center exactly on time. It took about 45 minutes to go through all of their paperwork, but it's a nice place - clean and bright, and the people I met were friendly, courteous, and helpful. I did get a lot of the diet guideline help I was wanting, even a printed shopping list! While DH was there, I got a lot of errands taken care of; and I also managed to reschedule some appointments that were missed in the last few weeks. I got back to pick him up with time to even slip in a little reading (I read about 2 dozen books during the hospital time!!!) Meals are a little awkward with the strange schedule, but we managed, and were both ready for an early night.
Today: Once again, the home health nurse is supposed to be coming, and us with no idea when. As usual, I have a list of things to get done, and hopefully start getting the rest of the Christmas stuff packed away! :) I did get my St. Patrick's Day things on the mantle at least. By this weekend, I'm hoping for all Christmas completely packed away, and start getting Easter out!
Today is "Curlew Day" ... "Freedom Of Information Day" ... "Goddard Day" ... "Lips Appreciation Day" ... "Ta'Anit Ester (Jewish - begins at sundown)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We need men who can dream of things that never were."
-- John F. Kennedy
"When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either."
-- Leo Burnett
"Language is the source of misunderstandings."
-- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
"Blame someone else and get on with your life."
-- Alan Woods
Today in history:
In 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
In 1827, Freedom's Journal, the first black newspaper in America, was published in New York.
In 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" was first published.
In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket.
In 1966, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott docked their Gemini 8 space vehicle with an Agena craft, a first in orbital history.
Today's birthdays include
- James Madison, fourth president of the United States, in 1751
- German physicist Georg Ohm, a pioneer in the study of electricity, in 1789
- Comedian Henny Youngman in 1906
- Former U.S. first lady Pat Nixon in 1912
- Actor Mercedes McCambridge in 1916
- Actor Leo McKern in 1920
- Entertainer Jerry Lewis in 1926
- Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., in 1927
- Filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci in 1940
- Game-show host Chuck Woolery in 1941
- Musician Jerry Jeff Walker in 1942
- Actor Erik Estrada in 1949
- Actor Kate Nelligan in 1951
- Singer Nancy Wilson (Heart) in 1954
- Rapper Flavor Flav (William Jonathan Drayton, Jr.) in 1959
- Film director Gore Verbinski in 1964
- Musician Wolfgang Van Halen in 1991
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday March 15, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit gray and drizzly, but not actaully rainy. It'll be upper 50s, close to 60 today, so a nice early spring day. Later tonight, maybe into tomorrow, there's a fair chance of rain. The newly popping out greens and flowers would appreciate that.
Yesterday: The day certainly didn't turn out like we expected. In the morning DH made a bunch of calls, to order missing medicines and to change appointments that conflicted with his dialysis schedule. Then we found out that the home health agency was not the correct one for our county (no one ever asked what county we live in! LOL!), so that had to be rescheduled. Late in the afternoon we rode into town to pick up the rest of the prescriptions and get a few more groceries. A few things still need to be figured out, but we're slowly getting there. At least we both got out of the house, even if it wasn't a lot of moving around.
Today: Today will be the first appointment at the local dialysis center. I am hoping I'll have a chance to talk to the dietician there (as I keep being told that's the person who will help me figure out what we can and can't eat!). I should have time to run a few errands and get groceries before we head home. Perhaps by next week we'll have a handle on what's "normal" for us. Maybe. LOL!
Today is "Brutus Day" ... "Ides of March" ... "True Confessions Day" ... "Admission Day (Maine)" ... "Constitution Day (Belarus)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One has a greater sense of intellectual degradation after an interview with a doctor than from any human experience."
-- Alice James
"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."
-- Don Marquis
"Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes."
-- Oscar Wilde
"What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do."
-- John Ruskin
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and the South, Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647
In 2004, astronomers reported finding an object with a diameter of 800 to 1,100 miles circling the sun far beyond the orbit of any known planet. It was dubbed a "planetoid."
Today's birthdays include
- Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in 1767
- German immunologist Emil von Behring in 1854
- Hollywood movie mogul Lew Wasserman in 1913
- Actor Macdonald Carey in 1913
- Trumpet virtuoso and bandleader Harry James in 1916
- Astronaut Alan Bean in 1932
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1933
- Actor Judd Hirsch in 1935
- Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart in 1935
- Grateful Dead musician Phil Lesh in 1940
- Singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys in 1941
- Singer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone in 1944
- Actor Park Overall in 1957
- Model Fabio 'Fabio' Lanzoni in 1959
- Singer Terence Trent D'Arby in 1962
- Singer Bret Michaels in 1963
- Actor Eva Longoria in 1975
- Rapper and actor Wil.i.am (born William James Adams Jr.) in 1975
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: The day certainly didn't turn out like we expected. In the morning DH made a bunch of calls, to order missing medicines and to change appointments that conflicted with his dialysis schedule. Then we found out that the home health agency was not the correct one for our county (no one ever asked what county we live in! LOL!), so that had to be rescheduled. Late in the afternoon we rode into town to pick up the rest of the prescriptions and get a few more groceries. A few things still need to be figured out, but we're slowly getting there. At least we both got out of the house, even if it wasn't a lot of moving around.
Today: Today will be the first appointment at the local dialysis center. I am hoping I'll have a chance to talk to the dietician there (as I keep being told that's the person who will help me figure out what we can and can't eat!). I should have time to run a few errands and get groceries before we head home. Perhaps by next week we'll have a handle on what's "normal" for us. Maybe. LOL!
Today is "Brutus Day" ... "Ides of March" ... "True Confessions Day" ... "Admission Day (Maine)" ... "Constitution Day (Belarus)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One has a greater sense of intellectual degradation after an interview with a doctor than from any human experience."
-- Alice James
"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."
-- Don Marquis
"Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes."
-- Oscar Wilde
"What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do."
-- John Ruskin
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and the South, Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647
In 2004, astronomers reported finding an object with a diameter of 800 to 1,100 miles circling the sun far beyond the orbit of any known planet. It was dubbed a "planetoid."
Today's birthdays include
- Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in 1767
- German immunologist Emil von Behring in 1854
- Hollywood movie mogul Lew Wasserman in 1913
- Actor Macdonald Carey in 1913
- Trumpet virtuoso and bandleader Harry James in 1916
- Astronaut Alan Bean in 1932
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1933
- Actor Judd Hirsch in 1935
- Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart in 1935
- Grateful Dead musician Phil Lesh in 1940
- Singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys in 1941
- Singer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone in 1944
- Actor Park Overall in 1957
- Model Fabio 'Fabio' Lanzoni in 1959
- Singer Terence Trent D'Arby in 1962
- Singer Bret Michaels in 1963
- Actor Eva Longoria in 1975
- Rapper and actor Wil.i.am (born William James Adams Jr.) in 1975
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Good Morning! Monday March 14, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's a little on the cool side, but at the moment clear and bright. The forecast is for it to cloud up as the day goes on, but a high around 60 will still be "comfortable".
** It's so nice to be home, open doors to fresh air, and enjoy the things starting to green up and bloom in my yard. We came home late Saturday afternoon. Amazing, spring "happened" while we were shut away! LOL! Thank you to all of you for your prayers and well wishes; and for hanging in there during this long time off. Hopefully, now, we can get back on a regular schedule. **
Yesterday: I spent the day trying to get caught up and (more or less) organized. It's a whole new experience to try to fix 3 regular meals, and keep within specified guidelines. Of course, there was a bit of laundry; and the usual - decluttering, dusting, vacuuming. In the late afternoon we had company for awhile (even though we had requested people wait until at least today or later - oh well).
Today: There is so much to do I don't even know where to start! LOL! I need to do more cleaning in the kitchen; and I have to figure out DH's meds for the rest of the week (it's done through today). Sometime today a home health nurse is supposed to come by and do an assesment; it would be nice to have some idea when, but we'll just have to stop whatever is going on when she gets here. Since I had to "company's coming clean" yesterday, a lot of the things that need to be packed are shoved behind a closed door. I need to tackle that stuff too. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for a new routine to become "habit"! :)
Today is "Moth-er Day" ... "Pi Day" ... "Commonwealth Day (UK)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific."
-- Jane Wagner, (and Lily Tomlin)
"You cannot run away from a weakness; you must sometimes fight it out or perish. And if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?"
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"
-- Rose Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1794, Eli Whitney was granted a patent for the cotton gin.
In 2010, Katie Spotz, 22, of Mentor, Ohio, became the youngest person and first American to complete a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean, a 2,817-mile, 2 1/2-month voyage in a 19-foot wooden rowboat.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian composer Johann Strauss, Sr. in 1804
- Thomas Marshall, U.S. vice president under Woodrow Wilson, in 1854
- Railroad engineer and hero of the ballad Casey Jones, whose real name was John Luther Jones, in 1864
- Physicist Albert Einstein in 1879
- Bandleader Les Brown in 1912
- Cartoonist Hank Ketcham (Dennis the Menace) in 1920
- Astronaut Frank Borman in 1928
- Actor Michael Caine in 1933
- Composer Quincy Jones in 1933
- Golf Hall of Fame member Bob Charles in 1936
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Wes Unseld in 1946
- Comedian Billy Crystal in 1948
- Prince Albert of Monaco in 1958
- Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett in 1960
Everyone have a Great Monday!
** It's so nice to be home, open doors to fresh air, and enjoy the things starting to green up and bloom in my yard. We came home late Saturday afternoon. Amazing, spring "happened" while we were shut away! LOL! Thank you to all of you for your prayers and well wishes; and for hanging in there during this long time off. Hopefully, now, we can get back on a regular schedule. **
Yesterday: I spent the day trying to get caught up and (more or less) organized. It's a whole new experience to try to fix 3 regular meals, and keep within specified guidelines. Of course, there was a bit of laundry; and the usual - decluttering, dusting, vacuuming. In the late afternoon we had company for awhile (even though we had requested people wait until at least today or later - oh well).
Today: There is so much to do I don't even know where to start! LOL! I need to do more cleaning in the kitchen; and I have to figure out DH's meds for the rest of the week (it's done through today). Sometime today a home health nurse is supposed to come by and do an assesment; it would be nice to have some idea when, but we'll just have to stop whatever is going on when she gets here. Since I had to "company's coming clean" yesterday, a lot of the things that need to be packed are shoved behind a closed door. I need to tackle that stuff too. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for a new routine to become "habit"! :)
Today is "Moth-er Day" ... "Pi Day" ... "Commonwealth Day (UK)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific."
-- Jane Wagner, (and Lily Tomlin)
"You cannot run away from a weakness; you must sometimes fight it out or perish. And if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?"
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"
-- Rose Kennedy
Today in history:
In 1794, Eli Whitney was granted a patent for the cotton gin.
In 2010, Katie Spotz, 22, of Mentor, Ohio, became the youngest person and first American to complete a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean, a 2,817-mile, 2 1/2-month voyage in a 19-foot wooden rowboat.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian composer Johann Strauss, Sr. in 1804
- Thomas Marshall, U.S. vice president under Woodrow Wilson, in 1854
- Railroad engineer and hero of the ballad Casey Jones, whose real name was John Luther Jones, in 1864
- Physicist Albert Einstein in 1879
- Bandleader Les Brown in 1912
- Cartoonist Hank Ketcham (Dennis the Menace) in 1920
- Astronaut Frank Borman in 1928
- Actor Michael Caine in 1933
- Composer Quincy Jones in 1933
- Golf Hall of Fame member Bob Charles in 1936
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Wes Unseld in 1946
- Comedian Billy Crystal in 1948
- Prince Albert of Monaco in 1958
- Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett in 1960
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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