Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's going to be another hot day, mid 90s and partly cloudy. The *forecast* says a slightly better chance of storms this afternoon. I'll take any chance I can get ... so far we've not had a drop of rain for weeks now!
Yesterday: I started out well, got a lot of things done in the morning, and got a few errands taken care of after taking DH to dialysis. But by the time I got home and had to unload the car and put things away, I fizzled! LOL! Instead of doing the cleaning jobs I meant to do, I took a nap (which is something I do NOT normally do). I made a quick stop by the grocery store after picking up DH, but the rest of the evening was pretty much unproductive.
Today: I hope today will be better, as long as I concentrate on getting things done before mid afternoon when it's just too hot. We have a/c of course, but you can't turn it but just so high! LOL! I have already done the watering, and have a soaker hose going. We're going to a friend's house for dinner tonight, so I won't have to worry about cooking or dishes!
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. And if you still have your dad ... cherish him!!
Today is "Emancipation Day" ... "Family Awareness Day" ... "Father's Day" ... "Husband Caregiver Day" ... "Juneteenth" ... "Orthodox Festival of All Saints (Orthodox)" ... "Trinity Sunday (Christian)" ... "
"War is Hell" Day" ... "World Sauntering Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it."
-- Herodotus
"One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork."
-- Edward Abbey
"Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men."
-- Kin Hubbard
"I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don't know."
-- Mark Twain
Today in history:
In A.D. 325, the early Christian church opened the general council of Nicaea, which settled on rules for computing the date of Easter.
In 1846, two amateur baseball teams played under new rules at Hoboken, N.J., planting the first seeds of organized baseball. The New York Nine beat the Knickerbockers, 23-1.
in 1867, the first running of the Belmont Stakes took place at Jerome Park, N.Y.
In 1905, Pittsburgh showman Harry Davis opened the world's first nickelodeon, showing the silent Western film "The Great Train Robbery." The storefront theater boasted 96 seats and charged 5 cents and prompted the advent of movie houses across the United States.
In 1910, Spokane, Wash., marked the first Father's Day.
In 1977, Elvis Presley made his final live concert recordings at a series of appearances in Nebraska.
In 2009, British World War I veteran, Henry Allingham, who turned 114 on June 6, 2009, was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest man.
Today's birthdays include
- James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, in 1566
- French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1623
- The Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, in 1896
- Moe Howard, leader of the Three Stooges, in 1897
- Bandleader Guy Lombardo in 1902
- Baseball legend Lou Gehrig in 1903
- Former U.S. Sen. Alan Cranston, D-Calif. in 1914
- Musician Lester Flatt in 1914
- Film critic Pauline Kael in 1919
- Actress Nancy Marchand in 1928
- Actress Gena Rowlands in 1930
- Myanmarese Nobal Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in 1945
- Author Salman Rushdie in 1947
- Actor Phylicia Rashad in 1948
- Musician Nick Drake in 1948
- Musician Ann Wilson of Heart in 1950
- Actress Kathleen Turner in 1954
- Singer Paula Abdul in 1962
- Political commentator Laura Ingraham in 1964
- Actress Mia Sara in 1967
- Actress Robin Tunney in 1972
- Actor Paul Dano in 1984
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday June 18, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It was very pleasant out early for watering, but will go to mid to upper 90s today. There's always a "chance" of showers; but really, no forecast for rain for at least another week.
Yesterday: I didn't get everything on my "to do" list done, but a lot of it anyway. I got a few small errands done in town, but spent most of the day at home, trying to catch up on some "odd jobs". At Christmas I pack away framed pictures when I decorate. I finally finished putting them back out! (some years it takes me until August - and I start over in November! LOL!). I got a lot of paperwork completed, and a few decluttering bits done. Not a lot got done outside, but I have kept up with watering where the sprinklers don't reach.
Today: Again I'm planning to catch up around here. It's a dialysis day, but not work, so I will probably get grocery shopping done. My "project room of the week" is the den (or family room, or what ever you want to call it - the room with the TV! LOL!). I've recently mostly decluttered, but there are a few spots to tackle; as well as just general dusting and vacuuming. Oh joy. LOL!
Today is "International Sushi Day" ... "Work@Home Fathers Day" ... "World Juggling Day" ... "Evacuation Day (Egypt)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing."
-- Dave Barry
"People will buy anything that is one to a customer."
-- Sinclair Lewis
Today in history:
In 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as the space shuttle Challenger was launched from Cape Canaveral, FL.
Today's birthdays include
- Cyrus Curtis, founder and publisher of the Ladies' Home Journal, in 1850
- Journalist and publisher Edward Scripps in 1854
- British mountain climber George Mallory in 1886
- Singer-actor Jeanette MacDonald in 1903
- Actor E.G. Marshall in 1910
- Actor Richard Boone in 1917
- Legendary Tin Pan Alley composer Sammy Cahn in 1913
- Financial journalist Sylvia Porter in 1913
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock in 1939
- Singer/composer Paul McCartney in 1942
- Film critic Roger Ebert in 1942
- Actors Carol Kane in 1952
- Actress Isabella Rossellini in 1952
- Singer Jemma Griffiths in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: I didn't get everything on my "to do" list done, but a lot of it anyway. I got a few small errands done in town, but spent most of the day at home, trying to catch up on some "odd jobs". At Christmas I pack away framed pictures when I decorate. I finally finished putting them back out! (some years it takes me until August - and I start over in November! LOL!). I got a lot of paperwork completed, and a few decluttering bits done. Not a lot got done outside, but I have kept up with watering where the sprinklers don't reach.
Today: Again I'm planning to catch up around here. It's a dialysis day, but not work, so I will probably get grocery shopping done. My "project room of the week" is the den (or family room, or what ever you want to call it - the room with the TV! LOL!). I've recently mostly decluttered, but there are a few spots to tackle; as well as just general dusting and vacuuming. Oh joy. LOL!
Today is "International Sushi Day" ... "Work@Home Fathers Day" ... "World Juggling Day" ... "Evacuation Day (Egypt)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing."
-- Dave Barry
"People will buy anything that is one to a customer."
-- Sinclair Lewis
Today in history:
In 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as the space shuttle Challenger was launched from Cape Canaveral, FL.
Today's birthdays include
- Cyrus Curtis, founder and publisher of the Ladies' Home Journal, in 1850
- Journalist and publisher Edward Scripps in 1854
- British mountain climber George Mallory in 1886
- Singer-actor Jeanette MacDonald in 1903
- Actor E.G. Marshall in 1910
- Actor Richard Boone in 1917
- Legendary Tin Pan Alley composer Sammy Cahn in 1913
- Financial journalist Sylvia Porter in 1913
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock in 1939
- Singer/composer Paul McCartney in 1942
- Film critic Roger Ebert in 1942
- Actors Carol Kane in 1952
- Actress Isabella Rossellini in 1952
- Singer Jemma Griffiths in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Good Morning! Friday June 17, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's on the grayish side, but the forecast is for only a very small chance of showers, mostly to the north. I can't even remember the last time we got any rain. We've not yet had to deal with water restrictions; but I'm very glad we're on a very good deep well! Today it's back into the mid 90s, and "muggy".
Yesterday: It seems like dialysis and work days are a lot of rushing around and accomplishing nothing much. After work, when I picked up DH, we had a chat with the dietician (we found out that my meals are apparently sufficiently boring and his "numbers" look good! LOL!). Then by Wal-Mart to pick up a refill; and then to Lowe's to replace the inadequat sprinkler. As soon as we got home I changed out the sprinkler. By then it was dinner time ... and the rest of the evening was pretty much nothing else getting done.
Today: Every day I hope to do better than the day before. Some days I don't manage! LOL! Today *might* be better. I've already mopped the kitchen, put up a load of laundry, watered outside. I have a long list of more things I'd like to accomplish, though I know as the day goes on I'll run out of steam. I have an appointment later, and will most likely put in a little (very little in this heat) garden time.As I do every night, I'm hoping for a small spurt of energy to get sewing done. :)
Today is "UN World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" ... "Watergate Day" ... "Work@Home Father's Day" ... "Independence Day (Iceland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
-- Aesop
"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them."
-- Galileo Galilei
Today in history:
In 1885, the Statute of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor.
Today's birthdays include
- John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, in 1703
- Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky in 1882
- Actor Ralph Bellamy in 1904
- Author John Hersey in 1914
- Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., in 1943
- Singer Barry Manilow in 1946
- Comedian Joe Piscopo in 1951
- Actor Mark Linn-Baker ( Perfect Strangers ) in 1954
- Actor Greg Kinnear in 1963
- Speed skater-turned-sportscaster Dan Jansen in 1965
- Tennis star Venus Williams in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It seems like dialysis and work days are a lot of rushing around and accomplishing nothing much. After work, when I picked up DH, we had a chat with the dietician (we found out that my meals are apparently sufficiently boring and his "numbers" look good! LOL!). Then by Wal-Mart to pick up a refill; and then to Lowe's to replace the inadequat sprinkler. As soon as we got home I changed out the sprinkler. By then it was dinner time ... and the rest of the evening was pretty much nothing else getting done.
Today: Every day I hope to do better than the day before. Some days I don't manage! LOL! Today *might* be better. I've already mopped the kitchen, put up a load of laundry, watered outside. I have a long list of more things I'd like to accomplish, though I know as the day goes on I'll run out of steam. I have an appointment later, and will most likely put in a little (very little in this heat) garden time.As I do every night, I'm hoping for a small spurt of energy to get sewing done. :)
Today is "UN World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" ... "Watergate Day" ... "Work@Home Father's Day" ... "Independence Day (Iceland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
-- Aesop
"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them."
-- Galileo Galilei
Today in history:
In 1885, the Statute of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor.
Today's birthdays include
- John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, in 1703
- Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky in 1882
- Actor Ralph Bellamy in 1904
- Author John Hersey in 1914
- Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., in 1943
- Singer Barry Manilow in 1946
- Comedian Joe Piscopo in 1951
- Actor Mark Linn-Baker ( Perfect Strangers ) in 1954
- Actor Greg Kinnear in 1963
- Speed skater-turned-sportscaster Dan Jansen in 1965
- Tennis star Venus Williams in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday June 16, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today will be another lovely nearly-summer day. It will be low 80s, and more cloudy than not (somewhat "overcast" this morning so far, but with bright glimpses of sunshine), with isolated showers. Unfortunately, those kinds of showers rarely get to my house, but I still hope for rain.
Yesterday: I did not get as much done inside, but we did take advantage of a nicer day in the yard. All of the fruit trees are now in pots where they can grown nice strong root systems in the shade, instead of sturggling to get enough water to survive the heat. :) They are all looking nice and healthy, so I'm hopeful. I also got some weeding and planting done in the front garden. We had to go into town, briefly, but got by with only one quick excursion into the 2nd hand store. I did buy a set of salt & pepper ... but hey, they're cats! What can I say! LOL!
Today: It's yet again, dailysis and work day, so I don't plan much to get done. I'm still trying to decide if I need to water a bit before we leave (probably will). After work I have several small errands to run, then home for the evening. I didn't work on sewing last night, but hopefully will tonight.
Today is "National Nursing Assistants Day and Week" ... "Recess at Work Day" ... "Youth Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Cherish all your happy moments: they make a fine cushion for old age."
-- Christopher Morley
"You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing."
-- Michael Pritchard
"Journalism largely consists of saying 'Lord Jones is Dead' to people who never knew that Lord Jones was alive."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"My doctor gave me two weeks to live. I hope they're in August."
-- Ronnie Shakes
Today in history:
In 1883, the New York Giants had the first Ladies' Day baseball game.
In 1903, the Ford Motor Company incorporated.
In 1963, the Soviet Union put the first woman into space, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova.
In 2005, the U.S. Army awarded the first Silver Star for bravery in combat to a female soldier in the Iraq war, Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, 23, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish golf legend Old Tom Morris in 1821
- American-Indian leader Geronimo in 1829
- Film comedian Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy) in 1890
- Newspaper publisher Katharine Graham in 1917
- Author Erich Segal in 1937
- Author Joyce Carol Oates in 1938
- Country singer Billy Crash Craddock in 1939
- Actor Joan Van Ark in 1943
- Boxer Roberto Duran in 1951
- Singer-songwriter Gino Vannelli in 1952
- Actress Laurie Metcalf in 1955
- Professional golfer Phil Mickelson in 1970
- Rapper Tupac Shakur in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I did not get as much done inside, but we did take advantage of a nicer day in the yard. All of the fruit trees are now in pots where they can grown nice strong root systems in the shade, instead of sturggling to get enough water to survive the heat. :) They are all looking nice and healthy, so I'm hopeful. I also got some weeding and planting done in the front garden. We had to go into town, briefly, but got by with only one quick excursion into the 2nd hand store. I did buy a set of salt & pepper ... but hey, they're cats! What can I say! LOL!
Today: It's yet again, dailysis and work day, so I don't plan much to get done. I'm still trying to decide if I need to water a bit before we leave (probably will). After work I have several small errands to run, then home for the evening. I didn't work on sewing last night, but hopefully will tonight.
Today is "National Nursing Assistants Day and Week" ... "Recess at Work Day" ... "Youth Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Cherish all your happy moments: they make a fine cushion for old age."
-- Christopher Morley
"You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing."
-- Michael Pritchard
"Journalism largely consists of saying 'Lord Jones is Dead' to people who never knew that Lord Jones was alive."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"My doctor gave me two weeks to live. I hope they're in August."
-- Ronnie Shakes
Today in history:
In 1883, the New York Giants had the first Ladies' Day baseball game.
In 1903, the Ford Motor Company incorporated.
In 1963, the Soviet Union put the first woman into space, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova.
In 2005, the U.S. Army awarded the first Silver Star for bravery in combat to a female soldier in the Iraq war, Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, 23, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish golf legend Old Tom Morris in 1821
- American-Indian leader Geronimo in 1829
- Film comedian Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy) in 1890
- Newspaper publisher Katharine Graham in 1917
- Author Erich Segal in 1937
- Author Joyce Carol Oates in 1938
- Country singer Billy Crash Craddock in 1939
- Actor Joan Van Ark in 1943
- Boxer Roberto Duran in 1951
- Singer-songwriter Gino Vannelli in 1952
- Actress Laurie Metcalf in 1955
- Professional golfer Phil Mickelson in 1970
- Rapper Tupac Shakur in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday June 15, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Seriously gorgeous ... will be low 80s and mostly sunny today. Even though we need rain, this is near perfect. I know the 90s will be back in a few days, but meantime, what a day to enjoy!
Yesterday: With leaving early and then dialysis/work, it already felt like a full day. Last night I had a mini-burst of energy, and got a few small chores done, and a bit of decluttering. I finally was organized enough to work on the current quilt project, and the first steps toward organizing another small project to do. It would be a lot easier if Maggie didn't think she had to keep knocking things off shelves!! LOL!
Today: I got an early start and watered the outside plants that the sprinkler misses. I've done a few other things, and later this morning I have some paperwork to get completed. This afternoon I think the fruit trees are going to get put in some temporary pots and placed where they won't get such direct sun - we'll wait until fall to plant them, and let them have the cooler months to get settled in. I have a few bulbs to try to get planted, and there's always a lot of weeding! I hope my energy holds up for more sewing tonight. :)
Today is "Lunar Eclipse" ... "Magna Carta Day" ... "Native American Citizenship Day" ... "Nature Photography Day" ... "Strawberry Moon" ... "Admission Day (Arkansas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day."
-- Albert Camus
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."
-- Henry Ford
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1215, under pressure from rebellious barons, England's King John signed the Magna Carta, a crucial first step toward creating Britain's constitutional monarchy.
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin, in a dangerous experiment, demonstrated the relationship between lightning and electricity by flying a kite during a storm in Philadelphia. An iron key suspended from the string attracted a lightning bolt.
In 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.
In 1836, Arkansas admitted to the union as the 25th U.S. state.
In 1846, the U.S.-Canadian border was established.
In 1877, Henry Ossian Flipper, born a slave in Thomasville, Ga., became the first African-American cadet to graduate from West Point.
In 1987, Richard Norton of Philadelphia and Calin Rosetti of West Germany completed the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth in a single-engine propeller aircraft, landing in Paris after a 38,000-mile flight.
Today's birthdays include
- Prince Edward of England, son of Edward III and known as the Black Prince, in 1330
- Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in 1843
- Composer/orchestra leader David Rose in 1910
- Artist Saul Steinberg in 1914
- Pianist Erroll Garner in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Morris Udall, D-Ariz., in 1922
- Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo in 1932
- Country singer Waylon Jennings in 1937
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Billy Williams in 1938
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs in 1958
- Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson in 1941
- Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal in 1950
- Actor Jim Varney in 1949
- Actor Jim Belushi in 1954
- Actress Julie Hagerty in 1955
- Actress Helen Hunt in 1963
- Actress Courteney Cox Arquette in 1964
- Actor Neil Patrick Harris in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: With leaving early and then dialysis/work, it already felt like a full day. Last night I had a mini-burst of energy, and got a few small chores done, and a bit of decluttering. I finally was organized enough to work on the current quilt project, and the first steps toward organizing another small project to do. It would be a lot easier if Maggie didn't think she had to keep knocking things off shelves!! LOL!
Today: I got an early start and watered the outside plants that the sprinkler misses. I've done a few other things, and later this morning I have some paperwork to get completed. This afternoon I think the fruit trees are going to get put in some temporary pots and placed where they won't get such direct sun - we'll wait until fall to plant them, and let them have the cooler months to get settled in. I have a few bulbs to try to get planted, and there's always a lot of weeding! I hope my energy holds up for more sewing tonight. :)
Today is "Lunar Eclipse" ... "Magna Carta Day" ... "Native American Citizenship Day" ... "Nature Photography Day" ... "Strawberry Moon" ... "Admission Day (Arkansas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day."
-- Albert Camus
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."
-- Henry Ford
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1215, under pressure from rebellious barons, England's King John signed the Magna Carta, a crucial first step toward creating Britain's constitutional monarchy.
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin, in a dangerous experiment, demonstrated the relationship between lightning and electricity by flying a kite during a storm in Philadelphia. An iron key suspended from the string attracted a lightning bolt.
In 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.
In 1836, Arkansas admitted to the union as the 25th U.S. state.
In 1846, the U.S.-Canadian border was established.
In 1877, Henry Ossian Flipper, born a slave in Thomasville, Ga., became the first African-American cadet to graduate from West Point.
In 1987, Richard Norton of Philadelphia and Calin Rosetti of West Germany completed the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth in a single-engine propeller aircraft, landing in Paris after a 38,000-mile flight.
Today's birthdays include
- Prince Edward of England, son of Edward III and known as the Black Prince, in 1330
- Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in 1843
- Composer/orchestra leader David Rose in 1910
- Artist Saul Steinberg in 1914
- Pianist Erroll Garner in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Morris Udall, D-Ariz., in 1922
- Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo in 1932
- Country singer Waylon Jennings in 1937
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Billy Williams in 1938
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs in 1958
- Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson in 1941
- Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal in 1950
- Actor Jim Varney in 1949
- Actor Jim Belushi in 1954
- Actress Julie Hagerty in 1955
- Actress Helen Hunt in 1963
- Actress Courteney Cox Arquette in 1964
- Actor Neil Patrick Harris in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday June 14, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's another "milky" morning, but forecast is for "mostly" sunny. Only mid 80s will feel almost cool! LOL!! But, still no rain in sight.
Yesterday: I started out the day very productive, and got a lot of things done early in the morning. In late morning we went to the next town over for errands. We dropped off a fair sized load of soda cans and scrap metal; dropped off some paperwork for a friend; ate at Chik-Fil-A; and went by Wal-Mart and an outlet store. We accomplished everything on our list, and very few "extras"! :) We came back home by mid afternoon, and worked in the garden for a few hours. OK, seriously ... my friend did most of the work. I took a lot of pictures! LOL!
Today: It's yet another dialysis and work day; plus we have to leave early to run a quick errand. At least I don't have any shopping to do after work. I'm hoping for a little burst of energy tonight ... but not counting on it! LOL!
Today is " Family History Day" ... "Flag Day (US)" ... "Flag Day: Anniversary of the Stars and Stripes" ... "National Flag Day USA: Pause for the Pledge" ..."Anniversary - US Army" ... "Rice Planting Festival (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something."
-- Wilson Mizner
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life."
-- Herbert Henry Asquith
"He had learned over the years that poor people did not feel so poor when allowed to give occasionally."
-- Lawana Blackwell
Today in history:
In 1775, George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
In 1775, the Continental Congress established the army as the first U.S.military service.
In 1777, the Star and Stripes became the national U.S. flag.
In 1919, Capt. John Alcock and Lt. Arthur Brown flew a Vickers Vimy bomber 1,900 miles non-stop from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to Clifden, Ireland, for the first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1922, Warren G. Harding became the first U.S. president to broadcast a message over the radio. The occasion was the dedication of the Francis Scott Key Memorial in Baltimore.
In 1933, the first Superman comic -- Action Comic No. 1 -- was published.
In 1951, Univac I, the world's first commercial computer, designed for the U.S.Census Bureau, was unveiled.
In 1954, the phrase "under God" formally added to U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
In 1998, the Chicago Bulls won their sixth NBA title in eight years and third in a row, defeating the Utah Jazz in the championship series.
Today's birthdays include
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in 1811
- Bookseller John Bartlett, compiler of "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations," in 1820
- Wisconsin Gov. Robert La Follette in 1855
- Singer, composer Cliff Edwards (also the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disney's "Pinocchio") in 1895
- Photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White in 1904
- Actor/folksinger Burl Ives in 1909
- Actress Dorothy McGuire in 1916
- Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara in 1928
- Actress Marla Gibbs in 1931
- Real estate mogul Donald Trump, in 1946
- Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden in 1958
- Singer Boy George (George O'Dowd) in 1961
- Actress Yasmine Bleeth ("Baywatch") in 1968
- Tennis star Steffi Graf in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: I started out the day very productive, and got a lot of things done early in the morning. In late morning we went to the next town over for errands. We dropped off a fair sized load of soda cans and scrap metal; dropped off some paperwork for a friend; ate at Chik-Fil-A; and went by Wal-Mart and an outlet store. We accomplished everything on our list, and very few "extras"! :) We came back home by mid afternoon, and worked in the garden for a few hours. OK, seriously ... my friend did most of the work. I took a lot of pictures! LOL!
Today: It's yet another dialysis and work day; plus we have to leave early to run a quick errand. At least I don't have any shopping to do after work. I'm hoping for a little burst of energy tonight ... but not counting on it! LOL!
Today is " Family History Day" ... "Flag Day (US)" ... "Flag Day: Anniversary of the Stars and Stripes" ... "National Flag Day USA: Pause for the Pledge" ..."Anniversary - US Army" ... "Rice Planting Festival (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something."
-- Wilson Mizner
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life."
-- Herbert Henry Asquith
"He had learned over the years that poor people did not feel so poor when allowed to give occasionally."
-- Lawana Blackwell
Today in history:
In 1775, George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
In 1775, the Continental Congress established the army as the first U.S.military service.
In 1777, the Star and Stripes became the national U.S. flag.
In 1919, Capt. John Alcock and Lt. Arthur Brown flew a Vickers Vimy bomber 1,900 miles non-stop from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to Clifden, Ireland, for the first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1922, Warren G. Harding became the first U.S. president to broadcast a message over the radio. The occasion was the dedication of the Francis Scott Key Memorial in Baltimore.
In 1933, the first Superman comic -- Action Comic No. 1 -- was published.
In 1951, Univac I, the world's first commercial computer, designed for the U.S.Census Bureau, was unveiled.
In 1954, the phrase "under God" formally added to U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
In 1998, the Chicago Bulls won their sixth NBA title in eight years and third in a row, defeating the Utah Jazz in the championship series.
Today's birthdays include
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in 1811
- Bookseller John Bartlett, compiler of "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations," in 1820
- Wisconsin Gov. Robert La Follette in 1855
- Singer, composer Cliff Edwards (also the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disney's "Pinocchio") in 1895
- Photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White in 1904
- Actor/folksinger Burl Ives in 1909
- Actress Dorothy McGuire in 1916
- Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara in 1928
- Actress Marla Gibbs in 1931
- Real estate mogul Donald Trump, in 1946
- Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden in 1958
- Singer Boy George (George O'Dowd) in 1961
- Actress Yasmine Bleeth ("Baywatch") in 1968
- Tennis star Steffi Graf in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Good Morning! Monday June 13, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and won't be *quite* as hot today - upper 80s instead of in the 90s. I was out early to water things, and it was just lovely! Still no rain in sight though.
Yesterday: I stayed busy all day, though I didn't get as much done as I hoped. I did get some "project cleaning" (i.e., sorting out bathroom cabinets! LOL!) completed. I stopped several times for people coming over unexpected ... a welcome diversion. I also spent a good bit of the morning doing back up and clean up on the computer. It didn't make it go any faster! LOL!
Today: It's going to be tricky getting everything done, but I'll try. This morning I've already watered, cleaned the kitchen, and mopped the floor. I've gotten a start on finishing cleaning the bathroom (but had to take a coffee break! LOL!). Later we're picking up my freind and all riding another town over for some errands. I put off doing that because it takes longer, but we need to get some things done. Hopefully we'll be back in time to get the fruit trees planted, since it's "a bit" cooler today. I don't know if much else will get done, but I'll take it as it comes. :)
Today is "Anniversary - D-Day" ... "Dragon Boat Festival (China)" ... "Flag Day (Sweden)" ... "Memorial Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
"Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?"
-- George Carlin
Today in history:
In 1898, the Yukon Territory was formed.
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American on the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson chose him to succeed Tom Clark.
In 1983, the robot spacecraft Pioneer 10 became the first man-made object to leave the solar system. It did so 11 years after it was launched.
In 1993, Canada got its first woman prime minister when the ruling Progressive Conservative Party elected Kim Campbell to head the party and thus the country.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army Gen. Winfield Scott in 1786
- Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats in 1865
- Actor Basil Rathbone in 1892
- Author Dorothy L. Sayers in 1893
- Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi, winner of nine Olympic gold medals, in 1897
- Mexican composer Carlos Chavez in 1899
- Football star Harold Red Grange in 1903
- TV host Ralph Edwards in 1913
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Don Budge in 1915
- Nobel economics laureate John Forbes Nash, subject of the book and movie A Beautiful Mind, in 1928
- Bulgarian-born artist Christo (born Christo Vladimirov Javacheff) in 1935
- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 1944
- Actor Malcolm McDowell in 1943
- Actor Stellan Skarsgard in 1951
- Actor Richard Thomas in 1951
- Comedian Tim Allen in 1953
- Actress Ally Sheedy in 1962
- Actress twins Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen in 1986
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Betty
Yesterday: I stayed busy all day, though I didn't get as much done as I hoped. I did get some "project cleaning" (i.e., sorting out bathroom cabinets! LOL!) completed. I stopped several times for people coming over unexpected ... a welcome diversion. I also spent a good bit of the morning doing back up and clean up on the computer. It didn't make it go any faster! LOL!
Today: It's going to be tricky getting everything done, but I'll try. This morning I've already watered, cleaned the kitchen, and mopped the floor. I've gotten a start on finishing cleaning the bathroom (but had to take a coffee break! LOL!). Later we're picking up my freind and all riding another town over for some errands. I put off doing that because it takes longer, but we need to get some things done. Hopefully we'll be back in time to get the fruit trees planted, since it's "a bit" cooler today. I don't know if much else will get done, but I'll take it as it comes. :)
Today is "Anniversary - D-Day" ... "Dragon Boat Festival (China)" ... "Flag Day (Sweden)" ... "Memorial Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
"Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?"
-- George Carlin
Today in history:
In 1898, the Yukon Territory was formed.
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American on the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson chose him to succeed Tom Clark.
In 1983, the robot spacecraft Pioneer 10 became the first man-made object to leave the solar system. It did so 11 years after it was launched.
In 1993, Canada got its first woman prime minister when the ruling Progressive Conservative Party elected Kim Campbell to head the party and thus the country.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army Gen. Winfield Scott in 1786
- Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats in 1865
- Actor Basil Rathbone in 1892
- Author Dorothy L. Sayers in 1893
- Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi, winner of nine Olympic gold medals, in 1897
- Mexican composer Carlos Chavez in 1899
- Football star Harold Red Grange in 1903
- TV host Ralph Edwards in 1913
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Don Budge in 1915
- Nobel economics laureate John Forbes Nash, subject of the book and movie A Beautiful Mind, in 1928
- Bulgarian-born artist Christo (born Christo Vladimirov Javacheff) in 1935
- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 1944
- Actor Malcolm McDowell in 1943
- Actor Stellan Skarsgard in 1951
- Actor Richard Thomas in 1951
- Comedian Tim Allen in 1953
- Actress Ally Sheedy in 1962
- Actress twins Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen in 1986
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Betty
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