Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The forecast for today just couldn't be nicer ... mid 80s, sunny, breezy, and much less humid. This is below "normal" here, and I'm loving it! :) My garden is happy ... with a lot of rain a few nights ago, and then cooler, everything is just thriving.
Last night I did a bit of laundry, dusting, and a bit of decluttering. The TV shows I like were all reruns, so I was up and down a good bit. I didn't do everything I wanted, but it's "good enough" for now.
This afternoon I'm meeting my brother and sister-in-law to take care of some business, a bit of a visit, and go out to dinner. I am So looking forward to that! I'm also looking forward to getting off work early! LOL!
Today is "Halfway Point of 2010" ... "I Forgot Day" ... "Palio (Italy)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Everyone rises to their level of incompetence."
--Peter McWilliams
"Mistakes, obviously, show us what needs improving. Without mistakes, how would we know what we had to work on?
--Peter McWilliams
"Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip."
--Will Rogers
Today in history:
In 1788, it was announced in the U.S. Congress that the new Constitution had been ratified by the required nine states, the ninth being New Hampshire.
In 1900, the world's first rigid airship was demonstrated by Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin in Germany.
In 1934, 6-year-old Shirley Temple signed a contract with Fox Film Corp. and went on to become one of the biggest movie stars of the day.
In 2002, after five unsuccessful attempts, American Steve Fossett completed a round-the-world solo flight in a balloon, reaching Queensland in the Australian outback to finish a 13-day, 19,428-mile trip that began in Western Australia.
Today's birthdays include
- German novelist Hermann Hesse in 1877
- King Olav V of Norway in 1903
- Tennis champion Rene Lacoste in 1904
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in 1908
- Singer/actor Ken Curtis ( Gunsmoke's Festus) in 1916
- Civil rights activist Medgar Evers in 1925
- Imelda Marcos, wife of former Philippine President Fernando Marcos, in 1929
- Wendy's fast-food restaurant chain founder Dave Thomas in 1932
- Actor Polly Holliday in 1937
- Former race car driver Richard Petty in 1937
- Actor/director Ron Silver in 1946
- Writer/actor Larry David in 1947
- Actor Jimmy McNichol in 1961
- Former baseball star Jose Canseco, first to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same major league season, in 1964
- Actor Lindsay Lohan in 1986
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday July 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It looks to be a bit overcast, but I think it just might be morning mist that will burn off. Today is supposed to be mid 80s, partly cloudy, and less humid. After a record setting stretch of June days in the 90s, now we're below "normal" ... a lovely break, and perfect weather!
Last night when I got home Jimmy wanted me to ride into town with him to buy some fresh veggies (corn, field peas, cantalope); and then we went by and picked up son and grandson to bring home for dinner. So, I didn't get anything done ... but since I tripped over the dog (playing tag with her), it was just as well to be lazy. All is fine this morning. :)
Tonight I hope to do a bit of pre-weekend-cleaning. That's the plan. At this point, it might be interesting to see what I really manage to accomplish! LOL!
Today is "Second Half of the New Year Day" ... "Anniversary - Battle of Gettysburg" ... "Anniversary - First Postage Stamp" ... "Anniversary - First US Zoo" ... "Anniversary - Medicare" ... "Anniversary - Zip Codes Inaugurated" ... "Canada Day (Canada)" ... "Half-Year Day (China)" ... "Independence Day (Burundi)" ... "Independence Day (Rwanda)" ... "Republic Day (Ghana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."
-- Mark Twain
"Slight not what's near, while aiming at what's far."
-- Euripides
Today in history:
In 1847, the first U.S. postage stamps were issued.
In 1859, the first intercollegiate baseball game was played in Pittsfield, Mass. Amherst beat Williams, 66-32.
In 1862, the Russian State Library was founded.
In 1867, Canada was granted its independence by Great Britain. It consisted at the time of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and future provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
In 1874, the Philadelphia Zoological Society, the first U.S. zoo, opened to the public.
In 1941, NBC broadcast the first FCC-sanctioned TV commercial, a spot for Bulova watches shown during a Dodgers-Phillies game. It cost Bulova $9.
In 1979, Sony introduced the Walkman, known as the Soundabout, in U.S. stores. It sold for about $200.
In 1997, Hong Kong was returned to China after 99 years as a British territory.
Today's birthdays include
- German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz in 1646
- French novelist George Sand, a pseudonym for Amandine Dupin, in 1804
- Grammarian William Strunk Jr. in 1869
- Pioneer aviator Louis Bleriot in 1872
- Actor Charles Laughton in 1899
- Blues, gospel musician, composer Thomas Dorsey in 1899
- Film director William Wyler in 1902
- Cosmetics executive Estee Lauder in 1906
- Blues musician Willie Dixon in 1915
- Actor Olivia de Havilland in 1916
- Actor Leslie Caron in 1931
- Filmmaker/actor Sydney Pollack in 1934
- Actor/writer Jean Marsh in 1934
- Actor Jamie Farr in 1934
- Choreographer Twyla Tharp in 1941
- Actor Karen Black in 1939
- Actor Genevieve Bujold in 1942
- Singer Deborah Harry in 1945
- Actor/comedian Dan Aykroyd in 1952
- Britain's Princess Diana in 1961
- Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis in 1961
- Actor Andre Braugher in 1962
- Actor Pamela Anderson in 1967
- Actor Liv Tyler in 1977
- Rapper Missy Elliott in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night when I got home Jimmy wanted me to ride into town with him to buy some fresh veggies (corn, field peas, cantalope); and then we went by and picked up son and grandson to bring home for dinner. So, I didn't get anything done ... but since I tripped over the dog (playing tag with her), it was just as well to be lazy. All is fine this morning. :)
Tonight I hope to do a bit of pre-weekend-cleaning. That's the plan. At this point, it might be interesting to see what I really manage to accomplish! LOL!
Today is "Second Half of the New Year Day" ... "Anniversary - Battle of Gettysburg" ... "Anniversary - First Postage Stamp" ... "Anniversary - First US Zoo" ... "Anniversary - Medicare" ... "Anniversary - Zip Codes Inaugurated" ... "Canada Day (Canada)" ... "Half-Year Day (China)" ... "Independence Day (Burundi)" ... "Independence Day (Rwanda)" ... "Republic Day (Ghana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."
-- Mark Twain
"Slight not what's near, while aiming at what's far."
-- Euripides
Today in history:
In 1847, the first U.S. postage stamps were issued.
In 1859, the first intercollegiate baseball game was played in Pittsfield, Mass. Amherst beat Williams, 66-32.
In 1862, the Russian State Library was founded.
In 1867, Canada was granted its independence by Great Britain. It consisted at the time of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and future provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
In 1874, the Philadelphia Zoological Society, the first U.S. zoo, opened to the public.
In 1941, NBC broadcast the first FCC-sanctioned TV commercial, a spot for Bulova watches shown during a Dodgers-Phillies game. It cost Bulova $9.
In 1979, Sony introduced the Walkman, known as the Soundabout, in U.S. stores. It sold for about $200.
In 1997, Hong Kong was returned to China after 99 years as a British territory.
Today's birthdays include
- German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz in 1646
- French novelist George Sand, a pseudonym for Amandine Dupin, in 1804
- Grammarian William Strunk Jr. in 1869
- Pioneer aviator Louis Bleriot in 1872
- Actor Charles Laughton in 1899
- Blues, gospel musician, composer Thomas Dorsey in 1899
- Film director William Wyler in 1902
- Cosmetics executive Estee Lauder in 1906
- Blues musician Willie Dixon in 1915
- Actor Olivia de Havilland in 1916
- Actor Leslie Caron in 1931
- Filmmaker/actor Sydney Pollack in 1934
- Actor/writer Jean Marsh in 1934
- Actor Jamie Farr in 1934
- Choreographer Twyla Tharp in 1941
- Actor Karen Black in 1939
- Actor Genevieve Bujold in 1942
- Singer Deborah Harry in 1945
- Actor/comedian Dan Aykroyd in 1952
- Britain's Princess Diana in 1961
- Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis in 1961
- Actor Andre Braugher in 1962
- Actor Pamela Anderson in 1967
- Actor Liv Tyler in 1977
- Rapper Missy Elliott in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Good Morning! Wednesday June 30, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Today will be much cooler than the past month has been, low to mid 80s. Wow! And last night we finally got rain!! For a long time my yard looked like a swamp; but this morning the thirsty ground has soaked it all up. According to the forecast, today will be cloudy with a chance of more storms; and it won't get back to the 90s for 4 days! Lovely!!
I went by the grocery store on the way home, and barefly got groceries in before it started sprinkling. The heavy rain came later in the evening. I got the last 2 chairs down and uncovered, and I got one load of laundry done.
Tonight I hope to start tackling the chairs with some glue and screws, to get the frames more sturdy. And maybe this time I'll get to the next sewing project. :)
Today is "Leap Second Adjustment Time" ... "Anniversary - N.O.W." ... "Armed Forces Day (Guatemala)" ... "Independence Day (Congo)" ... "Revolution Day (Sudan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"War is not nice."
-- Barbara Bush
"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible."
-- Arthur C. Clarke
Today in history:
In 1859, Frenchman Jean Francois Gravelet, known professionally as the Great Blondin, became the first daredevil to walk across Niagara Falls on a tight rope.
In 1870, Ada Kepley became the first woman to graduate from an accredited law school in the United States, Union College of Law in Chicago.
In 1888, Robert Louis Stevenson published his adventure novel "The Black Arrow."
In 1905, theory of relativity introduced by Albert Einstein in "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies."
In 1923, jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet made his first recording. It included "Wild Cat Blues" and "Kansas City Blues."
In 1936, Margaret Mitchell's Civil War novel "Gone With the Wind" was published.
In 2004, the Cassini spacecraft, in space on a U.S.-European mission, became the first device to orbit the planet Saturn.
Today's birthdays include
- English socialist leader Harold Laski in 1893
- Actor Susan Hayward and singer Lena Horne in 1917
- Actor Nancy Dussault in 1936
- Singer Florence Ballard of The Supremes in 1943
- Actor David Alan Grier in 1955
- Former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
I went by the grocery store on the way home, and barefly got groceries in before it started sprinkling. The heavy rain came later in the evening. I got the last 2 chairs down and uncovered, and I got one load of laundry done.
Tonight I hope to start tackling the chairs with some glue and screws, to get the frames more sturdy. And maybe this time I'll get to the next sewing project. :)
Today is "Leap Second Adjustment Time" ... "Anniversary - N.O.W." ... "Armed Forces Day (Guatemala)" ... "Independence Day (Congo)" ... "Revolution Day (Sudan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"War is not nice."
-- Barbara Bush
"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible."
-- Arthur C. Clarke
Today in history:
In 1859, Frenchman Jean Francois Gravelet, known professionally as the Great Blondin, became the first daredevil to walk across Niagara Falls on a tight rope.
In 1870, Ada Kepley became the first woman to graduate from an accredited law school in the United States, Union College of Law in Chicago.
In 1888, Robert Louis Stevenson published his adventure novel "The Black Arrow."
In 1905, theory of relativity introduced by Albert Einstein in "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies."
In 1923, jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet made his first recording. It included "Wild Cat Blues" and "Kansas City Blues."
In 1936, Margaret Mitchell's Civil War novel "Gone With the Wind" was published.
In 2004, the Cassini spacecraft, in space on a U.S.-European mission, became the first device to orbit the planet Saturn.
Today's birthdays include
- English socialist leader Harold Laski in 1893
- Actor Susan Hayward and singer Lena Horne in 1917
- Actor Nancy Dussault in 1936
- Singer Florence Ballard of The Supremes in 1943
- Actor David Alan Grier in 1955
- Former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Good Morning! Tuesday June 29, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I believe they could just rubber stamp the forecast these days ... mid to upper 90s, partly cloudy, chance of afternoon storms. According to the local "weather guru", this is officially the hottest June on record since WWII. Hopefully tomorrow will break the streak, but today will be hot again.
Last night I found one of those unusual doses of energy (for a change! LOL!). I got one more chair downstairs and uncovered. I finished the small (red-white-blue table runner) project. I even read several chapters in a book. Wow. If I could do that every night, it would be great. But, probably won't! LOL!
Tonight I'm aiming for another round of watering if it doesn't rain; one more chair done (note: "done" only means the seats uncovered ... they still need to be cleaned good, some need to be reinforced); and pull out an overdue sewing project to get back to work on.
I wonder if there's anything on TV to sew along to? Maybe more AGT silliness? :)
Today is "Feast of Tammuz (Jewish)" ... "Peter & Paul Day (Christian)" ... "Saint Peter's Day (Christian)" ... "Independence Day (Seychelles)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing."
-- Redd Foxx
"People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.
-- W. Somerset Maugham
"The world is full of women blindsided by the unceasing demands of motherhood, still flabbergasted by how a job can be terrific and torturous."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1853, the U.S. Senate ratified the $10 million Gadsden Purchase from Mexico, adding more than 29,000 square miles to the territories of Arizona and New Mexico and completing the modern geographical boundaries of the contiguous 48 states.
In 1992, doctors in Pittsburgh reported the world's first transplant of a baboon liver into a human patient. The recipient, a 35-year-old man, survived for three months.
In 1995, the U.S. shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir.
In 2007, the American bald eagle, declared endangered in 1967, is flourishing and no longer imperiled, the U.S. Interior Department announced.
Today's birthdays include
- William Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., in 1861
- Astronomer George Ellery Hale, founder of the Yerkes and Mount Palomar observatories, in 1868
- French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery in 1900
- Actor/singer Nelson Eddy in 1901
- Composer/arranger Leroy Anderson in 1908
- Broadway songwriter Frank Loesser in 1910
- Composer/conductor Bernard Herrmann in 1911
- Actor Slim Pickens in 1919
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew in 1936
- Black power advocate Stokely Carmichael in 1941
- Singer Little Eva in 1943
- Actor Gary Busey in 1944
- Fashion designer Egon von Furstenberg in 1946
- Comedian Richard Lewis in 1947
- Actor and former U.S. Rep. Fred Grandy in 1948
- Actor Sharon Lawrence in 1961
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I found one of those unusual doses of energy (for a change! LOL!). I got one more chair downstairs and uncovered. I finished the small (red-white-blue table runner) project. I even read several chapters in a book. Wow. If I could do that every night, it would be great. But, probably won't! LOL!
Tonight I'm aiming for another round of watering if it doesn't rain; one more chair done (note: "done" only means the seats uncovered ... they still need to be cleaned good, some need to be reinforced); and pull out an overdue sewing project to get back to work on.
I wonder if there's anything on TV to sew along to? Maybe more AGT silliness? :)
Today is "Feast of Tammuz (Jewish)" ... "Peter & Paul Day (Christian)" ... "Saint Peter's Day (Christian)" ... "Independence Day (Seychelles)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing."
-- Redd Foxx
"People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.
-- W. Somerset Maugham
"The world is full of women blindsided by the unceasing demands of motherhood, still flabbergasted by how a job can be terrific and torturous."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1853, the U.S. Senate ratified the $10 million Gadsden Purchase from Mexico, adding more than 29,000 square miles to the territories of Arizona and New Mexico and completing the modern geographical boundaries of the contiguous 48 states.
In 1992, doctors in Pittsburgh reported the world's first transplant of a baboon liver into a human patient. The recipient, a 35-year-old man, survived for three months.
In 1995, the U.S. shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir.
In 2007, the American bald eagle, declared endangered in 1967, is flourishing and no longer imperiled, the U.S. Interior Department announced.
Today's birthdays include
- William Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., in 1861
- Astronomer George Ellery Hale, founder of the Yerkes and Mount Palomar observatories, in 1868
- French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery in 1900
- Actor/singer Nelson Eddy in 1901
- Composer/arranger Leroy Anderson in 1908
- Broadway songwriter Frank Loesser in 1910
- Composer/conductor Bernard Herrmann in 1911
- Actor Slim Pickens in 1919
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew in 1936
- Black power advocate Stokely Carmichael in 1941
- Singer Little Eva in 1943
- Actor Gary Busey in 1944
- Fashion designer Egon von Furstenberg in 1946
- Comedian Richard Lewis in 1947
- Actor and former U.S. Rep. Fred Grandy in 1948
- Actor Sharon Lawrence in 1961
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Good Morning! Monday June 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright out, but seems a bit overcast; the forecast is for partly sunny, upper 90s, and humid. As usual, there's the chance of afternoon storms. None came yesterday, so most everything got watered last night. It actually turned a bit cooler just as it got dark - a pleasant surprise! :)
It was hot yesterday, even inside with a/c running, so I didn't get as much done as I hoped; but I did get 2 more chairs down from upstairs and the covers off the seats. I got floors mopped, the kitchen counters cleaned, and laundry finished.
They keep saying we're going to get a "cool spell" ... looks like the end of the week it might even drop into the 80s. Meantime, I'll keep muddling along the best I can to keep up with things. Once again, I'm hoping tonight I'll get the sewing project finished. :)
Today is "Please Take My Children to Work Day" ... "Anniversary - Monday Holiday Law" ... "Anniversary - Stonewall Riots".
Quotes of the Day:
"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage."
-- Mark Russell
"Well done is better than well said."
-- Benjamin Franklin
"The highest result of education is tolerance."
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1838, Victoria was crowned queen of England. She would rule for 63 years, 7 months.
In 2003, people eager to block telemarketing calls overwhelmed a government Web site that began accepting phone numbers at the national do-not-call registry. The Federal Trade Commission said 735,000 numbers were registered the first day.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Henry VIII in 1491
- Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens in 1577
- English clergyman John Wesley, founder of Methodism, in 1703
- French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1712
- French physician Paul Broca in 1824
- Italian author Luigi Pirandello in 1867
- Composer Richard Rodgers in 1902
- Spy novelist Eric Ambler in 1909
- Filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks in 1926
- Actor Pat Morita in 1932
- CIA Director Leon Panetta in 1938
- Comedian Gilda Radner in 1946
- Actor Kathy Bates in 1948
- Actor Alice Krige in 1954
- Football Hall of fame member John Elway in 1960
- Actor John Cusack in 1966
- Actor Mary Stuart Masterson in 1966
- Actress/singer Danielle Brisebois in 1969
Everyone have a Great Monday!
It was hot yesterday, even inside with a/c running, so I didn't get as much done as I hoped; but I did get 2 more chairs down from upstairs and the covers off the seats. I got floors mopped, the kitchen counters cleaned, and laundry finished.
They keep saying we're going to get a "cool spell" ... looks like the end of the week it might even drop into the 80s. Meantime, I'll keep muddling along the best I can to keep up with things. Once again, I'm hoping tonight I'll get the sewing project finished. :)
Today is "Please Take My Children to Work Day" ... "Anniversary - Monday Holiday Law" ... "Anniversary - Stonewall Riots".
Quotes of the Day:
"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage."
-- Mark Russell
"Well done is better than well said."
-- Benjamin Franklin
"The highest result of education is tolerance."
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1838, Victoria was crowned queen of England. She would rule for 63 years, 7 months.
In 2003, people eager to block telemarketing calls overwhelmed a government Web site that began accepting phone numbers at the national do-not-call registry. The Federal Trade Commission said 735,000 numbers were registered the first day.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Henry VIII in 1491
- Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens in 1577
- English clergyman John Wesley, founder of Methodism, in 1703
- French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1712
- French physician Paul Broca in 1824
- Italian author Luigi Pirandello in 1867
- Composer Richard Rodgers in 1902
- Spy novelist Eric Ambler in 1909
- Filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks in 1926
- Actor Pat Morita in 1932
- CIA Director Leon Panetta in 1938
- Comedian Gilda Radner in 1946
- Actor Kathy Bates in 1948
- Actor Alice Krige in 1954
- Football Hall of fame member John Elway in 1960
- Actor John Cusack in 1966
- Actor Mary Stuart Masterson in 1966
- Actress/singer Danielle Brisebois in 1969
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Good Morning! Sunday June 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's supposed to gt "hot" again today, upper 90s; and mostly sunny. I missed the forecast last night, but I expect there will be the "usual" afternoon storms, though maybe less today. Yesterday storms moved across, but at my house we only got a brief sprinkle. Everything got watered, though, and still seems to be quite happy.
The errands got done yesterday, but not a lot else. We decided to stop in a shop we'd never been in before (mostly curiosity - it's an antique shop, which translates in my mind to "very expensive"). It had a lot of gorgeous things ... and it was air conditioned ... so a lot of time was spent browsing and drooling! LOL! We also checked out one other new second hand shop (nice), and got home in time to take trash to the dump before closing.
Today will be a little bit of "routine" cleaning, and I will bring the chairs down from the attic and start working on them. Even though they need refinishing (or at least a very good deep cleaning), they're quite useable as they are, but need new seat covers). Also, finishing up some laundry started yesterday, and finishing the sewing project. That's enough for one day I think! :)
Today is "America's Kid's Day" ... "Decide to Be Married Day" ... "Descendants Day" ... "National HIV Testing Day" ... "Anniversary - Industrial Workers of the World Founded" ... "Happy Birthday - "Happy Birthday to You" Song" ... "Independence Day (Djibouti)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."
-- Peter De Vries
"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
-- Ronald Reagan
Today in history:
In 1829, English scientist James Smithson left a will that eventually funded the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, in a country he never visited.
In 1847, the first telegraph wire links were established between New York City and Boston.
In 1859, Louisville, Ky., schoolteacher Mildred Hill wrote a tune for her students and called it "Good Morning To You." Her sister, Patty, wrote the lyrics and later added a verse that began "Happy Birthday To You."
In 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on a historic mission to dock with the Russian space station Mir. The flight was also the 100th U.S.-piloted space mission.
In 1972, Nolan Bushnell established ATARI.
Today's birthdays include
- Irish patriot Charles Stewart Parnell in 1846
- Noted anarchist Emma Goldman in 1869
- Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar 1872
- Blind and deaf author Helen Keller in 1880
- Billiards champion Willie Mosconi in 1913
- Captain Kangaroo Bob Keeshan in 1927
- H. Ross Perot in 1930
- Musician and songwriter Bruce Johnston in 1942
- Fashion designes Norma Kamali in 1945
- Fashion designes Vera Wang in 1949
- Actor Julia Duffy in 1951
- Actor Isabelle Adjani in 1955
- Actor Christian Kane in 1974
- Actor Tobey Maguire in 1975
- Film and television writer/director/producer J.J. Abrams in 1966
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
The errands got done yesterday, but not a lot else. We decided to stop in a shop we'd never been in before (mostly curiosity - it's an antique shop, which translates in my mind to "very expensive"). It had a lot of gorgeous things ... and it was air conditioned ... so a lot of time was spent browsing and drooling! LOL! We also checked out one other new second hand shop (nice), and got home in time to take trash to the dump before closing.
Today will be a little bit of "routine" cleaning, and I will bring the chairs down from the attic and start working on them. Even though they need refinishing (or at least a very good deep cleaning), they're quite useable as they are, but need new seat covers). Also, finishing up some laundry started yesterday, and finishing the sewing project. That's enough for one day I think! :)
Today is "America's Kid's Day" ... "Decide to Be Married Day" ... "Descendants Day" ... "National HIV Testing Day" ... "Anniversary - Industrial Workers of the World Founded" ... "Happy Birthday - "Happy Birthday to You" Song" ... "Independence Day (Djibouti)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."
-- Peter De Vries
"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
-- Ronald Reagan
Today in history:
In 1829, English scientist James Smithson left a will that eventually funded the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, in a country he never visited.
In 1847, the first telegraph wire links were established between New York City and Boston.
In 1859, Louisville, Ky., schoolteacher Mildred Hill wrote a tune for her students and called it "Good Morning To You." Her sister, Patty, wrote the lyrics and later added a verse that began "Happy Birthday To You."
In 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on a historic mission to dock with the Russian space station Mir. The flight was also the 100th U.S.-piloted space mission.
In 1972, Nolan Bushnell established ATARI.
Today's birthdays include
- Irish patriot Charles Stewart Parnell in 1846
- Noted anarchist Emma Goldman in 1869
- Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar 1872
- Blind and deaf author Helen Keller in 1880
- Billiards champion Willie Mosconi in 1913
- Captain Kangaroo Bob Keeshan in 1927
- H. Ross Perot in 1930
- Musician and songwriter Bruce Johnston in 1942
- Fashion designes Norma Kamali in 1945
- Fashion designes Vera Wang in 1949
- Actor Julia Duffy in 1951
- Actor Isabelle Adjani in 1955
- Actor Christian Kane in 1974
- Actor Tobey Maguire in 1975
- Film and television writer/director/producer J.J. Abrams in 1966
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
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