Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still very dark out, and will be cloudy and rainy all day. Amazing that just a few days ago we were having record-setting highs in the 90s ... and today will only be low 70s! I know some areas are getting so much rain that there are dangerous flooding issues; here, we have to watch for high water on the roads (and in the driveway!). Otherwise we've had no problems, and are so very thankful for the rain!
The downside of the rain, of course, is that it makes me very lazy. And you all know I didn't need any extra help with that! LOL! So, last night ... I watched 2 shows that I love; read enough email to find out who got eliminated from Dancing (no big surprise there); and got to sleep early! But rainy weather is such good sleeping weather ... I still didn't want to get up this morning.
Tonight, I think I might have to make a quick run by the grocery store. I won't be watching TV so much, so hopefully I'll at least get aa bit more sewing done. :)
Today is "Michaelmas (Greek/Roman Catholic)" ... "National Attend Your Grandchild's Birth Day" ... "National Women's Health and Fitness Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable."
-- Sidney J. Harris
"What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose."
-- Andre Agassi
Today in history:
In 1789, the U.S. War Department organized the United States' first standing army -- 700 troops who would serve for three years.
In 1936, in the presidential race between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alf Landon, both parties used radio for the first time.
In 1962, Alouette 1, the first Canadian satellite, was launched.
Today's birthdays include
- Spanish poet-novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote," in 1547
- British naval hero Adm. Horatio Nelson in 1758
- Pioneer nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi in 1901
- Singing movie cowboy Gene Autry in 1907
- Film director Michelangelo Antonioni in 1912
- Film director Stanley Kramer in 1913
- Actor Trevor Howard in 1913
- Actress Anita Ekberg in 1931
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis in 1935
- Actor Larry Linville ("M*A*S*H") in 1939
- Singer/actress Madeline Kahn in 1942
- Polish leader Lech Walesa in 1943
- TV personality Bryant Gumbel in 1948
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Dresses
I'm trying to decide on an outfit for a special occasion. Per request, I'm putting pix of my choices here.
There is a matching skirt to the purple jacket.
There is a matching skirt to the purple jacket.
Good Morning! Tuesday September 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still cloudy, but should at least partly clear later today. We might have some morning showers first. Today will be low 80s, breezy, less humid (once the clouds start moving out). Boy did we ever get some much-needed rain! And the powerful heat grip seems to be broken now. There's more rain coming later this week ... we seem to be making up the deficit all at once!
I finally remembered what I meant to do after work yesterday. I went to a local outlet store that offers senior discounts (15%) on Monday. I wanted to get something to wear to the fast approaching family wedding. I'm just no good at decisions! LOL!
I didn't get much done once I got home ... still felt "soggy" around the edges. I watched Dancing (Jennifer is still my favorite, but only by a narrow margin over a few others); and managed - barely - to stay awake for H50.
Tonight is another "good" night. I hope to find a burst or two of energy and get some things done during commercials at least. :)
Today is "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "UN Wold Maritime Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours."
-- Harry S Truman
"The best things carried to excess are wrong."
-- Charles Churchill
Today in history:
In 490 B.C., the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon. A Greek soldier named Phidippides ran more than 26 miles to tell Athenians of the victory and died after his announcement. His feat provided the model for the modern marathon race.
In 1892, Mansfield University was the home team for the first night football game at Smythe Park in Mansfield, Pa.
Today's birthdays include
- Frances Willard, founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in 1839
- CBS Chairman William Paley in 1901
- TV variety show host and columnist Ed Sullivan in 1901
- Heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling in 1905
- Cartoonist Al Capp in 1909
- Actor William Windom in 1923
- Actor Marcello Mastroianni in 1924
- Actress and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot in 1934
- Musician Ben E. King in 1938
- Actor Jeffrey Jones in 1946
- Actress Janeane Garofalo in 1964
- Actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 1972
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I finally remembered what I meant to do after work yesterday. I went to a local outlet store that offers senior discounts (15%) on Monday. I wanted to get something to wear to the fast approaching family wedding.
I didn't get much done once I got home ... still felt "soggy" around the edges. I watched Dancing (Jennifer is still my favorite, but only by a narrow margin over a few others); and managed - barely - to stay awake for H50.
Tonight is another "good" night. I hope to find a burst or two of energy and get some things done during commercials at least. :)
Today is "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "UN Wold Maritime Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours."
-- Harry S Truman
"The best things carried to excess are wrong."
-- Charles Churchill
Today in history:
In 490 B.C., the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon. A Greek soldier named Phidippides ran more than 26 miles to tell Athenians of the victory and died after his announcement. His feat provided the model for the modern marathon race.
In 1892, Mansfield University was the home team for the first night football game at Smythe Park in Mansfield, Pa.
Today's birthdays include
- Frances Willard, founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in 1839
- CBS Chairman William Paley in 1901
- TV variety show host and columnist Ed Sullivan in 1901
- Heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling in 1905
- Cartoonist Al Capp in 1909
- Actor William Windom in 1923
- Actor Marcello Mastroianni in 1924
- Actress and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot in 1934
- Musician Ben E. King in 1938
- Actor Jeffrey Jones in 1946
- Actress Janeane Garofalo in 1964
- Actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 1972
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Good Morning! Monday September 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It started raining late yesterday afternoon, and hasn't stopped since! Today should be right around 80, a "cool" change from the long stretch of 90s (which seem to be over - but who knows what could happen in October!), cloudy all day with showers and storms. It feels like we're making up a 4 months deficit all at once! One minor "down" side of all the rain, a dead tree fell in our yard. But since the only "casualty" was the clothesline, at least it's no longer something to worry about! LOL!
Yesterday was very busy and fun. We didn't decide until "last minute" ... watching the weather; but went to Raleigh to the Home and Garden Show (and flea market - you know - while we were there!) Even though 99% of what was there was way over our financial capability (and that's not even counting that my house is rented! LOL!), we did get some great garden ideas, and had a lot of fun. We walked so much, I'm still tired ... hmmm ... rainy Monday .... should I take a "sick day"? LOL! (no ... no one else does my work if I don't go in. oh well.)
I think I'm supposed to do something after work; but unless I remember what it is, I'll just be going home. I know I like shows that come on tonight (Dancing and Hawaii Five-O), but hopefully I can get a few chores taken care of before 8:00 ... and work on sewing at least during commercials. :)
Today is "Ancestor Appreciation Day" ... "Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children" ... "Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day" ... "World Tourism Day" ... "True Cross Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The problem with any unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it."
-- Glaser and Way
"Throw out an alarming alarm clock. If the ring is loud and strident, you're waking up to instant stress. You shouldn't be bullied out of bed, just reminded that it's time to start your day."
-- Sharon Gold
"A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience."
-- Doug Larson
Today in history:
In 1825, in England, George Stephenson opened the Stockton and Darlington Railway, becoming the first permanent steam locomotive railway, pulling a passenger train.
In 1935, 13-year-old Judy Garland signed her first contract with MGM.
In 1954, "The Tonight Show" made its television debut with host Steve Allen.
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinal slugger Mark McGwire set an all-time major-league season home run record when he hit his 70th home run.
Today's birthdays include
- Patriot Samuel Adams in 1722
- Political cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1840
- Composer Joseph McCarthy ("You Made Me Love You") in 1885
- Composer Vincent Youmans ("Tea for Two") in 1898
- Actress Jayne Meadows in 1920
- Actor William Conrad in 1920
- Filmmaker Arthur Penn in 1922
- Actress Sada Thompson in 1929
- Actor Wilford Brimley in 1934
- Actor Greg Morris also in 1934
- Actor/singer Shaun Cassidy in 1958
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was very busy and fun. We didn't decide until "last minute" ... watching the weather; but went to Raleigh to the Home and Garden Show (and flea market - you know - while we were there!) Even though 99% of what was there was way over our financial capability (and that's not even counting that my house is rented! LOL!), we did get some great garden ideas, and had a lot of fun. We walked so much, I'm still tired ... hmmm ... rainy Monday .... should I take a "sick day"? LOL! (no ... no one else does my work if I don't go in. oh well.)
I think I'm supposed to do something after work; but unless I remember what it is, I'll just be going home. I know I like shows that come on tonight (Dancing and Hawaii Five-O), but hopefully I can get a few chores taken care of before 8:00 ... and work on sewing at least during commercials. :)
Today is "Ancestor Appreciation Day" ... "Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children" ... "Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day" ... "World Tourism Day" ... "True Cross Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The problem with any unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it."
-- Glaser and Way
"Throw out an alarming alarm clock. If the ring is loud and strident, you're waking up to instant stress. You shouldn't be bullied out of bed, just reminded that it's time to start your day."
-- Sharon Gold
"A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience."
-- Doug Larson
Today in history:
In 1825, in England, George Stephenson opened the Stockton and Darlington Railway, becoming the first permanent steam locomotive railway, pulling a passenger train.
In 1935, 13-year-old Judy Garland signed her first contract with MGM.
In 1954, "The Tonight Show" made its television debut with host Steve Allen.
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinal slugger Mark McGwire set an all-time major-league season home run record when he hit his 70th home run.
Today's birthdays include
- Patriot Samuel Adams in 1722
- Political cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1840
- Composer Joseph McCarthy ("You Made Me Love You") in 1885
- Composer Vincent Youmans ("Tea for Two") in 1898
- Actress Jayne Meadows in 1920
- Actor William Conrad in 1920
- Filmmaker Arthur Penn in 1922
- Actress Sada Thompson in 1929
- Actor Wilford Brimley in 1934
- Actor Greg Morris also in 1934
- Actor/singer Shaun Cassidy in 1958
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday September 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. As of last night they were saying it would be mid 70s and cloudy today, though the most of the coming rain won't be until late evening. That's OK, as long as we get some! The cooler weather is so overdue and welcome! Maybe now we can have "real" fall (although I generally tend to think of October as "really" fall, so it's still a week off).
Yesterday turned out very nice. My friend came for lunch and a visit, and then we rode over to a quilt shop, and to a local country store. It's too bad it's hard to find time to do it more often; but then, perhaps it wouldn't be as special. Last night I had a lovely long conversation with my son ... which is always special, because it's so rare! LOL!
Today I might go to a Home and Garden show; I don't know for sure yet. It might turn out to be a great day to divide between the sewing machine and a book. :)
Today is "Gold Star Mother's Day" ... "Johnny Appleseed Day" ... "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "Shamu the Whale Day" ... "Walk Like A Zombie Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing."
-- John Erskine
"I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1934, the RMS Queen Mary was launched.
In 1960, the first televised presidential debate aired from a Chicago TV studio. It featured presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.
In 1983, the yacht Australia II won the America's Cup from the United States, ending the longest winning streak in sports -- 132 years.
In 1991, four men and four women entered the huge, airtight greenhouse Biosphere II in Arizona. They remained inside for two years, emerging on this date in 1993.
In 1996, the space shuttle Atlantis landed, bringing astronaut Shannon Lucid to Earth. Her six-month tour aboard the Mir space station set a record for a woman in space, as well as a record stay for any U.S. astronaut.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontier nurseryman "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman in 1774
- Poet T.S. Eliot in 1888
- German philosopher Martin Heidegger in 1889
- Actor George Raft in 1895
- Pope Paul VI in 1897
- Composer George Gershwin in 1898
- Bandleader Ted Weems in 1901
- Country singer Marty Robbins in 1925
- Country singer Lynn Anderson in 1947
- Actress Mary Beth Hurt in 1948
- Singer Olivia Newton-John in 1948
- Actress Linda Hamilton in 1956
- Actress Melissa Sue Anderson in 1962
- Tennis star Serena Williams in 1981
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday turned out very nice. My friend came for lunch and a visit, and then we rode over to a quilt shop, and to a local country store. It's too bad it's hard to find time to do it more often; but then, perhaps it wouldn't be as special. Last night I had a lovely long conversation with my son ... which is always special, because it's so rare! LOL!
Today I might go to a Home and Garden show; I don't know for sure yet. It might turn out to be a great day to divide between the sewing machine and a book. :)
Today is "Gold Star Mother's Day" ... "Johnny Appleseed Day" ... "National Good Neighbor Day" ... "Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "Shamu the Whale Day" ... "Walk Like A Zombie Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing."
-- John Erskine
"I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1934, the RMS Queen Mary was launched.
In 1960, the first televised presidential debate aired from a Chicago TV studio. It featured presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.
In 1983, the yacht Australia II won the America's Cup from the United States, ending the longest winning streak in sports -- 132 years.
In 1991, four men and four women entered the huge, airtight greenhouse Biosphere II in Arizona. They remained inside for two years, emerging on this date in 1993.
In 1996, the space shuttle Atlantis landed, bringing astronaut Shannon Lucid to Earth. Her six-month tour aboard the Mir space station set a record for a woman in space, as well as a record stay for any U.S. astronaut.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontier nurseryman "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman in 1774
- Poet T.S. Eliot in 1888
- German philosopher Martin Heidegger in 1889
- Actor George Raft in 1895
- Pope Paul VI in 1897
- Composer George Gershwin in 1898
- Bandleader Ted Weems in 1901
- Country singer Marty Robbins in 1925
- Country singer Lynn Anderson in 1947
- Actress Mary Beth Hurt in 1948
- Singer Olivia Newton-John in 1948
- Actress Linda Hamilton in 1956
- Actress Melissa Sue Anderson in 1962
- Tennis star Serena Williams in 1981
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday September 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.It's a bit later than "usual" (but a little early for a Saturday), and brilliant sunlight is flooding in my window, reflecting on the computer, blinding me! LOL!! This will hopefully be our last upper 90s day. The weather is changing, and today will be partly cloudy and humid. There's a chance of showers by late afternoon, though the big change seems to be coming tomorrow. Still, today will be a lovely day although we'll probably set yet another record high temp for the date.
Last night was pretty nearly as I expected .. meaning after I got home with groceries I didn't want to bother with anything else! :) But, I did do a small amount of cleaning, and even some prep work for lunch today.
A friend is coming to visit for lunch, and then I think we're going on a "field trip" to a quilt shop. I have a few things yet to do this morning, but not too much ... except putting things back together after I shut Maggie in the kitchen! LOL! She thinks any flat surface is an invitation for her to knock off what ever is on it. Christmas decorating is going to be interesting! And ... if anyone is interested (like me) ... Christmas is THREE MONTHS from today! Will you be ready? I will. :)
Today is (actually, these are for yesterday since I accidently posted today's yesterday ... that's what happens when you get in a hurry! LOL!) "Hug a Vegetarian Day" ... "Love Note Day" ... "National Punctuation Day" ... "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving (Pa)" ... "Constitutional Declaration Day (Cambodia)" ... "Heritage Day (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea-Bissau)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside."
-- Robert X. Cringely
"To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am."
-- Bernard M. Baruch
Today in history:
In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, called "Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestic," appeared in Boston.
In 1789, the first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights."
In 1882, the first major league baseball doubleheader was played between the Providence, R.I., and Worchester, Mass., teams.
In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman U.S. Supreme Court justice.
In 1992, NASA launched a $511 million probe to Mars in the first U.S. mission to the planet in 17 years.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist William Faulkner in 1897
- Sports columnist Walter "Red" Smith in 1905
- Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich in 1906
- Actor Aldo Ray in 1926
- TV personality Barbara Walters in 1931
- Actor Robert Walden in 1943
- Actor/producer Michael Douglas in 1944
- Actor Mark Hamill ("Star Wars") in 1951
- Actor Christopher Reeve ("Superman") in 1952
- Actress Heather Locklear in 1961
- Actor Tate Donovan in 1963
- Actor Will Smith in 1968
- Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night was pretty nearly as I expected .. meaning after I got home with groceries I didn't want to bother with anything else! :) But, I did do a small amount of cleaning, and even some prep work for lunch today.
A friend is coming to visit for lunch, and then I think we're going on a "field trip" to a quilt shop. I have a few things yet to do this morning, but not too much ... except putting things back together after I shut Maggie in the kitchen! LOL! She thinks any flat surface is an invitation for her to knock off what ever is on it. Christmas decorating is going to be interesting! And ... if anyone is interested (like me) ... Christmas is THREE MONTHS from today! Will you be ready? I will. :)
Today is (actually, these are for yesterday since I accidently posted today's yesterday ... that's what happens when you get in a hurry! LOL!) "Hug a Vegetarian Day" ... "Love Note Day" ... "National Punctuation Day" ... "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving (Pa)" ... "Constitutional Declaration Day (Cambodia)" ... "Heritage Day (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Guinea-Bissau)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside."
-- Robert X. Cringely
"To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am."
-- Bernard M. Baruch
Today in history:
In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, called "Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestic," appeared in Boston.
In 1789, the first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten were ratified and became known as "The Bill of Rights."
In 1882, the first major league baseball doubleheader was played between the Providence, R.I., and Worchester, Mass., teams.
In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman U.S. Supreme Court justice.
In 1992, NASA launched a $511 million probe to Mars in the first U.S. mission to the planet in 17 years.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist William Faulkner in 1897
- Sports columnist Walter "Red" Smith in 1905
- Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich in 1906
- Actor Aldo Ray in 1926
- TV personality Barbara Walters in 1931
- Actor Robert Walden in 1943
- Actor/producer Michael Douglas in 1944
- Actor Mark Hamill ("Star Wars") in 1951
- Actor Christopher Reeve ("Superman") in 1952
- Actress Heather Locklear in 1961
- Actor Tate Donovan in 1963
- Actor Will Smith in 1968
- Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Good Morning! Friday September 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. There's a bit of mist that will quickly burn off. Today will be mid to upper 90s, sunny, and less humid. It's still a few days before hope of rain. I got almost everything watered last night. If everything can just hang in there a few more days, a break (low 80s!!) is coming.
Last night I did much better than usual. I found a little burst of enthusiasm from somewhere (sure wish I could find it more often! LOL!). Besides the watering, I got 2 loads of laundry completely done, and some sewing progress done. Well, now that I write it down, it doesn't look like all that much. But, 3 of my top favorite shows started a new season last night ... so I got everything done during commercials! LOL!!
Tonight I have to go for groceries after work; and I usually don't get much else done on grocery night. So, hopefully at least I can get to some sewing ... and there are more new shows (and an old favorite moved) tonight to check out. :)
Today is "Family Health and Fitness Day - USA" ... "Fish Amnesty Day" ... "National Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "National One Hit Wonder Day" ... "National Public Lands Day" ... "R.E.A.D. in America Day" ... "Anniversary - 1st Woman Supreme Court Justice" ... "Republic Day (Rwanda)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes. Let the reader catch his own breath."
-- Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
-- Oscar Wilde
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love."
-- Sophocles
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus departed to the New World for the second time.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. The number of justices became nine in 1869.
In 1929, aviator James Doolittle demonstrated the first "blind" takeoff and landing, using only instruments to guide his aircraft.
In 1986, the U.S. Congress adopted the rose as the national flower.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist Horace Walpole in 1717
- John Marshall, fourth chief justice of the United States, in 1755
- French chemist Georges Claude, inventor of the neon lamp, in 1870
- Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1896
- Sports announcer Jim McKay in 1921
- Actor/singer Sheila MacRae in 1924
- Actor/singer Anthony Newley in 1931
- Muppet creator Jim Henson in 1936
- Singer/photographer Linda Eastman McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, in 1941
- Actor Gordon Clapp ("NYPD Blue") in 1948
- Comedian Phil Hartman in 1948
- Actor Kevin Sorbo in 1958
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I did much better than usual. I found a little burst of enthusiasm from somewhere (sure wish I could find it more often! LOL!). Besides the watering, I got 2 loads of laundry completely done, and some sewing progress done. Well, now that I write it down, it doesn't look like all that much. But, 3 of my top favorite shows started a new season last night ... so I got everything done during commercials! LOL!!
Tonight I have to go for groceries after work; and I usually don't get much else done on grocery night. So, hopefully at least I can get to some sewing ... and there are more new shows (and an old favorite moved) tonight to check out. :)
Today is "Family Health and Fitness Day - USA" ... "Fish Amnesty Day" ... "National Hunting and Fishing Day" ... "National One Hit Wonder Day" ... "National Public Lands Day" ... "R.E.A.D. in America Day" ... "Anniversary - 1st Woman Supreme Court Justice" ... "Republic Day (Rwanda)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes. Let the reader catch his own breath."
-- Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
-- Oscar Wilde
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love."
-- Sophocles
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus departed to the New World for the second time.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. The number of justices became nine in 1869.
In 1929, aviator James Doolittle demonstrated the first "blind" takeoff and landing, using only instruments to guide his aircraft.
In 1986, the U.S. Congress adopted the rose as the national flower.
Today's birthdays include
- Novelist Horace Walpole in 1717
- John Marshall, fourth chief justice of the United States, in 1755
- French chemist Georges Claude, inventor of the neon lamp, in 1870
- Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1896
- Sports announcer Jim McKay in 1921
- Actor/singer Sheila MacRae in 1924
- Actor/singer Anthony Newley in 1931
- Muppet creator Jim Henson in 1936
- Singer/photographer Linda Eastman McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, in 1941
- Actor Gordon Clapp ("NYPD Blue") in 1948
- Comedian Phil Hartman in 1948
- Actor Kevin Sorbo in 1958
Everyone have a Great Friday!
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