Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is back out, and it will go to mid 50s today. We didn't get any rain - or even drizzle - yesterday, and there's a lot of snow left. I think most of it will be gone today (except the very shady areas).
Yesterday: I worked a half day, and left feeling good that I accomplished finishing the reports I went in to do. I met a dear friend for lunch, and then an excursion to the quilt store. Drooling over gorgeous fabrics would not be bad at all - if I could learn to not give in to the temptation! LOL! I did a bit of straightening at home, and then friends came over for supper (left overs) and our gift exchange. Also some friends from work came by to see the decorations, and we had a nice visit. It turned out to be a very friendly day! :)
Today: I know at some point I need to go to town. But right this minute, I actually have no set plan until tonight. I thought my niece was coming to visit, but something came up. This evening we're going to a near by town to see a Pickle Drop, and will probably go eat somewhere with DS and his family. We'll be home in time to watch the local Acorn Drop, and also see the Big Ball Drop in New York. Lot of Dropping going on tonight! LOL!
If you are going out to celebrate "First Night", please be careful, and be safe!
Today: "New Year's Eve" ... "First Night Celebrations" ... "Leap Second Adjustment Time" ... "Make Up Your Mind Day" ... "No Interruptions Day" ... "Saint Sylvester's Day" ... "Universal Hour of Peace" ... "World Peace Meditation" ... "First Nights (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There are 350 varieties of shark, not counting loan and pool."
-- L. M. Boyd
"Don't let your sorrow come higher than your knees."
-- Swedish Proverb
"I began to have an idea of my life, not as the slow shaping of achievement to fit my preconceived purposes, but as the gradual discovery and growth of a purpose which I did not know."
-- Joanna Field
Today in history:
In 1879, Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of his incandescent lamp in Menlo Park, N.J.
In 1909, the Manhattan Bridge opened.
In 1929, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians' first New Year's Eve broadcast from the Roosevelt Grill in New York City, which became an annual event, was heard over the CBS network.
In 1947, America's favorite Western movie couple, singing cowboy Roy Rogers and co-star Dale Evans, were married.
Today's birthdays include
- French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1491
- Charles Edward Stuart, Scotland's "Bonnie Prince Charlie," in 1720
- French painter Henri Matisse in 1869
- Gen. George Marshall, formulator of the Marshall Aid Plan for Europe following World War II, in 1880
- Songwriter Jule Styne ("Three Coins In the Fountain, "Let It Snow") in 1905
- Cowboy actor/singer Rex Allen in 1920; folk-blues singer Odetta (Holmes) in 1930
- Actor Anthony Hopkins in 1937
- Actress Sarah Miles in 1941
- Actor Ben Kingsley in 1943
- Singer John Denver in 1943
- Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg in 1945
- Singer Donna Summer in 1948
- Actor Tim Matheson in 1947
- Actress Bebe Neuwirth in 1958
- Actor Val Kilmer in 1959
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday December 30, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's just starting to be daylight, but doesn't look like we'll see much sun today. It's startling to look out and still see so much snow! However, it should be in the upper 40s, maybe even low 50s, with chance of sprinkles. That will probably melt away a lot more snow - but there's still an awful lot there, and even still some icy places on a few roads.
Yesterday: I had a wonderful day. I got the grocery shopping done, and managed to come up with a lovely meal without cooking anything but eggs (which I totally mangled and ended up with odd lumpy deviled eggs. Oh well. LOL!). I got the laundry caught up, most of the house decluttered, and a few hot-spots worked on. My DS & his family came for the evening (and brought me an NC State nutcracker! YAY!) and we had a lovely visit, plus rode down to see the Christmas lights (and ride the train - COLD!!) one more time. And on top of all that, my brothers, sister, and in-laws --all of whom are currently in TX-- called and sang to me. It was a great day! :)
Today: I work half a day today ... it sure was hard to get up early! LOL! I'm meeting a friend for lunch, and then perhaps a bit of shopping (me? shopping? LOL!). Later some friends are (maybe) coming over this evening for a belated gift exchange.
Today: "Oh My! Day" ... "Falling Needles Family Fest Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was the kid next door's imaginary friend."
-- Emo Phillips
"Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off."
-- Ellen DeGeneres
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become."
-- Harold Taylor
"If we can connect in some tiny way with a human that doesn't agree with us, then maybe we won't blow up the planet."
-- Nancy White
Today in history:
In 1853, the United States bought 45,000 square miles of land along the Gila River from Mexico for $10 million. The area is now southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Today's birthdays include
- British author Rudyard Kipling in 1865
- Canadian economist and humorist Stephen Leacock in 1869
- Japan's World War II Prime Minister Hideki Tojo in 1884
- TV personality Bert Parks in 1914
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley in 1928
- Actor Jack Lord in 1920
- Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax in 1935
- Actor/dancer Russ Tamblyn in 1934
- Actor Joseph Bologna in 1934
- Liquid Paper heir Mike Nesmith in 1942, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- Davy Jones in 1945, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- "Today" co-host Matt Lauer in 1957
- Actress Tracey Ullman in 1959
- Golfer Tiger Woods in 1975
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I had a wonderful day. I got the grocery shopping done, and managed to come up with a lovely meal without cooking anything but eggs (which I totally mangled and ended up with odd lumpy deviled eggs. Oh well. LOL!). I got the laundry caught up, most of the house decluttered, and a few hot-spots worked on. My DS & his family came for the evening (and brought me an NC State nutcracker! YAY!) and we had a lovely visit, plus rode down to see the Christmas lights (and ride the train - COLD!!) one more time. And on top of all that, my brothers, sister, and in-laws --all of whom are currently in TX-- called and sang to me. It was a great day! :)
Today: I work half a day today ... it sure was hard to get up early! LOL! I'm meeting a friend for lunch, and then perhaps a bit of shopping (me? shopping? LOL!). Later some friends are (maybe) coming over this evening for a belated gift exchange.
Today: "Oh My! Day" ... "Falling Needles Family Fest Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was the kid next door's imaginary friend."
-- Emo Phillips
"Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off."
-- Ellen DeGeneres
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become."
-- Harold Taylor
"If we can connect in some tiny way with a human that doesn't agree with us, then maybe we won't blow up the planet."
-- Nancy White
Today in history:
In 1853, the United States bought 45,000 square miles of land along the Gila River from Mexico for $10 million. The area is now southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Today's birthdays include
- British author Rudyard Kipling in 1865
- Canadian economist and humorist Stephen Leacock in 1869
- Japan's World War II Prime Minister Hideki Tojo in 1884
- TV personality Bert Parks in 1914
- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley in 1928
- Actor Jack Lord in 1920
- Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax in 1935
- Actor/dancer Russ Tamblyn in 1934
- Actor Joseph Bologna in 1934
- Liquid Paper heir Mike Nesmith in 1942, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- Davy Jones in 1945, member of the pop group The Monkees,
- "Today" co-host Matt Lauer in 1957
- Actress Tracey Ullman in 1959
- Golfer Tiger Woods in 1975
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday December 29, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and exceptionally bright with the sun shining on all that snow! It's to go to the low 50s today, so a lot of the snow will be gone; there's so much of it, so at least the shadier areas will stay snowy for a few more days.
Yesterday: My morning appointment didn't turn out to be what it was supposed to; but I did get a massage and a hair trim. I took care of some bank business, and then went shopping! I had to check out those after-Christmas sales you know! :) I found a few bargains, but over all didn't get much for next year. I did get a good buy on some utility shelving. Yay! Last night we went to our local favorite restaurant - no dishes! :)
Today: In just a little while I'm going to make a quick run to the grocery store. Later today DS & his family will come for a visit. We'll probably have an early dinner so they can get home again. Oh, and (hopefully) I'll actually get some laundry done! LOL!
Today: "Saint Thomas of Canterbury Feast Day" ... "Tick Tock Day" ... "Anniversary - YMCA" ... "Admission Day (Texas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved."
-- Victor Hugo
"If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would hardly see anybody."
-- Agatha Christie
"Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state.
In 1848, gaslights were installed at the White House for the first time.
In 1851, the first Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- chapter opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Madame de Pompadour, mistress of French King Louis XV, in 1721
- Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh, who patented a waterproof fabric, in 1766
- Industrialist Charles Goodyear in 1800
- Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, in 1808
- British statesman William Gladstone, in 1809
- Band leader Clyde "Sugar Blues" McCoy in 1903
- Former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1917
- Actor Ed Flanders ("St. Elsewhere") in 1934
- Actress Mary Tyler Moore in 1936
- Actor Jon Voight in 1938
- Singer Marianne Faithfull in 1946
- Actor Ted Danson in 1947
- Actor Jon Polito in 1950
- Comedian Paula Poundstone in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: My morning appointment didn't turn out to be what it was supposed to; but I did get a massage and a hair trim. I took care of some bank business, and then went shopping! I had to check out those after-Christmas sales you know! :) I found a few bargains, but over all didn't get much for next year. I did get a good buy on some utility shelving. Yay! Last night we went to our local favorite restaurant - no dishes! :)
Today: In just a little while I'm going to make a quick run to the grocery store. Later today DS & his family will come for a visit. We'll probably have an early dinner so they can get home again. Oh, and (hopefully) I'll actually get some laundry done! LOL!
Today: "Saint Thomas of Canterbury Feast Day" ... "Tick Tock Day" ... "Anniversary - YMCA" ... "Admission Day (Texas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved."
-- Victor Hugo
"If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would hardly see anybody."
-- Agatha Christie
"Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state.
In 1848, gaslights were installed at the White House for the first time.
In 1851, the first Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- chapter opened in Boston.
Today's birthdays include
- Madame de Pompadour, mistress of French King Louis XV, in 1721
- Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh, who patented a waterproof fabric, in 1766
- Industrialist Charles Goodyear in 1800
- Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, in 1808
- British statesman William Gladstone, in 1809
- Band leader Clyde "Sugar Blues" McCoy in 1903
- Former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1917
- Actor Ed Flanders ("St. Elsewhere") in 1934
- Actress Mary Tyler Moore in 1936
- Actor Jon Voight in 1938
- Singer Marianne Faithfull in 1946
- Actor Ted Danson in 1947
- Actor Jon Polito in 1950
- Comedian Paula Poundstone in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday December 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is shining, and the ground is still well covered with snow. It's just gorgeous - especially since most of the roads are clear! :) Today will be warmer, low 40s, and less windy. Sadly, the lovely snow will be gone in a few days.
Yesterday: We finally headed out for home in the early afternoon, and did not have any trouble at all. The only places there was any ice or snow was a shady area of our own road when we were nearly home. I got the car unloaded, and got unpacked. But, I confess, nothing else ... laundry still awaits! Last night DH's son came over, and we (finally! LOL!) opened gifts. I was given some really nice things!! (DH gave me jewelry, candy, and flowers, and a few other things - what more can a girl ask for? LOL!!)
Today: I have a hair appointment, and after that I will try to check out some of the after-Christmas sales. I also *plan* to get that laundry done, and a little bit of general straightening. It was nice that I managed to leave the house fairly neat! :)
Today: "Childermas/Holy Innocents Day" ... "Pledge of Allegiance Day" ... "Admission Day (Iowa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
-- Doctor Who
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."
-- Morrie Schwartz
"I have learned that to be with those I like is enough."
-- Walt Whitman
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated.
In 1732, the Pennsylvania Gazette carried the first known advertisement for the first issue of "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Richard Saunders (Benjamin Franklin).
In 1865, French film pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumiere showed the first commercial motion pictures at a Paris cafe.
In 1869, The Knights of Labor, a group of tailors in Philadelphia, staged the first Labor Day ceremonies in U.S. history.
In 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, in 1856
- Jazz pianist Earl Fatha Hines in 1903
- Actor Lew Ayres in 1908
- Actor Martin Milner in 1931
- Actress Maggie Smith in 1934
- Rock musician Edgar Winter in 1946
- And actor Denzel Washington in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: We finally headed out for home in the early afternoon, and did not have any trouble at all. The only places there was any ice or snow was a shady area of our own road when we were nearly home. I got the car unloaded, and got unpacked. But, I confess, nothing else ... laundry still awaits! Last night DH's son came over, and we (finally! LOL!) opened gifts. I was given some really nice things!! (DH gave me jewelry, candy, and flowers, and a few other things - what more can a girl ask for? LOL!!)
Today: I have a hair appointment, and after that I will try to check out some of the after-Christmas sales. I also *plan* to get that laundry done, and a little bit of general straightening. It was nice that I managed to leave the house fairly neat! :)
Today: "Childermas/Holy Innocents Day" ... "Pledge of Allegiance Day" ... "Admission Day (Iowa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
-- Doctor Who
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."
-- Morrie Schwartz
"I have learned that to be with those I like is enough."
-- Walt Whitman
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better."
-- Samuel Beckett
Today in history:
In 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated.
In 1732, the Pennsylvania Gazette carried the first known advertisement for the first issue of "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Richard Saunders (Benjamin Franklin).
In 1865, French film pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumiere showed the first commercial motion pictures at a Paris cafe.
In 1869, The Knights of Labor, a group of tailors in Philadelphia, staged the first Labor Day ceremonies in U.S. history.
In 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, in 1856
- Jazz pianist Earl Fatha Hines in 1903
- Actor Lew Ayres in 1908
- Actor Martin Milner in 1931
- Actress Maggie Smith in 1934
- Rock musician Edgar Winter in 1946
- And actor Denzel Washington in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Good Morning! Monday December 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I don't know how much snow is here, at least several inches. Now the storm has moved on, and the sun is bright on the snow. It's truly quite beautiful to look at; but will barely get above freezing today, so quite cold.
Yesterday: Because the snow kept up until dark, we ended up not even trying to go home. Instead we had another lazy day of visiting ... napping, snacking, playing games, watching movies.
Today: We will head out to go home later this morning. I definitely want to be home before it's late enough for the sun to be an issue since we're going west. For the moment, however, I'm listening to a strange "chorus" comprised of snoring, wind thumping something against the house, bird singing merrily, and little doggie toenails clicking across the floor! LOL! Whatever else happens today will depend on how soon we get off and how long it takes to get home. :)
Today: "National Fruitcake Forever Day" ... "Visit the Zoo Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted."
-- Hesketh Pearson
"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."
-- Epictetus
"The ability to see beauty is the beginning of our moral sensibility. What we believe is beautiful we will not wantonly destroy."
-- Reverend Sean Parker Dennison
Today in history:
In 1932, Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
In 1947, the first "Howdy Doody" show, under the title "Puppet Playhouse," was telecast on NBC.
In 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts returned to Earth after orbiting the moon 10 times, paving the way for moon-landing missions.
In 1997, Britain's Windsor Castle was reopened to the public following restoration work.
Today's birthdays include
- German astronomer Johannes Kepler in 1571
- English engineer George Cayley, father of the science of aerodynamics, in 1773
- French bacteriologist Louis Pasteur in 1822
- Actor Sydney Greenstreet in 1879
- Actress Marlene Dietrich in 1901
- News correspondent Cokie Roberts in 1943
- French actor Gerard Depardieu in 1948
- Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon in 1951
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: Because the snow kept up until dark, we ended up not even trying to go home. Instead we had another lazy day of visiting ... napping, snacking, playing games, watching movies.
Today: We will head out to go home later this morning. I definitely want to be home before it's late enough for the sun to be an issue since we're going west. For the moment, however, I'm listening to a strange "chorus" comprised of snoring, wind thumping something against the house, bird singing merrily, and little doggie toenails clicking across the floor! LOL! Whatever else happens today will depend on how soon we get off and how long it takes to get home. :)
Today: "National Fruitcake Forever Day" ... "Visit the Zoo Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted."
-- Hesketh Pearson
"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."
-- Epictetus
"The ability to see beauty is the beginning of our moral sensibility. What we believe is beautiful we will not wantonly destroy."
-- Reverend Sean Parker Dennison
Today in history:
In 1932, Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
In 1947, the first "Howdy Doody" show, under the title "Puppet Playhouse," was telecast on NBC.
In 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts returned to Earth after orbiting the moon 10 times, paving the way for moon-landing missions.
In 1997, Britain's Windsor Castle was reopened to the public following restoration work.
Today's birthdays include
- German astronomer Johannes Kepler in 1571
- English engineer George Cayley, father of the science of aerodynamics, in 1773
- French bacteriologist Louis Pasteur in 1822
- Actor Sydney Greenstreet in 1879
- Actress Marlene Dietrich in 1901
- News correspondent Cokie Roberts in 1943
- French actor Gerard Depardieu in 1948
- Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon in 1951
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday December 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! We woke up to SNOW! Not just a dusting or "trace" ... lots and lots of snow, and still coming down hard. The kids are ecstatic. DH and I will have to head home this afternoon (well, that's the plan anyway! LOL!). We'll see how the roads are ... this morning everything has been cancelled. But I expect the "major" roads really won't be all that bad. We'll find out later.
Yesterday: We had a perfectly lovely Christmas Day. After all the early morning excitement calmed down, it was a surprisingly quiet day. We mostly napped, snacked, and watched Christmas movies all day. Late in the day we had a re-run dinner (smart to have the big dinner on Christmas Eve ... then on the Day, no cooking, just warming!). Late in the evening (waiting to see if it would start snowing) we played several rounds of Banagrams.
Today: I woke up and looked outside around 3:30 am ... it was pouring rain. I went back to sleep ... and woke up around 10:00 (extraordinarily late for me ... but I had an extra quilt, and was so cozy and warm! LOL!) ... and there are several inches and still coming. I don't know what we'll do this morning. After a shower, I'll get all of our stuff packed back up, and we'll see how it goes. I sort of really want to get home ... all of *my* presents are there waiting! heehee.
I hope you are all having a wonderful, warm, and safe holiday weekend.
There are 364 days until Christmas! :)
Today is "Kwanzaa Begins (12/26/10-01/01/11)" ... "National Thank You Note Day" ... "National Whiner's Day" ... "Saint Stephan's Day" ... "Second Day of Christmas" ... "Boxing Day (UK,Can)" ... "Day of the Wren (Ireland)" ... "Day of Goodwill (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Slovenia)" ... "Junkanoo (Bahamas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The skill of writing is to create a context in which other people can think."
-- Edwin Schlossberg
"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them."
-- Arnold Lobel
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousand of miles and all the years you have lived."
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie announced the isolation of radium.
In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African-American to win the world heavyweight boxing title when he knocked out Tommy Burns in the 14th round near Sydney, Australia.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Thomas Gray in 1716
- English inventor Charles Babbage, who developed the first speedometer, in 1791
- Adm. George Dewey, the U.S. naval hero of Manila, in 1837
- Writer Henry Miller in 1891
- Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese communist revolution, in 1893
- Actor Richard Widmark in 1914
- Entertainer Steve Allen in 1921
- Comedian Alan King in 1927
- Music producer Phil Spector in 1940
- Dogsled racer Susan Butcher in 1954
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We had a perfectly lovely Christmas Day. After all the early morning excitement calmed down, it was a surprisingly quiet day. We mostly napped, snacked, and watched Christmas movies all day. Late in the day we had a re-run dinner (smart to have the big dinner on Christmas Eve ... then on the Day, no cooking, just warming!). Late in the evening (waiting to see if it would start snowing) we played several rounds of Banagrams.
Today: I woke up and looked outside around 3:30 am ... it was pouring rain. I went back to sleep ... and woke up around 10:00 (extraordinarily late for me ... but I had an extra quilt, and was so cozy and warm! LOL!) ... and there are several inches and still coming. I don't know what we'll do this morning. After a shower, I'll get all of our stuff packed back up, and we'll see how it goes. I sort of really want to get home ... all of *my* presents are there waiting! heehee.
I hope you are all having a wonderful, warm, and safe holiday weekend.
There are 364 days until Christmas! :)
Today is "Kwanzaa Begins (12/26/10-01/01/11)" ... "National Thank You Note Day" ... "National Whiner's Day" ... "Saint Stephan's Day" ... "Second Day of Christmas" ... "Boxing Day (UK,Can)" ... "Day of the Wren (Ireland)" ... "Day of Goodwill (South Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Slovenia)" ... "Junkanoo (Bahamas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The skill of writing is to create a context in which other people can think."
-- Edwin Schlossberg
"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them."
-- Arnold Lobel
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousand of miles and all the years you have lived."
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie announced the isolation of radium.
In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African-American to win the world heavyweight boxing title when he knocked out Tommy Burns in the 14th round near Sydney, Australia.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Thomas Gray in 1716
- English inventor Charles Babbage, who developed the first speedometer, in 1791
- Adm. George Dewey, the U.S. naval hero of Manila, in 1837
- Writer Henry Miller in 1891
- Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese communist revolution, in 1893
- Actor Richard Widmark in 1914
- Entertainer Steve Allen in 1921
- Comedian Alan King in 1927
- Music producer Phil Spector in 1940
- Dogsled racer Susan Butcher in 1954
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Good Morning! Merry Christmas! Saturday, December 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's still bright and sunny, even though we're under a winter storm warning. They're saying we'll have flurries later today, and snow tomorrow. It's cold enough, so we'll see!
Yesterday: It was a lovely, relaxing day. We sat around doing not much of anything all morning, and then watched "It's A Wonderful Life". I did some last minute shopping with DS. Then we had the MOST wonderful dinner, turkey with all the trimmings. After dinner we went for a "jingle bell pajama ride" (which has evolved since the grands were quite young). We rode around looking at some beautiful lights while drinking hot chocolate.
Today: The kids were up long before 7:00, and almost beside themselves with excitement. They got their heart's desires this year. :) Now the mess is (mostly) cleared away, and a french toast casserole is in the oven (and smelling quite yummy!!). DS is "playing" with his new (red!) food processor; DIL is picking up trash, and trying to keep everyone sane; DH has gone back to bed. We will watch more movies, eat lots of junk food as well as a great dinner (which is already cooked, so no extra work today!), and wait for the snow! :)
Merry Christmas!!!
Today is "Christmas Day" ... "Birth of Jesus Christ" ... "A'phabet Day" ... "Constitution Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness."
-- George Sand
"I can't understand it. I can't even understand the people who can understand it."
-- Queen Juliana
"After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I want to see the manager."
" -- William S. Burroughs
Today in history:
In about 3 B.C., according to Christian belief, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. Calendar miscalculations of the time make it impossible to be certain of the year.
In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned King William I of England.
In 1818, the first known Christmas carol was sung at Oberndorf, Austria. It was "Silent Night, Holy Night," composed by organist Franz Gruber and the Rev. Joseph Mohr.
In 1938, after auditioning hundreds for the role, producer David O. Selznick chose British actress Vivien Leigh to play Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With The Wind."
Today's birthdays include
- British mathematician, physicist and astronomer Isaac Newton in 1642
- American Red Cross founder Clara Barton in 1821
- French painter Maurice Utrillo in 1883
- Jazz pioneer Edward "Kid" Ory in 1886
- Hotelier Conrad Hilton in 1887
- English author Rebecca West in 1892
- Robert "Believe It or Not" Ripley in 1893
- Actor Humphrey Bogart in 1899
- Jazz bandleader Cab Calloway in 1907
- Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1918
- TV writer Rod Serling in 1924
- Actor Gary Sandy in 1945
- Singer Jimmy Buffett in 1946
- Singer Barbara Mandrell in 1948
- Actress Sissy Spacek in 1949
- Singer Annie Lennox in 1954
Everyone have a Great Saturday and a very Merry Christmas!
Yesterday: It was a lovely, relaxing day. We sat around doing not much of anything all morning, and then watched "It's A Wonderful Life". I did some last minute shopping with DS. Then we had the MOST wonderful dinner, turkey with all the trimmings. After dinner we went for a "jingle bell pajama ride" (which has evolved since the grands were quite young). We rode around looking at some beautiful lights while drinking hot chocolate.
Today: The kids were up long before 7:00, and almost beside themselves with excitement. They got their heart's desires this year. :) Now the mess is (mostly) cleared away, and a french toast casserole is in the oven (and smelling quite yummy!!). DS is "playing" with his new (red!) food processor; DIL is picking up trash, and trying to keep everyone sane; DH has gone back to bed. We will watch more movies, eat lots of junk food as well as a great dinner (which is already cooked, so no extra work today!), and wait for the snow! :)
Merry Christmas!!!
Today is "Christmas Day" ... "Birth of Jesus Christ" ... "A'phabet Day" ... "Constitution Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness."
-- George Sand
"I can't understand it. I can't even understand the people who can understand it."
-- Queen Juliana
"After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I want to see the manager."
" -- William S. Burroughs
Today in history:
In about 3 B.C., according to Christian belief, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. Calendar miscalculations of the time make it impossible to be certain of the year.
In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned King William I of England.
In 1818, the first known Christmas carol was sung at Oberndorf, Austria. It was "Silent Night, Holy Night," composed by organist Franz Gruber and the Rev. Joseph Mohr.
In 1938, after auditioning hundreds for the role, producer David O. Selznick chose British actress Vivien Leigh to play Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With The Wind."
Today's birthdays include
- British mathematician, physicist and astronomer Isaac Newton in 1642
- American Red Cross founder Clara Barton in 1821
- French painter Maurice Utrillo in 1883
- Jazz pioneer Edward "Kid" Ory in 1886
- Hotelier Conrad Hilton in 1887
- English author Rebecca West in 1892
- Robert "Believe It or Not" Ripley in 1893
- Actor Humphrey Bogart in 1899
- Jazz bandleader Cab Calloway in 1907
- Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1918
- TV writer Rod Serling in 1924
- Actor Gary Sandy in 1945
- Singer Jimmy Buffett in 1946
- Singer Barbara Mandrell in 1948
- Actress Sissy Spacek in 1949
- Singer Annie Lennox in 1954
Everyone have a Great Saturday and a very Merry Christmas!
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