Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! There are a few clouds, and maybe a few sprinkles this morning; but there's also a lot of blue, and the clouds will blow over. We might have a record high today, mid 70s, sunny and breezy. It's hard to keep remembering that we *can* have snow in March!
Yesterday: Another day spent mostly waiting ... and I had a longer wait than "usual" because someone didn't bother to relay a message. Oh well. Sometimes it's quite true that "no news is good news". Everything is fine, or at least reasonably so! :) At least I got home earlier, so got a really good night's sleep.
Today: I'm going to tackle some over due chores around here this morning. I'll wait until later in the day to go to Durham; I might stay over tonight, haven't quite decided yet. I'm not much use to anyone if I'm over tired and feeling crumpled! LOL! But as long as everything is going well, and visiting is so limited (someone else planning to go this afternoon), then waiting until this evening makes better sense. :)
Today is "Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 18-21)" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Pluto Day" ... "Snow Moon" ... "Anniversary - Cow Milked While Flying" ... "Independence Day (Gambia)" ... "National Democracy Day (Nepal)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not be fooled into believing that because a man is rich he is necessarily smart. There is ample proof to the contrary."
-- Julius Rosenwald
"Mistakes, obviously, show us what needs improving. Without mistakes, how would we know what we had to work on?"
-- Peter McWilliams
"It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others."
-- John Andrew Holmes
"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men."
-- Martin Luther King Jr.,
Today in history:
In 1884, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain was published.
In 1930, Pluto, once identified as the ninth planet of the solar system, was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.
In 1954, the Church of Scientology was established in Los Angeles.
In 1979, Snow fell in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria for the first known time.
Today's birthdays include
- Stained glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1848
- Italian automaker Enzo Ferrari in 1898
- Actor Merle Oberon in 1911
- Actor Jack Palance in 1919
- Actor George Kennedy in 1925
- Game show host Bill Cullen in 1920
- Author and magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown in 1922
- Novelist Len Deighton in 1929
- Novelist Toni Morrison in 1931
- Cartoonist Johnny Hart in 1931
- Filmmaker Milos Forman in 1932
- Yoko Ono, wife of John Lennon, in 1933
- Actor Cybill Shepherd in 1950
- Actor John Travolta in 1954
- Film director John Hughes in 1950
- Game show icon Vanna White in 1957
- Actor Greta Scacchi in 1960
- Actor Matt Dillon in 1964
- Actor Molly Ringwald in 1968
- Rapper and record producer Dr. Dre (Andre Romelle Young) in 1965
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday February 17, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's a little "milky" looking, and might sprinkle a bit later. It'll be mostly cloudy and breezy, but quite unseasonably warm in the upper 60s! The last report I heard sounds like this warm spell will last a week or so - nice! :)
Yesterday: After taking care of some bits and pieces around the house, I went back to Durham. They are still doing what they love best .. most tests! At least I had a (fairly) comfortable chair to sit around in all day.
Today: Shortly I'll head back to Durham yet again. I suspect it'll be another long day of "hurry up and wait"! LOL!
Today is "My Way Day" ... "National PTA Founders' Day" ... "World Human Spirit Day" ... "Lantern Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."
-- William Wrigley Jr.
"No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut."
-- Sam Rayburn
"The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter-he's got to just know."
-- Will Rogers
Today in history:
In 1817, Baltimore became the first U.S. city with gas-burning street lights.
In 1867, the first ship passed through the Suez Canal.
In 1904, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" premiered in Milan, Italy.
In 1933, Newsweek magazine published its first issue.
In 1968, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Mass.
In 1979, "A Prairie Home Companion," hosted by Garrison Keillor, made its debut on National Public
Today's birthdays include
- Mail order retailer Aaron Montgomery Ward in 1843
- Engraver Frederic Ives in 1856
- Texas oil millionaire H.L. Hunt in 1889
- Sportscaster Red Barber in 1908
- Author Margaret Truman Daniel, daughter of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1924
- Actors Hal Holbrook in 1925 (age 86) and Alan Bates in 1934
- Football Hall of Fame member and actor Jim Brown in 1936
- Singer Gene Pitney in 1940
- Political activist Huey P. Newton in 1942
- Actor Brenda Fricker in 1945
- Actor Rene Russo in 1954
- Actor Richard Karn in 1956
- Actor Lou Diamond Phillips in 1962
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Michael Jordan in 1963
- Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 1981
- Heiress Paris Hilton in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: After taking care of some bits and pieces around the house, I went back to Durham. They are still doing what they love best .. most tests! At least I had a (fairly) comfortable chair to sit around in all day.
Today: Shortly I'll head back to Durham yet again. I suspect it'll be another long day of "hurry up and wait"! LOL!
Today is "My Way Day" ... "National PTA Founders' Day" ... "World Human Spirit Day" ... "Lantern Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."
-- William Wrigley Jr.
"No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut."
-- Sam Rayburn
"The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter-he's got to just know."
-- Will Rogers
Today in history:
In 1817, Baltimore became the first U.S. city with gas-burning street lights.
In 1867, the first ship passed through the Suez Canal.
In 1904, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" premiered in Milan, Italy.
In 1933, Newsweek magazine published its first issue.
In 1968, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Mass.
In 1979, "A Prairie Home Companion," hosted by Garrison Keillor, made its debut on National Public
Today's birthdays include
- Mail order retailer Aaron Montgomery Ward in 1843
- Engraver Frederic Ives in 1856
- Texas oil millionaire H.L. Hunt in 1889
- Sportscaster Red Barber in 1908
- Author Margaret Truman Daniel, daughter of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1924
- Actors Hal Holbrook in 1925 (age 86) and Alan Bates in 1934
- Football Hall of Fame member and actor Jim Brown in 1936
- Singer Gene Pitney in 1940
- Political activist Huey P. Newton in 1942
- Actor Brenda Fricker in 1945
- Actor Rene Russo in 1954
- Actor Richard Karn in 1956
- Actor Lou Diamond Phillips in 1962
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Michael Jordan in 1963
- Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 1981
- Heiress Paris Hilton in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday February 16, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Right now it's sunny, though the forecast is for mostly cloudy off and on. It'll be another nice warm day, low 60s. It's so easy to keep thinking spring is nearly here ... but around here, we know what March can sometimes bring!
Yesterday: I apologize for no newsletter yesterday. We didn't find out until Monday evening, that we had to leave here by 4:30 AM yesterday. Things just didn't go exactly as planned (as usual!), and I didn't end up getting home until 10:00 at night. Not to worry, all is well, just annoying! LOL!
Today: I have to go back to Durham today, though hopefully not for long. I think we all know by now how much I dislike that drive! :) I'm getting farther behind on things that should be getting done at home. Fair warning: NO one come visit me any time soon! LOL!!
Today is "Independence Day (Lithuania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."
-- Ed Gardner
"Imagine if every Thursday your shoes exploded if you tied them the usual way. This happens to us all the time with computers, and nobody thinks of complaining."
-- Jef Raskin
"If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play."
-- John Cleese
"Love is the reason for it all. "
-- Dorothy Fields
Today in history:
In 1923, archaeologists opened the treasure-laden tomb of Tutankhamen, "King Tut," in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
In 1933, a patent for the synthetic fiber nylon was awarded to the DuPont Co
Today's birthdays include
- Historian Henry Brooks Adams in 1838
- Orchestra leader Wayne King in 1901
- Actor Chester Morris in 1901
- Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen in 1903
- Actor Hugh Beaumont in 1909
- Singer Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters in 1918
- Actor Vera-Ellen in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Sonny Bono, R-Calif. (also part of the comedy/song team Sonny and Cher) in 1935
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in 1941
- Actor William Katt in 1951
- Actress Margaux Hemingway (granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway) in 1954
- Actor/director LeVar Burton in 1957
- Actor and rapper Ice-T in 1958
- Tennis star John McEnroe in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: I apologize for no newsletter yesterday. We didn't find out until Monday evening, that we had to leave here by 4:30 AM yesterday. Things just didn't go exactly as planned (as usual!), and I didn't end up getting home until 10:00 at night. Not to worry, all is well, just annoying! LOL!
Today: I have to go back to Durham today, though hopefully not for long. I think we all know by now how much I dislike that drive! :) I'm getting farther behind on things that should be getting done at home. Fair warning: NO one come visit me any time soon! LOL!!
Today is "Independence Day (Lithuania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."
-- Ed Gardner
"Imagine if every Thursday your shoes exploded if you tied them the usual way. This happens to us all the time with computers, and nobody thinks of complaining."
-- Jef Raskin
"If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play."
-- John Cleese
"Love is the reason for it all. "
-- Dorothy Fields
Today in history:
In 1923, archaeologists opened the treasure-laden tomb of Tutankhamen, "King Tut," in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
In 1933, a patent for the synthetic fiber nylon was awarded to the DuPont Co
Today's birthdays include
- Historian Henry Brooks Adams in 1838
- Orchestra leader Wayne King in 1901
- Actor Chester Morris in 1901
- Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen in 1903
- Actor Hugh Beaumont in 1909
- Singer Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters in 1918
- Actor Vera-Ellen in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Sonny Bono, R-Calif. (also part of the comedy/song team Sonny and Cher) in 1935
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in 1941
- Actor William Katt in 1951
- Actress Margaux Hemingway (granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway) in 1954
- Actor/director LeVar Burton in 1957
- Actor and rapper Ice-T in 1958
- Tennis star John McEnroe in 1959
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Good Morning! Monday February 14, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and quite unseasonably warm. It may go to the lower 70s today. This is the kind of day that fools you into thinking it's nearly spring; but it's still only mid February. I'd love to hope for an early spring, but not counting on it. :)
Yesterday: We didn't get off as early as I hoped. I did a quick load of laundry (well, "quick" is relative - had to cycle through 2 loads to get to mine! LOL!), and got the boxes out of the car. However, when I went to the car I found we had a flat tire! So, DS went out and changed that. Somehow, with this and that, it got to be mid afternoon before we left. With a "toy" tire on, I went slower ... took longer to get home, but safe. :)
Today: After finishing unpacking and laundry, and a few "catch-up" things, I'll go to town for 2 new tires. We're going to a friend's for dinner tonight ... yay, no cooking or dishes. :)
Today is "Ferris Wheel Day" ... "National Donor Day" ... "National Have A Heart Day" ... "Race Relations Day" .... "Valentine's Day" ... "Anniversary - League of Women Voters" ... "Admission Day (Arizona)" ... "Admission Day (Oregon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach."
-- Demosthenes
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
"It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them."
-- Pierre Beaumarchais
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but they make a good excuse."
-- Thomas Szasz
Today in history:
In 1849, James Polk became the first U.S. president to be photographed while in office. The photographer was Mathew Brady, who later became famous for his Civil War pictures.
In 1886, the West Coast citrus industry was born. The first trainload of oranges left Los Angeles for eastern markets.
In 1903, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt signed a law creating the Department of Commerce and Labor.
In 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
Today's birthdays include
- Margaret Knight, inventor, "the female Thomas Edison", in 1838
- Cecil De Vere, 1st official British chess champion, in 1845
- George Washington Gale Ferris, engineer/inventor (Ferris Wheel), in 1859
- William John Gruffydd, Welsh poet/scholar (Ynys yr Hud), in 1881
- Theodor Werner, German painter, in 1886
- Jack Benny, [Benjamin Kubelski], Waukegan Ill, "Oh! Rochester!", in 1894
- Thelma Ritter, Bkln NY, actress (Miracle on 34th Street), in 1905
- Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters leader who disappeared in 1975, in 1913
- Herbert A Hauptman, NYC, x-ray crystallographer (Nobel 1985), in 1917
- Hugh Downs, Akron Oh, TV journalist, in 1921
- Vic Morrow, Bronx NY, actor, in 1931
- Florence Henderson, Dale Ind, actress/singer, in 1934
- Porpoise, 1st born in captivity in US (Marineland, Fla), 1940
- Vic Briggs, England, rocker (Animals), in 1945
- Gregory Hines, NYC, actor/dancer, in 1945
- Jennifer Michelle Roberts, Greensboro NC, Miss America-NC (1997), in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: We didn't get off as early as I hoped. I did a quick load of laundry (well, "quick" is relative - had to cycle through 2 loads to get to mine! LOL!), and got the boxes out of the car. However, when I went to the car I found we had a flat tire! So, DS went out and changed that. Somehow, with this and that, it got to be mid afternoon before we left. With a "toy" tire on, I went slower ... took longer to get home, but safe. :)
Today: After finishing unpacking and laundry, and a few "catch-up" things, I'll go to town for 2 new tires. We're going to a friend's for dinner tonight ... yay, no cooking or dishes. :)
Today is "Ferris Wheel Day" ... "National Donor Day" ... "National Have A Heart Day" ... "Race Relations Day" .... "Valentine's Day" ... "Anniversary - League of Women Voters" ... "Admission Day (Arizona)" ... "Admission Day (Oregon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach."
-- Demosthenes
"Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by."
-- Maria Schell
"It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them."
-- Pierre Beaumarchais
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but they make a good excuse."
-- Thomas Szasz
Today in history:
In 1849, James Polk became the first U.S. president to be photographed while in office. The photographer was Mathew Brady, who later became famous for his Civil War pictures.
In 1886, the West Coast citrus industry was born. The first trainload of oranges left Los Angeles for eastern markets.
In 1903, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt signed a law creating the Department of Commerce and Labor.
In 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
Today's birthdays include
- Margaret Knight, inventor, "the female Thomas Edison", in 1838
- Cecil De Vere, 1st official British chess champion, in 1845
- George Washington Gale Ferris, engineer/inventor (Ferris Wheel), in 1859
- William John Gruffydd, Welsh poet/scholar (Ynys yr Hud), in 1881
- Theodor Werner, German painter, in 1886
- Jack Benny, [Benjamin Kubelski], Waukegan Ill, "Oh! Rochester!", in 1894
- Thelma Ritter, Bkln NY, actress (Miracle on 34th Street), in 1905
- Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters leader who disappeared in 1975, in 1913
- Herbert A Hauptman, NYC, x-ray crystallographer (Nobel 1985), in 1917
- Hugh Downs, Akron Oh, TV journalist, in 1921
- Vic Morrow, Bronx NY, actor, in 1931
- Florence Henderson, Dale Ind, actress/singer, in 1934
- Porpoise, 1st born in captivity in US (Marineland, Fla), 1940
- Vic Briggs, England, rocker (Animals), in 1945
- Gregory Hines, NYC, actor/dancer, in 1945
- Jennifer Michelle Roberts, Greensboro NC, Miss America-NC (1997), in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday February 13, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear; and while I haven't been out yet, I really don't think it's terribly cold. If I remember right (which is doubtful, but anyway), now we're past that last bit of snow it's going to warm up. We might even be well on the way to spring! :)
Yesterday: We had a very nice relaxing day. I did what little I could to "help out"; but actually, pretty much everything was done, just a few last minute touch ups. My DGS had a very nice party. Not very many showed up (not a whole lot were invivted to start with .. not a very big house for too many rambunctious 10 year old boys! LOL!), but everyone had a good time. My son's homemade pizza was a big hit; and DIL's (chocolate!!) cupcakes were also. After the guests went home, the rest of the day was spent just napping, watching TV, and munching away on "left over" pizza!
Today: I'm up early - earlier than everyone else at least - as usual. We'll be heading home in a little while, but need to go take some boxes out of the car first. Once everyone is up, showered and dressed, and the boxes out, we'll probably head on home ... lots waiting for me to do there! :)
Today is "Employee Legal Awareness Day" ... "Get A Different Name Day" ... "The Grammy Awards" ... "Madly in Love With Me Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage."
-- Claude M. Bristol
"If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Never give a party if you will be the most interesting person there."
-- Mickey Friedman
"The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank."
-- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Today in history:
In 1635, the oldest public institution in America, the Boston Latin School, was founded.
In 1861, the first Medal of Honor went to Col. Bernard Irwin, an assistant Army surgeon serving in the first major U.S.-Apache conflict.
Today's birthdays include
- Former first lady Bess Truman, wife of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1885
- Artist Grant Wood in 1891
- Entertainer Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1919
- Famed test pilot Chuck Yeager in 1923
- Actress Kim Novak in 1933
- Actor George Segal in 1934
- Actor Oliver Reed in 1938
- Actress Carol Lynley in 1942
- Musician Peter Tork of the Monkees in 1942
- Actress Stockard Channing in 1944
- Talk show host Jerry Springer, also in 1944
- Musician Peter Gabriel in 1950
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We had a very nice relaxing day. I did what little I could to "help out"; but actually, pretty much everything was done, just a few last minute touch ups. My DGS had a very nice party. Not very many showed up (not a whole lot were invivted to start with .. not a very big house for too many rambunctious 10 year old boys! LOL!), but everyone had a good time. My son's homemade pizza was a big hit; and DIL's (chocolate!!) cupcakes were also. After the guests went home, the rest of the day was spent just napping, watching TV, and munching away on "left over" pizza!
Today: I'm up early - earlier than everyone else at least - as usual. We'll be heading home in a little while, but need to go take some boxes out of the car first. Once everyone is up, showered and dressed, and the boxes out, we'll probably head on home ... lots waiting for me to do there! :)
Today is "Employee Legal Awareness Day" ... "Get A Different Name Day" ... "The Grammy Awards" ... "Madly in Love With Me Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage."
-- Claude M. Bristol
"If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Never give a party if you will be the most interesting person there."
-- Mickey Friedman
"The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank."
-- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Today in history:
In 1635, the oldest public institution in America, the Boston Latin School, was founded.
In 1861, the first Medal of Honor went to Col. Bernard Irwin, an assistant Army surgeon serving in the first major U.S.-Apache conflict.
Today's birthdays include
- Former first lady Bess Truman, wife of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1885
- Artist Grant Wood in 1891
- Entertainer Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1919
- Famed test pilot Chuck Yeager in 1923
- Actress Kim Novak in 1933
- Actor George Segal in 1934
- Actor Oliver Reed in 1938
- Actress Carol Lynley in 1942
- Musician Peter Tork of the Monkees in 1942
- Actress Stockard Channing in 1944
- Talk show host Jerry Springer, also in 1944
- Musician Peter Gabriel in 1950
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday February 12, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and sunny, still a bit chilly. I don't know what the temp is,but felt cold when I let a dog out a short time ago. :)
Yesterday: It was a lot of rushing around and being disorganized, I actually got everything done that I needed to do. We left home by noon, and with a Wendy's and a Wally stop, we still got here by a little after 3:00 - in pouring rain! LOL! My son said it snowed in Kinston, before it turned over to sleet and then rain. Still, we arrived safely and had a relaxing evening.
Today: Everyone is just tarting to stir around. It'll be a bit busy, getting things straightened up before the birthday party this afternoon ... guess I better get off the computer andhelp! :)
Today is "Darwin Day" ... "Oglethorpe Day" ... "Birthday - Safetypup" ... "Anniversary - NAACP" .... "Log Cabin Day" ... "Plum Pudding Day" ... "Lost Penny Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity"
. -- Francis Maitland Balfour
"The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be."
-- Walter Bagehot
"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
-- Kurt Vonnegut
Today in history:
In 1541, Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia.
In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, was publicly demonstrated with a hookup between Boston and Salem, Mass.
In 2001, a NASA spacecraft landed on the asteroid EROS.
Today's birthdays include
- Philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1791
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, in 1809
- Biologist Charles Darwin in 1809
- Actor Lorne Greene in 1915
- Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli in 1923
- Baseball player and sports commentator Joe Garagiola in 1926
- Actor Joe Don Baker in 1936
- Author Judy Blume in 1938
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 1942
- Actress Maud Adams in 1945
- Actress Joanna Kerns in 1953
- Actor Arsenio Hall in 1955
- Singer Chynna Phillips in 1968
- And actress Christina Ricci in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was a lot of rushing around and being disorganized, I actually got everything done that I needed to do. We left home by noon, and with a Wendy's and a Wally stop, we still got here by a little after 3:00 - in pouring rain! LOL! My son said it snowed in Kinston, before it turned over to sleet and then rain. Still, we arrived safely and had a relaxing evening.
Today: Everyone is just tarting to stir around. It'll be a bit busy, getting things straightened up before the birthday party this afternoon ... guess I better get off the computer andhelp! :)
Today is "Darwin Day" ... "Oglethorpe Day" ... "Birthday - Safetypup" ... "Anniversary - NAACP" .... "Log Cabin Day" ... "Plum Pudding Day" ... "Lost Penny Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity"
. -- Francis Maitland Balfour
"The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be."
-- Walter Bagehot
"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
-- Kurt Vonnegut
Today in history:
In 1541, Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia.
In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, was publicly demonstrated with a hookup between Boston and Salem, Mass.
In 2001, a NASA spacecraft landed on the asteroid EROS.
Today's birthdays include
- Philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1791
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, in 1809
- Biologist Charles Darwin in 1809
- Actor Lorne Greene in 1915
- Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli in 1923
- Baseball player and sports commentator Joe Garagiola in 1926
- Actor Joe Don Baker in 1936
- Author Judy Blume in 1938
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 1942
- Actress Maud Adams in 1945
- Actress Joanna Kerns in 1953
- Actor Arsenio Hall in 1955
- Singer Chynna Phillips in 1968
- And actress Christina Ricci in 1980
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Good Morning! Friday February 11, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's cold, but will go to upper 40s, maybe even low 50s. It's bright and clear, and just a nice lovely day.
Yesterday: It was very strange, it started snowing just as we were leaving. The roads never got "bad", but most of the drive was "gray" with flying snow. The trees along side the road (what I could see) where gorgeous! By the time we got to Durham, it had stopped .. and by the time we headed home (2 appointments later), the sun was shining and all but the shadiest places were clear. We managed to miss the evening traffic .. just barely; but got home in time to keep working on re-organizing my computer room.
Today: In a little while we're heading DS's house for DGSs birthday. I'm a bit scatter brained this morning (meaning, more than "usual"! LOL!)), so don't seem to be moving fast enough to get packed and the car loaded. I'm not looking forward to yet another drive; but it will be a nice relaxing (well, mostly, except for their not-quite-normal dog) weekend. :)
Today is "Be Electrific Day" ... "National Shut-In Visitation Day" ... "Pro Sports Wives Day" ... "Satisfied Staying Single Day" ... "White Shirt Day" ... "Anniversary - White Shirt Day" ... "National Foundation Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Anniversary (Vatican City)" ... "Youth Day (Cameroon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time."
-- Anna Freud
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'"
-- Lee Iacocca
"I dote on his very absence."
-- William Shakespeare
Today in history:
In 1858, French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous said the Virgin Mary appeared to her at Lourdes.
In 1970, Japan put a satellite in space, following in the footsteps of the Soviet Union, the United States and France.
In 1998, a U.S. judge ruled that pro golfer Casey Martin, who had trouble walking because of a circulatory disorder, was covered by the Disabilities Act and should be allowed to compete in PGA events ith a golf cart.
In 2002, the Russian figure skating pair won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics over the overwhelming crowd favorite Canadian team but a judging controversy that grew into an international scandal prompted the International Skating Union to award a gold medal to the Canadians also.
In 2006, U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett broke the solo flight record when he landed near Bournemouth, England, covering some 24,997 miles after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida four days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Englishman William Talbot, a developer of photography, in 1800
- Inventor Thomas Edison in 1847
- Author Sidney Sheldon in 1917
- King Farouk, Egypt's last monarch, in 1920
- Actor Kim Stanley in 1925
- Actor Leslie Nielsen in 1926
- Actress Tina Louise in 1934
- Former Florida Gov. and presidential son and brother Jeb Bush in 1953
- Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow in 1962
- Actress Jennifer Aniston in 1969
- Singer/actress Brandy (Norwood) in 1979
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It was very strange, it started snowing just as we were leaving. The roads never got "bad", but most of the drive was "gray" with flying snow. The trees along side the road (what I could see) where gorgeous! By the time we got to Durham, it had stopped .. and by the time we headed home (2 appointments later), the sun was shining and all but the shadiest places were clear. We managed to miss the evening traffic .. just barely; but got home in time to keep working on re-organizing my computer room.
Today: In a little while we're heading DS's house for DGSs birthday. I'm a bit scatter brained this morning (meaning, more than "usual"! LOL!)), so don't seem to be moving fast enough to get packed and the car loaded. I'm not looking forward to yet another drive; but it will be a nice relaxing (well, mostly, except for their not-quite-normal dog) weekend. :)
Today is "Be Electrific Day" ... "National Shut-In Visitation Day" ... "Pro Sports Wives Day" ... "Satisfied Staying Single Day" ... "White Shirt Day" ... "Anniversary - White Shirt Day" ... "National Foundation Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Anniversary (Vatican City)" ... "Youth Day (Cameroon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time."
-- Anna Freud
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'"
-- Lee Iacocca
"I dote on his very absence."
-- William Shakespeare
Today in history:
In 1858, French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous said the Virgin Mary appeared to her at Lourdes.
In 1970, Japan put a satellite in space, following in the footsteps of the Soviet Union, the United States and France.
In 1998, a U.S. judge ruled that pro golfer Casey Martin, who had trouble walking because of a circulatory disorder, was covered by the Disabilities Act and should be allowed to compete in PGA events ith a golf cart.
In 2002, the Russian figure skating pair won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics over the overwhelming crowd favorite Canadian team but a judging controversy that grew into an international scandal prompted the International Skating Union to award a gold medal to the Canadians also.
In 2006, U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett broke the solo flight record when he landed near Bournemouth, England, covering some 24,997 miles after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida four days earlier.
Today's birthdays include
- Englishman William Talbot, a developer of photography, in 1800
- Inventor Thomas Edison in 1847
- Author Sidney Sheldon in 1917
- King Farouk, Egypt's last monarch, in 1920
- Actor Kim Stanley in 1925
- Actor Leslie Nielsen in 1926
- Actress Tina Louise in 1934
- Former Florida Gov. and presidential son and brother Jeb Bush in 1953
- Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow in 1962
- Actress Jennifer Aniston in 1969
- Singer/actress Brandy (Norwood) in 1979
Everyone have a Great Friday!
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