Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray out, but a "soft" gray - not harsh and dark. It'll be low 60s today, cloudy, and probably rain by this afternoon. Lovely that it waited until after the holiday weekend! :)
Yesterday was a very busy day. It didn't turn out like I had hoped ... most of my expected guests, for various (good) reasons, were not able to come. So, I ended up cooking a big Thanksgiving dinner ... for my 2 step-sons. Who were late. LOL! We'll have LOTS of leftovers all week, which is not a bad thing.
Tonight I hope to work on adding ornaments to the trees, and also get back to some overdue sewing.
There are 24 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Computer Security Day" ... "Cyber Monday" ... "Saint Andrew's Day" ... "Stay Home Because You're Well Day" ... "Independence Day (Barbados)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the world should blow itself up, the last audible voice would be that of an expert saying it can't be done."
-- Peter Ustinov
"The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way."
-- Bertrand Russell
Today in history:
In 1913, Charles Chaplin made his screen debut in Mack Sennett's short film "Making a Living."
In 1988, the Soviet Union stopped jamming broadcasts of Radio Free Europe for the first time in 30 years.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1508
- Irish satirist Jonathan Swift in 1667
- Novelist Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) in 1835
- British statesman Winston Churchill in 1874
- Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 1918
- Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress, in 1924
- Actor Richard Crenna in 1926
- Actor Robert Guillaume in 1927
- Producer/TV music show host Dick Clark in 1929
- Watergate figure G. Gordon Liddy in 1930
- 1960s radical Abbie Hoffman in 1936
- Filmmaker Ridley Scott in 1937
- Playwright David Mamet in 1947
- Singer/actor Mandy Patinkin in 1952
- Rock singer Billy Idol in 1955
- Actor Ben Stiller in 1965
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday November 29, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and the forecast for today (unless it changed last night - I fell asleep, never heard it) is mostly clear and near 70! Lovely day, which is great, because there are outside things going on today!
We had a great, if short, trip. We celebrated Mama's birthday - Saturday we had cake and ice cream, played card games (which Mama loves to do!), a lovely visit. Mama and Daddy got to visit a bit with their great-grandchildren (my grands), which was nice for all of us. I always enjoy the family visits ... seems more and more so as I get older.
Today, which I originally thought would be resting and finishing up decorating, is going to be busy. Family is coming for a delayed Thanksgiving dinner (turkey is already in the oven); and more family coming to visit as well. I just love it! LOL!
There are 25 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Advent - First Sunday" ... "Electronic Greetings Day" ... "UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People" ... "John F. Kennedy Day (Massachusetts)".
Quotes of the Day:
"love you the more that I believe you have liked me for my own sake and for nothing else."
-- John Keats
"The only sure thing about luck is that it will change."
-- Bret Harte
Today in history:
In 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated his invention, a hand-cranked phonograph that recorded sound on grooved metal cylinders. Edison shouted verses of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" into the machine, which played back his voice.
In 1890, the first Army-Navy football game was played with Navy winning 24-0.
In 1929, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Byrd and three crewmen became the first people to fly over the South Pole.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian physicist Christian Doppler in 1803
- Author Louisa May Alcott (Little Women) in 1832
- Chinese Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi in 1835
- English electrical engineer John Fleming, who devised the radio tube-diode, in 1849
- Film choreographer Busby Berkeley in 1895
- Irish novelist C.S. Lewis in 1898
- Actress Diane Ladd in 1932
- Former French President Jacques Chirac in 1932
- Musician/composer Chuck Mangione in 1940
- Comedian Garry Shandling in 1949
- Filmmaker Joel Coen in 1954
- Comedian Howie Mandel in 1955
- Actress Cathy Moriarty in 1960
- Actress Kim Delaney in 1961
- Actor Andrew McCarthy in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
We had a great, if short, trip. We celebrated Mama's birthday - Saturday we had cake and ice cream, played card games (which Mama loves to do!), a lovely visit. Mama and Daddy got to visit a bit with their great-grandchildren (my grands), which was nice for all of us. I always enjoy the family visits ... seems more and more so as I get older.
Today, which I originally thought would be resting and finishing up decorating, is going to be busy. Family is coming for a delayed Thanksgiving dinner (turkey is already in the oven); and more family coming to visit as well. I just love it! LOL!
There are 25 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Advent - First Sunday" ... "Electronic Greetings Day" ... "UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People" ... "John F. Kennedy Day (Massachusetts)".
Quotes of the Day:
"love you the more that I believe you have liked me for my own sake and for nothing else."
-- John Keats
"The only sure thing about luck is that it will change."
-- Bret Harte
Today in history:
In 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated his invention, a hand-cranked phonograph that recorded sound on grooved metal cylinders. Edison shouted verses of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" into the machine, which played back his voice.
In 1890, the first Army-Navy football game was played with Navy winning 24-0.
In 1929, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Byrd and three crewmen became the first people to fly over the South Pole.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian physicist Christian Doppler in 1803
- Author Louisa May Alcott (Little Women) in 1832
- Chinese Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi in 1835
- English electrical engineer John Fleming, who devised the radio tube-diode, in 1849
- Film choreographer Busby Berkeley in 1895
- Irish novelist C.S. Lewis in 1898
- Actress Diane Ladd in 1932
- Former French President Jacques Chirac in 1932
- Musician/composer Chuck Mangione in 1940
- Comedian Garry Shandling in 1949
- Filmmaker Joel Coen in 1954
- Comedian Howie Mandel in 1955
- Actress Cathy Moriarty in 1960
- Actress Kim Delaney in 1961
- Actor Andrew McCarthy in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Good Morning! Friday November 27, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear, though a bit chilly. Clouds are supposed to build back in by this afternoon, which is a good thing since we'll be traveling west!
Yesterday was cloudy and chilly, and a storm blew through last night with wind and rain (sadly, my big outdoor tree was a casualty of the wind ... hopefully I'll have help fixing it Sunday). I managed to have a lazy day and a productive day at the same time. I got all the things on my "to do" list done! Yay! I also watched a Christmas parade, a Christmas movie, and Sir Paul in New York. All in all, a very nice day. This morning I have a few chores to attend to, and this afternoon we're heading out to visit family. Today is Mama's birthday and tomorrow is a party. And, I won't have access to a computer in the morning ... y'all have a great weekend, I'll be back Sunday!
There are 27 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Black Friday" ... "Buy Nothing Day" ... "Maize Day" ... "National Flossing Day" ... "Sinkie Day" ... "You're Welcomegiving Day" ... "Family Day (Nevada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I have a rock garden. Last week three of them died."
-- Richard Diran
"If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
Today in history:
In 1901, the U.S. War Department authorized creation of the Army War College to instruct commissioned officers. It was built in Leavenworth, Kan.
In 1989, University of Chicago doctors implanted part of a woman's liver in her 21-month-old daughter in the nation's first living donor liver transplant.
In 1989, Virginia certified Douglas Wilder as the nation's first elected black governor by a margin of 0.38 percent.
Today's birthdays include
- Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and inventor of the centigrade thermometer, in 1701
- American historian Charles Beard in 1874
- Israeli statesman Chaim Weizmann in 1874
- Producer David Merrick in 1911
- Entertainer Buffalo Bob Smith (The Howdy Dowdy Show) in 1917
- Actor and martial arts star Bruce Lee in 1940
- Singer Eddie Rabbitt in 1941
- Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix in 1942
- Actor Fisher Stevens in 1963
- Actress Robin Givens in 1964
- Actress Jaleel White in 1976
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday was cloudy and chilly, and a storm blew through last night with wind and rain (sadly, my big outdoor tree was a casualty of the wind ... hopefully I'll have help fixing it Sunday). I managed to have a lazy day and a productive day at the same time. I got all the things on my "to do" list done! Yay! I also watched a Christmas parade, a Christmas movie, and Sir Paul in New York. All in all, a very nice day. This morning I have a few chores to attend to, and this afternoon we're heading out to visit family. Today is Mama's birthday and tomorrow is a party. And, I won't have access to a computer in the morning ... y'all have a great weekend, I'll be back Sunday!
There are 27 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Black Friday" ... "Buy Nothing Day" ... "Maize Day" ... "National Flossing Day" ... "Sinkie Day" ... "You're Welcomegiving Day" ... "Family Day (Nevada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I have a rock garden. Last week three of them died."
-- Richard Diran
"If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
Today in history:
In 1901, the U.S. War Department authorized creation of the Army War College to instruct commissioned officers. It was built in Leavenworth, Kan.
In 1989, University of Chicago doctors implanted part of a woman's liver in her 21-month-old daughter in the nation's first living donor liver transplant.
In 1989, Virginia certified Douglas Wilder as the nation's first elected black governor by a margin of 0.38 percent.
Today's birthdays include
- Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and inventor of the centigrade thermometer, in 1701
- American historian Charles Beard in 1874
- Israeli statesman Chaim Weizmann in 1874
- Producer David Merrick in 1911
- Entertainer Buffalo Bob Smith (The Howdy Dowdy Show) in 1917
- Actor and martial arts star Bruce Lee in 1940
- Singer Eddie Rabbitt in 1941
- Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix in 1942
- Actor Fisher Stevens in 1963
- Actress Robin Givens in 1964
- Actress Jaleel White in 1976
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Good Morning! Happy Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 26, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful THANKSGIVING morning. It's very foggy out ... I can barely see past the end of my porch. But, that will dissapate eventually. Clouds will move in later, but mid 60s isn't bad!
I have a busy day planned; although I'm already "behind schedule"! LOL! But, I'll try to get done what I can. Today will be my only "free" day of the long holiday weekend. And, I'm watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade ... which will slow me down. But, I do love a parade! LOL! I just have "bits and pieces" to try to get finished up. Tomorrow we'll be taking a quick one night trip to celebrate Mama's birthday. And Sunday we will have our Thanksgiving dinner here (to avoid conflict with other families).
I hope each and every one of my readers has a very wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving (whether you are in the US or not).
I want my family and friends to know I am very Thankful for each and every one of you!
and ....
There are 28 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade" ... "Thanksgiving Day (US)" ... "Turkey-Free Thanksgiving" ... "Republic Day (Mongolia)"
Quotes of the Day:
"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that's how dogs spend their lives."
-- Sue Murphy
"Where lipstick is concerned, the important thing is not color, but to accept God's final word on where your lips end."
-- Jerry Seinfeld
Today in history:
In 1778, Captain James Cook became the first European to visit Maui.
In 1789, U.S. President George Washington declared Nov. 26, 1789, to be Thanksgiving Day. It was the first U.S. holiday by presidential proclamation.
In 1832, the first streetcar railway in America started public service in New York City from City Hall to 14th Street. The car was pulled by a horse and the fare was 12 1/2 cents.
In 1922, In Egypt's Valley of the Kings, British archaeologists Howard Carter and George Carnarvon became the first humans to enter King Tutankhamen's treasure-laden tomb in more than 3,000 years.
In 1965, France launched a satellite into space, becoming the world's third space power after the United States and the Soviet Union.
In 2005, a 67-year-old textile tycoon in India, Vijaypat Singhania, set a world's altitude record of 69,852 feet in a hot air balloon over Mumbai.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet William Cowper in 1731
- Surgeon and women's rights leader Mary Walker Edwards in 1832
- Air conditioning engineer Willis Carrier in 1876
- French playwright Eugene Ionesco in 1909
- TV journalist Eric Sevareid in 1912
- Cartoonist Charles Schulz (Peanuts) in 1922
- Singer Robert Goulet in 1933
- Impressionist Rich Little in 1938
- Singer Tina Turner in 1939
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I have a busy day planned; although I'm already "behind schedule"! LOL! But, I'll try to get done what I can. Today will be my only "free" day of the long holiday weekend. And, I'm watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade ... which will slow me down. But, I do love a parade! LOL! I just have "bits and pieces" to try to get finished up. Tomorrow we'll be taking a quick one night trip to celebrate Mama's birthday. And Sunday we will have our Thanksgiving dinner here (to avoid conflict with other families).
I hope each and every one of my readers has a very wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving (whether you are in the US or not).
I want my family and friends to know I am very Thankful for each and every one of you!
and ....
There are 28 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade" ... "Thanksgiving Day (US)" ... "Turkey-Free Thanksgiving" ... "Republic Day (Mongolia)"
Quotes of the Day:
"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that's how dogs spend their lives."
-- Sue Murphy
"Where lipstick is concerned, the important thing is not color, but to accept God's final word on where your lips end."
-- Jerry Seinfeld
Today in history:
In 1778, Captain James Cook became the first European to visit Maui.
In 1789, U.S. President George Washington declared Nov. 26, 1789, to be Thanksgiving Day. It was the first U.S. holiday by presidential proclamation.
In 1832, the first streetcar railway in America started public service in New York City from City Hall to 14th Street. The car was pulled by a horse and the fare was 12 1/2 cents.
In 1922, In Egypt's Valley of the Kings, British archaeologists Howard Carter and George Carnarvon became the first humans to enter King Tutankhamen's treasure-laden tomb in more than 3,000 years.
In 1965, France launched a satellite into space, becoming the world's third space power after the United States and the Soviet Union.
In 2005, a 67-year-old textile tycoon in India, Vijaypat Singhania, set a world's altitude record of 69,852 feet in a hot air balloon over Mumbai.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet William Cowper in 1731
- Surgeon and women's rights leader Mary Walker Edwards in 1832
- Air conditioning engineer Willis Carrier in 1876
- French playwright Eugene Ionesco in 1909
- TV journalist Eric Sevareid in 1912
- Cartoonist Charles Schulz (Peanuts) in 1922
- Singer Robert Goulet in 1933
- Impressionist Rich Little in 1938
- Singer Tina Turner in 1939
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday November 25, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Even though there are still some clouds lingering, I can see traces of brightness. By this afternoon it should be clearning. It'll be mild today, low 60s ... nice!
Today is our Thanksgiving at work. I am very thankful for a job with a good Christian company. And the one thing we do extremely well is eat!! LOL!! There will be a LOT of great food there today. My crock pot sweet potatoes will be on the table ... got them started last night, and they are crockin' away right now. :)
Tonight ... I may do nothing at all! LOL! Tomorrow is a holiday, and so far I have no idea if we'll see anyone besides each other; so I'm not planning a big meal. I will, however, work on finishing the decorating!
There are 29 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Saint Catherine's Day" ... "Shopping Reminder Day" ... "Tie One On Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" ... "Independence Day (Suriname)" ... "National Day (Bosnia and Herzegovina)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you."
-- Anita Roddick
"There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality."
-- Pablo Picasso
Today in history:
In 1952, Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap," listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's longest running play, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1835
- Pioneer German automobile designer Karl Benz in 1844
- Social reformer Carry Nation in 1846
- Pope John XXIII in 1881
- New York Yankees slugger Joe DiMaggio in 1914
- Actor Ricardo Montalban in 1920
- Actress Kathryn Crosby in 1933
- Actor John Larroquette in 1947
- John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1960
- Singer Amy Grant, also in 1960
- Actress Jill Hennessy in 1969
- Actress Christina Applegate in 1971
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Today is our Thanksgiving at work. I am very thankful for a job with a good Christian company. And the one thing we do extremely well is eat!! LOL!! There will be a LOT of great food there today. My crock pot sweet potatoes will be on the table ... got them started last night, and they are crockin' away right now. :)
Tonight ... I may do nothing at all! LOL! Tomorrow is a holiday, and so far I have no idea if we'll see anyone besides each other; so I'm not planning a big meal. I will, however, work on finishing the decorating!
There are 29 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Saint Catherine's Day" ... "Shopping Reminder Day" ... "Tie One On Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" ... "Independence Day (Suriname)" ... "National Day (Bosnia and Herzegovina)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you."
-- Anita Roddick
"There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality."
-- Pablo Picasso
Today in history:
In 1952, Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap," listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's longest running play, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1835
- Pioneer German automobile designer Karl Benz in 1844
- Social reformer Carry Nation in 1846
- Pope John XXIII in 1881
- New York Yankees slugger Joe DiMaggio in 1914
- Actor Ricardo Montalban in 1920
- Actress Kathryn Crosby in 1933
- Actor John Larroquette in 1947
- John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1960
- Singer Amy Grant, also in 1960
- Actress Jill Hennessy in 1969
- Actress Christina Applegate in 1971
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday November 24, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still gray, but not pouring rain like yesterday. (we need the rain of course .. just not when I'm trying to get in and out of the car for work! LOL!). It's mild today, just like nearly Thanksgiving should be.
Last night we went to one of our favorite local places for dinner .... and I did nothing else (except watch Dancing With The Stars). Tonight I will be much busier. We have a dinner at work tomorrow, and I have to assemble my contribution. Well, I have to go to the grocery store first! LOL! And, the usual .. laundry, etc. And, while I haven't been watching the results show before, I think tonight I want to see who wins "Dancing". Hopefully, I will also find time to add a bit or two to my decorating; and reset some wacko timers! :)
There are 30 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."
-- Maureen Dowd
"The idea of perfect closes your mind to new standards.. When you drive hard toward one ideal, you miss opportunities and paths, not to mention hurting your confidence. Believe in your potential and then go out and explore it; don’t limit it."
-- John Eliot
Today in history:
In 1869, women from 21 states met in Cleveland to organize the American Women Suffrage Association.
In 1874, Joseph Glidden received a patent for barbed wire, which made the farming of the Great Plains possible.
Today's birthdays include
- Dutch philosopher Baruch Benedict de Spinoza in 1632
- British novelist and clergyman Laurence Sterne in 1713
- Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States, in 1784
- Painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec in 1864
- Ragtime composer Scott Joplin in 1868
- Lecturer and author Dale Carnegie in 1888
- Pianist Teddy Wilson in 1912
- Actress Geraldine Fitzgerald in 1913
- Columnist William F. Buckley in 1925
- Actor Dwight Schultz in 1947
- Stanley Livingston in 1950
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night we went to one of our favorite local places for dinner .... and I did nothing else (except watch Dancing With The Stars). Tonight I will be much busier. We have a dinner at work tomorrow, and I have to assemble my contribution. Well, I have to go to the grocery store first! LOL! And, the usual .. laundry, etc. And, while I haven't been watching the results show before, I think tonight I want to see who wins "Dancing". Hopefully, I will also find time to add a bit or two to my decorating; and reset some wacko timers! :)
There are 30 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."
-- Maureen Dowd
"The idea of perfect closes your mind to new standards.. When you drive hard toward one ideal, you miss opportunities and paths, not to mention hurting your confidence. Believe in your potential and then go out and explore it; don’t limit it."
-- John Eliot
Today in history:
In 1869, women from 21 states met in Cleveland to organize the American Women Suffrage Association.
In 1874, Joseph Glidden received a patent for barbed wire, which made the farming of the Great Plains possible.
Today's birthdays include
- Dutch philosopher Baruch Benedict de Spinoza in 1632
- British novelist and clergyman Laurence Sterne in 1713
- Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States, in 1784
- Painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec in 1864
- Ragtime composer Scott Joplin in 1868
- Lecturer and author Dale Carnegie in 1888
- Pianist Teddy Wilson in 1912
- Actress Geraldine Fitzgerald in 1913
- Columnist William F. Buckley in 1925
- Actor Dwight Schultz in 1947
- Stanley Livingston in 1950
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Good Morning! Monday November 23, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit overcast, but not raining at the moment (it rained during most of the night). It will be cool today ... so it starts to feel like Thanksgiving is nearly here! Only 3 more days. Wow.
Yesterday was a nice day. I got all of my dishes and laundry caught up. Then we had a lovely visit --though too short-- with a niece and her fiance. They did some target shooting in the (huge) back yard, and we had a nice visit. Of course, I had to bribe her with sausage dip to come (LOL!! kidding!!). After they left, we just vegged out with TV (yucky reruns), and the left over ham from Saturday night made great sandwiches! :) Tonight, we go out to dinner (30 years today ... hard to believe!!), and maybe I'll get a few more ornaments on the trees.
There are 31 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Pasadena Doo Dah Parade (Calif)" ... "Labor Thanksgiving Day (Japan)" ... "Alascattalo Day" ... "Humane Society Anniversary Day" ... "International Aura Awareness Day" ... "National Family Volunteer Day" ... "National Survivors of Suicide Day" ... "Stop The Violence Day" ... "Independence Day Lebanon".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult."
-- Seneca
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become."
-- Harold Taylor
Today in history:
In 1889, the first jukebox was placed in service in the Palais Royal Saloon in San Francisco.
In 1919, the first play-by-play football game radio broadcast in the United States took place during a game in which Texas A&M blanked the University of Texas 7-0.
In 1936, Life magazine made its debut.
In 1963, the first episode of the sci-fi series "Doctor Who" aired on BBC television.
Today's birthdays include
- Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, in 1804
- U.S. outlaw Billy The Kid Bonney in 1859
- Mexican artist Jose Clemente Orozco in 1883
- Actor Boris Karloff in 1887
- Comic actor Harpo (Adolph Arthur) Marx of the Marx Brothers in 1888
- Romain de Tirtoff, the fashion designer and artist known as Erte, in 1892
- Actress Susan Anspach in 1939
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a nice day. I got all of my dishes and laundry caught up. Then we had a lovely visit --though too short-- with a niece and her fiance. They did some target shooting in the (huge) back yard, and we had a nice visit. Of course, I had to bribe her with sausage dip to come (LOL!! kidding!!). After they left, we just vegged out with TV (yucky reruns), and the left over ham from Saturday night made great sandwiches! :) Tonight, we go out to dinner (30 years today ... hard to believe!!), and maybe I'll get a few more ornaments on the trees.
There are 31 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Pasadena Doo Dah Parade (Calif)" ... "Labor Thanksgiving Day (Japan)" ... "Alascattalo Day" ... "Humane Society Anniversary Day" ... "International Aura Awareness Day" ... "National Family Volunteer Day" ... "National Survivors of Suicide Day" ... "Stop The Violence Day" ... "Independence Day Lebanon".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult."
-- Seneca
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become."
-- Harold Taylor
Today in history:
In 1889, the first jukebox was placed in service in the Palais Royal Saloon in San Francisco.
In 1919, the first play-by-play football game radio broadcast in the United States took place during a game in which Texas A&M blanked the University of Texas 7-0.
In 1936, Life magazine made its debut.
In 1963, the first episode of the sci-fi series "Doctor Who" aired on BBC television.
Today's birthdays include
- Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, in 1804
- U.S. outlaw Billy The Kid Bonney in 1859
- Mexican artist Jose Clemente Orozco in 1883
- Actor Boris Karloff in 1887
- Comic actor Harpo (Adolph Arthur) Marx of the Marx Brothers in 1888
- Romain de Tirtoff, the fashion designer and artist known as Erte, in 1892
- Actress Susan Anspach in 1939
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday November 22, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear now, although they say a front will be moving through later, leading to possible rain by tonight. It's a bit cooler now; but it *should* be in late November! LOL!
We got all of the important things done yesterday ... and I could NOT have finished without my young friend who helps me! There's only one tree still to go up, but it can't go up until everything has gone up and down the stairs. All the trees up have lights and at least some ornaments. The house is reasonably clean (well, I did vacuum!! LOL!!) My gathering of friends for dinner and lights went well, and I'm so glad they all came. My friend's 2 year old grandson was so much fun (I have lots of stuffed toys that make noise!!)
Today will be much more relaxing. I have a few things I must do, but only a bare minimum. I will have more company, but they're mostly coming to see DH for some outdoor activity (although I may watch, just for fun).
There are 32 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Saint Cecilia Feast Day" ... "Anniversary - Assassination of John F. Kennedy" ... "Independence Day (Lebanon)" ... "Totensonntag (Germany)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Never have children, only grandchildren."
-- Gore Vidal
"After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one."
-- Cato the Elder
Today in history:
In 1935, a Pan American Martin 130 "flying boat" called the China Clipper began regular trans-Pacific mail service. The flight from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines, took 59 hours and 48 minutes.
In 1977, the Anglo-French supersonic Concorde jetliner began scheduled flights to New York from London and Paris.
In 1997, New Zealanders Robert Hamill and Phil Stubbs arrived in Barbados from the Canary Islands in their boat, Kiwi Challenger, after 41 days, one hour and 55 minutes -- a record for rowing across the Atlantic.
In 2005, Angela Merkel was sworn in as Germany's chancellor. She was the first woman and first person from East Germany to lead the country.
Today's birthdays include
- French explorer of North America Rene Robert de La Salle in 1643
- English novelist George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) in 1819
- French statesman and military leader Charles de Gaulle in 1890
- Wiley Post, the first pilot to fly solo around the world, in 1898
- Composer Hoagy Carmichael in 1899
- Composer Benjamin Britten in 1913
- Comedian Rodney Dangerfield in 1921
- Actress Geraldine Page in 1924
- Actor Robert Vaughn in 1932
- Writer/director and Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam in 1940
- Actor Tom Conti in 1941
- Guion S. Bluford, Jr., the first black U.S. astronaut in space, in 1942
- Tennis legend Billie Jean King in 1943
- Actor Richard Kind in 1956
- Actress Jamie Lee Curtis in 1958
- Actress Mariel Hemingway in 1961
- Tennis player Boris Becker in 1967
- Actress Scarlett Johansson in 1984
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
We got all of the important things done yesterday ... and I could NOT have finished without my young friend who helps me! There's only one tree still to go up, but it can't go up until everything has gone up and down the stairs. All the trees up have lights and at least some ornaments. The house is reasonably clean (well, I did vacuum!! LOL!!) My gathering of friends for dinner and lights went well, and I'm so glad they all came. My friend's 2 year old grandson was so much fun (I have lots of stuffed toys that make noise!!)
Today will be much more relaxing. I have a few things I must do, but only a bare minimum. I will have more company, but they're mostly coming to see DH for some outdoor activity (although I may watch, just for fun).
There are 32 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Saint Cecilia Feast Day" ... "Anniversary - Assassination of John F. Kennedy" ... "Independence Day (Lebanon)" ... "Totensonntag (Germany)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Never have children, only grandchildren."
-- Gore Vidal
"After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one."
-- Cato the Elder
Today in history:
In 1935, a Pan American Martin 130 "flying boat" called the China Clipper began regular trans-Pacific mail service. The flight from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines, took 59 hours and 48 minutes.
In 1977, the Anglo-French supersonic Concorde jetliner began scheduled flights to New York from London and Paris.
In 1997, New Zealanders Robert Hamill and Phil Stubbs arrived in Barbados from the Canary Islands in their boat, Kiwi Challenger, after 41 days, one hour and 55 minutes -- a record for rowing across the Atlantic.
In 2005, Angela Merkel was sworn in as Germany's chancellor. She was the first woman and first person from East Germany to lead the country.
Today's birthdays include
- French explorer of North America Rene Robert de La Salle in 1643
- English novelist George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) in 1819
- French statesman and military leader Charles de Gaulle in 1890
- Wiley Post, the first pilot to fly solo around the world, in 1898
- Composer Hoagy Carmichael in 1899
- Composer Benjamin Britten in 1913
- Comedian Rodney Dangerfield in 1921
- Actress Geraldine Page in 1924
- Actor Robert Vaughn in 1932
- Writer/director and Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam in 1940
- Actor Tom Conti in 1941
- Guion S. Bluford, Jr., the first black U.S. astronaut in space, in 1942
- Tennis legend Billie Jean King in 1943
- Actor Richard Kind in 1956
- Actress Jamie Lee Curtis in 1958
- Actress Mariel Hemingway in 1961
- Tennis player Boris Becker in 1967
- Actress Scarlett Johansson in 1984
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday November 21, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit early, and still misty across the back yard; but the forecast for today is just fne. It will be low 60s, clouds moving in later but no rain.
We got a lot done last night, including clearing up a lot of the clutter we were making as we went. I have a few cluttery areas to clean this morning. Then, we're going to do a few last-minute things and watch the Raleigh Christmas parade on TV. I just love a parade! :)
Tonight I'm having company for dinner (nearly everything is ready), and we're going to a local "show", Christmas lights, that get turned on this weekend (and off New Year's Eve). There's also an "old-fashioned candy" store ... have to get what we want tonight, because they run out and don't replace! LOL!
There are 33 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Family Volunteer Day" ... "UN World Television Day" ... "World Hello Day" ... "Ratification Day (North Carolina)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated."
-- Alec Bourne
"The secret of a good life is to have the right loyalties and hold them in the right scale of values."
-- Norman Thomas
Today in history:
In 1783, in Paris, Jean de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes made the first free-flight ascent in a balloon.
In 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph.
Today's birthdays include
- French author Francois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, in 1694
- William Beaumont, pioneer U.S. Army surgeon, in 1785
- British steamship company founder Samuel Cunard in 1787
- Jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins in 1904
- Dancer/actress Eleanor Powell in 1912
- St. Louis Cardinals batting champion Stan Musial in 1920
- Actor Laurence Luckinbill in 1934
- Actress Marlo Thomas in 1937
- Actress Juliet Mills in 1941
- TV producer Marcy Carsey in 1944
- Filmmaker/actor Harold Ramis in 1944
- Actress Goldie Hawn in 1945
- Actress Lorna Luft in 1952
- Actress Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives) in 1963
- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
We got a lot done last night, including clearing up a lot of the clutter we were making as we went. I have a few cluttery areas to clean this morning. Then, we're going to do a few last-minute things and watch the Raleigh Christmas parade on TV. I just love a parade! :)
Tonight I'm having company for dinner (nearly everything is ready), and we're going to a local "show", Christmas lights, that get turned on this weekend (and off New Year's Eve). There's also an "old-fashioned candy" store ... have to get what we want tonight, because they run out and don't replace! LOL!
There are 33 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Family Volunteer Day" ... "UN World Television Day" ... "World Hello Day" ... "Ratification Day (North Carolina)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated."
-- Alec Bourne
"The secret of a good life is to have the right loyalties and hold them in the right scale of values."
-- Norman Thomas
Today in history:
In 1783, in Paris, Jean de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes made the first free-flight ascent in a balloon.
In 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph.
Today's birthdays include
- French author Francois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, in 1694
- William Beaumont, pioneer U.S. Army surgeon, in 1785
- British steamship company founder Samuel Cunard in 1787
- Jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins in 1904
- Dancer/actress Eleanor Powell in 1912
- St. Louis Cardinals batting champion Stan Musial in 1920
- Actor Laurence Luckinbill in 1934
- Actress Marlo Thomas in 1937
- Actress Juliet Mills in 1941
- TV producer Marcy Carsey in 1944
- Filmmaker/actor Harold Ramis in 1944
- Actress Goldie Hawn in 1945
- Actress Lorna Luft in 1952
- Actress Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives) in 1963
- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Good Morning! Friday November 20, 2009
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning! It's bright out my window, and nearly clear (a little morning mist left, but it's quickly disapating). It's going to be mid 60s, sunny, less humid - just a wonderful fall day!
Yesterday's rain didn't start until I was on the way home. So, I came home to a lovely surprise ... since the rain had held off, my friend came over and almost completely finished the outside decorations! I am SO excited, I just love the way everything looks. I wish I could take a good night-time picture. So, anyone that can, come visit ... everyone else, use your imagination! LOL!
Tonight we'll pretty much finish up inside. The inside big tree is mostly together, and just finishing touches needed everywhere else. Well, I'll keep adding those, probably right up to Christmas day! LOL!
There are 34 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Name Your PC Day" ... "UN Africa Industrialization Day" ... "UN Universal Children's Day" ... "Revolution Day (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten."
-- B. F. Skinner
"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back."
-- Arthur Rubinstein
Today in history:
In 1272, Edward I was proclaimed King of England.
In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
In 1947, Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II of England, married Philip Mountbatten.
Today's birthdays include
- Botanist John Merle Coulter in 1851
- Norman Thomas, six times the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. president, in 1884
- Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould in 1900
- TV commentator Alistair Cooke, in 1908
- Singer/actress Judy Canova in 1916
- U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, D-N.Y., in 1925
- Actress Kaye Ballard in 1926
- Actress Estelle Parsons in 1927
- Actor/TV game show host Richard Dawson in 1932
- Comedian Dick Smothers in 1939
- Actress Veronica Hamel in 1943
- Actor Richard Masur in 1948
- Actress Bo Derek in 1956
- Actress Sean Young in 1959
- Actress Ming-Na (ER) in 1963
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday's rain didn't start until I was on the way home. So, I came home to a lovely surprise ... since the rain had held off, my friend came over and almost completely finished the outside decorations! I am SO excited, I just love the way everything looks. I wish I could take a good night-time picture. So, anyone that can, come visit ... everyone else, use your imagination! LOL!
Tonight we'll pretty much finish up inside. The inside big tree is mostly together, and just finishing touches needed everywhere else. Well, I'll keep adding those, probably right up to Christmas day! LOL!
There are 34 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Name Your PC Day" ... "UN Africa Industrialization Day" ... "UN Universal Children's Day" ... "Revolution Day (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten."
-- B. F. Skinner
"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back."
-- Arthur Rubinstein
Today in history:
In 1272, Edward I was proclaimed King of England.
In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
In 1947, Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II of England, married Philip Mountbatten.
Today's birthdays include
- Botanist John Merle Coulter in 1851
- Norman Thomas, six times the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. president, in 1884
- Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould in 1900
- TV commentator Alistair Cooke, in 1908
- Singer/actress Judy Canova in 1916
- U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, D-N.Y., in 1925
- Actress Kaye Ballard in 1926
- Actress Estelle Parsons in 1927
- Actor/TV game show host Richard Dawson in 1932
- Comedian Dick Smothers in 1939
- Actress Veronica Hamel in 1943
- Actor Richard Masur in 1948
- Actress Bo Derek in 1956
- Actress Sean Young in 1959
- Actress Ming-Na (ER) in 1963
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday November 19, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's still cloudy, but it'll be a fairly warm (nearly 70) day. We might even have thunder storms this afternoon ... very odd this time of year. Sadly, the weatherguy says it's not *really* (or even pretend) winter, so thunder won't be a sign of snow coming! LOL!
I got a lot done last night. I didn't have help (weather too yucky out), but I did pretty good on my own (for a change! LOL!). I got several areas straightened out, a few boxes emptied, and just in general things are looking better. Tonight I should have help, and I think we'll get a lot done (even working around some of my favorite TV shows! :) )
There are 35 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Great American Smokeout" ... ""Have a Bad Day" Day" ... "Anniversary - Gettysburg Address (Abraham Lincoln)" ... "Discovery Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "National Holiday (Monaco)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever."
-- Chinese Proverb
Today in history:
In 1816, Warsaw University was established.
In 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in Pennsylvania.
In 1939, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for his presidential library at Hyde Park, N.Y.
In 1997, Bobbi McCaughey gave birth to septuplets in Des Moines, Iowa, the first time seven babies had been born and survived.
In 2005, Prince Albert II formally became ruler of Monaco.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Charles I in 1600
- U.S. frontier military leader George Rogers Clark in 1752
- James Abram Garfield, 20th president of the United States, in 1831
- Baseball player and religious revivalist Billy Sunday in 1862
- Explorer Hiram Bingham, discoverer of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, in 1875
- Bandleader Tommy Dorsey in 1905
- Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1917
- Actress Gene Tierney in 1920
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Jeane Kirkpatrick in 1926
- Talk show host Larry King in 1933
- Entertainer Dick Cavett in 1936
- Entrepreneur Ted Turner in 1938
- Fashion designer Calvin Klein in 1942
- Actress Kathleen Quinlan in 1954
- Eileen Collins, first female space shuttle commander, in 1956
- Actress Meg Ryan in 1961
- Actress/director Jodie Foster in 1962
- Actress Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) in 1963
- Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in 1977
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I got a lot done last night. I didn't have help (weather too yucky out), but I did pretty good on my own (for a change! LOL!). I got several areas straightened out, a few boxes emptied, and just in general things are looking better. Tonight I should have help, and I think we'll get a lot done (even working around some of my favorite TV shows! :) )
There are 35 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Great American Smokeout" ... ""Have a Bad Day" Day" ... "Anniversary - Gettysburg Address (Abraham Lincoln)" ... "Discovery Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "National Holiday (Monaco)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever."
-- Chinese Proverb
Today in history:
In 1816, Warsaw University was established.
In 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in Pennsylvania.
In 1939, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for his presidential library at Hyde Park, N.Y.
In 1997, Bobbi McCaughey gave birth to septuplets in Des Moines, Iowa, the first time seven babies had been born and survived.
In 2005, Prince Albert II formally became ruler of Monaco.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Charles I in 1600
- U.S. frontier military leader George Rogers Clark in 1752
- James Abram Garfield, 20th president of the United States, in 1831
- Baseball player and religious revivalist Billy Sunday in 1862
- Explorer Hiram Bingham, discoverer of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, in 1875
- Bandleader Tommy Dorsey in 1905
- Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1917
- Actress Gene Tierney in 1920
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Jeane Kirkpatrick in 1926
- Talk show host Larry King in 1933
- Entertainer Dick Cavett in 1936
- Entrepreneur Ted Turner in 1938
- Fashion designer Calvin Klein in 1942
- Actress Kathleen Quinlan in 1954
- Eileen Collins, first female space shuttle commander, in 1956
- Actress Meg Ryan in 1961
- Actress/director Jodie Foster in 1962
- Actress Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) in 1963
- Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in 1977
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday November 18, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's a bit overcast, but not so chilly as I thought it would be. It might rain. It might not. LOL!
Last night was running errands. We picked up my friend, and got to 3 different stores (drooling over decorations, of course! LOL! But not buying them). We ate at Chik-Fil-A, and I finally got one of their peppermint-chocolate chip shakes (they were out every time I tried to get one last year). Oh my!! They are SO good, I'm surprised they're legal!!! We got home late and very tired.
Tonight the (inside) big tree will get finished going up and lit. A few other things need to be done, but that's primary. The rest is just "finishing touches" (like decorating the trees! LOL!) It'll get done ... because where ever I stop, it's done! :)
There are 36 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Married to a Scorpio Support Day" ..."National Educational Support Professionals Day" ... "Birthday - Mickey Mouse" ... "Independence Day (Latvia)" ... "National Holiday (Oman)".
Quotes of the Day:
This became a credo of mine...attempt the impossible in order to improve your work."
-- Bette Davis
"Television has raised writing to a new low."
-- Samuel Goldwyn
Today in history:
In 326, the old St. Peter's Basilica was consecrated.
In 1477, "The Sayings of the Philosophers" was published, the earliest known book printed in England to carry a date.
In 1883, the United States adopted Standard Time and set up four zones -- Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse made his screen debut in the landmark "Steamboat Willie" at the Colony Theater in New York City. The Walt Disney cartoon was the first with synchronized sound.
In 1963, push-button telephones made their debut. Touch-tone service was available as an option for an extra charge.
Today's birthdays include
- French philosopher and writer Pierre Bayle in 1647
- German composer Carl von Weber in 1786
- English composer Henry Bishop (Home Sweet Home) in 1786
- French physicist Louis Daguerre, inventor of daguerreotype photography, in 1787
- English playwright W.S. Gilbert, libretto writer for the comic operas of composer Arthur Sullivan, in 1836
- Polish composer Ignace Paderewski in 1860
- Conductor Eugene Ormandy in 1899
- Pollster George Gallup in 1901
- Comedic actress Imogene Coca in 1908
- Songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1909
- Astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, in 1923
- Actress Brenda Vaccaro in 1939
- Actress Linda Evans in 1942
- Actor Jameson Parker in 1947
- Actor Kevin Nealon in 1953
- Actress Elizabeth Perkins in 1960
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
A floral arrangement in a silver ice bucket:
Last night was running errands. We picked up my friend, and got to 3 different stores (drooling over decorations, of course! LOL! But not buying them). We ate at Chik-Fil-A, and I finally got one of their peppermint-chocolate chip shakes (they were out every time I tried to get one last year). Oh my!! They are SO good, I'm surprised they're legal!!! We got home late and very tired.
Tonight the (inside) big tree will get finished going up and lit. A few other things need to be done, but that's primary. The rest is just "finishing touches" (like decorating the trees! LOL!) It'll get done ... because where ever I stop, it's done! :)
There are 36 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Married to a Scorpio Support Day" ..."National Educational Support Professionals Day" ... "Birthday - Mickey Mouse" ... "Independence Day (Latvia)" ... "National Holiday (Oman)".
Quotes of the Day:
This became a credo of mine...attempt the impossible in order to improve your work."
-- Bette Davis
"Television has raised writing to a new low."
-- Samuel Goldwyn
Today in history:
In 326, the old St. Peter's Basilica was consecrated.
In 1477, "The Sayings of the Philosophers" was published, the earliest known book printed in England to carry a date.
In 1883, the United States adopted Standard Time and set up four zones -- Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse made his screen debut in the landmark "Steamboat Willie" at the Colony Theater in New York City. The Walt Disney cartoon was the first with synchronized sound.
In 1963, push-button telephones made their debut. Touch-tone service was available as an option for an extra charge.
Today's birthdays include
- French philosopher and writer Pierre Bayle in 1647
- German composer Carl von Weber in 1786
- English composer Henry Bishop (Home Sweet Home) in 1786
- French physicist Louis Daguerre, inventor of daguerreotype photography, in 1787
- English playwright W.S. Gilbert, libretto writer for the comic operas of composer Arthur Sullivan, in 1836
- Polish composer Ignace Paderewski in 1860
- Conductor Eugene Ormandy in 1899
- Pollster George Gallup in 1901
- Comedic actress Imogene Coca in 1908
- Songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1909
- Astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, in 1923
- Actress Brenda Vaccaro in 1939
- Actress Linda Evans in 1942
- Actor Jameson Parker in 1947
- Actor Kevin Nealon in 1953
- Actress Elizabeth Perkins in 1960
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
A floral arrangement in a silver ice bucket:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday November 17, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. In true fall style, the temps have dropped again, and it'll be cloudy. But, it's only low 60s, not really "cold" yet. We may or may not get more rain, and that's ok too. :)
I pushed myself to get busy last night. I finished putting away laundry, cleared the pile of boxes in the living room, and actually have a big pile to take upstairs tonight. Every time I walked by a tree I added an ornament or two! LOL!
Tonight I may take a friend to run errands, or I may continue on emptying boxes and taking upstairs. Or both. I'll have to see how the evening goes; but it all needs to be done..... there are 5 days until I have company coming, and ....
...... 37 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Homemade Bread Day" ... "Anniversary - Suez Canal".
Quotes of the Day:
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. "
-- Mark Twain
"Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person. "
-- Dr. David M. Burns
Today in history:
In 1800, the U.S. Congress convened in Washington for the first time.
In 1869, the Suez Canal in Egypt was opened, linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
In 1881, Samuel Gompers organized the forerunner of the American Federation of Labor.
In 1962, John F. Kennedy dedicated the Dulles International Airport.
Today's birthdays include
- King Louis XVIII of France in 1755
- German astronomer and mathematician August Mobius in 1790
- Social reformer Grace Abbott in 1878
- British army Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in 1887
- Drama teacher/actor Lee Strasberg in 1901
- Actor Rock Hudson in 1925
- Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot in 1938
- Film director Martin Scorsese in 1942
- Model/actress Lauren Hutton in 1943
- Actor/director Danny DeVito in 1944
- Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels in 1944
- Actress Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in 1958
- Model/actor RuPaul in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
This was taken in my garden just last week!
I pushed myself to get busy last night. I finished putting away laundry, cleared the pile of boxes in the living room, and actually have a big pile to take upstairs tonight. Every time I walked by a tree I added an ornament or two! LOL!
Tonight I may take a friend to run errands, or I may continue on emptying boxes and taking upstairs. Or both. I'll have to see how the evening goes; but it all needs to be done..... there are 5 days until I have company coming, and ....
...... 37 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Homemade Bread Day" ... "Anniversary - Suez Canal".
Quotes of the Day:
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. "
-- Mark Twain
"Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person. "
-- Dr. David M. Burns
Today in history:
In 1800, the U.S. Congress convened in Washington for the first time.
In 1869, the Suez Canal in Egypt was opened, linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
In 1881, Samuel Gompers organized the forerunner of the American Federation of Labor.
In 1962, John F. Kennedy dedicated the Dulles International Airport.
Today's birthdays include
- King Louis XVIII of France in 1755
- German astronomer and mathematician August Mobius in 1790
- Social reformer Grace Abbott in 1878
- British army Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in 1887
- Drama teacher/actor Lee Strasberg in 1901
- Actor Rock Hudson in 1925
- Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot in 1938
- Film director Martin Scorsese in 1942
- Model/actress Lauren Hutton in 1943
- Actor/director Danny DeVito in 1944
- Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels in 1944
- Actress Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in 1958
- Model/actor RuPaul in 1960
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
This was taken in my garden just last week!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Good Morning! Monday November 16, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. There's bright sunshine spilling across the back yard, and most of the early fog has burned off. It's going to be clear and low 70s, a lovely fall day. Perhaps the last for awhile ... although the cooler weather is ok with me. I just have a hard time with the gray days. Oh well, we need them too! :)
We (meaning my friend who worked 4 times as much as I did!!) all worked so hard yesterday. Not everything on the list got done ... but .... a lot of the "major" items got done. The front of my house looks just amazing!! And, it's still got some embellishing coming. The 2 big trees are started (need more lights to continue), and most of the other trees are in place. I got started on some of the smaller things (like nutcrackers). The "children" brought boxes down for me. Once I get them emptied and the rooms cleared again, I'll be about 90% done! Nights this week will be busy. :)
There are 38 days left until Christmas!
Today is "UN International Day for Toleranced" ... " Button Day" ... "Admission Day (Oklahoma)" ... "Day of National Rebirth (Estonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"They certainly give very strange names to diseases. "
-- Plato
"That best portion of a good man's life,
His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. "
-- William Wordsworth
Today in history:
In 1892, the University of Chicago, a founding member of the Big 10 Conference, won its first football game, beating Illinois, 10-4.
In 1904, John Ambrose Fleming invented the vacuum tube.
In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state admitted to the union.
In 1984, the space shuttle Discovery returned to Earth with the first two satellites ever plucked from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Tiberius, emperor of Rome, in 42 B.C.
- Composer W.C. Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, in 1873
- Broadway director and playwright George S. Kaufman in 1889
- Jazz guitarist and bandleader Eddie Condon in 1905
- Actor Burgess Meredith in 1909
- Actress Marg Helgenberger in 1958
- Actress Lisa Bonet in 1967
- Olympic figure skater Oksana Baiul in 1977
Everyone have a Great Monday!
We (meaning my friend who worked 4 times as much as I did!!) all worked so hard yesterday. Not everything on the list got done ... but .... a lot of the "major" items got done. The front of my house looks just amazing!! And, it's still got some embellishing coming. The 2 big trees are started (need more lights to continue), and most of the other trees are in place. I got started on some of the smaller things (like nutcrackers). The "children" brought boxes down for me. Once I get them emptied and the rooms cleared again, I'll be about 90% done! Nights this week will be busy. :)
There are 38 days left until Christmas!
Today is "UN International Day for Toleranced" ... " Button Day" ... "Admission Day (Oklahoma)" ... "Day of National Rebirth (Estonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"They certainly give very strange names to diseases. "
-- Plato
"That best portion of a good man's life,
His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. "
-- William Wordsworth
Today in history:
In 1892, the University of Chicago, a founding member of the Big 10 Conference, won its first football game, beating Illinois, 10-4.
In 1904, John Ambrose Fleming invented the vacuum tube.
In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state admitted to the union.
In 1984, the space shuttle Discovery returned to Earth with the first two satellites ever plucked from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Tiberius, emperor of Rome, in 42 B.C.
- Composer W.C. Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, in 1873
- Broadway director and playwright George S. Kaufman in 1889
- Jazz guitarist and bandleader Eddie Condon in 1905
- Actor Burgess Meredith in 1909
- Actress Marg Helgenberger in 1958
- Actress Lisa Bonet in 1967
- Olympic figure skater Oksana Baiul in 1977
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday November 15, 2009
Good morning! It is a beautiful morning. There's a layer of spooky looking fog hovering just off the ground, but it's very bright. I'm sure the sun will be out soon. Yesterday by late afternoon all the clouds had moved out; today is supposed to be clear and warm, mid-70s. Perhaps today we'll be able to finish the outside stuff. There are several things we'd like to do, but only one that is "critical" in terms of what's already up. That will be easy though, and I believe we'll get that done.
Yesterday was very busy, with a lot of unexpected events. We did get a lot done, even though most of it was "embellishing" what we already had up. It's all good. :) Last night a little friend (step-son's girlfriend's son, age 11) spent the night so he can ride to the coast today with DH. That meant there were 6 of us for dinner ... that was a challenge! LOL! Anyway, I'm hoping we get a lot done today.
There are 39 days left until Christmas!
Today is "America Recycles Day" ... "George Spelvin Day" ... "I Love to Write Day" ... "National Bundt Day" ... "UN World Day of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims" ... "Dynasty Day (Belgium)" ... "Republic Day (Brazil)" ... "Shichi-Go-San (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. "
-- Albert Einstein
"Speech is conveniently located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both. "
-- John Andrew Holmes
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman William Pitt (the elder) in 1708
- British astronomer William Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus, in 1738
- Nobel Prize-winning physiologist August Krogh of Denmark in 1874
- Jurist Felix Frankfurter in 1882
- Artist Georgia O'Keeffe in 1887
- Diplomat W. Averell Harriman in 1891
- World War II German Gen. Erwin Rommel in 1891
- Annunzio Mantovani, orchestra leader, in 1905
- U.S. Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1906
- TV personality and retired Judge Joseph Wapner in 1919
- Actor Edward Asner in 1929
- Pop singer Petula Clark in 1932
- Actor Yaphet Kotto in 1937
- Actor Sam Waterston in 1940
- Conductor Daniel Barenboim in 1942
- Actress Beverly D'Angelo in 1951
- Musician Kevin Eubanks in 1957
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was very busy, with a lot of unexpected events. We did get a lot done, even though most of it was "embellishing" what we already had up. It's all good. :) Last night a little friend (step-son's girlfriend's son, age 11) spent the night so he can ride to the coast today with DH. That meant there were 6 of us for dinner ... that was a challenge! LOL! Anyway, I'm hoping we get a lot done today.
There are 39 days left until Christmas!
Today is "America Recycles Day" ... "George Spelvin Day" ... "I Love to Write Day" ... "National Bundt Day" ... "UN World Day of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims" ... "Dynasty Day (Belgium)" ... "Republic Day (Brazil)" ... "Shichi-Go-San (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. "
-- Albert Einstein
"Speech is conveniently located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both. "
-- John Andrew Holmes
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman William Pitt (the elder) in 1708
- British astronomer William Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus, in 1738
- Nobel Prize-winning physiologist August Krogh of Denmark in 1874
- Jurist Felix Frankfurter in 1882
- Artist Georgia O'Keeffe in 1887
- Diplomat W. Averell Harriman in 1891
- World War II German Gen. Erwin Rommel in 1891
- Annunzio Mantovani, orchestra leader, in 1905
- U.S. Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1906
- TV personality and retired Judge Joseph Wapner in 1919
- Actor Edward Asner in 1929
- Pop singer Petula Clark in 1932
- Actor Yaphet Kotto in 1937
- Actor Sam Waterston in 1940
- Conductor Daniel Barenboim in 1942
- Actress Beverly D'Angelo in 1951
- Musician Kevin Eubanks in 1957
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Good Morning! Saturday November 14, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's still gray, but not rainy and not so cold. It's still windy, but that will be subsiding by afternoon. Very soon the sun will come back out, and we can begin to dry out again. The ground is still pretty soggy, but by afternoon we should be able to do some of the outside things that need to be done.
I didn't get very much done last night (seems I rarely do on Friday); but this morning I could sleep later, so I'm all rested up (well, sort of! LOL!) and ready to get busy and finish the decorating.
There are 40 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day" ... "National American Teddy Bear Day" ... "Spirit of NSA Day" ... "UN World Diabetes Day" ... "Children's Day (India)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. "
-- Ronald Reagan
"Only the mediocre are always at their best. "
-- Jean Giraudoux
Today in history:
In 1666, the first blood transfusion took place in London. Blood from one dog was transfused into another.
In 1832, the first horse-drawn streetcar made its appearance in New York City.
In 1889, newspaper reporter Nellie Bly set off to break the fictional record of voyaging around the world in 80 days set by Jules Verne's character Phileas Fogg. She made the trip in 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds.
In 1926, the NBC radio network made its debut.
In 1969, NASA launched Apollo 12.
Today's birthdays include
- Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, in 1765
- French Impressionist painter Claude Monet, in 1840
- Indian statesman Jawaharlal Nehru in 1889
- Mamie Doud Eisenhower, wife of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, in 1896
- U.S. composer Aaron Copland in 1900
- Singer Morton Downey in 1901
- Actor/singer Dick Powell in 1904
- U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy, R-Wis., in 1908
- Actress Veronica Lake in 1919
- Singer Johnny Desmond in 1920
- Actor Brian Keith in 1921
- Former U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1922
- Actor McLean Stevenson in 1927
- Astronaut Edward White, killed in the 1967 Apollo I launch pad fire, in 1930
- King Hussein of Jordan in 1935
- Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, in 1948
- New Age singer/songwriter Yanni in 1954
- Actress Laura San Giacomo in 1962
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
I didn't get very much done last night (seems I rarely do on Friday); but this morning I could sleep later, so I'm all rested up (well, sort of! LOL!) and ready to get busy and finish the decorating.
There are 40 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day" ... "National American Teddy Bear Day" ... "Spirit of NSA Day" ... "UN World Diabetes Day" ... "Children's Day (India)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. "
-- Ronald Reagan
"Only the mediocre are always at their best. "
-- Jean Giraudoux
Today in history:
In 1666, the first blood transfusion took place in London. Blood from one dog was transfused into another.
In 1832, the first horse-drawn streetcar made its appearance in New York City.
In 1889, newspaper reporter Nellie Bly set off to break the fictional record of voyaging around the world in 80 days set by Jules Verne's character Phileas Fogg. She made the trip in 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds.
In 1926, the NBC radio network made its debut.
In 1969, NASA launched Apollo 12.
Today's birthdays include
- Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, in 1765
- French Impressionist painter Claude Monet, in 1840
- Indian statesman Jawaharlal Nehru in 1889
- Mamie Doud Eisenhower, wife of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, in 1896
- U.S. composer Aaron Copland in 1900
- Singer Morton Downey in 1901
- Actor/singer Dick Powell in 1904
- U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy, R-Wis., in 1908
- Actress Veronica Lake in 1919
- Singer Johnny Desmond in 1920
- Actor Brian Keith in 1921
- Former U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1922
- Actor McLean Stevenson in 1927
- Astronaut Edward White, killed in the 1967 Apollo I launch pad fire, in 1930
- King Hussein of Jordan in 1935
- Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, in 1948
- New Age singer/songwriter Yanni in 1954
- Actress Laura San Giacomo in 1962
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Good Morning! Friday November 13, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! It's still gray and windy, but the system is on it's way out. By the weekend the weather will start being clear and warm again. Today, low 50s and maybe still some rain. That's ok too, this is no longer the "driest year on record"!
I only got one small box down last night (but did take empty boxes up). It was packed full of small items, all of which have been unpacked and placed where they belong! And, some of the decorations went up on a (small) tree. So, progress. There's a good chance I will have lots of help this weekend, so I'm hoping to considerably shorten my long "to do" list! LOL!
Tonight ... I have no idea what we'll do; maybe just rest up and get an early start tomorrow! :)
There are 41 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Friday the Thirteenth" ... "Guinness World Records Day" ... "National Donor Sabbath" ... "World Kindness Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. "
-- Agnes de Mille
"I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. "
-- Dave Barry
Today in history:
In 1927, the Holland Tunnel was opened under the Hudson River, linking New York City and New Jersey.
In 1967, Carl Stokes became the first black U.S. mayor when he was elected in Cleveland.
In 1982, the Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated in Washington.
Today's birthdays include
- St. Augustine of Hippo, a theologian, in 354
- King Edward III of England in 1312
- Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1850
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in 1856
- Actor Richard Mulligan in 1932
- TV producer/director Garry Marshall in 1934
- Actor Dack Rambo in 1941
- Actor Joe Mantegna in 1947
- Actress Tracy Scoggins in 1953
- Actor Chris Noth in 1954
- Comedian Whoopi Goldberg in 1955
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I only got one small box down last night (but did take empty boxes up). It was packed full of small items, all of which have been unpacked and placed where they belong! And, some of the decorations went up on a (small) tree. So, progress. There's a good chance I will have lots of help this weekend, so I'm hoping to considerably shorten my long "to do" list! LOL!
Tonight ... I have no idea what we'll do; maybe just rest up and get an early start tomorrow! :)
There are 41 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Friday the Thirteenth" ... "Guinness World Records Day" ... "National Donor Sabbath" ... "World Kindness Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. "
-- Agnes de Mille
"I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. "
-- Dave Barry
Today in history:
In 1927, the Holland Tunnel was opened under the Hudson River, linking New York City and New Jersey.
In 1967, Carl Stokes became the first black U.S. mayor when he was elected in Cleveland.
In 1982, the Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated in Washington.
Today's birthdays include
- St. Augustine of Hippo, a theologian, in 354
- King Edward III of England in 1312
- Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1850
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in 1856
- Actor Richard Mulligan in 1932
- TV producer/director Garry Marshall in 1934
- Actor Dack Rambo in 1941
- Actor Joe Mantegna in 1947
- Actress Tracy Scoggins in 1953
- Actor Chris Noth in 1954
- Comedian Whoopi Goldberg in 1955
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday November 12, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! We're getting lots and lots of much needed rain. Of course, I'd be ok with a bit less wind! LOL! But, it's not like I have a choice, right? :) I have seen news reports of trees and power lines down, but there's been nothing that severe around here. I have 2 large camelia bushes on the outside corners of my room, and it sounds like the wind is much worse than it is when the scrape the siding! LOL! But, it's all good.
I did a little better last night: I finished a project I had been putting off because I couldn't decide what to do with it (bathroom curtain). I finally made up my mind that *something* would be better than nothing! LOL! So, they're done. And I got one box unpacked; and I got 2 loads of laundry done.
Tonight I *plan* to re-straighten the guest room, and get one more box down. Tonight is also the 3rd night of the CSI trilogy, so will have to find something in "my room" to work on. :)
There are 42 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Postman Day's (Mexico)" ... "National Pizza With the Works Except Anchovies Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Work is not always required... there is such a thing as sacred idleness, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected."
-- George McDonald
"A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visible labor and there is an invisible labor."
-- Victor Hugo
Today in history:
In 1799, the first North American meteor shower on record took place. Early American astronomer Andrew Ellicott Douglass said, "The whole heaven appeared as if illuminated with sky rockets."
In 1892, the first professional football game was played in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Athletic Association defeated the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, 4-0. (Touchdowns at the time were worth 4 points.)
In 1980, the Voyager 1 spacecraft passed Saturn and sent back stunning pictures.
In 1981, the shuttle Columbia became the first spacecraft launched twice from Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- French physicist Jacques Charles in 1746
- Women's suffrage activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1815
- Baha'u'llah (born Mirza Husayn Ali), founder-prophet of the Baha'i faith, in 1817
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun in 1908
- Singer Jo Stafford in 1917
- Actress Kim Hunter in 1922
- Princess Grace of Monaco, the former American movie star Grace Kelly, in 1929
- Rock musician Neil Young in 1945
- Actress Megan Mullally in 1958
- Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci in 1961
- Baseball star Sammy Sosa in 1968
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I did a little better last night: I finished a project I had been putting off because I couldn't decide what to do with it (bathroom curtain). I finally made up my mind that *something* would be better than nothing! LOL! So, they're done. And I got one box unpacked; and I got 2 loads of laundry done.
Tonight I *plan* to re-straighten the guest room, and get one more box down. Tonight is also the 3rd night of the CSI trilogy, so will have to find something in "my room" to work on. :)
There are 42 days left until Christmas!
Today is "Postman Day's (Mexico)" ... "National Pizza With the Works Except Anchovies Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Work is not always required... there is such a thing as sacred idleness, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected."
-- George McDonald
"A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visible labor and there is an invisible labor."
-- Victor Hugo
Today in history:
In 1799, the first North American meteor shower on record took place. Early American astronomer Andrew Ellicott Douglass said, "The whole heaven appeared as if illuminated with sky rockets."
In 1892, the first professional football game was played in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Athletic Association defeated the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, 4-0. (Touchdowns at the time were worth 4 points.)
In 1980, the Voyager 1 spacecraft passed Saturn and sent back stunning pictures.
In 1981, the shuttle Columbia became the first spacecraft launched twice from Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- French physicist Jacques Charles in 1746
- Women's suffrage activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1815
- Baha'u'llah (born Mirza Husayn Ali), founder-prophet of the Baha'i faith, in 1817
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun in 1908
- Singer Jo Stafford in 1917
- Actress Kim Hunter in 1922
- Princess Grace of Monaco, the former American movie star Grace Kelly, in 1929
- Rock musician Neil Young in 1945
- Actress Megan Mullally in 1958
- Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci in 1961
- Baseball star Sammy Sosa in 1968
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday November 11, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! OK, it's a chilly and WET morning .. which is wonderful because we need rain. At the moment, it's very windy, and my driveway is now a moat. Driving to work will be an adventure! LOL!
Last night I didn't exactly tackle what I expected to, but I was productive. I decided I couldn't stand my cluttered desk and sewing table any more, and cleaned them off. Wow, this is better! :) I did do a bit of decorating; but I'll probably undo what I did, so not sure it it counts. Tonight I will try to get more done. I know I'll get much more accomplished over the weekend than after work, but I need to keep trying.
There are 43 days until Christmas!
Today is "Death/Duty Day" ... "Martinmas" ... "Veteran Day (US)" ... "Admission Day (Washington)" ... "Independence Day (Angola)" ... "Independence Day (Poland)" ... "Remembrance Day (Canada)" ... "St. Martin Day (Sweden)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Laughter is an instant vacation.
-- Milton Berle
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
-- The Dalai Lama
Today in history:
In 1889, Washington was admitted to the union as the 42nd state.
In 1921, U.S. President Warren Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
In 1938, Kate Smith first performed "God Bless America" on her weekly radio show. The song had been written for her by Irving Berlin.
In 1982, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off on the first commercial space mission.
In 1994, Jimi Hendrix's stage outfit, John Lennon's "army" shirt and guitars from the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and the Beach Boys were among the items sold at the first pop memorabilia and guitar sale at Christie's in New York.
In 2005, Harvard-educated Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, dubbed the "Iron Lady," claimed victory as the first woman president of Liberia.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1821
- U.S. Army Gen. George Patton in 1885
- Actor Pat O'Brien in 1899
- Alger Hiss, who was accused of being a communist spy in Washington in the late
1940s, in 1904
- Novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in 1922
- Comedian Jonathan Winters in 1925
- Jazz musician Mose Allison in 1927
- Golfer Frank Fuzzy Zoeller in 1951
- Actor Demi Moore in 1962
- Actor Philip McKeon in 1964
- Actor Calista Flockhart in 1964
- Actor Leonardo DiCaprio in 1974
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I didn't exactly tackle what I expected to, but I was productive. I decided I couldn't stand my cluttered desk and sewing table any more, and cleaned them off. Wow, this is better! :) I did do a bit of decorating; but I'll probably undo what I did, so not sure it it counts. Tonight I will try to get more done. I know I'll get much more accomplished over the weekend than after work, but I need to keep trying.
There are 43 days until Christmas!
Today is "Death/Duty Day" ... "Martinmas" ... "Veteran Day (US)" ... "Admission Day (Washington)" ... "Independence Day (Angola)" ... "Independence Day (Poland)" ... "Remembrance Day (Canada)" ... "St. Martin Day (Sweden)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Laughter is an instant vacation.
-- Milton Berle
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
-- The Dalai Lama
Today in history:
In 1889, Washington was admitted to the union as the 42nd state.
In 1921, U.S. President Warren Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
In 1938, Kate Smith first performed "God Bless America" on her weekly radio show. The song had been written for her by Irving Berlin.
In 1982, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off on the first commercial space mission.
In 1994, Jimi Hendrix's stage outfit, John Lennon's "army" shirt and guitars from the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and the Beach Boys were among the items sold at the first pop memorabilia and guitar sale at Christie's in New York.
In 2005, Harvard-educated Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, dubbed the "Iron Lady," claimed victory as the first woman president of Liberia.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1821
- U.S. Army Gen. George Patton in 1885
- Actor Pat O'Brien in 1899
- Alger Hiss, who was accused of being a communist spy in Washington in the late
1940s, in 1904
- Novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in 1922
- Comedian Jonathan Winters in 1925
- Jazz musician Mose Allison in 1927
- Golfer Frank Fuzzy Zoeller in 1951
- Actor Demi Moore in 1962
- Actor Philip McKeon in 1964
- Actor Calista Flockhart in 1964
- Actor Leonardo DiCaprio in 1974
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday November 10, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. We're going to get rain! They're saying this has been the driest year on record for NC ... hard to believe; but you can't argue with statistics! LOL! It's starting out a bit gray, and the forecast is for mid 60s and probably light rain by afternoon. Not much outside stuff will get done this week. The time changed while I was on vacation, so it was sort of a surprise to realize I'm now driving home from work in the dark!
I only managed to get one box down last night; but that's better than nothing. I think tonight I may have to get some of my nutcrackers .. just for the fun of seeing at least one room come together! LOL! Also tonight, I hope to clear off my sewing table ... it's gotten so piled with "stuff" I can't even see the table; and I am not happy with that. I need to get the guest room better organized too. I'm SO good at plans ... just need to actually DO them! :)
There are 44 days until Christmas!
Today is "National Young Readers Day" ... "Anniversary - Area Codes" ... "Anniversary - Sesame Street Premier" ... "Anniversary - USMC" ... "First Shout for Independence (Panama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I like an escalator because an escalator can never break, it can only become stairs. There would never be an escalator temporarily out of order sign, only an escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience."
-- Mitch Hedberg
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps was formed by order of the Continental Congress.
In 1871, journalist Henry Stanley found missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone in a small African village. His famous comment: "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
In 1951, area codes were introduced in the United States, Canada and parts of the Caribbean, allowing direct-dialing of long-distance telephone calls. Prior to this, all such calls were operator-assisted.
In 1969, the long-running children's show "Sesame Street" premiered on PBS.
In 1983, Microsoft released its Windows computer operating system.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Luther, founder of Protestantism, in 1483
- William Hogarth, English artist and engraver, in 1697
- Irish author Oliver Goldsmith in 1730
- Actor Claude Rains in 1889
- Singer Jane Froman in 1907
- Actor Richard Burton in 1925
- Actor Roy Scheider in 1932
- Bandleader/trumpet/arranger Billy May in 1916
- American Indian rights activist/actor Russell Means in 1939
- Lyricist Tim Rice in 1944
- Country singer Donna Fargo in 1945
- Actress Ann Reinking in 1949
- Filmmaker Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) in 1955
- Actress Mackenzie Phillips in 1959
- Comedian Sinbad in 1956
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
I only managed to get one box down last night; but that's better than nothing. I think tonight I may have to get some of my nutcrackers .. just for the fun of seeing at least one room come together! LOL! Also tonight, I hope to clear off my sewing table ... it's gotten so piled with "stuff" I can't even see the table; and I am not happy with that. I need to get the guest room better organized too. I'm SO good at plans ... just need to actually DO them! :)
There are 44 days until Christmas!
Today is "National Young Readers Day" ... "Anniversary - Area Codes" ... "Anniversary - Sesame Street Premier" ... "Anniversary - USMC" ... "First Shout for Independence (Panama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I like an escalator because an escalator can never break, it can only become stairs. There would never be an escalator temporarily out of order sign, only an escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience."
-- Mitch Hedberg
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps was formed by order of the Continental Congress.
In 1871, journalist Henry Stanley found missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone in a small African village. His famous comment: "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
In 1951, area codes were introduced in the United States, Canada and parts of the Caribbean, allowing direct-dialing of long-distance telephone calls. Prior to this, all such calls were operator-assisted.
In 1969, the long-running children's show "Sesame Street" premiered on PBS.
In 1983, Microsoft released its Windows computer operating system.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Luther, founder of Protestantism, in 1483
- William Hogarth, English artist and engraver, in 1697
- Irish author Oliver Goldsmith in 1730
- Actor Claude Rains in 1889
- Singer Jane Froman in 1907
- Actor Richard Burton in 1925
- Actor Roy Scheider in 1932
- Bandleader/trumpet/arranger Billy May in 1916
- American Indian rights activist/actor Russell Means in 1939
- Lyricist Tim Rice in 1944
- Country singer Donna Fargo in 1945
- Actress Ann Reinking in 1949
- Filmmaker Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) in 1955
- Actress Mackenzie Phillips in 1959
- Comedian Sinbad in 1956
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Good morning! It is a beautiful morning! This lovely un-fall-like weather is hanging in here ... bright and sunny, and going up to mid 70s today. I wonder if this is "Indian Summer"? Whatever, it's gorgeous weather!
Yesterday I was a bit on the lazy side. My friend was not able to come over, Jimmy went to the coast for most of the day, and I had the house to myself. I did a lot of laundry, and a lot of sorting and organizing. The living room is mostly cleared of clutter again, and the dining room table has only what we're currently working with.
Vacation is over, so back to work this morning. Hopefully I can maintain some enthusiasm by tonight to make some more progress. :)
Today is "World Orphans Day" ... "Anniversary - Kristallnacht" ... "Independence Day (Cambodia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it."
-- Napoleon Hill
"Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."
-- Aldous Huxley
Today in history:
In 1984, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington was completed by the addition of the Frederick Hart statue called "Three Servicemen."
In 1985, Gary Kasparov, 22, became the youngest world chess champion, ending the 10-year reign of Anatoly Karpov in Moscow.
Today's birthdays include
- Astronomer Benjamin Banneker in 1731
- Russian author Ivan Turgenev in 1818
- Architect Stanford White in 1853
- Actress Marie Dressler in 1868
- Actor-comedian Ed Wynn in 1886
- Actress Hedy Lamarr in 1914
- Sargent Shriver, first director of the Peace Corps, in 1915
- Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew in 1918
- Actress Dorothy Dandridge in 1923
- Astronomer Carl Sagan in 1934
- Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson in 1935
- Bodybuilder/actor Lou Ferrigno (TV's Incredible Hulk) in 1951
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday I was a bit on the lazy side. My friend was not able to come over, Jimmy went to the coast for most of the day, and I had the house to myself. I did a lot of laundry, and a lot of sorting and organizing. The living room is mostly cleared of clutter again, and the dining room table has only what we're currently working with.
Vacation is over, so back to work this morning. Hopefully I can maintain some enthusiasm by tonight to make some more progress. :)
Today is "World Orphans Day" ... "Anniversary - Kristallnacht" ... "Independence Day (Cambodia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it."
-- Napoleon Hill
"Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."
-- Aldous Huxley
Today in history:
In 1984, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington was completed by the addition of the Frederick Hart statue called "Three Servicemen."
In 1985, Gary Kasparov, 22, became the youngest world chess champion, ending the 10-year reign of Anatoly Karpov in Moscow.
Today's birthdays include
- Astronomer Benjamin Banneker in 1731
- Russian author Ivan Turgenev in 1818
- Architect Stanford White in 1853
- Actress Marie Dressler in 1868
- Actor-comedian Ed Wynn in 1886
- Actress Hedy Lamarr in 1914
- Sargent Shriver, first director of the Peace Corps, in 1915
- Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew in 1918
- Actress Dorothy Dandridge in 1923
- Astronomer Carl Sagan in 1934
- Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson in 1935
- Bodybuilder/actor Lou Ferrigno (TV's Incredible Hulk) in 1951
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday November 8, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear out, and I believe will be quite warm, mid 70s. Very much on the warmer side of "normal" for this time of year, but great for getting the last of outside things done before cooler weather is back to stay.
I had a wonderful --though too short-- visit with my parents. We spent all of Friday afternoon with Mama; and we took Daddy over on Saturday and stayed until late afternoon. I'm looking forward to going back again in a few weeks (for Mama's birthday), and seeing more family then.
It was not too awfully late when we got home, so I am pretty well rested ... and have a lot to finish up today. Sadly, I must return to work tomorrow! LOL! Today I will try to get things cleared and organized, so that I will know what I need to work on in the evenings after work. I am ready to have everything done so I can enjoy the decorations ... and get back to some sewing! :)
Today is "Abet and Aid Punsters Day" ... "Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day" ... "National Parents As Teachers Day" ... "X-ray Discovery Day" ... "Admission Day (Montana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"War is not nice."
-- Barbara Bush
"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster. Your life will never be the same again."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1793, the Louvre in Paris, now containing one of the world's richest art collections, became a public museum after two centuries as a royal palace.
In 1837, Mount Holyoke Seminary in Massachusetts became the first U.S. college founded exclusively for women.
In 1889, Montana was admitted to the union as the 41st state.
In 1895, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays.
In 1965, the British Indian Ocean Territory was formed.
Today's birthdays include
- British astronomer Edmond Halley in 1656
- Author Margaret Mitchell (Gone With the Wind) in 1900
- Actress June Havoc in 1913
- Heart transplant pioneer Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1922
- Singer Patti Page in 1927
- TV journalist Morley Safer (60 Minutes) in 1931
- Singer Minnie Riperton in 1947
- Singer Bonnie Raitt in 1949
- TV personality Mary Hart in 1950
- Actress Alfre Woodard in 1952
- Singer Ricki Lee Jones in 1954
- Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith in 1967
- Actress Parker Posey in 1968
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
I had a wonderful --though too short-- visit with my parents. We spent all of Friday afternoon with Mama; and we took Daddy over on Saturday and stayed until late afternoon. I'm looking forward to going back again in a few weeks (for Mama's birthday), and seeing more family then.
It was not too awfully late when we got home, so I am pretty well rested ... and have a lot to finish up today. Sadly, I must return to work tomorrow! LOL! Today I will try to get things cleared and organized, so that I will know what I need to work on in the evenings after work. I am ready to have everything done so I can enjoy the decorations ... and get back to some sewing! :)
Today is "Abet and Aid Punsters Day" ... "Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day" ... "National Parents As Teachers Day" ... "X-ray Discovery Day" ... "Admission Day (Montana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"War is not nice."
-- Barbara Bush
"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster. Your life will never be the same again."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1793, the Louvre in Paris, now containing one of the world's richest art collections, became a public museum after two centuries as a royal palace.
In 1837, Mount Holyoke Seminary in Massachusetts became the first U.S. college founded exclusively for women.
In 1889, Montana was admitted to the union as the 41st state.
In 1895, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays.
In 1965, the British Indian Ocean Territory was formed.
Today's birthdays include
- British astronomer Edmond Halley in 1656
- Author Margaret Mitchell (Gone With the Wind) in 1900
- Actress June Havoc in 1913
- Heart transplant pioneer Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1922
- Singer Patti Page in 1927
- TV journalist Morley Safer (60 Minutes) in 1931
- Singer Minnie Riperton in 1947
- Singer Bonnie Raitt in 1949
- TV personality Mary Hart in 1950
- Actress Alfre Woodard in 1952
- Singer Ricki Lee Jones in 1954
- Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith in 1967
- Actress Parker Posey in 1968
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Good Morning! Friday November 6, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear and very cold! Winter is trying to peek in; but we have some very unseasonably warm days coming up next week, to keep winter at bay a bit longer.
Yesterday was a gorgeous day, and we spent most of it getting outside decorations done. We kept changing our mnds as we went, but I'm very happy with the end result. I did resist the temptation to go ahead and turn the lights on! LOL!
Today we're going to take a quick visit with my parents. I won't have computer access, so won't be able to send a message tomorrow morning. Y'all bear with me, have a great weekend, I'll be back Sunday! :)
Today is "National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness" ... "Saxophone Day: ... "UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict".
Quotes of the Day:
"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."
-- Sam Levenson
"Deeds, not stones, are the true monuments of the great."
-- John L. Motley
Today in history:
In 1869, in the first formal intercollegiate football game, Rutgers beat Princeton, 6-4.
In 1921, the cult of Rudolph Valentino was launched with the release of his silent film "The Sheik," which despite negative reviews immediately caught the attention of women across the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Belgian instrument-maker Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in 1814
- Charles Henry Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones and Co. and first editor of The Wall Street Journal, in 1851
- Band leader and composer John Philip Sousa ( the March King ) in 1854
- James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, in 1861
- Musician Ray Conniff in 1916
- Director Mike Nichols in 1931
- Actress Sally Field in 1946
- Singer/songwriter Glenn Frey in 1948
- TV journalist and California's first lady Maria Shriver in 1955
- Actor Lance Kerwin in 1960
- Actor Ethan Hawke in 1970
- Actress Rebecca Romijn in 1972
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday was a gorgeous day, and we spent most of it getting outside decorations done. We kept changing our mnds as we went, but I'm very happy with the end result. I did resist the temptation to go ahead and turn the lights on! LOL!
Today we're going to take a quick visit with my parents. I won't have computer access, so won't be able to send a message tomorrow morning. Y'all bear with me, have a great weekend, I'll be back Sunday! :)
Today is "National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness" ... "Saxophone Day: ... "UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict".
Quotes of the Day:
"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."
-- Sam Levenson
"Deeds, not stones, are the true monuments of the great."
-- John L. Motley
Today in history:
In 1869, in the first formal intercollegiate football game, Rutgers beat Princeton, 6-4.
In 1921, the cult of Rudolph Valentino was launched with the release of his silent film "The Sheik," which despite negative reviews immediately caught the attention of women across the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Belgian instrument-maker Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in 1814
- Charles Henry Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones and Co. and first editor of The Wall Street Journal, in 1851
- Band leader and composer John Philip Sousa ( the March King ) in 1854
- James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, in 1861
- Musician Ray Conniff in 1916
- Director Mike Nichols in 1931
- Actress Sally Field in 1946
- Singer/songwriter Glenn Frey in 1948
- TV journalist and California's first lady Maria Shriver in 1955
- Actor Lance Kerwin in 1960
- Actor Ethan Hawke in 1970
- Actress Rebecca Romijn in 1972
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday November 5, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! We seem to have moved past the gray days, and have a string of perfect fall days now. I hope to be able to use this one outside, but will see how the day goes. High is mid to upper 60s ... just right for outside!
Yesterday we got a lot done. I got several errands done before picking up my friend, and we really worked hard. We have most of the inside trees, except the big one up, "fluffed", and lit. One is decorated, but mostly I'm holding off on that to get things in place first.
A lot of other "little" things got done too ... it was a busy day. We were SO tired! LOL!
Today it starts again. I don't know if my friend will be here today or not, but I will get done what I can either way. It's getting so exciting to have those trees in place! :)
Today is "National Men Make Dinner Day" ... "Day of the First Shout for Freedom (El Salvador)" ... "Guy Fawkes Day (England)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
-- William James
"A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."
-- Segal's Law
Today in history:
In 1733, German-born publisher John Peter Zenger began printing The New York Weekly Journal.
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time.
In 1930, the first commercial television broadcast was aired.
In 1992, former U.S. world chess champion Bobby Fischer triumphed in his $5 million rematch against Russian arch-rival Boris Spassky.
Today's birthdays include
- Socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs in 1855
- Historians Ida Tarbell in 1857 and Will Durant in 1885
- Inventor and industrialist Raymond Loewy, the father of streamlining, in 1893
- Band leader Jan Garber in 1894
- Movie singing cowboy star Roy Rogers in 1911
- Actress Vivien Leigh in 1913
- Singer Ike Turner in 1931
- Actress Elke Sommer in 1940
- Singer Art Garfunkel in 1941
- Dramatist/actor Sam Shepard in 1943
- Pop singer/songwriter Bryan Adams in 1959
- Actress Tatum O'Neal in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday we got a lot done. I got several errands done before picking up my friend, and we really worked hard. We have most of the inside trees, except the big one up, "fluffed", and lit. One is decorated, but mostly I'm holding off on that to get things in place first.
A lot of other "little" things got done too ... it was a busy day. We were SO tired! LOL!
Today it starts again. I don't know if my friend will be here today or not, but I will get done what I can either way. It's getting so exciting to have those trees in place! :)
Today is "National Men Make Dinner Day" ... "Day of the First Shout for Freedom (El Salvador)" ... "Guy Fawkes Day (England)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
-- William James
"A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."
-- Segal's Law
Today in history:
In 1733, German-born publisher John Peter Zenger began printing The New York Weekly Journal.
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time.
In 1930, the first commercial television broadcast was aired.
In 1992, former U.S. world chess champion Bobby Fischer triumphed in his $5 million rematch against Russian arch-rival Boris Spassky.
Today's birthdays include
- Socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs in 1855
- Historians Ida Tarbell in 1857 and Will Durant in 1885
- Inventor and industrialist Raymond Loewy, the father of streamlining, in 1893
- Band leader Jan Garber in 1894
- Movie singing cowboy star Roy Rogers in 1911
- Actress Vivien Leigh in 1913
- Singer Ike Turner in 1931
- Actress Elke Sommer in 1940
- Singer Art Garfunkel in 1941
- Dramatist/actor Sam Shepard in 1943
- Pop singer/songwriter Bryan Adams in 1959
- Actress Tatum O'Neal in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday November 4, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely morning and going to be another beautiful day. It's cooler than yesterday, low 60s, but bright and sunny.
Yesterday "we" (meaning my friend! LOL!) got the pump cleaned, and now the little pond has it cheerful little fountain back. I'm sure the fish are as happy as I am! :) We didn't have as much work time yesterday, because of errands that had to be taken care of; but we got a few things done anyway. We should have all day today, so will see how much we can get done. I've got a semi-schedule to go by; but we aren't sticking to it very closely. It doesn't matter as long as we end up where we want to be!
Today is "Mischief Night" ... "National Chicken Lady Day" ... "Use Your Common Sense Day" ..."Flag Day (Panama)" ... "Victory Day (Italy)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth."
-- J. K. Rowling
"Food is an important part of a balanced diet."
-- Fran Lebowitz
Today in history:
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egypt's child-king, Tutankhamen.
In 1955, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopened
Today's birthdays include
- Humorist Will Rogers in 1879
- Reporter Walter Cronkite in 1916
- Actor Art Carney in 1918
- Actor Martin Balsam in 1919
- Actress Loretta Swit in 1937
- U.S. first lady Laura Bush in 1946
- Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in 1946
- Actress Markie Post in 1950
- Actor Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid) in 1961
- Actor Matthew McConaughey in 1969
- Singer/actor/songwriter Sean Puffy Combs in 1969
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday "we" (meaning my friend! LOL!) got the pump cleaned, and now the little pond has it cheerful little fountain back. I'm sure the fish are as happy as I am! :) We didn't have as much work time yesterday, because of errands that had to be taken care of; but we got a few things done anyway. We should have all day today, so will see how much we can get done. I've got a semi-schedule to go by; but we aren't sticking to it very closely. It doesn't matter as long as we end up where we want to be!
Today is "Mischief Night" ... "National Chicken Lady Day" ... "Use Your Common Sense Day" ..."Flag Day (Panama)" ... "Victory Day (Italy)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth."
-- J. K. Rowling
"Food is an important part of a balanced diet."
-- Fran Lebowitz
Today in history:
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egypt's child-king, Tutankhamen.
In 1955, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopened
Today's birthdays include
- Humorist Will Rogers in 1879
- Reporter Walter Cronkite in 1916
- Actor Art Carney in 1918
- Actor Martin Balsam in 1919
- Actress Loretta Swit in 1937
- U.S. first lady Laura Bush in 1946
- Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in 1946
- Actress Markie Post in 1950
- Actor Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid) in 1961
- Actor Matthew McConaughey in 1969
- Singer/actor/songwriter Sean Puffy Combs in 1969
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday November 3, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The sun is shining, and it will be warmer today. I think we may re-arrange the plans, and try for some outside stuff this afternoon ... seems a warm sunny day is rare right now! I'll happily change the sequence of what needs to be done to take advantage of it.
Yesterday we got a lot done. Curtains are up, plants are in, table covers are on, and the first layer of decorating has begun. And I was SOOOO tired last night! LOL! But, a good night's sleep (and getting to sleep late!), and I'm ready to start again.
Today is "Clichй' Day" ... "General Election Day (US)" ... "Sandwich Day" ... "Culture Day (Japan)" ... "National Day (Dominica)" ... "Independence Day (Micronesia)" ... "Independence Day (Panama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body."
-- Seneca
Today in history:
In 1783, with American independence established, Congress ordered the Continental Army demobilized.
In 1803, with the support of the U.S. government, Panama issued a declaration of independence from Colombia.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie," the first fully synchronized sound cartoon produced.
In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune printed the famously premature (and incorrect) headline, "Dewey defeats Truman."
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first animal into space -- a dog named Laika -- aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include
- Early Texas leader Stephen Austin, for whom the state capital is named, in 1793
- Poet William Cullen Bryant in 1794
- Chicago Bears legend Bronislau Bronko Nagurski in 1908
- Actor Charles Bronson in 1922
- Conductor/composer John Barry in 1933
- Entertainer Ken Berry in 1933
- Former Massachusetts governor and 1986 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis in 1933
- Comedian Roseanne Barr in 1952
- Comedian Dennis Miller in 1953
- Actress Kate Capshaw in 1953
- Actress Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show) in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday we got a lot done. Curtains are up, plants are in, table covers are on, and the first layer of decorating has begun. And I was SOOOO tired last night! LOL! But, a good night's sleep (and getting to sleep late!), and I'm ready to start again.
Today is "Clichй' Day" ... "General Election Day (US)" ... "Sandwich Day" ... "Culture Day (Japan)" ... "National Day (Dominica)" ... "Independence Day (Micronesia)" ... "Independence Day (Panama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body."
-- Seneca
Today in history:
In 1783, with American independence established, Congress ordered the Continental Army demobilized.
In 1803, with the support of the U.S. government, Panama issued a declaration of independence from Colombia.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie," the first fully synchronized sound cartoon produced.
In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune printed the famously premature (and incorrect) headline, "Dewey defeats Truman."
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first animal into space -- a dog named Laika -- aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include
- Early Texas leader Stephen Austin, for whom the state capital is named, in 1793
- Poet William Cullen Bryant in 1794
- Chicago Bears legend Bronislau Bronko Nagurski in 1908
- Actor Charles Bronson in 1922
- Conductor/composer John Barry in 1933
- Entertainer Ken Berry in 1933
- Former Massachusetts governor and 1986 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis in 1933
- Comedian Roseanne Barr in 1952
- Comedian Dennis Miller in 1953
- Actress Kate Capshaw in 1953
- Actress Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show) in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Good Morning! Monday November 2, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still cloudy, and we still need rain! :) It's a bit cool ... but after all, winter is on the way, and cool (60s) isn't so bad. Besides, cooler is better when there's a lot of work to be done! LOL!
I got a lot done yesterday. I'd have gotten more done if my friend had been able to come help; but I'll go get her today. I can't wait to see how much we're able to accomplish.
This morning I'm going to take that report by the office, then go pick up my friend. We'll make a quick grocery store stop, and then back here to see how much mischief we can create! LOL!
Today is "All Souls' Day (Catholic)" ... "Beaver Moon" ... "National Traffic Directors Day" ... "Plan Your Epitaph Day" ... "Admission Day (North Dakota)" ... "Admission Day (South Dakota)" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1889, North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states of the union.
In 1920, in the first significant news broadcast, KDKA in Pittsburgh reported the U.S. presidential election results for Warren G. Harding and James Cox.
In 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif. The Goose remained airborne for just less than 1 mile.
In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill establishing a national holiday to mark the birthday anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734
- Marie Antoinette, queen of France, in 1755
- U.S. President James Polk in 1795
- U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1865
- Astronomer Harlow Shapley, a pioneer in studies of the Milky Way, in 1885
- Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1908
- Actor Burt Lancaster in 1913
- Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall in 1934
- Columnist, commentator and presidential candidate Pat Buchanan in 1938
- Actress Stefanie Powers in 1942
- Author Shere Hite and in 1942
- Singer k.d. lang in 1961
Everyone have a Great Monday!
I got a lot done yesterday. I'd have gotten more done if my friend had been able to come help; but I'll go get her today. I can't wait to see how much we're able to accomplish.
This morning I'm going to take that report by the office, then go pick up my friend. We'll make a quick grocery store stop, and then back here to see how much mischief we can create! LOL!
Today is "All Souls' Day (Catholic)" ... "Beaver Moon" ... "National Traffic Directors Day" ... "Plan Your Epitaph Day" ... "Admission Day (North Dakota)" ... "Admission Day (South Dakota)" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1889, North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states of the union.
In 1920, in the first significant news broadcast, KDKA in Pittsburgh reported the U.S. presidential election results for Warren G. Harding and James Cox.
In 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif. The Goose remained airborne for just less than 1 mile.
In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill establishing a national holiday to mark the birthday anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734
- Marie Antoinette, queen of France, in 1755
- U.S. President James Polk in 1795
- U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1865
- Astronomer Harlow Shapley, a pioneer in studies of the Milky Way, in 1885
- Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1908
- Actor Burt Lancaster in 1913
- Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall in 1934
- Columnist, commentator and presidential candidate Pat Buchanan in 1938
- Actress Stefanie Powers in 1942
- Author Shere Hite and in 1942
- Singer k.d. lang in 1961
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday November 1, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. That extra hour of sleep was LOVELY! LOL! Right now, it's pouring rain ... which is a good thing. We need this "real" rain, not the misty stuff we've had for so long. I think it's supposed to clear up by this afternoon, and be mid 70s.
Yesterday was a busy day. I did get some laundry and other "routine" things done. We spent most of the day out and about, running errands. Jimmy had to refill a few meds; I needed printer ink. We picked up my friend and her son, and went to Michaels. Even without any spending money, a craft supply store is fun. So many ideas!! Then last night I finished the report I needed for work.
Today I have a very long "to do" list, though I don't know that I'll get to it all. Today is for clearing out fall decor, recleaning all those blank surfaces, and starting with the first layer (fabric) of my decorating. Clearly nothing will get done outside! LOL! I will have to get out some though. I'm hoping my friend can come help for awhile; I need to run by the grocery store; and hopefully I can take that completed report by my boss's house later.
Today is "All Saints' Day (Catholic)" ... "All Hallows Day" ... "Daylight Savings Time Ends - Standard Time Resumes" ... "National Authors' Day" ... "National Family Literacy Day" ... "Zero-Tasking Day" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Antigua)" ... "Independence Day (Barbuda)" ... "Liberty Day (Virgin Islands)" ... "Revolution Day (Algeria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If two men agree on everything, you may be sure that one of them is doing the thinking."
-- Lyndon B. Johnson
"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
-- Confucius
Today in history:
In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, was exhibited to the public for the first time.
In 1800, U.S. President John Adams and his family moved into the newly built White House as Washington became the U.S. capital.
In 1870, the National Weather Service made its first official meteorological forecast.
In 1990, McDonald's said it would replace plastic food containers with paper.
Today's birthdays include
- Journalist and novelist Stephen Crane in 1871
- Sportswriter/poet Grantland Rice in 1880
- Polish author Sholem Asch in 1880
- Journalist James Kilpatrick in 1920
- Actress Betsy Palmer in 1926
- Golfer Gary Player in 1935
- Publisher Larry Flynt in 1942
- Country singer Lyle Lovett in 1957
- Actress Rachel Ticotin in 1958
- Actress Jenny McCarthy in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was a busy day. I did get some laundry and other "routine" things done. We spent most of the day out and about, running errands. Jimmy had to refill a few meds; I needed printer ink. We picked up my friend and her son, and went to Michaels. Even without any spending money, a craft supply store is fun. So many ideas!! Then last night I finished the report I needed for work.
Today I have a very long "to do" list, though I don't know that I'll get to it all. Today is for clearing out fall decor, recleaning all those blank surfaces, and starting with the first layer (fabric) of my decorating. Clearly nothing will get done outside! LOL! I will have to get out some though. I'm hoping my friend can come help for awhile; I need to run by the grocery store; and hopefully I can take that completed report by my boss's house later.
Today is "All Saints' Day (Catholic)" ... "All Hallows Day" ... "Daylight Savings Time Ends - Standard Time Resumes" ... "National Authors' Day" ... "National Family Literacy Day" ... "Zero-Tasking Day" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Antigua)" ... "Independence Day (Barbuda)" ... "Liberty Day (Virgin Islands)" ... "Revolution Day (Algeria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If two men agree on everything, you may be sure that one of them is doing the thinking."
-- Lyndon B. Johnson
"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
-- Confucius
Today in history:
In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, was exhibited to the public for the first time.
In 1800, U.S. President John Adams and his family moved into the newly built White House as Washington became the U.S. capital.
In 1870, the National Weather Service made its first official meteorological forecast.
In 1990, McDonald's said it would replace plastic food containers with paper.
Today's birthdays include
- Journalist and novelist Stephen Crane in 1871
- Sportswriter/poet Grantland Rice in 1880
- Polish author Sholem Asch in 1880
- Journalist James Kilpatrick in 1920
- Actress Betsy Palmer in 1926
- Golfer Gary Player in 1935
- Publisher Larry Flynt in 1942
- Country singer Lyle Lovett in 1957
- Actress Rachel Ticotin in 1958
- Actress Jenny McCarthy in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
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