Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The forecast for today is mid 40s, mostly cloudy ... at the moment, it's clear and bright, at least in my back yard! LOL! The house doesn't feel so chilly; but of course, the wind has calmed a lot and that helps.
Yesterday was a surprisingly productive day, considering I dawdled and got a late start. :) My niece and I went into town, took a brief cruise around a second hand store, and then got groceries. We got the groceries all put away, took a break, and then got the Christmas stuff cleared off the high shelves in the kitchen. I sorted through the boxes I had packed up before Christmas, and decided not to bother putting all of it back. At the moment my shelves look a bit sparse - but since I'm an incurable collector, I'm sure that will be taken care of sooner or later! LOL! I haven't taken the boxes upstairs yet, because I want to take another look around, try to see if I've missed anything (which I usually do!). They'll go up today. Next weekend - winter will turn to spring. Well, at least inside my house it will! :)
Today is "Floral Design Day" ... "International Sword Swallowers Awareness Day" ... "National Tooth Fairy Day" ... "Perigean Spring Tides" ... "Purim (Jewish)" ... "St. Oswald of Worcester Feast Day" ... "Snow Moon" ... "Lantern Festival (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway."
-- John Wayne
"The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
Today in history:
In 1784, the Methodist Church was chartered by John Wesley.
In 1827, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was chartered.
In 1849, the first shipload of gold seekers arrived in San Francisco after a five-month journey from New York.
In 1885, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company was incorporated in New York as a subsidiary of American Bell Telephone.
In 1935, nylon was invented by DuPont researcher Wallace Carothers.
In 1982, the J. Paul Getty Museum became the most richly endowed museum on Earth when it received a $1.2 billion bequest left by Getty.
In 1983, the concluding episode of the long-running television series "M*A*S*H" drew what was then the largest TV audience in U.S. history.
Today's birthdays include:
- French essayist Michel de Montaigne in 1533
- American journalist and screenwriter Ben Hecht in 1894
- Chemist and physicist Linus Pauling, twice winner of the Nobel Prize, in 1901
- Movie director Vincente Minnelli in 1903
- Cartoonist Milton Caniff in 1907
- Actress Billie Bird in 1908
- Actor Zero Mostel in 1915
- Actor Charles Durning in 1923
- Svetlana Alliluyeva, daughter of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, in 1926
- College basketball coach Dean Smith in 1931
- Actor Gavin MacLeod in 1931
- Dancer Tommy Tune in 1939
- Former race car driver Mario Andretti in 1940
- Actress Bernadette Peters in 1948
- Actress Mercedes Ruehl in 1948
- Actor John Turturro in 1957
- Actress Rae Dawn Chong in 1961
- Actor Robert Sean Leonard in 1969
- Hockey player Eric Lindros in 1973
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday February 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The forecast says partly cloudy, but so far it's bright and clear. It will only go to upper 40s, and breezy. That might be a good thing. I have a "warm" chore for today ... taking down the last of the Christmas stuff in the kitchen - just in time to start putting spring decorations out! LOL! I know, it'll be winter for a few more weeks; but when it's March, I'm ready for winterstuff to be packed away. At least inside! LOL!
Last night we went to eat (BoJangles), and then to WalMart. Jimmy picked up some prescriptions, and my niece and I roamed around. I only got a few things I knew I could get cheaper than an upcoming grocery run. And tweezers! Last weekend I searched the house and couldn't find any tweezers ... so last night I bought 3!! Bet I'll find one next time I need it! LOL!
Today, as I said, is pack up the kitchen day. We'll also go to the grocery store, take trash to the dump, and (probably) bake something. Though the gas tank still isn't filled, it's got more than it's had since Christmas. Yay! :)
Today is "Open That Bottle Night" ... "Independence Day (Dominican Republic)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If there's anything unsettling to the stomach, it's watching actors on television talk about their personal lives."
-- Marlon Brando
"Storms make oaks take deeper root."
-- George Herbert
Today in history:
In 1827, the first Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans.
In 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, limiting presidents to two terms, was ratified.
In 1964, the Italian government asked for suggestions on how to save the renowned 180-foot Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling.
In 1974, the first edition of People magazine was published.
In 1994, the 17th Winter Olympic Games ended in Lillehammer, Norway.
Today's birthdays include:
- Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1807
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black in 1886
- David Sarnoff, RCA board chairman and father of American television, in 1891
- Soprano Marian Anderson in 1897
- Novelist John Steinbeck in 1902
- Actress Joan Bennett in 1910
- Former Texas Gov. John Connally in 1917
- Actress Joanne Woodward in 1930
- Actress Elizabeth Taylor in 1932
- Consumer activist Ralph Nader in 1934
- Actor Howard Hesseman in 1940
- Actress Mary Frann in 1943
- Actor Adam Baldwin in 1962
- Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton in 1980
- Singer Josh Groban in 1981
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night we went to eat (BoJangles), and then to WalMart. Jimmy picked up some prescriptions, and my niece and I roamed around. I only got a few things I knew I could get cheaper than an upcoming grocery run. And tweezers! Last weekend I searched the house and couldn't find any tweezers ... so last night I bought 3!! Bet I'll find one next time I need it! LOL!
Today, as I said, is pack up the kitchen day. We'll also go to the grocery store, take trash to the dump, and (probably) bake something. Though the gas tank still isn't filled, it's got more than it's had since Christmas. Yay! :)
Today is "Open That Bottle Night" ... "Independence Day (Dominican Republic)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If there's anything unsettling to the stomach, it's watching actors on television talk about their personal lives."
-- Marlon Brando
"Storms make oaks take deeper root."
-- George Herbert
Today in history:
In 1827, the first Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans.
In 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, limiting presidents to two terms, was ratified.
In 1964, the Italian government asked for suggestions on how to save the renowned 180-foot Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling.
In 1974, the first edition of People magazine was published.
In 1994, the 17th Winter Olympic Games ended in Lillehammer, Norway.
Today's birthdays include:
- Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1807
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black in 1886
- David Sarnoff, RCA board chairman and father of American television, in 1891
- Soprano Marian Anderson in 1897
- Novelist John Steinbeck in 1902
- Actress Joan Bennett in 1910
- Former Texas Gov. John Connally in 1917
- Actress Joanne Woodward in 1930
- Actress Elizabeth Taylor in 1932
- Consumer activist Ralph Nader in 1934
- Actor Howard Hesseman in 1940
- Actress Mary Frann in 1943
- Actor Adam Baldwin in 1962
- Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton in 1980
- Singer Josh Groban in 1981
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Good Morning! Friday February 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The sun is bright, the sky is clear. It'll be upper 40s today, and windy, but the sun makes it at least feel warmer! Even though we're nearly at the end of February (already?????), we're still in winter here.
I did a little more decluttering last night, and caught up laundry. I managed - barely - to stay up to watch the ladies figure skating finals. USA is out of the medals for the first time in many years; but the ladies who won totally deserved their medals!
My niece is coming for a visit this weekend. I have no idea what we'll do tonight ... probably go out to eat and then just veg in front of the TV. Now that the skating is done, I'm not sure what's left. But, it's all good. :)
Today is "For Pete's Sake Day" ... "National Personal Chef Day" ... "Anniversary - Grand Canyon National Park".
Quotes of the Day:
"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
"One of the most obvious facts about grownups to a child is that they have forgotten what it is like to be a child."
-- Randall Jarrell
Today in history:
In 1797, the Bank of England issued the first pound note.
In 2006, the Winter Olympic Games ended in Turin, Italy. Germany won the most medals, 29, of which 11 were gold. The U.S. team won 25 medals, including nine golds. Canada, Austria and Russia came next.
Today's birthdays include:
- British playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1564
- French novelist and poet Victor Hugo in 1802
- Levi Strauss, who created the world's first pair of jeans, in 1829
- American frontiersman William Buffalo Bill Cody in 1846
- Surgeon and cornflakes developer John Kellogg in 1852
- Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander in 1887
- Actor William Frawley in 1887
- Actor Robert Alda in 1914
- Actor Jackie Gleason in 1916
- Actor Tony Randall in 1920
- Actress Betty Hutton in 1921
- R&B pianist Antoine Fats Domino in 1928
- Singer Johnny Cash in 1932
- Political commentator Robert Novak in 1934
- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 1954
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I did a little more decluttering last night, and caught up laundry. I managed - barely - to stay up to watch the ladies figure skating finals. USA is out of the medals for the first time in many years; but the ladies who won totally deserved their medals!
My niece is coming for a visit this weekend. I have no idea what we'll do tonight ... probably go out to eat and then just veg in front of the TV. Now that the skating is done, I'm not sure what's left. But, it's all good. :)
Today is "For Pete's Sake Day" ... "National Personal Chef Day" ... "Anniversary - Grand Canyon National Park".
Quotes of the Day:
"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
"One of the most obvious facts about grownups to a child is that they have forgotten what it is like to be a child."
-- Randall Jarrell
Today in history:
In 1797, the Bank of England issued the first pound note.
In 2006, the Winter Olympic Games ended in Turin, Italy. Germany won the most medals, 29, of which 11 were gold. The U.S. team won 25 medals, including nine golds. Canada, Austria and Russia came next.
Today's birthdays include:
- British playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1564
- French novelist and poet Victor Hugo in 1802
- Levi Strauss, who created the world's first pair of jeans, in 1829
- American frontiersman William Buffalo Bill Cody in 1846
- Surgeon and cornflakes developer John Kellogg in 1852
- Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander in 1887
- Actor William Frawley in 1887
- Actor Robert Alda in 1914
- Actor Jackie Gleason in 1916
- Actor Tony Randall in 1920
- Actress Betty Hutton in 1921
- R&B pianist Antoine Fats Domino in 1928
- Singer Johnny Cash in 1932
- Political commentator Robert Novak in 1934
- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 1954
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday February 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still gray, but at the moment it's dry. We're back to winter, with a high of about 40. The weather people keep saying snow ... but that's only areas an hour and more north of me. I'm hoping for the sun to peep out by this afternoon! :)
Last night I got a little burst of energy ... no idea where it came from. But I got the last of the packed boxes upstairs, straightened up the upstairs room a bit, and re-organized a few "bare spots" downstairs. This weekend the kitchen stuff and last tree will get packed away. I only have a few more weeks, and the snowman collection will have to make way for St. Pat's decorations!
I did watch the guys sing last night. I was more impressed than with the girls - marginally. I find it sad that (so far) no one really stands out to me. I'm hoping that one, or several, of the ones that keep getting voted in will keep getting better.
Tonight is the ladies figure skating finals!
Today is "National Chili Day" ... "National Day (Kuwait)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are the people our parents warned us about."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket."
-- Kin Hubbard
Today in history:
In 1791, the First Bank of the U.S. at Philadelphia became the first national bank chartered by Congress.
In 1836, Samuel Colt patented a "revolving gun," the first of the six-shooters.
In 1870, Hiram Rhoades Revels, a Republican from Natchez, Miss., was sworn into the U.S. Senate, becoming the first African-American to sit in Congress.
In 1901, The United States Steel Corp. was founded by J.P. Morgan.
In 1933, the USS Ranger, the first custom-built aircraft carrier, was launched
In 1951, Buenos Aires played host to the first Pan American Games.
In 1964, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) defeated Sonny Liston and was named world heavyweight boxing champion.
Today's birthdays include:
- French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1841
- Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso in 1873
- U.S. statesman John Foster Dulles in 1888
- Actor Herbert Zeppo Marx, the sane sibling of the early Marx Brothers movies, in 1901
- Actor Jim Backus in 1913
- Tennis player Bobby Riggs in 1918
- Producer/writer Larry Gelbart in 1928
- Talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael in 1935
- Actor Tom Courtenay in 1937
- Actress Diane Baker in 1938
- Former Beatle George Harrison in 1943
- Director Neil Jordan in 1950
- Actress Tea Leoni in 1966
- Actor Sean Astin in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I got a little burst of energy ... no idea where it came from. But I got the last of the packed boxes upstairs, straightened up the upstairs room a bit, and re-organized a few "bare spots" downstairs. This weekend the kitchen stuff and last tree will get packed away. I only have a few more weeks, and the snowman collection will have to make way for St. Pat's decorations!
I did watch the guys sing last night. I was more impressed than with the girls - marginally. I find it sad that (so far) no one really stands out to me. I'm hoping that one, or several, of the ones that keep getting voted in will keep getting better.
Tonight is the ladies figure skating finals!
Today is "National Chili Day" ... "National Day (Kuwait)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We are the people our parents warned us about."
-- Jimmy Buffett
"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket."
-- Kin Hubbard
Today in history:
In 1791, the First Bank of the U.S. at Philadelphia became the first national bank chartered by Congress.
In 1836, Samuel Colt patented a "revolving gun," the first of the six-shooters.
In 1870, Hiram Rhoades Revels, a Republican from Natchez, Miss., was sworn into the U.S. Senate, becoming the first African-American to sit in Congress.
In 1901, The United States Steel Corp. was founded by J.P. Morgan.
In 1933, the USS Ranger, the first custom-built aircraft carrier, was launched
In 1951, Buenos Aires played host to the first Pan American Games.
In 1964, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) defeated Sonny Liston and was named world heavyweight boxing champion.
Today's birthdays include:
- French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1841
- Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso in 1873
- U.S. statesman John Foster Dulles in 1888
- Actor Herbert Zeppo Marx, the sane sibling of the early Marx Brothers movies, in 1901
- Actor Jim Backus in 1913
- Tennis player Bobby Riggs in 1918
- Producer/writer Larry Gelbart in 1928
- Talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael in 1935
- Actor Tom Courtenay in 1937
- Actress Diane Baker in 1938
- Former Beatle George Harrison in 1943
- Director Neil Jordan in 1950
- Actress Tea Leoni in 1966
- Actor Sean Astin in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday February 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's chilly and wet, but the frozen stuff - if there is any - will be north of me. Everyone knows I like snow ... but ... now I'm ready for spring! LOL! We do have a few cooler (low 40s) days coming, but after a cloudy day or two, we'll at least see more sunshine.
Last night I watched the "final" 12 girls sing on AI. Jimmy even watched with me ... and I have to say, I wasn't overly impressed. I stayed up late to see some of the ladies figure skating finals ... much nicer to watch! Since there's no figure skating tonight, I will probably watch to see if the guys are any better than the girls. I probably will NOT watch the results show! :)
Today is "Gregorian Calendar Day" ... "Inconvenience Yourself Day" ... "Flag Day (Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Estonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"For all their strength, men were sometimes like little children."
-- Lawana Blackwell
"I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1839, William Otis received a patent for his steam shovel.
In 1868, the first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans to include floats marched.
In 1970, National Public Radio was founded.
In 1992, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled two designs for a commemorative stamp honoring Elvis Presley -- one showing him as a young rock-and-roll singer, the other at the height of his success in Las Vegas.
In 1993, rock veteran Eric Clapton took home seven Grammy Awards for his emotion-packed "Tears In Heaven" and bluesy "Layla."
In 2002, the Winter Olympics concluded at Salt Lake City with the United States winning 34 medals, 10 of them gold, its most medals in Winter Games history and one fewer than medals champ Germany.
Today's birthdays include:
- Wilhelm Grimm, historian and, with his brother Jacob, compiler of Grimm's Fairy Tales, in 1786
- Painter Winslow Homer in 1836
- John Philip Holland, inventor of the modern submarine, in 1841
- Irish author George Moore in 1852
- Baseball shortstop and Hall of Famer Honus Wagner in 1874
- Adm. Chester Nimitz, World War II commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, in 1885
- Actress Marjorie Main in 1890
- Actor Abe Vigoda in 1921
- Actor James Farentino in 1938
- U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind-Conn., in 1942
- Actor Barry Bostwick in 1945
- Actor Edward James Olmos in 1947
- Guitarist George Thorogood in 1950
- Actress Helen Shaver in 1951
- Steven Jobs, founder of the Apple computer company in 1955
- Race car driver Alain Prost in 1955
- TV personality Paula Zahn in 1956
- Actor Billy Zane in 1966
- The Kienast quintuplets of Liberty Corner, N.J., in 1970
- Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, in 1977
- Tennis player Lleyton Hewitt in 1981
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I watched the "final" 12 girls sing on AI. Jimmy even watched with me ... and I have to say, I wasn't overly impressed. I stayed up late to see some of the ladies figure skating finals ... much nicer to watch! Since there's no figure skating tonight, I will probably watch to see if the guys are any better than the girls. I probably will NOT watch the results show! :)
Today is "Gregorian Calendar Day" ... "Inconvenience Yourself Day" ... "Flag Day (Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Estonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"For all their strength, men were sometimes like little children."
-- Lawana Blackwell
"I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1839, William Otis received a patent for his steam shovel.
In 1868, the first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans to include floats marched.
In 1970, National Public Radio was founded.
In 1992, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled two designs for a commemorative stamp honoring Elvis Presley -- one showing him as a young rock-and-roll singer, the other at the height of his success in Las Vegas.
In 1993, rock veteran Eric Clapton took home seven Grammy Awards for his emotion-packed "Tears In Heaven" and bluesy "Layla."
In 2002, the Winter Olympics concluded at Salt Lake City with the United States winning 34 medals, 10 of them gold, its most medals in Winter Games history and one fewer than medals champ Germany.
Today's birthdays include:
- Wilhelm Grimm, historian and, with his brother Jacob, compiler of Grimm's Fairy Tales, in 1786
- Painter Winslow Homer in 1836
- John Philip Holland, inventor of the modern submarine, in 1841
- Irish author George Moore in 1852
- Baseball shortstop and Hall of Famer Honus Wagner in 1874
- Adm. Chester Nimitz, World War II commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, in 1885
- Actress Marjorie Main in 1890
- Actor Abe Vigoda in 1921
- Actor James Farentino in 1938
- U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind-Conn., in 1942
- Actor Barry Bostwick in 1945
- Actor Edward James Olmos in 1947
- Guitarist George Thorogood in 1950
- Actress Helen Shaver in 1951
- Steven Jobs, founder of the Apple computer company in 1955
- Race car driver Alain Prost in 1955
- TV personality Paula Zahn in 1956
- Actor Billy Zane in 1966
- The Kienast quintuplets of Liberty Corner, N.J., in 1970
- Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, in 1977
- Tennis player Lleyton Hewitt in 1981
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday February 23, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Right now it's still a bit overcast and foggy; but that will clear out, and we'll be in the low 60s! Best to enjoy while we can, because by tomorrow we'll be back to those "below normal" 40s. This is all "normal" for us ... but we're still hoping for an early spring! :)
My business class last night was interesting, even though I doubt I'll ever remember much of it. The whole class is pretty much an "overview" of several business courses. I'm enjoying the class, and even if I don't remember much, I'll have my notes!
I got home in time to see the ice dance finals, though it was hard to hold my eyes open! LOL! I was glad to see that other countries have "stepped up their game" enough to (finally) knock the Russians out of the gold ... and very happy for Canada! (and for USA silver!)
Tonight, hopefully, laundry and a few boxes upstairs. I think the ladies singles competition starts tonight. Hopefully most of that won't be until after AI, since I missed that last week.
Today is "Curling Is Cool Day" ... "Iwo Jima Day" ... "Spay Day USA" ... "Army and Navy Day (Russia)" ... "National Day (Brunei Darussalam)".
Quotes of the Day:
"An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory."
-- Friedrich Engels
"When people think the world of you, be careful with them."
-- Margaret Cho
Today in history:
In 1455, the print run of the Gutenberg Bible began.
In 1997, Scottish scientists introduced Dolly the cloned sheep to the world. She was the first mammal successfully cloned from a cell from an adult animal.
Today's birthdays include:
- MY NIECE ALICE
- MY DEAR BUT TOO QUIET FRIEND CHRISTINE
- German composer George Frideric Handel in 1685
- Meyer Amschel Rothschild, European banker and founder of the Rothschild financial dynasty, in 1744
- Writer and philosopher W.E.B. DuBois in 1868
- Film director Victor Fleming (Gone With The Wind, Wizard of Oz) in 1883
- Journalist-author William Shirer in 1904
- Journalist Sylvia Chase in 1938
- Actor Peter Fonda in 1939
- Rock musician Johnny Winter, brother of Edgar Winter, in 1944
- Actress Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement) in 1951
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
My business class last night was interesting, even though I doubt I'll ever remember much of it. The whole class is pretty much an "overview" of several business courses. I'm enjoying the class, and even if I don't remember much, I'll have my notes!
I got home in time to see the ice dance finals, though it was hard to hold my eyes open! LOL! I was glad to see that other countries have "stepped up their game" enough to (finally) knock the Russians out of the gold ... and very happy for Canada! (and for USA silver!)
Tonight, hopefully, laundry and a few boxes upstairs. I think the ladies singles competition starts tonight. Hopefully most of that won't be until after AI, since I missed that last week.
Today is "Curling Is Cool Day" ... "Iwo Jima Day" ... "Spay Day USA" ... "Army and Navy Day (Russia)" ... "National Day (Brunei Darussalam)".
Quotes of the Day:
"An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory."
-- Friedrich Engels
"When people think the world of you, be careful with them."
-- Margaret Cho
Today in history:
In 1455, the print run of the Gutenberg Bible began.
In 1997, Scottish scientists introduced Dolly the cloned sheep to the world. She was the first mammal successfully cloned from a cell from an adult animal.
Today's birthdays include:
- MY NIECE ALICE
- MY DEAR BUT TOO QUIET FRIEND CHRISTINE
- German composer George Frideric Handel in 1685
- Meyer Amschel Rothschild, European banker and founder of the Rothschild financial dynasty, in 1744
- Writer and philosopher W.E.B. DuBois in 1868
- Film director Victor Fleming (Gone With The Wind, Wizard of Oz) in 1883
- Journalist-author William Shirer in 1904
- Journalist Sylvia Chase in 1938
- Actor Peter Fonda in 1939
- Rock musician Johnny Winter, brother of Edgar Winter, in 1944
- Actress Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement) in 1951
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Good Morning! Monday February 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Right now it's a bit overcast; but not "dark and gloomy". The forecast for today is for showers ... and upper 50s! This will make my yard very happy.
Yesterday we got the Christmas outside stuff all tucked away where it belongs. A few things that will be re-purposed are in back waiting for thier transformation. While walking around the yard, we found lots of lovely spring things poking through the dirt! Now that I've seen them, I am SO ready ... but knowing NC, we do have to get through March first.
Tonight I have my business class, and hope to get home in time to see the ice dancing finals. I have no special favorites in this round; though of course, I'd prefer to see USA win. :)
Today is "Single-Tasking Day" ... "Be Humble Day" ... "Walking The Dog Day" ... "Thinking Day" ... "Independence Day (St. Lucia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Take everything you like seriously, except yourselves."
-- Rudyard Kipling
"The highest result of education is tolerance".
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1819, a treaty with Spain ceded Florida to the United States.
In 1855, the Pennsylvania State University was founded.
In 1862, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as president of the Confederate States of America.
In 1879, Woolworth, the first chain store, opened in Utica, N.Y.
In 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon arrived in Beijing on a historic visit to China. It was the first U.S. presidential visit to the world's most populous country.
In 1980, in one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympic history, the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of collegians and second-tier professional players, defeated the defending champion Soviet team, regarded as the world's finest, 4-3 at the XIII Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, N.Y.
Today's birthdays include:
- MY GRANDSON DUSTIN, IN 1993
- MY BELOVED FRIEND DIANE
- My First Cousin (8 times removed), George Washington, first president of the United States, in 1732
- German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer in 1788
- Poet, diplomat and editor James Lowell in 1819
- Englishman Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement in 1857
- German physicist Heinrich Hertz, discoverer of radio waves in 1857
- Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay in 1892
- Actor and TV producer Sheldon Leonard in 1907
- Actor Robert Young in 1907
- Actor John Mills in 1908
- Robert Pershing Wadlow, at 8 ft. 11.1 inches tall, the tallest person in recorded history, in 1918
- Actor Paul Dooley in 1928
- U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., in 1932
- Filmmaker Jonathan Demme in 1944
- Former basketball star Dr. J Julius Erving in 1950
- Actor Kyle MacLachlan in 1959
- Actress Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) in 1968
- Actress Drew Barrymore in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday we got the Christmas outside stuff all tucked away where it belongs. A few things that will be re-purposed are in back waiting for thier transformation. While walking around the yard, we found lots of lovely spring things poking through the dirt! Now that I've seen them, I am SO ready ... but knowing NC, we do have to get through March first.
Tonight I have my business class, and hope to get home in time to see the ice dancing finals. I have no special favorites in this round; though of course, I'd prefer to see USA win. :)
Today is "Single-Tasking Day" ... "Be Humble Day" ... "Walking The Dog Day" ... "Thinking Day" ... "Independence Day (St. Lucia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Take everything you like seriously, except yourselves."
-- Rudyard Kipling
"The highest result of education is tolerance".
-- Helen Keller
Today in history:
In 1819, a treaty with Spain ceded Florida to the United States.
In 1855, the Pennsylvania State University was founded.
In 1862, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as president of the Confederate States of America.
In 1879, Woolworth, the first chain store, opened in Utica, N.Y.
In 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon arrived in Beijing on a historic visit to China. It was the first U.S. presidential visit to the world's most populous country.
In 1980, in one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympic history, the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of collegians and second-tier professional players, defeated the defending champion Soviet team, regarded as the world's finest, 4-3 at the XIII Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, N.Y.
Today's birthdays include:
- MY GRANDSON DUSTIN, IN 1993
- MY BELOVED FRIEND DIANE
- My First Cousin (8 times removed), George Washington, first president of the United States, in 1732
- German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer in 1788
- Poet, diplomat and editor James Lowell in 1819
- Englishman Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement in 1857
- German physicist Heinrich Hertz, discoverer of radio waves in 1857
- Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay in 1892
- Actor and TV producer Sheldon Leonard in 1907
- Actor Robert Young in 1907
- Actor John Mills in 1908
- Robert Pershing Wadlow, at 8 ft. 11.1 inches tall, the tallest person in recorded history, in 1918
- Actor Paul Dooley in 1928
- U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., in 1932
- Filmmaker Jonathan Demme in 1944
- Former basketball star Dr. J Julius Erving in 1950
- Actor Kyle MacLachlan in 1959
- Actress Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) in 1968
- Actress Drew Barrymore in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday February 21, 2010
Good morning! It's another gorgeous morning. It's almost dangerous .. two lovely days in a row, makes one feel like spring is on the way. But it's still only February, and I know better! Still, I will certainly try to take advantage of a clear sunny day with temps going to upper 50s!! Yesterday we got a lot done. A really lot! I got 3 loads of laundry and a lot of decluttering done in the morning. Then I picked up my friend, and we tackled the yard. It went super fast ... all of the Christmas is down (except for some things that only needed to be unplugged, which they are). It is all organized, and ready to be taken to the barn or attic, which will probably get done today. We also found time for a quick trip to take trash and plastics to the dump, recycle a load of plastic (grocery) bags, and stop in the ocal second hand store.
Today I will get the last boxes other than kitchen finished (which will get done next weekend) and upstairs, and the upstairs room straghtened again.
It's also time to start perusing seed catalogs and dreaming about spring planting! This is when it's fun having a big yard! :)
Today is "UN International Mother Language Day" ... "Anniversary - Washington Monument Dedication" ... "Burgsonndeg (Luxembourg)" ... "Martyrs Day (Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying."
-- Ronald Reagan
"If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer."
-- Alfred North Whitehead
Today in history:
In 1828, a printing press later used to print the first newspaper for American Indians arrived at the Cherokee Council in Echota, Ga.
In 1878, the New Haven, Conn., Telephone Company published the first phone directory. It listed 50 subscribers.
In 1885, the Washington Monument, a 555-foot-high marble obelisk built in honor of America's revolutionary hero and first president, was dedicated in Washington.
In 1925, the first issue of The New Yorker was published.
In 1953, Francis Crick and James D. Watson discovered the double helix structure of the DNA molecule.
Today's birthdays include:
- Mexican revolutionary Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in 1794
- Roman Catholic Cardinal John Henry Newman in 1801
- German bacteriologist August von Wassermann, who developed the blood test for syphilis, in 1866
- Classical guitarist Andres Segovia in 1893
- Writer Anais Nin in 1903
- Poet and author W.H. Auden in 1907
- Filmmaker Sam Peckinpah in 1925
- Humorist Erma Bombeck in 1927
- Actress Rue McClanahan in 1934
- Actor Gary Lockwood in 1937
- Film/record executive David Geffen in 1943
- Tricia Nixon Cox, daughter of former U.S. President Richard Nixon, in 1946
- Actress Tyne Daly in 1946
- Actor Alan Rickman in 1946
- U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, in 1947
- Actor Kelsey Grammer in 1955
- Singer Mary Chapin Carpenter in 1958
- Actor Christopher Atkins in 1961
- Actor William Baldwin in 1963
- Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt in 1979
- Singer Charlotte Church in 1986
- Actress Ellen Page in 1987
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Today I will get the last boxes other than kitchen finished (which will get done next weekend) and upstairs, and the upstairs room straghtened again.
It's also time to start perusing seed catalogs and dreaming about spring planting! This is when it's fun having a big yard! :)
Today is "UN International Mother Language Day" ... "Anniversary - Washington Monument Dedication" ... "Burgsonndeg (Luxembourg)" ... "Martyrs Day (Bangladesh)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying."
-- Ronald Reagan
"If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer."
-- Alfred North Whitehead
Today in history:
In 1828, a printing press later used to print the first newspaper for American Indians arrived at the Cherokee Council in Echota, Ga.
In 1878, the New Haven, Conn., Telephone Company published the first phone directory. It listed 50 subscribers.
In 1885, the Washington Monument, a 555-foot-high marble obelisk built in honor of America's revolutionary hero and first president, was dedicated in Washington.
In 1925, the first issue of The New Yorker was published.
In 1953, Francis Crick and James D. Watson discovered the double helix structure of the DNA molecule.
Today's birthdays include:
- Mexican revolutionary Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in 1794
- Roman Catholic Cardinal John Henry Newman in 1801
- German bacteriologist August von Wassermann, who developed the blood test for syphilis, in 1866
- Classical guitarist Andres Segovia in 1893
- Writer Anais Nin in 1903
- Poet and author W.H. Auden in 1907
- Filmmaker Sam Peckinpah in 1925
- Humorist Erma Bombeck in 1927
- Actress Rue McClanahan in 1934
- Actor Gary Lockwood in 1937
- Film/record executive David Geffen in 1943
- Tricia Nixon Cox, daughter of former U.S. President Richard Nixon, in 1946
- Actress Tyne Daly in 1946
- Actor Alan Rickman in 1946
- U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, in 1947
- Actor Kelsey Grammer in 1955
- Singer Mary Chapin Carpenter in 1958
- Actor Christopher Atkins in 1961
- Actor William Baldwin in 1963
- Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt in 1979
- Singer Charlotte Church in 1986
- Actress Ellen Page in 1987
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday February 20, 2010
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning! It's bright and clear already. It's around 35 out, but will warm up to low to mid 50s. YAY! Much as I love snow ... I'm tired of it always on weekends. LOL! Today I hope we'll get some of the Christmas things cleared out of the yard ... at least the ones that have toppled over in recent storms. I wanted to leave the lights up around the front door; but since the arch structure fell down, I guess that won't happen. Sad ... time for lights out.
I also have a lot of other things that need to get caught up today. I'm hoping my joints and the weather hold out! :) Tonight, of course, more Olympics. Last night I watched some ice dancing. It was lovely, but somehow not my favorite. I wonder what events we'll catch off and on during the day, and tonight. :)
Today is "Hoodie-Hoo Day (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "UN World Day for Social Justice" ... "Anniversary - Closest Approach of a Comet to Earth".
Quotes of the Day:
"Whoever does not love his work cannot hope that it will please others.d"
-- Unknown
"In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has had to worry about where the next meal would come from."
-- Peter Drucker
Today in history:
In 1547, Edward VI was crowned King of England at the age of nine.
In 1962, U.S. astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. He landed safely after three orbits in a Mercury spacecraft.
In 1998, Tara Lipinski, 15, of the United States became the youngest person to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
Today's birthdays include:
- American Revolutionary War hero William Prescott in 1726
- Photographer Ansel Adams in 1902
- Soviet leader Alexei Kosygin in 1904
- TV emcee John Daly in 1914
- Fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt in 1924
- Film director Robert Altman in 1925
- Actor Sidney Poitier in 1927
- Former race car figure Bobby Unser in 1934
- Former race car figure Roger Penske in 1937
- Singer Nancy Wilson in 1937
- Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie in 1941
- Hockey player Phil Esposito in 1942
- Actress Sandy Duncan in 1946
- Actor Peter Strauss in 1947
- Actress Jennifer O'Neill in 1948
- Socialite Ivana Trump in 1949
- Heiress Patty Hearst Shaw in 1954
- Former basketball star Charles Barkley in 1963
- Actor French Stewart ( 3rd Rock from the Sun ) in 1964
- Model Cindy Crawford in 1966
- Actor Andrew Shue in 1967
- Musician Kurt Cobain in 1967
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
I also have a lot of other things that need to get caught up today. I'm hoping my joints and the weather hold out! :) Tonight, of course, more Olympics. Last night I watched some ice dancing. It was lovely, but somehow not my favorite. I wonder what events we'll catch off and on during the day, and tonight. :)
Today is "Hoodie-Hoo Day (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "UN World Day for Social Justice" ... "Anniversary - Closest Approach of a Comet to Earth".
Quotes of the Day:
"Whoever does not love his work cannot hope that it will please others.d"
-- Unknown
"In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has had to worry about where the next meal would come from."
-- Peter Drucker
Today in history:
In 1547, Edward VI was crowned King of England at the age of nine.
In 1962, U.S. astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. He landed safely after three orbits in a Mercury spacecraft.
In 1998, Tara Lipinski, 15, of the United States became the youngest person to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
Today's birthdays include:
- American Revolutionary War hero William Prescott in 1726
- Photographer Ansel Adams in 1902
- Soviet leader Alexei Kosygin in 1904
- TV emcee John Daly in 1914
- Fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt in 1924
- Film director Robert Altman in 1925
- Actor Sidney Poitier in 1927
- Former race car figure Bobby Unser in 1934
- Former race car figure Roger Penske in 1937
- Singer Nancy Wilson in 1937
- Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie in 1941
- Hockey player Phil Esposito in 1942
- Actress Sandy Duncan in 1946
- Actor Peter Strauss in 1947
- Actress Jennifer O'Neill in 1948
- Socialite Ivana Trump in 1949
- Heiress Patty Hearst Shaw in 1954
- Former basketball star Charles Barkley in 1963
- Actor French Stewart ( 3rd Rock from the Sun ) in 1964
- Model Cindy Crawford in 1966
- Actor Andrew Shue in 1967
- Musician Kurt Cobain in 1967
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Good Morning! Friday February 19, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's sunny and clear, and we'll go up into the 50s today. It's looking like we'll actually have a gorgeous weekend, mostly sunny, temps around "normal", maybe even close to 60 by Sunday! Stuff in the yard will definately get done!! :)
Yes, I stayed up too late again. I (mostly) watched the men's figure skating finals. I did keep dozing a bit ... missed most of one performance. LOL! But I was very happy with the results. The young man who won clearly gave a superior performance, and deserved his gold medal!
I guess I'll be watching more Olympics tonight. What can I say ... I'm "hooked"! LOL!
Today is "Anniversary - Japanese Internment" ... "Chocolate Mint Day" ... "International Mother Language Day" ... "Iwo Jima Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage."
-- Evan Esar
"Humility is no substitute for a good personality."
-- Fran Lebowitz
Today in history:
In 1878, Thomas Edison patented the first gramophone.
In 1922, vaudeville star Ed Wynn became the first big name in show business to sign for a regular radio show.
Today's birthdays include:
- British actor David Garrick in 1717
- Romanian sculptor Constantin Brancusi in 1876
- Actress Merle Oberon in 1911
- Jockey Eddie Arcaro in 1916
- Novelist Carson McCullers in 1917
- Actor Lee Marvin in 1924
- Singer William Smokey Robinson in 1940
- Singer Lou Christie in 1943
- Author Amy Tan in 1952
- Actor Jeff Daniels in 1955
- Britain's Prince Andrew in 1960
- Singer Seal in 1963
- Actor Justine Bateman in 1966
- Actor Benicio Del Toro in 1967
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yes, I stayed up too late again. I (mostly) watched the men's figure skating finals. I did keep dozing a bit ... missed most of one performance. LOL! But I was very happy with the results. The young man who won clearly gave a superior performance, and deserved his gold medal!
I guess I'll be watching more Olympics tonight. What can I say ... I'm "hooked"! LOL!
Today is "Anniversary - Japanese Internment" ... "Chocolate Mint Day" ... "International Mother Language Day" ... "Iwo Jima Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage."
-- Evan Esar
"Humility is no substitute for a good personality."
-- Fran Lebowitz
Today in history:
In 1878, Thomas Edison patented the first gramophone.
In 1922, vaudeville star Ed Wynn became the first big name in show business to sign for a regular radio show.
Today's birthdays include:
- British actor David Garrick in 1717
- Romanian sculptor Constantin Brancusi in 1876
- Actress Merle Oberon in 1911
- Jockey Eddie Arcaro in 1916
- Novelist Carson McCullers in 1917
- Actor Lee Marvin in 1924
- Singer William Smokey Robinson in 1940
- Singer Lou Christie in 1943
- Author Amy Tan in 1952
- Actor Jeff Daniels in 1955
- Britain's Prince Andrew in 1960
- Singer Seal in 1963
- Actor Justine Bateman in 1966
- Actor Benicio Del Toro in 1967
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday February 18, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's clear and bright, and will go to mid 40s today. The temps are gradually climbing up towards a nice weekend. I know, it's still "winter". But we'll take what we can get! LOL!
Last night ... I ended up opting for Olympics after all. Well, they're only every 4 years. AI is every year ... plus I can still "catch up" when there are fewer contestants to confuse my addled brain! :) Actually, mostly, I stayed in my nice warm cozy chair and read a book, just watching TV when my eyes got tired.
I expect tonight may be a lot more of the same. The men's skating finals are tonight, I know I want to watch that.
Today is "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" ... "Pluto Day" ... "Anniversary - Cow Milked While Flying" ... "Independence Day (Gambia)" ... "National Democracy Day (Nepal)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them."
-- E. V. Lucas
"If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer."
-- Alfred North Whitehead
Today in history:
In 1861, Jefferson Davis was sworn in as provisional president of the Confederate States of America.
In 1884, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain is published.
In 1930, Pluto, once identified as the ninth planet of the solar system, was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.
In 1954, the Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles.
In 1979, Snow fell in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria for the only known time.
In 2008, two of four art masterpieces stolen from the Zurich museum a week earlier, the Monet and the van Gogh, were found in perfect condition in the back seat of an unlocked car in Zurich.
Today's birthdays include:
- Stained glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1848
- Italian automaker Enzo Ferrari in 1898
- Actress Merle Oberon in 1911
- Actor Jack Palance in 1919
- Game show host Bill Cullen in 1920
- Author and magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown in 1922
- Actor George Kennedy in 1925
- Novelist Len Deighton in 1929
- Novelist Toni Morrison in 1931
- Cartoonist Johnny Hart in 1931
- Filmmaker Milos Forman in 1932
- Yoko Ono, wife of John Lennon, in 1933
- Actress Cybill Shepherd in 1950
- Film director John Hughes in 1950
- Actor John Travolta in 1954
- Game show hostess Vanna White in 1957
- Actress Greta Scacchi in 1960
- Actor Matt Dillon in 1964
- Rapper and record producer Dr. Dre in 1965
- Actress Molly Ringwald in 1968
- Lee Boyd Malvo, who pleaded guilty in the 2002 Washington-area sniper shootings, in 1985
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night ... I ended up opting for Olympics after all. Well, they're only every 4 years. AI is every year ... plus I can still "catch up" when there are fewer contestants to confuse my addled brain! :) Actually, mostly, I stayed in my nice warm cozy chair and read a book, just watching TV when my eyes got tired.
I expect tonight may be a lot more of the same. The men's skating finals are tonight, I know I want to watch that.
Today is "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" ... "Pluto Day" ... "Anniversary - Cow Milked While Flying" ... "Independence Day (Gambia)" ... "National Democracy Day (Nepal)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them."
-- E. V. Lucas
"If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer."
-- Alfred North Whitehead
Today in history:
In 1861, Jefferson Davis was sworn in as provisional president of the Confederate States of America.
In 1884, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain is published.
In 1930, Pluto, once identified as the ninth planet of the solar system, was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.
In 1954, the Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles.
In 1979, Snow fell in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria for the only known time.
In 2008, two of four art masterpieces stolen from the Zurich museum a week earlier, the Monet and the van Gogh, were found in perfect condition in the back seat of an unlocked car in Zurich.
Today's birthdays include:
- Stained glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1848
- Italian automaker Enzo Ferrari in 1898
- Actress Merle Oberon in 1911
- Actor Jack Palance in 1919
- Game show host Bill Cullen in 1920
- Author and magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown in 1922
- Actor George Kennedy in 1925
- Novelist Len Deighton in 1929
- Novelist Toni Morrison in 1931
- Cartoonist Johnny Hart in 1931
- Filmmaker Milos Forman in 1932
- Yoko Ono, wife of John Lennon, in 1933
- Actress Cybill Shepherd in 1950
- Film director John Hughes in 1950
- Actor John Travolta in 1954
- Game show hostess Vanna White in 1957
- Actress Greta Scacchi in 1960
- Actor Matt Dillon in 1964
- Rapper and record producer Dr. Dre in 1965
- Actress Molly Ringwald in 1968
- Lee Boyd Malvo, who pleaded guilty in the 2002 Washington-area sniper shootings, in 1985
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday February 17, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Same forecast as yesterday; and same bright clear chilly morning. They're saying it will "warm up" (50s) by the weekend before the next cold blast. I hope they don't keep changing that! LOL!
Last night it was a hard choice, but I watched Olympics. Figure skating is one of my favorites, and last night was the men's short program. I believe their finals are tomorrow, so again I don't know what I'll choose tonight.
I hope this "warm" spell lasts long enough to get a few things done in the house ... lately it's just been too cold and dark when I get home to bother. And ... it's piling up! LOL!
Today is "Ash Wednesday" ... "Lent Begins" ... "My Way Day" ... "National PTA Founders' Day" ... "World Human Spirit Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."
-- Henry Ford
"Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing."
-- Wernher von Braun
Today in history:
In 1621, Miles Standish was appointed first commander of the Plymouth colony.
In 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives chose Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States after he and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral College. It took 35 House ballots before Jefferson won and Burr became vice president.
In 1817, Baltimore became the first U.S. city with gas-burning street lights.
In 1867, the first ship passes through the Suez Canal.
In 1904, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" premiered in Milan, Italy.
In 1933, Newsweek magazine published its first issue.
In 1968, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Mass.
In 1979, "A Prairie Home Companion," hosted by Garrison Keillor, made its debut on National Public Radio.
Today's birthdays include:
- Mail order retailer Aaron Montgomery Ward in 1843
- Engraver Frederick Ives in 1856
- Texas oil millionaire H.L. Hunt in 1889
- Sportscaster Red Barber in 1908
- Author Margaret Truman Daniel, daughter of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1924
- Actor Hal Holbrook in 1925
- Actor Alan Bates in 1934
- Pro football star-turned-actor Jim Brown in 1936
- Singer Gene Pitney in 1940
- Political activist Huey P. Newton in 1942
- Actress Brenda Fricker in 1945
- Actress Rene Russo in 1954
- Actor Richard Karn (Home Improvement) in 1956
- Actor Lou Diamond Phillips in 1962
- Basketball superstar Michael Jordan in 1963
- Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt (3rd Rock from the Sun) in 1981
- Heiress Paris Hilton in 1981
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night it was a hard choice, but I watched Olympics. Figure skating is one of my favorites, and last night was the men's short program. I believe their finals are tomorrow, so again I don't know what I'll choose tonight.
I hope this "warm" spell lasts long enough to get a few things done in the house ... lately it's just been too cold and dark when I get home to bother. And ... it's piling up! LOL!
Today is "Ash Wednesday" ... "Lent Begins" ... "My Way Day" ... "National PTA Founders' Day" ... "World Human Spirit Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."
-- Henry Ford
"Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing."
-- Wernher von Braun
Today in history:
In 1621, Miles Standish was appointed first commander of the Plymouth colony.
In 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives chose Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States after he and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral College. It took 35 House ballots before Jefferson won and Burr became vice president.
In 1817, Baltimore became the first U.S. city with gas-burning street lights.
In 1867, the first ship passes through the Suez Canal.
In 1904, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" premiered in Milan, Italy.
In 1933, Newsweek magazine published its first issue.
In 1968, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Mass.
In 1979, "A Prairie Home Companion," hosted by Garrison Keillor, made its debut on National Public Radio.
Today's birthdays include:
- Mail order retailer Aaron Montgomery Ward in 1843
- Engraver Frederick Ives in 1856
- Texas oil millionaire H.L. Hunt in 1889
- Sportscaster Red Barber in 1908
- Author Margaret Truman Daniel, daughter of U.S. President Harry Truman, in 1924
- Actor Hal Holbrook in 1925
- Actor Alan Bates in 1934
- Pro football star-turned-actor Jim Brown in 1936
- Singer Gene Pitney in 1940
- Political activist Huey P. Newton in 1942
- Actress Brenda Fricker in 1945
- Actress Rene Russo in 1954
- Actor Richard Karn (Home Improvement) in 1956
- Actor Lou Diamond Phillips in 1962
- Basketball superstar Michael Jordan in 1963
- Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt (3rd Rock from the Sun) in 1981
- Heiress Paris Hilton in 1981
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday February 16, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The forecast for today is low 40s, partly cloudy, breezy. Right now it is bright and clear ... and cold! :) I'm not sure (because it keeps changing), but I believe it's supposed to be mostly clear and 40s all week.
Last night was my business class (more of a discussion, and more interesting than "dry facts"), and then groceries. I still got home in time to watch the figure skating. I stayed up way too late, but saw the favored Chinese couple get the gold! (and silver, breaking a 12 year Russian dominance on pairs skating). I'm happy for them.
Tonight, a conflict ... Olympics or AI??? I don't know yet what I'll choose. :)
Today is "International Pancake Day" ... "Mardi Gras" ... "Shrove Tuesday" ... "Bursting Day (Iceland)" ... "Independence Day (Lithuania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them."
-- Cato the Elder
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."
-- Charles Dickens
Today in history:
In 1923, archaeologists opened the treasure-laden tomb of Tutankhamen, "King Tut," in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
In 1933, a patent for the synthetic fiber nylon was awarded to the DuPont Co.
Today's birthdays include:
- Orchestra leader Wayne King in 1901
- Actor Chester Morris in 1901
- Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen in 1903
- Actor Hugh Beaumont in 1909
- Singer Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters in 1918
- U.S. Rep. Sonny Bono, R-Calif. (also part of the comedy/song team Sonny and Cher) in 1935
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in 1941
- Actor William Katt in 1951
- Actress Margaux Hemingway (granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway) in 1954
- Actor/director LeVar Burton in 1957
- Actor and rapper Ice-T in 1958
- Tennis star John McEnroe in 1959
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night was my business class (more of a discussion, and more interesting than "dry facts"), and then groceries. I still got home in time to watch the figure skating. I stayed up way too late, but saw the favored Chinese couple get the gold! (and silver, breaking a 12 year Russian dominance on pairs skating). I'm happy for them.
Tonight, a conflict ... Olympics or AI??? I don't know yet what I'll choose. :)
Today is "International Pancake Day" ... "Mardi Gras" ... "Shrove Tuesday" ... "Bursting Day (Iceland)" ... "Independence Day (Lithuania)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them."
-- Cato the Elder
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."
-- Charles Dickens
Today in history:
In 1923, archaeologists opened the treasure-laden tomb of Tutankhamen, "King Tut," in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
In 1933, a patent for the synthetic fiber nylon was awarded to the DuPont Co.
Today's birthdays include:
- Orchestra leader Wayne King in 1901
- Actor Chester Morris in 1901
- Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen in 1903
- Actor Hugh Beaumont in 1909
- Singer Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters in 1918
- U.S. Rep. Sonny Bono, R-Calif. (also part of the comedy/song team Sonny and Cher) in 1935
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in 1941
- Actor William Katt in 1951
- Actress Margaux Hemingway (granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway) in 1954
- Actor/director LeVar Burton in 1957
- Actor and rapper Ice-T in 1958
- Tennis star John McEnroe in 1959
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Good Morning! Monday February 15, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The forecast for today is mostly cloudy and maybe rain; but at the moment the sun is shining and it's bright and beautiful out my window. It's supposed to go to mid 40s, so that plus any rain will probably wash away the last of the lingering snow. It's been a strange winter so far ... temps both way above and way below "normal" .... and lots more precipitation than we usually get (the frozen kind that is). I've not heard anyone mention "drought" in a long time! LOL!
We got home around 5:30 last night. I got unpacked and laundry caught up, and then relaxed with a book to read in between figure skating. Well, OK, I admit, I watched quite a bit of the other sports too. :) Most of them are interesting. Well, maybe not cross-country skiing.
Tonight is business class, and then groceries on the way home ... hoping I get home in time to see the pairs skating long program. It might be "unpatriotic" ... but I'm cheering for the older Chinese couple! And I found last night's scoring to be quite strange, so I am wondering what will happen tonight.
Today is "Carnival" ... "Orthodox Green Monday (Orthodox)" ... "President's Day (US)" ... "Remember the Maine Day" ... "Shrove Monday" ... "Susan B. Anthony Day" ... "Bun Day (Iceland)" ... "Carnival (Trinidad and Tobago)" ... "Family Day (Alberta, Canada)" ... "National Day (Serbia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it."
-- George Burns
"The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish."
-- Robert Jackson
Today in history:
In 1965, Canada adopted a new national flag featuring a maple leaf emblem
In 1997, Tara Lipinski, 14, defeated defending women's champion Michelle Kwan to become the youngest U.S. figure skating champion.
Today's birthdays include:
- Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei in 1564
- Jeweler Charles Tiffany in 1812
- Feminist pioneer Susan B. Anthony in 1820
- Political leader and diplomat Elihu Root in 1845
- Philosopher and mathematician Alfred North Whitehead in 1861
- Actor John Barrymore in 1882
- Songwriter Harold Arlen in 1905
- Actor Cesar Romero in 1907
- Actor Harvey Korman in 1927
- Actress Claire Bloom in 1931
- Astronaut Roger Chaffee, killed in a fire on the ground during a 1967 Apollo I test, in 1935
- Actress Marisa Berenson in 1947
- Actress Jane Seymour in 1951
- Singer Melissa Manchester in 1951
- Simpsons cartoonist Matt Groening in 1954
- Comedian Chris Farley in 1964
- Actress Renee O'Connor in 1971
Everyone have a Great Monday!
We got home around 5:30 last night. I got unpacked and laundry caught up, and then relaxed with a book to read in between figure skating. Well, OK, I admit, I watched quite a bit of the other sports too. :) Most of them are interesting. Well, maybe not cross-country skiing.
Tonight is business class, and then groceries on the way home ... hoping I get home in time to see the pairs skating long program. It might be "unpatriotic" ... but I'm cheering for the older Chinese couple! And I found last night's scoring to be quite strange, so I am wondering what will happen tonight.
Today is "Carnival" ... "Orthodox Green Monday (Orthodox)" ... "President's Day (US)" ... "Remember the Maine Day" ... "Shrove Monday" ... "Susan B. Anthony Day" ... "Bun Day (Iceland)" ... "Carnival (Trinidad and Tobago)" ... "Family Day (Alberta, Canada)" ... "National Day (Serbia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it."
-- George Burns
"The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish."
-- Robert Jackson
Today in history:
In 1965, Canada adopted a new national flag featuring a maple leaf emblem
In 1997, Tara Lipinski, 14, defeated defending women's champion Michelle Kwan to become the youngest U.S. figure skating champion.
Today's birthdays include:
- Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei in 1564
- Jeweler Charles Tiffany in 1812
- Feminist pioneer Susan B. Anthony in 1820
- Political leader and diplomat Elihu Root in 1845
- Philosopher and mathematician Alfred North Whitehead in 1861
- Actor John Barrymore in 1882
- Songwriter Harold Arlen in 1905
- Actor Cesar Romero in 1907
- Actor Harvey Korman in 1927
- Actress Claire Bloom in 1931
- Astronaut Roger Chaffee, killed in a fire on the ground during a 1967 Apollo I test, in 1935
- Actress Marisa Berenson in 1947
- Actress Jane Seymour in 1951
- Singer Melissa Manchester in 1951
- Simpsons cartoonist Matt Groening in 1954
- Comedian Chris Farley in 1964
- Actress Renee O'Connor in 1971
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Good Morning! Friday February 12, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. At the moment it looks a bit gray ... forecast is confusing for today. It's saying "clouds rolling in" , but looks like they're already here. Low 40s today isn't "freezing", but it sure isn't warm! LOL! And, they're saying the "S" word again. This time the storm system is moving up from the south. If ever we get snow, that's *usually* where it comes from. I'm heading east after work tonight, but there's a fair chance the storm will hit there too. Then again ... we might get the one "real" snow fall at home on a weekend when I'm away! LOL!
Last night I got laundry done, and packing for the weekend. I'm looking forward to a family visit.
I will have computer access, but it tends to be erratic (for one thing, the computer is in the room where my grandson sleeps when we visit, and I won't go wake him up by turning it on.) I"lll try to get the newsletter out ... but just in case, y'all have a good (safe!!) weekend ... and be sure to tell someone you love them!!!
Today is "Darwin Day" ... "Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 12-15)" ... "Oglethorpe Day" ... "XXI Olympic Winter Games" ... "Birthday - Safetypup" ... "Anniversary - NAACP" ... ".Log Cabin Day" ... "Plum Pudding Day" ... "Lost Penny Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die."
-- Carrie Fisher
Today in history:
In 1541, Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia.
In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, was publicly demonstrated with a hookup between Boston and Salem, Mass.
In 2001, a NASA spacecraft landed on the asteroid EROS.
Today's birthdays include:
- Philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1791
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, in 1809
- Biologist Charles Darwin in 1809
- Actor Lorne Greene in 1915
- Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli in 1923
- Baseball player and sports commentator Joe Garagiola in 1926
- Actor Joe Don Baker in 1936
- Author Judy Blume in 1938
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 1942
- Actress Maud Adams in 1945
- Actress Joanna Kerns in 1953
- Actor Arsenio Hall in 1955
- Singer Chynna Phillips in 1968
- And actress Christina Ricci in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I got laundry done, and packing for the weekend. I'm looking forward to a family visit.
I will have computer access, but it tends to be erratic (for one thing, the computer is in the room where my grandson sleeps when we visit, and I won't go wake him up by turning it on.) I"lll try to get the newsletter out ... but just in case, y'all have a good (safe!!) weekend ... and be sure to tell someone you love them!!!
Today is "Darwin Day" ... "Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 12-15)" ... "Oglethorpe Day" ... "XXI Olympic Winter Games" ... "Birthday - Safetypup" ... "Anniversary - NAACP" ... ".Log Cabin Day" ... "Plum Pudding Day" ... "Lost Penny Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die."
-- Carrie Fisher
Today in history:
In 1541, Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia.
In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, was publicly demonstrated with a hookup between Boston and Salem, Mass.
In 2001, a NASA spacecraft landed on the asteroid EROS.
Today's birthdays include:
- Philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1791
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, in 1809
- Biologist Charles Darwin in 1809
- Actor Lorne Greene in 1915
- Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli in 1923
- Baseball player and sports commentator Joe Garagiola in 1926
- Actor Joe Don Baker in 1936
- Author Judy Blume in 1938
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 1942
- Actress Maud Adams in 1945
- Actress Joanna Kerns in 1953
- Actor Arsenio Hall in 1955
- Singer Chynna Phillips in 1968
- And actress Christina Ricci in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday February 11, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and most of the wind has died down for now. It'll be windy again today, but "they say" not the ferocious winds of yesterday. (winds that blew another storm system past us and to the north!). It'll also be warmer today, mid 40s, and sunny. Nice! :) There's talk of yet another system ... this one from the south ... but looking like it will stop short of most of NC and move out to sea. Storms from the north stop above me. Storms from the south stop below me. What's up with that???? LOL!!
The wind yesterday sucked heat right out of the house, so I did very little last night. Mostly, I stayed wrapped in a quilt, alternating between TV and a book. Not such a bad evening! :) Tonight, I have to get laundry caught up again, and get packed for a weekend visit. This time we're going east ... might even see the snow that's not coming to my house! :)
Yesterday I accidently gave you today's "celebrations". Oops. Time for better reading glasses! LOL!
Quotes of the Day:
"Never judge a book by its movie."
-- J. W. Eagan
"Too many people think only of their own profit. But business opportunity seldom knocks on the door of self-centered people. No customer ever goes to a store merely to please the storekeeper."
-- Kazuo Inamori
Today in history:
In 1858, French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous said the Virgin Mary appeared to her at Lourdes.
In 1970, Japan put a satellite in space, following in the footsteps of the Soviet Union, the United States and France.
In 1998, a U.S. judge ruled that pro golfer Casey Martin, who had trouble walking because of a circulatory disorder, was covered by the Disabilities Act and should be allowed to compete in PGA events with a golf cart.
In 2002, the Russian figure skating pair won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics over the overwhelming crowd favorite Canadian team but a judging controversy that grew into an international scandal prompted the International Skating Union to award a gold medal to the Canadians also.
In 2006, U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett broke the solo flight record when he landed near Bournemouth, England, covering some 24,997 miles after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida four days earlier.
Today's birthdays include:
- Englishman William Talbot, a developer of photography, in 1800
- Inventor Thomas Edison in 1847
- Author Sidney Sheldon in 1917
- King Farouk, Egypt's last monarch, in 1920
- Actor Kim Stanley in 1925
- Actor Leslie Nielsen in 1926
- Actress Tina Louise in 1934
- Former Florida Gov. and presidential son and brother Jeb Bush in 1953
- Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow in 1962
- Actress Jennifer Aniston in 1969
- Singer/actress Brandy (Norwood) in 1979
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
The wind yesterday sucked heat right out of the house, so I did very little last night. Mostly, I stayed wrapped in a quilt, alternating between TV and a book. Not such a bad evening! :) Tonight, I have to get laundry caught up again, and get packed for a weekend visit. This time we're going east ... might even see the snow that's not coming to my house! :)
Yesterday I accidently gave you today's "celebrations". Oops. Time for better reading glasses! LOL!
Quotes of the Day:
"Never judge a book by its movie."
-- J. W. Eagan
"Too many people think only of their own profit. But business opportunity seldom knocks on the door of self-centered people. No customer ever goes to a store merely to please the storekeeper."
-- Kazuo Inamori
Today in history:
In 1858, French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous said the Virgin Mary appeared to her at Lourdes.
In 1970, Japan put a satellite in space, following in the footsteps of the Soviet Union, the United States and France.
In 1998, a U.S. judge ruled that pro golfer Casey Martin, who had trouble walking because of a circulatory disorder, was covered by the Disabilities Act and should be allowed to compete in PGA events with a golf cart.
In 2002, the Russian figure skating pair won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics over the overwhelming crowd favorite Canadian team but a judging controversy that grew into an international scandal prompted the International Skating Union to award a gold medal to the Canadians also.
In 2006, U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett broke the solo flight record when he landed near Bournemouth, England, covering some 24,997 miles after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida four days earlier.
Today's birthdays include:
- Englishman William Talbot, a developer of photography, in 1800
- Inventor Thomas Edison in 1847
- Author Sidney Sheldon in 1917
- King Farouk, Egypt's last monarch, in 1920
- Actor Kim Stanley in 1925
- Actor Leslie Nielsen in 1926
- Actress Tina Louise in 1934
- Former Florida Gov. and presidential son and brother Jeb Bush in 1953
- Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow in 1962
- Actress Jennifer Aniston in 1969
- Singer/actress Brandy (Norwood) in 1979
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday February 10, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Right now the sun is shining; but the forecast is for mid 30s, cloudy (maybe even flurries - I seriously doubt that!), and extraordinarily windy. They got the wind part right for sure! LOL! At my house right now it's about 35 ... but that's in the one spot the morning sun hits, so could be a bit "off".
Last night as soon as I got home we had a plumbing issue ... so I ended up cleaning the bathroom. Oh joy. LOL! So not much else got done. I watched AI (surprisingly, pretty much agreed with the judges picks to stay on), and then mostly was stuck in a new (to me) Kathy Reichs book. Oh, and I did call my grandson Alex to say Happy Birthday! :)
Tonight, hopefully, I'll get that one box upstairs; and maybe even get another packed. Or at least get more of the clutter cleaned.
Today is "Be Electrific Day" ... "National Shut-In Visitation Day" ... "Pro Sports Wives Day" ... "Satisfied Staying Single Day" ... "White Shirt Day" ... "National Foundation Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Anniversary (Vatican City)" ... "Youth Day (Cameroon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: They must be fit for it. They must not do too much of it. And they must have a sense of success in it."
-- John Ruskin
"Be charitable before wealth makes thee covetous."
-- Sir Thomas Browne
Today in history:
In 1863, the world-famous dwarfs General Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren get married in New York City.
In 1870, the Young Women's Christian Association was founded in New York.
In 1897, the slogan "All The News That's Fit To Print" first appeared on page one of The New York Times.
In 1931, New Delhi was made the capital of India.
In 2006, the Winter Olympic Games opened in Turin, Italy.
Today's birthdays include:
- Essayist Charles Lamb in 1775
- Journalist William Allen White in 1868
- Russian author Boris Pasternak in 1890
- Entertainer Jimmy Durante in 1893
- Tennis player Bill Tilden in 1893
- Actress Judith Anderson in 1897
- German dramatist Bertolt Brecht in 1898
- Actor Lon Chaney Jr. in 1906
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Georges Pire in 1910
- Operatic soprano Leontyne Price in 1927
- Actor Robert Wagner in 1930
- Singer Roberta Flack in 1937
- Olympic gold medal swimmer Mark Spitz in 1950
- Golfer Greg Norman in 1955
- Television commentator George Stephanopoulos in 1961
- Television commentator Glenn Beck in 1964
- Actress Laura Dern in 1967
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night as soon as I got home we had a plumbing issue ... so I ended up cleaning the bathroom. Oh joy. LOL! So not much else got done. I watched AI (surprisingly, pretty much agreed with the judges picks to stay on), and then mostly was stuck in a new (to me) Kathy Reichs book. Oh, and I did call my grandson Alex to say Happy Birthday! :)
Tonight, hopefully, I'll get that one box upstairs; and maybe even get another packed. Or at least get more of the clutter cleaned.
Today is "Be Electrific Day" ... "National Shut-In Visitation Day" ... "Pro Sports Wives Day" ... "Satisfied Staying Single Day" ... "White Shirt Day" ... "National Foundation Day (Japan)" ... "Independence Anniversary (Vatican City)" ... "Youth Day (Cameroon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: They must be fit for it. They must not do too much of it. And they must have a sense of success in it."
-- John Ruskin
"Be charitable before wealth makes thee covetous."
-- Sir Thomas Browne
Today in history:
In 1863, the world-famous dwarfs General Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren get married in New York City.
In 1870, the Young Women's Christian Association was founded in New York.
In 1897, the slogan "All The News That's Fit To Print" first appeared on page one of The New York Times.
In 1931, New Delhi was made the capital of India.
In 2006, the Winter Olympic Games opened in Turin, Italy.
Today's birthdays include:
- Essayist Charles Lamb in 1775
- Journalist William Allen White in 1868
- Russian author Boris Pasternak in 1890
- Entertainer Jimmy Durante in 1893
- Tennis player Bill Tilden in 1893
- Actress Judith Anderson in 1897
- German dramatist Bertolt Brecht in 1898
- Actor Lon Chaney Jr. in 1906
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Georges Pire in 1910
- Operatic soprano Leontyne Price in 1927
- Actor Robert Wagner in 1930
- Singer Roberta Flack in 1937
- Olympic gold medal swimmer Mark Spitz in 1950
- Golfer Greg Norman in 1955
- Television commentator George Stephanopoulos in 1961
- Television commentator Glenn Beck in 1964
- Actress Laura Dern in 1967
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Good Morning! Monday February 8, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Sunlight is streaming across the yard ... making the frost sparkle! It will be mid 40s today, and mostly sunny. Yesterday turned out also a lovely sunny day (although still pretty chilly!). I got a lot done though. My dining room is about 95% reclaimed (not counting the one white tree still in the corner). The living room is getting there; and I took 7 or 8 or so boxes upstairs, and tried hard to keep the upstairs relatively straight. My (obvious?) goal is to know what's up there, where it is, and be able to get to it when I want to! :)
Tonight is business class, so won't be home until late. Well, later than usual. Depending on how tired I am, maybe I can get one more box taken up. Mostly all I have left to do ... except those 2 white trees ... is the kitchen. That stuff is on a high shelf; but I'll have to get it down. Eventually! LOL!
Today is "Boy Scouts Day" ... "Laugh and Get Rich Day" ... "Culture Day (Slovenia)" ... "Needle Mass (Ha-ri-ku-yo - Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed."
-- Sean O'Casey
"Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home."
-- Phyllis Diller
Today in history:
In 1693, The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia is granted a charter.
In 1910, the United States became the 12th nation to join the international scouting movement.
In 1915, film director D.W. Griffith premieres "The Birth of a Nation" in Los Angeles.
In 1974, three U.S. Skylab astronauts ended an 84-day orbital flight.
In 1992, the Winter Olympics opened in Albertville, France.
In 2002, the Olympic Winter Games opened in Salt Lake City.
In 2004 entertainment, Beyonce was a five-time winner at the Grammy Awards, tying the record for most Grammys by a female artist.
Today's birthdays include:
- Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman in 1820
- Pioneer science fiction writer Jules Verne in 1828
- Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who devised the periodic table, in 1834
- Actress Edith Evans in 1888
- Film director King Vidor in 1894
- Chester Carlson, inventor of the Xerox copying process, in 1906
- Actress Lana Turner in 1920
- Actress Audrey Meadows in 1922
- Actor Jack Lemmon in 1925
- Actor James Dean in 1931
- Composer/conductor John Williams in 1932
- Television journalist Ted Koppel in 1940
- Actor Nick Nolte in 1941
- Comedian Robert Klein in 1942
- Actress Mary Steenburgen in 1953
- Author John Grisham in 1955
- Actor Gary Coleman in 1968
- Actor Seth Green in 1974
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Tonight is business class, so won't be home until late. Well, later than usual. Depending on how tired I am, maybe I can get one more box taken up. Mostly all I have left to do ... except those 2 white trees ... is the kitchen. That stuff is on a high shelf; but I'll have to get it down. Eventually! LOL!
Today is "Boy Scouts Day" ... "Laugh and Get Rich Day" ... "Culture Day (Slovenia)" ... "Needle Mass (Ha-ri-ku-yo - Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed."
-- Sean O'Casey
"Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home."
-- Phyllis Diller
Today in history:
In 1693, The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia is granted a charter.
In 1910, the United States became the 12th nation to join the international scouting movement.
In 1915, film director D.W. Griffith premieres "The Birth of a Nation" in Los Angeles.
In 1974, three U.S. Skylab astronauts ended an 84-day orbital flight.
In 1992, the Winter Olympics opened in Albertville, France.
In 2002, the Olympic Winter Games opened in Salt Lake City.
In 2004 entertainment, Beyonce was a five-time winner at the Grammy Awards, tying the record for most Grammys by a female artist.
Today's birthdays include:
- Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman in 1820
- Pioneer science fiction writer Jules Verne in 1828
- Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who devised the periodic table, in 1834
- Actress Edith Evans in 1888
- Film director King Vidor in 1894
- Chester Carlson, inventor of the Xerox copying process, in 1906
- Actress Lana Turner in 1920
- Actress Audrey Meadows in 1922
- Actor Jack Lemmon in 1925
- Actor James Dean in 1931
- Composer/conductor John Williams in 1932
- Television journalist Ted Koppel in 1940
- Actor Nick Nolte in 1941
- Comedian Robert Klein in 1942
- Actress Mary Steenburgen in 1953
- Author John Grisham in 1955
- Actor Gary Coleman in 1968
- Actor Seth Green in 1974
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday February 7, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's still cold, but the sun is shining brightly, so the gloomy gray is gone. Today will be low 40s and sunny; and it looks like all week will be in the low 40s. I find it so much easiser to get things accomplished inside when it's bright outside (especially since my house tends towards dark all the time). A lot got done yesterday. I picked up my helper friend, and we ran a few errands. Then we came back here and in between HGTV breaks (we're both "decorating-junkies"! LOL!), the big tree came completely down and bagged (even the lights are labeled!). OK, truth is, she did that! :) But I did make several trips up and down stairs. Another full box is packed, and I made some progress on clearing off the table. I have Valentine decorations ... just have to finish clearing away all the clutter so they show up! I really hope today to finish with the clutter, get all the holiday linens washed and packed; and bake some cookies! :)
Today is "Ballet Day" ... "Man Day" ... "Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day" ... "Independence Day (Grenada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."
-- Henry Van Dyke
"Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure."
-- George Melton
Today in history:
In 1915, D.W. Griffith's "Birth Of A Nation," a landmark in the history of cinema and the first American full-length motion picture, opened in Los Angeles and was immediately a smash hit.
In 1964, the Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time and immediately set off a frantic wave of "Beatlemania."
In 1984, two U.S. shuttle astronauts made the first untethered space walk.
In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as Haiti's first democratically elected president in 186 years.
In 1998, the Winter Olympics opened in Nagano, Japan.
Today's birthdays include:
- English statesman and writer Sir Thomas More in 1478
- Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere in 1804
- English novelist Charles Dickens in 1812
- Little House books author Laura Ingalls Wilder in 1867
- Ragtime composer and pianist Eubie Blake in 1883
- Novelist Sinclair Lewis in 1885
- Actor and Olympic swimming gold medalist Buster Crabbe (Flash Gordon) in 1908
- Actor Miguel Ferrer in 1955
- Actor James Spader in 1960
- Country singer Garth Brooks in 1962
- Comedian Chris Rock in 1966
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Today is "Ballet Day" ... "Man Day" ... "Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day" ... "Independence Day (Grenada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."
-- Henry Van Dyke
"Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure."
-- George Melton
Today in history:
In 1915, D.W. Griffith's "Birth Of A Nation," a landmark in the history of cinema and the first American full-length motion picture, opened in Los Angeles and was immediately a smash hit.
In 1964, the Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time and immediately set off a frantic wave of "Beatlemania."
In 1984, two U.S. shuttle astronauts made the first untethered space walk.
In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as Haiti's first democratically elected president in 186 years.
In 1998, the Winter Olympics opened in Nagano, Japan.
Today's birthdays include:
- English statesman and writer Sir Thomas More in 1478
- Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere in 1804
- English novelist Charles Dickens in 1812
- Little House books author Laura Ingalls Wilder in 1867
- Ragtime composer and pianist Eubie Blake in 1883
- Novelist Sinclair Lewis in 1885
- Actor and Olympic swimming gold medalist Buster Crabbe (Flash Gordon) in 1908
- Actor Miguel Ferrer in 1955
- Actor James Spader in 1960
- Country singer Garth Brooks in 1962
- Comedian Chris Rock in 1966
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday February 6, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray out, and quite chilly, but not raining. Yesteraay's "showers" (what imaginary forecast did I get that from?? LOL!) was a steady all day pouring rain. I think we're not in a drought any more. :) Today's is for cold - mid to upper 30s - and showers. Well, it also said "flurries"; but not a chance of that here. As long as it's not just pouring all day, things will get done.
Last night I watched a bit of TV, and went to sleep early. Hmmm... early on a Friday night ... am I getting ...*gasp* ... old??? LOL!!
Today I will be more productive. It's harder when it's dreary (S.A.D.D.); but I'll hopefully have some help, and maybe even get out to do some window shopping. It may just depend on how the weather goes today.
Today is "Waitangi Day (New Zealand)" ... "Dump Your Significant Jerk Day" ... "MOBIUS Award Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The shortest distance between two points is under construction."
-- Noelie Altito
"Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself."
-- Joel Hawes
Today in history:
In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, was signed.
In 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the armies of the Confederacy.
In 1943, U.S. Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was named commander of Allied expeditionary forces in North Africa.
In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became sovereign of Great Britain.
In 1974, the Caribbean island of Grenada was declared independent and a member of the British Commonwealth.
In 2005 sports, the New England Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21.
Today's birthdays include:
- England's Queen Anne in 1665
- Statesman Aaron Burr in 1756
- Baseball great George Herman Babe Ruth in 1895
- Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1911
- Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1917
- Actor Patrick MacNee in 1922
- Actor Rip Torn in 1931
- French film director Francois Truffaut in 1932
- Actor Mike Farrell in 1939
- Television news anchorman Tom Brokaw in 1940
- Handgun activist Sarah Brady in 1942
- Singer Fabian Forte in 1943
- Actor Michael Tucker in 1944
- Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter Bob Marley in 1945
- Singer Natalie Cole in 1950
- Actor/director Robert Townsend in 1957
- Actress Kathy Najimy in 1957
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night I watched a bit of TV, and went to sleep early. Hmmm... early on a Friday night ... am I getting ...*gasp* ... old??? LOL!!
Today I will be more productive. It's harder when it's dreary (S.A.D.D.); but I'll hopefully have some help, and maybe even get out to do some window shopping. It may just depend on how the weather goes today.
Today is "Waitangi Day (New Zealand)" ... "Dump Your Significant Jerk Day" ... "MOBIUS Award Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The shortest distance between two points is under construction."
-- Noelie Altito
"Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself."
-- Joel Hawes
Today in history:
In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, was signed.
In 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee was appointed commander in chief of the armies of the Confederacy.
In 1943, U.S. Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was named commander of Allied expeditionary forces in North Africa.
In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became sovereign of Great Britain.
In 1974, the Caribbean island of Grenada was declared independent and a member of the British Commonwealth.
In 2005 sports, the New England Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21.
Today's birthdays include:
- England's Queen Anne in 1665
- Statesman Aaron Burr in 1756
- Baseball great George Herman Babe Ruth in 1895
- Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1911
- Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1917
- Actor Patrick MacNee in 1922
- Actor Rip Torn in 1931
- French film director Francois Truffaut in 1932
- Actor Mike Farrell in 1939
- Television news anchorman Tom Brokaw in 1940
- Handgun activist Sarah Brady in 1942
- Singer Fabian Forte in 1943
- Actor Michael Tucker in 1944
- Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter Bob Marley in 1945
- Singer Natalie Cole in 1950
- Actor/director Robert Townsend in 1957
- Actress Kathy Najimy in 1957
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Good Morning! Friday February 5, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray and drippy, but it's not ice or sleet (or snow). Today will be upper 30s, mostly cloudy with occasional rain. It may not be a "nice" day to be out, but at least not icy. And I don't plan to be out in it more than coming and going to work! LOL!
I did get 2 loads of laundry done last night. I sort of watched the shows I like; but everything is reruns. I wonder how they can make about 6 new shows and show 24 reruns??? LOL!!
We got a bit more gas in the tank, and "splurged" and turned the heat up a little. So, hopefully, tonight I'll get some ambition or something and get some sorting and cleaning done!
Today is "American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile Program" ... "Bubble Gum Day" ... "National Wear Red Day" ... "Weatherperson's Day" ... "Constitution Day (Mexico)" ... "Winterlude (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them."
-- Casey Stengel
"Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in their best light."
-- Jennie Jerome Churchill
Today in history:
In 1631, British clergyman Roger Williams arrived in Salem, Mass., seeking religious freedom. He founded the colony of Rhode Island.
In 1919, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists.
1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edward Mitchell walked on the moon for four hours.
Today's birthdays include:
- Former British Prime Minister Robert Peel, founder of the London Police Force, in 1788
- Evangelist Dwight Moody in 1837
- Scotsman John Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tire, in 1840
- Outlaw Belle Starr in 1848
- U.S. statesman Adlai E. Stevenson in 1900
- Actor John Carradine in 1906
- Novelist William Burroughs in 1914
- Comedian/actor Red Buttons in 1919
- Author Rev. Andrew Greeley in 1928
- Former baseball home run king Henry Aaron in 1934
- Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn in 1939
- Writer/comedian Christopher Guest in 1948
- Actress Barbara Hershey in 1948
- Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh in 1962
- Actress Laura Linney in 1964
- Singer Bobby Brown in 1969
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I did get 2 loads of laundry done last night. I sort of watched the shows I like; but everything is reruns. I wonder how they can make about 6 new shows and show 24 reruns??? LOL!!
We got a bit more gas in the tank, and "splurged" and turned the heat up a little. So, hopefully, tonight I'll get some ambition or something and get some sorting and cleaning done!
Today is "American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile Program" ... "Bubble Gum Day" ... "National Wear Red Day" ... "Weatherperson's Day" ... "Constitution Day (Mexico)" ... "Winterlude (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them."
-- Casey Stengel
"Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in their best light."
-- Jennie Jerome Churchill
Today in history:
In 1631, British clergyman Roger Williams arrived in Salem, Mass., seeking religious freedom. He founded the colony of Rhode Island.
In 1919, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists.
1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edward Mitchell walked on the moon for four hours.
Today's birthdays include:
- Former British Prime Minister Robert Peel, founder of the London Police Force, in 1788
- Evangelist Dwight Moody in 1837
- Scotsman John Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tire, in 1840
- Outlaw Belle Starr in 1848
- U.S. statesman Adlai E. Stevenson in 1900
- Actor John Carradine in 1906
- Novelist William Burroughs in 1914
- Comedian/actor Red Buttons in 1919
- Author Rev. Andrew Greeley in 1928
- Former baseball home run king Henry Aaron in 1934
- Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn in 1939
- Writer/comedian Christopher Guest in 1948
- Actress Barbara Hershey in 1948
- Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh in 1962
- Actress Laura Linney in 1964
- Singer Bobby Brown in 1969
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday February 4, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's starting out grayish again, but the forecast is for mostly sunny until late afternoon, when the next round of rain clouds start arriving. It'll be mid 40s today; not as "warm" as yesterday, but at least not freezing! :)
I'm sure some of you will be shocked to hear ... I didn't watch AI! I decided I've had enough of the auditions, and watched my "usual" police/detective type shows. Oh, and a show about SuperBowl commercials. While a lot of them I could do without, I really love those Clydesdales! LOL!
Tonight ... laundry for sure, and more TV probably. :)
Today is "Quacker Day" ... "Independence Day (Sri Lanka)" ..."Birthday of the USO" ... "Rosa Park's Day" ... "Create A Vacuum Day" ... "Thank A Mailman Day" ... "Homemade Soup Day" ... "Spoiled Cats Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister."
Abigail Van Buren
"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
-- Marianne Williamson
Today in history:
In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential electors who cast their votes. John Adams of Massachusetts was elected vice president.
In 1861, at a convention in Montgomery, Ala., six states -- Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina -- elected Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy.
Today's birthdays include:
- Polish-born American patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko in 1746
- French cubist painter Fernand Leger in 1881
- Aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1902
- Civil rights activist Rosa Lee Parks in 1913
- Actress Ida Lupino in 1918
- Feminist Betty Friedan in 1921
- Actor John Schuck in 1940
- Comedian David Brenner in 1945
- Rock musician Alice Cooper in 1948
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
-Actress Lisa Eichhorn in 1952
- Country singer Clint Black in 1962
- Actress Gabrielle Anwar in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I'm sure some of you will be shocked to hear ... I didn't watch AI! I decided I've had enough of the auditions, and watched my "usual" police/detective type shows. Oh, and a show about SuperBowl commercials. While a lot of them I could do without, I really love those Clydesdales! LOL!
Tonight ... laundry for sure, and more TV probably. :)
Today is "Quacker Day" ... "Independence Day (Sri Lanka)" ..."Birthday of the USO" ... "Rosa Park's Day" ... "Create A Vacuum Day" ... "Thank A Mailman Day" ... "Homemade Soup Day" ... "Spoiled Cats Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister."
Abigail Van Buren
"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
-- Marianne Williamson
Today in history:
In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential electors who cast their votes. John Adams of Massachusetts was elected vice president.
In 1861, at a convention in Montgomery, Ala., six states -- Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina -- elected Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy.
Today's birthdays include:
- Polish-born American patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko in 1746
- French cubist painter Fernand Leger in 1881
- Aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1902
- Civil rights activist Rosa Lee Parks in 1913
- Actress Ida Lupino in 1918
- Feminist Betty Friedan in 1921
- Actor John Schuck in 1940
- Comedian David Brenner in 1945
- Rock musician Alice Cooper in 1948
- Actress Pamela Franklin in 1950
-Actress Lisa Eichhorn in 1952
- Country singer Clint Black in 1962
- Actress Gabrielle Anwar in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday February 3, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. Most of the ground in my yard is still white (ice and sleet, not snow, but looks the same!), and the sky is gray. But, the forecast for today is low 50s and mostly sunny. That should take care of what yesterday's rain didn't get. I think there's an old superstition, or something like that, about if snow lays on the ground for 3 days it's waiting for more to join it. Well, there is more snow (flurries only) in the forecast, but that's only north of me. So, maybe mine will all melt off today!
I watched AI last night (nothing overly impressed me; and the judges were acting really weird), then read a bit. That made my eyes tired, so I gave up and went to sleep. Hmmm ... wonder when I'll wake up??? LOL!!
oday is "Four Chaplains Memorial Day" ... "National Girls and Women In Sports Day" ... "Anniversary - "The Day the Music Died" ... "Bean Throwing Festival (Setsubun - Japan)" ... "Heroes' Day (Mozambique)" ... "Pet A Cat Day" ... "Take A Cruise Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1809 the Illinois Territory is created, which went on to be the 21st state to join the United States
In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, decreeing that the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
In 1913, the 16th Amendment, allowing establishment of an income tax, became part of the U.S. Constitution after ratification by Wyoming.
In 1966, the Soviet Union accomplished the first controlled landing on the moon when the unmanned spacecraft Lunik 9 touched down on the Ocean of Storms.
In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act.
In 1994, the shuttle Discovery blasted off into space with the first Russian astronaut aboard a U.S. spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include:
- German composer Felix Mendelssohn in 1809
- U.S. journalist Horace Greeley in 1811
- Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor of medicine, in 1821
- Poet and novelist Gertrude Stein in 1874
- Artist Norman Rockwell in 1894
- Author James Michener in 1907
- Comedian Joey Bishop in 1918
- Comedian Shelley Berman in 1926
- Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton in 1940
- Actress Blythe Danner in 1943
- Actress Morgan Fairchild in 1950
- Actor Nathan Lane in 1956
- Actor Thomas Calabro in 1959
- Actress Maura Tierney (ER) in 1965
I watched AI last night (nothing overly impressed me; and the judges were acting really weird), then read a bit. That made my eyes tired, so I gave up and went to sleep. Hmmm ... wonder when I'll wake up??? LOL!!
oday is "Four Chaplains Memorial Day" ... "National Girls and Women In Sports Day" ... "Anniversary - "The Day the Music Died" ... "Bean Throwing Festival (Setsubun - Japan)" ... "Heroes' Day (Mozambique)" ... "Pet A Cat Day" ... "Take A Cruise Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter."
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1809 the Illinois Territory is created, which went on to be the 21st state to join the United States
In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, decreeing that the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
In 1913, the 16th Amendment, allowing establishment of an income tax, became part of the U.S. Constitution after ratification by Wyoming.
In 1966, the Soviet Union accomplished the first controlled landing on the moon when the unmanned spacecraft Lunik 9 touched down on the Ocean of Storms.
In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act.
In 1994, the shuttle Discovery blasted off into space with the first Russian astronaut aboard a U.S. spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include:
- German composer Felix Mendelssohn in 1809
- U.S. journalist Horace Greeley in 1811
- Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor of medicine, in 1821
- Poet and novelist Gertrude Stein in 1874
- Artist Norman Rockwell in 1894
- Author James Michener in 1907
- Comedian Joey Bishop in 1918
- Comedian Shelley Berman in 1926
- Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton in 1940
- Actress Blythe Danner in 1943
- Actress Morgan Fairchild in 1950
- Actor Nathan Lane in 1956
- Actor Thomas Calabro in 1959
- Actress Maura Tierney (ER) in 1965
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday February 2, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray out, with a promise of rain, and going to around 40 today. That should melt off a lot of the ice still laying around. It was cold last night, so the parts of roads that didn't dry will be icy this morning; but the "main" roads are nice and dry, so I really shouldn't have any trouble going to work.
Last night I still didn't get much done. I threw a few things in a box. But, I finished reading a book! LOL! I didn't even watch much TV .. one rerun. Tonight, however, is AI. Perhaps I'll find a bit of energy somewhere; sure would help if the sun came out. No, wait!! I do NOT want sun ... ah, too late. The groundhog saw his shadow. So PA will have 6 more weeks of winter. But ... is there an NC groundhog??? He surely won't see his shadow this morning! LOL!
Today is "African-American Coaches Day" ... "Groundhog Day" ... "Hedgehog Day" ... "Candlemas (Luxembourg)" ... "Dia De La Candelaria (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug."
-- Patricia Neal
"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire."
-- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Today in history:
In 1876, the National Baseball League was formed, with teams in Boston; Chicago; Cincinnati; New York; Philadelphia; St. Louis; Louisville, Ky.; and Hartford, Conn.
In 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
In 1936, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson were the first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today's birthdays include:
- French statesman Charles de Talleyrand in 1754
- Psychologist Havelock Ellis in 1859
- Irish novelist James Joyce in 1882
- Charles Correll, Andy of radio's "Amos and Andy" program, in 1890
- National Football League co-founder George Halas in 1895
- Violinist Jascha Heifetz in 1901
- Novelist Ayn Rand in 1905
- Actor Gale Gordon in 1906
- Columnist Liz Smith in 1923
- Comedian Tom Smothers in 1937
- Singer Graham Nash in 1942
- Actress Farrah Fawcett in 1947
- Model Christie Brinkley in 1954
- Actor Michael T. Weiss ("The Pretender") in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Last night I still didn't get much done. I threw a few things in a box. But, I finished reading a book! LOL! I didn't even watch much TV .. one rerun. Tonight, however, is AI. Perhaps I'll find a bit of energy somewhere; sure would help if the sun came out. No, wait!! I do NOT want sun ... ah, too late. The groundhog saw his shadow. So PA will have 6 more weeks of winter. But ... is there an NC groundhog??? He surely won't see his shadow this morning! LOL!
Today is "African-American Coaches Day" ... "Groundhog Day" ... "Hedgehog Day" ... "Candlemas (Luxembourg)" ... "Dia De La Candelaria (Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug."
-- Patricia Neal
"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire."
-- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Today in history:
In 1876, the National Baseball League was formed, with teams in Boston; Chicago; Cincinnati; New York; Philadelphia; St. Louis; Louisville, Ky.; and Hartford, Conn.
In 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
In 1936, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson were the first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today's birthdays include:
- French statesman Charles de Talleyrand in 1754
- Psychologist Havelock Ellis in 1859
- Irish novelist James Joyce in 1882
- Charles Correll, Andy of radio's "Amos and Andy" program, in 1890
- National Football League co-founder George Halas in 1895
- Violinist Jascha Heifetz in 1901
- Novelist Ayn Rand in 1905
- Actor Gale Gordon in 1906
- Columnist Liz Smith in 1923
- Comedian Tom Smothers in 1937
- Singer Graham Nash in 1942
- Actress Farrah Fawcett in 1947
- Model Christie Brinkley in 1954
- Actor Michael T. Weiss ("The Pretender") in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Good Morning! Monday February 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear, lots of sunlight reflecting off the ice. It's cold now, but should go to low 40s today, which will melt off some of the ice (and the rain predicted for tomorrow should get most of the rest of it). A lot of roads are still very slick, but I'm told the "main" roads are clear, so I should n't have any trouble getting to work.
Yesterday was another semi-lazy day. The water came on by early afternoon, and I got watery things (dishes, laundry, showers) done! Our neighbor stopped by to see if we needed anything (he was having no problem getting around in his truck). I got a burst of energy (helped by having actual sunlight coming in the windows! LOL!), got the last tree upstairs, and all the packed boxes up. I also brought down a few more to pack. The big tree is still up, because I have nowhere to put the pieces until I can take it to the barn; and the 2 white trees are up ... just because they're so pretty! :)
I haven't heard anything about the class tonight, but I suspect I won't try to go. I really don't want to be trying to drive once it gets dark and whatever is left freezes.
If you have to get out today ... be careful!
Today is "Freedom Day" ... "Hula in the Coola Day" ... "Robinson Crusoe Day" ... "Working Naked Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced."
-- Vic Gold
"When you really trust someone, you have to be okay with not understanding some things."
-- Real Live Preacher
Today in history:
In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session.
In 1893, Thomas A. Edison finishes construction of the first motion picture studio (West Orange, New Jersey).
Today's birthdays include:
- Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, first woman elected to the Senate, in 1878
- Film director John Ford in 1894
- Actor Clark Gable in 1901
- Poet Langston Hughes in 1902
- Humorist S.J. Perelman in 1904
- Cabaret singer Hildegarde in 1906
- Film and special effects director George Pal in 1908
- Actor Stuart Whitman in 1926
- Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1931
- Singer Don Everly in 1937
- Rock parodist Ray Dr. Hook Sawyer in 1937
- Comedian Garrett Morris in 1937
- Actor Sherman Hemsley in 1938
- Actor/director Terry Jones (Monty Python's Flying Circus) in 1942
- Singer Rick James in 1948
- Actor Billy Mumy (Lost in Space) in 1954
- Princess Stephanie of Monaco in 1965
- Actress Sherilyn Fenn in 1965
- Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley and ex-wife of Michael Jackson, in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was another semi-lazy day. The water came on by early afternoon, and I got watery things (dishes, laundry, showers) done! Our neighbor stopped by to see if we needed anything (he was having no problem getting around in his truck). I got a burst of energy (helped by having actual sunlight coming in the windows! LOL!), got the last tree upstairs, and all the packed boxes up. I also brought down a few more to pack. The big tree is still up, because I have nowhere to put the pieces until I can take it to the barn; and the 2 white trees are up ... just because they're so pretty! :)
I haven't heard anything about the class tonight, but I suspect I won't try to go. I really don't want to be trying to drive once it gets dark and whatever is left freezes.
If you have to get out today ... be careful!
Today is "Freedom Day" ... "Hula in the Coola Day" ... "Robinson Crusoe Day" ... "Working Naked Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced."
-- Vic Gold
"When you really trust someone, you have to be okay with not understanding some things."
-- Real Live Preacher
Today in history:
In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session.
In 1893, Thomas A. Edison finishes construction of the first motion picture studio (West Orange, New Jersey).
Today's birthdays include:
- Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, first woman elected to the Senate, in 1878
- Film director John Ford in 1894
- Actor Clark Gable in 1901
- Poet Langston Hughes in 1902
- Humorist S.J. Perelman in 1904
- Cabaret singer Hildegarde in 1906
- Film and special effects director George Pal in 1908
- Actor Stuart Whitman in 1926
- Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin in 1931
- Singer Don Everly in 1937
- Rock parodist Ray Dr. Hook Sawyer in 1937
- Comedian Garrett Morris in 1937
- Actor Sherman Hemsley in 1938
- Actor/director Terry Jones (Monty Python's Flying Circus) in 1942
- Singer Rick James in 1948
- Actor Billy Mumy (Lost in Space) in 1954
- Princess Stephanie of Monaco in 1965
- Actress Sherilyn Fenn in 1965
- Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley and ex-wife of Michael Jackson, in 1968
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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