Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The sun is so bright I can't even see out my window ... will be clear and sunny and mid to upper 70s today! YAY! Too bad I will be stuck inside most of the day. Not even a window. Well, at least I still have light when I get home.
Last night I began working on gathering things for the weekend; but mostly, I just watched AI. I haven't changed my mind about who I like best, although the runners-up change weekly. I think Didi will (or should) go home tonight.
I have to go to the grocery store on the way home; but I'll still get home before dark. I hope to start assembling the shelf tonight.
Today is "Bunsen Burner Day" ... "National "She's Funny That Way" Day" ... "Anniversary - Eiffel Tower" ... "Transfer Day (Virgin Islands)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation."
-- Roberto Benigni
"A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way."
-- John Tudor
Today in history:
In 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, during the Universal Exhibition of Arts and Manufacturers.
In 1906, the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States, later renamed the National Collegiate Athletic Association, established.
In 1918, daylight saving time went into effect in the United States for the first time.
In 1954, the U.S. Air Force Academy was established at Colorado Springs, Colo.
Today's birthdays include:
- French philosopher Rene Descartes in 1596
- Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn in 1732
- Poet Edward FitzGerald in 1809
- Boxer Jack Johnson, the first black to hold the heavyweight title, in 1878
- Comedian Henry Morgan in 1915
- Actor/singer Richard Kiley in 1922
- Author and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia in 1924
- United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez in 1927
- Actor William Daniels, also in 1927
- Former National Hockey League star Gordie Howe in 1928
- Fashion designer Liz Claiborne in 1929
- Author John Jakes in 1932
- Actress Shirley Jones and in 1934
- Actor Richard Chamberlain in 1934
- Trumpeter/bandleader Herb Alpert (The Tijuana Brass) in 1935
- Political commentator Michael Savage in 1942
- Actor Christopher Walken in 1943
- Actor Gabe Kaplan in 1945
- Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore Jr. in 1948
- Actress Rhea Perlman in 1948
- Actor Ed Marinaro in 1950
- Actor Ewan McGregor in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Idol Watching, Top Ten
The guest mentor this week is Usher.
First: Siobhan, "Through The Fire". She has a good voice. I wish she didn't feel the need to be just a little outrageous with her wardrobe, and shouty with the high notes. It just doesn't appeal to me. I probably would not buy her CD.
Judges: Randy: a little off-pitch. Ellen: agree. Kara: agree (nervous?). Simon: sounded like she was singing while running out of breath, not a good performance.
Second: Casey, "Hold On, I'm Coming". He is so cool. I like his voice, his sound, and he's a cutie. I don't think he'll win, but I hope he goes far. I definately would buy his CD!
Judges: Randy: hot night! Ellen: consistently good, a little generic. Kara: he has more range than he's showing. Simon: strongest week so far, really impressed.
Third: Mike, "Ready For Love". His voice brings tears to my eyes. No matter what he sings, he does it beautifully. I would SO buy his CD too.
Judges: Randy: sensitive, in the zone. Ellen: beautiful. Kara: incredible, got to true emotion of song. Simon: first time he can take him seriously as an artist, terrific!
Fourth: Didi, "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted". I just don't think she's all that good. A few flat notes? Maybe it's a bad choice; based on this I would not buy her CD.
Judges: Randy: kind of flat. Ellen: dramatic, not good. Kara: lost her way, not as good as auditions. Simon: like swimming in jelly, over the top & off melody.
Fifth: Tim, "Sweet Love". He has a nice voice, but something about him just doesn't "click" for me. I think this was good, but it seemed to me "off" in places. I would not buy his CD.
Judges: Randy: boring - flat, no connection. Ellen: mostly in key, sang like sneaking into a bedroom. Kara: broadway, vegas; took soul out of the song. Simon: completely inappropriate song, but no one cares and he'll be here next week.
Sixth: Andrew "Forever". He has a nice voice, and sings well. He's not my favorite, I would probably not buy his CD (though that could change with time depending on how he improves).
Judges: Randy: best performance in a long time. Ellen: amazing strong, good smile. Kara: giant leap in the right direction. Simon: miles better than past few weeks; but he comes across as boring.
(the bit with Andrew's Mama was silly!)
Seventh: Katie, "Chain of Fools". She has a voice much more powerful than she should at her age; but just a few "flat" spots. Maybe the song was too big? She's good enough to stay on still I'm sure. Again, not one I would buy.
Judges: Randy: one of the best of the night (but a little disconnected). Ellen: sang well, but song was too old. Kara: one of best performances. Simon: does not agree she has the potential, thought she came across cold. Doesn't agree with others about genre she should be singing.
Eighth: Lee, "Treat Her Like A Lady". Oh yeah, NOW I see why they picked him. This I really enjoyed. For this I would buy a CD. Lovely sexy quality to his voice.
Judges: Randy: best he's been in weeks, the bomb! Ellen: best of the night, his best. Kara: amazing. Simon: this is the night your life changed.
Ninth: Crystal, "Midnight Train to Georgia". I love this girl. I just flat out love her. She's been my #1 pick all along, and tonight that does not change. Loved that she went with piano, and even better without it. I most surely will buy her CD!
Judges: Randy: great, Gladys would love it! Ellen: in it to win it. Kara: fantastic. Simon: should not have had backup; don't lose your identy! do what's comfortable.
Tenth: Aaron: "Ain't No Sunshine". Wow, for a kid, he has a really good voice. I liked this .. another CD I would for sure buy.
Judges: Randy: started rough, just alright. Ellen: good choice, good job. Kara: liked it, not "in love" - could have gone higher. Simon: cupcake compared to some of the others tonight, not as good as last week, but ok.
My summary: I still like Crystal best, with both Mike close behind. I also like Casey, and Lee. I predict Didi going home.
First: Siobhan, "Through The Fire". She has a good voice. I wish she didn't feel the need to be just a little outrageous with her wardrobe, and shouty with the high notes. It just doesn't appeal to me. I probably would not buy her CD.
Judges: Randy: a little off-pitch. Ellen: agree. Kara: agree (nervous?). Simon: sounded like she was singing while running out of breath, not a good performance.
Second: Casey, "Hold On, I'm Coming". He is so cool. I like his voice, his sound, and he's a cutie. I don't think he'll win, but I hope he goes far. I definately would buy his CD!
Judges: Randy: hot night! Ellen: consistently good, a little generic. Kara: he has more range than he's showing. Simon: strongest week so far, really impressed.
Third: Mike, "Ready For Love". His voice brings tears to my eyes. No matter what he sings, he does it beautifully. I would SO buy his CD too.
Judges: Randy: sensitive, in the zone. Ellen: beautiful. Kara: incredible, got to true emotion of song. Simon: first time he can take him seriously as an artist, terrific!
Fourth: Didi, "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted". I just don't think she's all that good. A few flat notes? Maybe it's a bad choice; based on this I would not buy her CD.
Judges: Randy: kind of flat. Ellen: dramatic, not good. Kara: lost her way, not as good as auditions. Simon: like swimming in jelly, over the top & off melody.
Fifth: Tim, "Sweet Love". He has a nice voice, but something about him just doesn't "click" for me. I think this was good, but it seemed to me "off" in places. I would not buy his CD.
Judges: Randy: boring - flat, no connection. Ellen: mostly in key, sang like sneaking into a bedroom. Kara: broadway, vegas; took soul out of the song. Simon: completely inappropriate song, but no one cares and he'll be here next week.
Sixth: Andrew "Forever". He has a nice voice, and sings well. He's not my favorite, I would probably not buy his CD (though that could change with time depending on how he improves).
Judges: Randy: best performance in a long time. Ellen: amazing strong, good smile. Kara: giant leap in the right direction. Simon: miles better than past few weeks; but he comes across as boring.
(the bit with Andrew's Mama was silly!)
Seventh: Katie, "Chain of Fools". She has a voice much more powerful than she should at her age; but just a few "flat" spots. Maybe the song was too big? She's good enough to stay on still I'm sure. Again, not one I would buy.
Judges: Randy: one of the best of the night (but a little disconnected). Ellen: sang well, but song was too old. Kara: one of best performances. Simon: does not agree she has the potential, thought she came across cold. Doesn't agree with others about genre she should be singing.
Eighth: Lee, "Treat Her Like A Lady". Oh yeah, NOW I see why they picked him. This I really enjoyed. For this I would buy a CD. Lovely sexy quality to his voice.
Judges: Randy: best he's been in weeks, the bomb! Ellen: best of the night, his best. Kara: amazing. Simon: this is the night your life changed.
Ninth: Crystal, "Midnight Train to Georgia". I love this girl. I just flat out love her. She's been my #1 pick all along, and tonight that does not change. Loved that she went with piano, and even better without it. I most surely will buy her CD!
Judges: Randy: great, Gladys would love it! Ellen: in it to win it. Kara: fantastic. Simon: should not have had backup; don't lose your identy! do what's comfortable.
Tenth: Aaron: "Ain't No Sunshine". Wow, for a kid, he has a really good voice. I liked this .. another CD I would for sure buy.
Judges: Randy: started rough, just alright. Ellen: good choice, good job. Kara: liked it, not "in love" - could have gone higher. Simon: cupcake compared to some of the others tonight, not as good as last week, but ok.
My summary: I still like Crystal best, with both Mike close behind. I also like Casey, and Lee. I predict Didi going home.
Good Morning! Tuesday March 30, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Yesterday's rain dwindled away here, as I expected; some other areas had a few "left over" showers. It turned out a nice day, and more today - mostly sunny, breezy, and around upper 60s. Class was cancelled last night, so I watched all of Dancing. And yes, I admit ... that's all I did! LOL! No, wait, I'm wrong ... I did sand the boards for a small shelf I plan to make (as soon as Jimmy finds the right size screws for me to use!). Hopefully tonight will be more productive ... I need to start getting things lined up for the weekend. Then again ... we're down to top 10 on AI, which I will be watching! :)
Today is "Doctor's Day" ... "Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day" ... "Passover / Pesach (Jewish)" ... "Anniversary - Pencil Patent".
Quotes of the Day:
"Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten."
-- Natasha Bedingfield
"Thank God men cannot as yet fly and lay waste the sky as well as the earth!"
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1842, Dr. Crawford Long became the first physician to use anesthetic (ether) in surgery.
In 1858, U.S. patent granted to Hymen Lipman for a pencil with an attached eraser.
In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward reached an agreement with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million in gold.
In 1870, the 15th Amendment, granting African-American men the right to vote, was adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
In 1923, the Cunard liner "Laconia" arrived in New York City, the first passenger ship to circumnavigate the world, a cruise of 130 days.
Today's birthdays include:
- Spanish painter Francisco Jose de Goya in 1746
- German chemist Robert Bunsen, inventor of the Bunsen gas burner, in 1811
- English author Anna Sewell (Black Beauty) in 1820
- English social reformer Charles Booth in 1840
- Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh in 1853
- Irish dramatist Sean O'Casey in 1880
- Philanthropist Brooke Astor in 1902
- Former CIA Director Richard Helms in 1913
- Singer Frankie Laine in 1913
- TV host Peter Marshall in 1927
- Actor Richard Dysart in 1929
- Actor John Astin in 1930
- Actor Warren Beatty in 1937
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas in 1940
- Rock musician Graeme Edge in 1941
- British blues/rock guitarist Eric Clapton in 1945
- Actor Robbie Coltrane in 1950
- Actor Paul Reiser in 1957
- Rapper MC Hammer in 1962
- Singer Tracy Chapman in 1964
- Singer Celine Dion in 1968
- Singer Norah Jones in 1979
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Today is "Doctor's Day" ... "Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day" ... "Passover / Pesach (Jewish)" ... "Anniversary - Pencil Patent".
Quotes of the Day:
"Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten."
-- Natasha Bedingfield
"Thank God men cannot as yet fly and lay waste the sky as well as the earth!"
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1842, Dr. Crawford Long became the first physician to use anesthetic (ether) in surgery.
In 1858, U.S. patent granted to Hymen Lipman for a pencil with an attached eraser.
In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward reached an agreement with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million in gold.
In 1870, the 15th Amendment, granting African-American men the right to vote, was adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
In 1923, the Cunard liner "Laconia" arrived in New York City, the first passenger ship to circumnavigate the world, a cruise of 130 days.
Today's birthdays include:
- Spanish painter Francisco Jose de Goya in 1746
- German chemist Robert Bunsen, inventor of the Bunsen gas burner, in 1811
- English author Anna Sewell (Black Beauty) in 1820
- English social reformer Charles Booth in 1840
- Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh in 1853
- Irish dramatist Sean O'Casey in 1880
- Philanthropist Brooke Astor in 1902
- Former CIA Director Richard Helms in 1913
- Singer Frankie Laine in 1913
- TV host Peter Marshall in 1927
- Actor Richard Dysart in 1929
- Actor John Astin in 1930
- Actor Warren Beatty in 1937
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas in 1940
- Rock musician Graeme Edge in 1941
- British blues/rock guitarist Eric Clapton in 1945
- Actor Robbie Coltrane in 1950
- Actor Paul Reiser in 1957
- Rapper MC Hammer in 1962
- Singer Tracy Chapman in 1964
- Singer Celine Dion in 1968
- Singer Norah Jones in 1979
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 29, 2010
I love tablescapes
I confess to being a dish-aholic! One of my favorite blogs is Between Naps On The Porch, and on Thursdays many many bloggers participate in "Tablescape Thursday". They share pictures of lovely tables all dressed up.
I am not ready yet to join them ... but, I hope to eventually get there. So today I'm sharing here ... with my **0** followers ... my Easter table.
I can't give all the details about everything. The dishes I found at a second hand shop .. not a complete set, though I'd love to find more of it. The tablecloth is one I've had for years ... I *think* I originally bought it on eBay. I didn't put any napkins or flatware because ... well ... I just don't have anything that would look right. The thumbprint glasses are some I inherited from my grandmother. The blue wineglasses were freebies from a paperback book subscription.
The glass candles in the centerpiece were a gift several years ago. I don't even know where the "tray" came from (I think it's actually a charger). The Easter "tree" came from a Dollar Tree. The glass candle holders are reproduction depression glass, don't even remember where they came from. I also don't remember where I got the floral rings.
And there you have it ... my pretty Easter table pulled together from old, second hand stuff from around the house! It's a start. :)
Good Morning! Monday March 29, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Be careful what you "wish" for ... wow, is it raining! LOL! Yesterday was very cloudy and windy (though it got much warmer than I expected, into the low 70s), but we kept waiting for the rain. Just after dark we started to get reports of tornado warnings; and then the storms came! High wind, thunder and lightening, and puring rain, all night long! This morning it's still raining steady, though not quite as hard. My driveway is completely under water! The forecast for today is mid-60s, cloudy, possible "scattered storms".
Yesterday turned out to be busy, though not really doing much. I picked up a friend, and we did a lot of "window shopping"; and I bought the apple trees I'd been wanting. It was too windy to even try yesterday, so they'll get planted sometime this week. Not today! LOL! Tonight is business class, and hopefully home in time to see some of Dancing.
Today is "Knights Of Columbus Founders Day" ... "National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day" ... "Texas Love the Children's Day (Tx)" ... "Worm Moon" ... "Commemoration Day (Madagascar)" ... "Youth Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions."
-- Augusten Burroughs
"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise."
-- Robert Fritz
Today in history:
In 1812, the first wedding was performed in the White House. Lucy Payne Washington, sister-in-law of U.S. President James Madison, married Supreme Court Justice Thomas Dodd.
In 1886, Coca-Cola created by Dr. John Pemberton, who produces it in his Atlanta backyard.
In 1871, the Royal Albert Hall was opened by Queen Victoria.
Today's birthdays include:
- John Tyler, 10th president of the United States, in 1790
- Baseball pitching legend Cy Young in 1867
- Eugene McCarthy, the Minnesota Democrat whose 1968 presidential campaign focused U.S. opposition to the Vietnam War, in 1916
- Actress/singer Pearl Bailey in 1918
- Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton in 1918
- Former British Prime Minister John Major in 1943
- Actor Eric Idle in 1943
- Former pro basketball star Walt Frazier in 1945
- Karen Ann Quinlan, who became the focus of arguments over the right to die when she fell into an irreversible coma, in 1954
- Gymnast Kurt Thomas in 1956
- Actor Christopher Lambert in 1957
- Actress Lucy Lawless in 1968
- Tennis star Jennifer Capriati in 1976
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday turned out to be busy, though not really doing much. I picked up a friend, and we did a lot of "window shopping"; and I bought the apple trees I'd been wanting. It was too windy to even try yesterday, so they'll get planted sometime this week. Not today! LOL! Tonight is business class, and hopefully home in time to see some of Dancing.
Today is "Knights Of Columbus Founders Day" ... "National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day" ... "Texas Love the Children's Day (Tx)" ... "Worm Moon" ... "Commemoration Day (Madagascar)" ... "Youth Day (Taiwan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions."
-- Augusten Burroughs
"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise."
-- Robert Fritz
Today in history:
In 1812, the first wedding was performed in the White House. Lucy Payne Washington, sister-in-law of U.S. President James Madison, married Supreme Court Justice Thomas Dodd.
In 1886, Coca-Cola created by Dr. John Pemberton, who produces it in his Atlanta backyard.
In 1871, the Royal Albert Hall was opened by Queen Victoria.
Today's birthdays include:
- John Tyler, 10th president of the United States, in 1790
- Baseball pitching legend Cy Young in 1867
- Eugene McCarthy, the Minnesota Democrat whose 1968 presidential campaign focused U.S. opposition to the Vietnam War, in 1916
- Actress/singer Pearl Bailey in 1918
- Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton in 1918
- Former British Prime Minister John Major in 1943
- Actor Eric Idle in 1943
- Former pro basketball star Walt Frazier in 1945
- Karen Ann Quinlan, who became the focus of arguments over the right to die when she fell into an irreversible coma, in 1954
- Gymnast Kurt Thomas in 1956
- Actor Christopher Lambert in 1957
- Actress Lucy Lawless in 1968
- Tennis star Jennifer Capriati in 1976
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday March 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's coolish and cloudy, but all the new growing things need rain. Hopefully we'll get some today. It will be upper 50s, maybe even 60. Then again, it may be cooler than that .. but it's still ok. This time of year, even a cloudy day is still colorful! :)
Yesterday I worked hard ... well, part of the day! LOL! I did have a lovely visit with a friend who came over and brought lunch .. yum! And it was fun to just sit around and talk awhile. I got some laundry done, a lot of cleaning (up until I broke my vacuum ... unfortunately, it's fixable). I made many trips up and down the stairs to put chairs up and bring down things to take to my son next weekend. And, I did manage to squeeze in a little bit of sewing. All in all, it was a pretty nice day!
Today I'm going to run some errands, and will probably do more (never-ending) laundry tonight. Other than that, I hope to relax!
Today is "Palm Sunday" ... "Summer Daylight Savings Time (Europe)" ... "Summer Time (UK)" ... "Teachers' Day (Czech Republic)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The secret of eternal youth is arrested development."
-- Alice Roosevelt Longworth
"We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh."
-- Agnes Repplier
Today in history:
In 1797, Nathaniel Briggs was awarded a patent for the washing machine.
In 1881, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to form "The Greatest Show on Earth."
In 1968, the counterculture musical "Hair" opened on Broadway.
In 2009, the space shuttle Discovery landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after a 13-day mission to the International Space Station during which the ISS was brought up to full power with the installation of its fourth set of solar wings.
Today's birthdays include:
- Russian author Maxim Gorky in 1868
- Brewers Frederick Pabst in 1836 and August Anheuser Busch Jr. in 1899
- Naturalist Marlin Perkins in 1905
- Famed Hollywood agent Irving Swifty Lazar in 1907
- Edmund Muskie, the 1968 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate, in 1914
- Child star Freddie Bartholomew in 1924
- Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter administration national security adviser, in 1928
- Actress Conchata Ferrell in 1943
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Rick Barry in 1944
- Actor Ken Howard in 1944
- Actress Dianne Wiest in 1948
- Country singer Reba McEntire in 1955
- Actor Vince Vaughn in 1970
- Television personality Kate Gosselin in 1975
- Actress Julia Stiles in 1981
- Singer Lady Gaga in 1986
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday I worked hard ... well, part of the day! LOL! I did have a lovely visit with a friend who came over and brought lunch .. yum! And it was fun to just sit around and talk awhile. I got some laundry done, a lot of cleaning (up until I broke my vacuum ... unfortunately, it's fixable). I made many trips up and down the stairs to put chairs up and bring down things to take to my son next weekend. And, I did manage to squeeze in a little bit of sewing. All in all, it was a pretty nice day!
Today I'm going to run some errands, and will probably do more (never-ending) laundry tonight. Other than that, I hope to relax!
Today is "Palm Sunday" ... "Summer Daylight Savings Time (Europe)" ... "Summer Time (UK)" ... "Teachers' Day (Czech Republic)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The secret of eternal youth is arrested development."
-- Alice Roosevelt Longworth
"We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh."
-- Agnes Repplier
Today in history:
In 1797, Nathaniel Briggs was awarded a patent for the washing machine.
In 1881, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to form "The Greatest Show on Earth."
In 1968, the counterculture musical "Hair" opened on Broadway.
In 2009, the space shuttle Discovery landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after a 13-day mission to the International Space Station during which the ISS was brought up to full power with the installation of its fourth set of solar wings.
Today's birthdays include:
- Russian author Maxim Gorky in 1868
- Brewers Frederick Pabst in 1836 and August Anheuser Busch Jr. in 1899
- Naturalist Marlin Perkins in 1905
- Famed Hollywood agent Irving Swifty Lazar in 1907
- Edmund Muskie, the 1968 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate, in 1914
- Child star Freddie Bartholomew in 1924
- Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter administration national security adviser, in 1928
- Actress Conchata Ferrell in 1943
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Rick Barry in 1944
- Actor Ken Howard in 1944
- Actress Dianne Wiest in 1948
- Country singer Reba McEntire in 1955
- Actor Vince Vaughn in 1970
- Television personality Kate Gosselin in 1975
- Actress Julia Stiles in 1981
- Singer Lady Gaga in 1986
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday March 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's chilly right now, but clear and sunny. It'll go to around 60, which is still fine for late March. It's also breezy; I haven't decided yet if it's an open door day or not. Since not much of my house gets actual sunshine, the breeze might be too cool ... but oh so nice to have the fresh air!
Last night we went out to eat(second choice rather than wait), and then stopped by a dollar store and a grocery store, and got gas in the car. It was late when we got home, so not much TV or anything else. This morning DH left bright and early (for him! LOL!) and is headed to the coast for the day to hopefully transact a business deal. Even though I'm "stranded" (no transportation), I'm loving having a day to myself. Hopefully I'll get some cleaning done, and not play on the computer all day! :)
Today is "Earth Hour" ... "Education and Sharing Day" ... "Lazarus Saturday (Orthodox)" ... "Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day" ... "Anniversary - Funky Winkerbean".
Quotes of the Day:
"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people."
-- W. C. Fields
"If your morals make you dreary, depend on it , they are wrong."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
Today in history:
In 1513, Ponce de Leon sighted America for the first time.
In 2004, NASA's unmanned experimental hypersonic plane reached about 5,000 mph in a test flight -- more than seven times the speed of sound.
Today's birthdays include:
- Printmaker Nathaniel Currier, of Currier and Ives, in 1813
- German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen, discoverer of X-rays, in 1845
- Schoolteacher Patty Smith Hill, who wrote the words for Happy Birthday to You, in 1868
- Photographer Edward Steichen in 1879
- Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1886
- Actor Gloria Swanson in 1899
- Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan in 1924
- Race car driver Cale Yarborough in 1939
- Actor Michael York in 1942
- Actress Maria Schneider in 1952
- Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in 1963
- Singer Mariah Carey in 1970
- Singer Fergie in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night we went out to eat(second choice rather than wait), and then stopped by a dollar store and a grocery store, and got gas in the car. It was late when we got home, so not much TV or anything else. This morning DH left bright and early (for him! LOL!) and is headed to the coast for the day to hopefully transact a business deal. Even though I'm "stranded" (no transportation), I'm loving having a day to myself. Hopefully I'll get some cleaning done, and not play on the computer all day! :)
Today is "Earth Hour" ... "Education and Sharing Day" ... "Lazarus Saturday (Orthodox)" ... "Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day" ... "Anniversary - Funky Winkerbean".
Quotes of the Day:
"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people."
-- W. C. Fields
"If your morals make you dreary, depend on it , they are wrong."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
Today in history:
In 1513, Ponce de Leon sighted America for the first time.
In 2004, NASA's unmanned experimental hypersonic plane reached about 5,000 mph in a test flight -- more than seven times the speed of sound.
Today's birthdays include:
- Printmaker Nathaniel Currier, of Currier and Ives, in 1813
- German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen, discoverer of X-rays, in 1845
- Schoolteacher Patty Smith Hill, who wrote the words for Happy Birthday to You, in 1868
- Photographer Edward Steichen in 1879
- Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1886
- Actor Gloria Swanson in 1899
- Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan in 1924
- Race car driver Cale Yarborough in 1939
- Actor Michael York in 1942
- Actress Maria Schneider in 1952
- Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in 1963
- Singer Mariah Carey in 1970
- Singer Fergie in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Good Morning! Friday March 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The forecast is for cloudy and maybe rainy; but right now it's all pale pinks and purples, and just lovely out my window! We'll drop down to mid-60s ... much cooler than yesterday, but not too bad!
Last night I actually --gasp!!-- ironed some tablecloths! Most of my Easter and spring decorating is done; but I'd like to find a few more things, especially for my "spring tree". Right now it has nothing but purple sheer fabric ... a rather bland look! LOL! Anyway, I watched one favorite show - a rerun. And since nothing else but basketball was on, I went to sleep early!
Tonight we have errands to run; but TV will be much the same. Perhaps I'll read. (tomorrow I get cleaning done - again - so I can get back to sewing!)
Today is "Legal Assistants Day" ... "Make Up Your Own Holiday Day" ... "Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianole Day" ... "Independence Day (Bangladesh)"
Quotes of the Day:
"No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately."
-- Michel de Montaigne
"God doesn't require us to succeed; He only requires that you try."
-- Mother Teresa
"Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1830, the Book of Mormon was published.
In 1839, first Henley Royal Regatta was contested.
In 1859, astronomers reported sighting a planet in an orbit near Mercury. They named it Vulcan, now believed to have been a "rogue asteroid" making a one-time pass close to the sun.
In 1953, U.S. medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announced on a national radio show that he had successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes the crippling disease of polio.
In 1958, the United States army launched Explorer III.
In 1971, East Pakistan achieved independence as Bangladesh.
In 1992, Soviet cosmonaut Serge Krikalev, after spending 313 days in orbit aboard the Mir space station, returned to Earth a citizen of a new country, Russia.
Today's birthdays include:
- Poet Robert Frost in 1874
- Playwright Tennessee Williams in 1911
- U.S. Army Gen. William Westmoreland in 1914
- French composer/conductor Pierre Boulez in 1925
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 1930
- Actor Leonard Nimoy in 1931
- Actor Alan Arkin in 1934
- Actor James Caan in 1940
- Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in 1940
- Author Erica Jong in 1942
- Author/journalist Bob Woodward in 1943
- Singer Diana Ross in 1944
- Rock singer Steven Tyler in 1948
- Actress Vicki Lawrence in 1949
- Singer Teddy Pendergrass in 1950
- Actor Martin Short in 1950
- TV personality Leeza Gibbons in 1957
- Actress Jennifer Grey in 1960
- Country singer Kenny Chesney in 1968
- Actress Keira Knightley in 1985
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I actually --gasp!!-- ironed some tablecloths! Most of my Easter and spring decorating is done; but I'd like to find a few more things, especially for my "spring tree". Right now it has nothing but purple sheer fabric ... a rather bland look! LOL! Anyway, I watched one favorite show - a rerun. And since nothing else but basketball was on, I went to sleep early!
Tonight we have errands to run; but TV will be much the same. Perhaps I'll read. (tomorrow I get cleaning done - again - so I can get back to sewing!)
Today is "Legal Assistants Day" ... "Make Up Your Own Holiday Day" ... "Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianole Day" ... "Independence Day (Bangladesh)"
Quotes of the Day:
"No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately."
-- Michel de Montaigne
"God doesn't require us to succeed; He only requires that you try."
-- Mother Teresa
"Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1830, the Book of Mormon was published.
In 1839, first Henley Royal Regatta was contested.
In 1859, astronomers reported sighting a planet in an orbit near Mercury. They named it Vulcan, now believed to have been a "rogue asteroid" making a one-time pass close to the sun.
In 1953, U.S. medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announced on a national radio show that he had successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes the crippling disease of polio.
In 1958, the United States army launched Explorer III.
In 1971, East Pakistan achieved independence as Bangladesh.
In 1992, Soviet cosmonaut Serge Krikalev, after spending 313 days in orbit aboard the Mir space station, returned to Earth a citizen of a new country, Russia.
Today's birthdays include:
- Poet Robert Frost in 1874
- Playwright Tennessee Williams in 1911
- U.S. Army Gen. William Westmoreland in 1914
- French composer/conductor Pierre Boulez in 1925
- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 1930
- Actor Leonard Nimoy in 1931
- Actor Alan Arkin in 1934
- Actor James Caan in 1940
- Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in 1940
- Author Erica Jong in 1942
- Author/journalist Bob Woodward in 1943
- Singer Diana Ross in 1944
- Rock singer Steven Tyler in 1948
- Actress Vicki Lawrence in 1949
- Singer Teddy Pendergrass in 1950
- Actor Martin Short in 1950
- TV personality Leeza Gibbons in 1957
- Actress Jennifer Grey in 1960
- Country singer Kenny Chesney in 1968
- Actress Keira Knightley in 1985
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday March 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's starting out a bit gray, but the forecast is for only partly cloudy, with a system moving in late tonight. It's to be mid-70s ... another lovely spring day!
Last night I had a small burst of energy when I got home. I got some more laundry done, a few things taken upstairs, and a lot of my Easter decorations out. It's nice to have cheery happy things about the house!
I was a little bit surprised at the results show last night; but not with who ultimately left. After the show, I tried to go to sleep a bit early ... should have tried to read first! LOL!
Tonight I hope to finish Easter stuff, so I can leave the weekend open for cleaning and some fun projects! :)
Today is "Feast of Annunciation (Catholic)" ... "National Letting Go of Stuff Day" ... "Old New Year's Day" ... "Pecan Day" ... "UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade" ... "Maryland Day (Maryland)" ... "Independence Day (Greece)".
Quotes of the Day:
"So you see, imagination needs moodling - long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering."
-- Brenda Ueland
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five."
-- Groucho Marx
Today in history:
In 1634, the first colonists to Maryland arrive at St. Clement's Island on Maryland's western shore and founded the settlement of St. Mary's.
In 1655, Christiaan Huygens discovered Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
In 1954, the Radio Corporation of America began commercial production of color television sets
Today's birthdays include:
- Conductor Arturo Toscanini in 1867
- Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum in 1867
- Composer Bela Bartok in 1881
- Film director David Lean in 1908
- Jack Ruby, who killed Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, in 1911
- Sports commentator Howard Cosell in 1918
- French actress Simone Signoret in 1921
- Astronaut James Lovell in 1928
- Feminist writer Gloria Steinem in 1934
- Singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton in 1938
- Singer Anita Bryant in 1940
- Soul singer Aretha Franklin in 1942
- Actor/director Paul Michael Glaser in 1943
- Pop star Elton John in 1947
- Actress Bonnie Bedelia in 1948
- Actress Sarah Jessica Parker in 1965
- Olympic silver medalist figure skater Debi Thomas in 1967
- Auto race driver Danica Patrick in 1982
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I had a small burst of energy when I got home. I got some more laundry done, a few things taken upstairs, and a lot of my Easter decorations out. It's nice to have cheery happy things about the house!
I was a little bit surprised at the results show last night; but not with who ultimately left. After the show, I tried to go to sleep a bit early ... should have tried to read first! LOL!
Tonight I hope to finish Easter stuff, so I can leave the weekend open for cleaning and some fun projects! :)
Today is "Feast of Annunciation (Catholic)" ... "National Letting Go of Stuff Day" ... "Old New Year's Day" ... "Pecan Day" ... "UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade" ... "Maryland Day (Maryland)" ... "Independence Day (Greece)".
Quotes of the Day:
"So you see, imagination needs moodling - long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering."
-- Brenda Ueland
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five."
-- Groucho Marx
Today in history:
In 1634, the first colonists to Maryland arrive at St. Clement's Island on Maryland's western shore and founded the settlement of St. Mary's.
In 1655, Christiaan Huygens discovered Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
In 1954, the Radio Corporation of America began commercial production of color television sets
Today's birthdays include:
- Conductor Arturo Toscanini in 1867
- Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum in 1867
- Composer Bela Bartok in 1881
- Film director David Lean in 1908
- Jack Ruby, who killed Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, in 1911
- Sports commentator Howard Cosell in 1918
- French actress Simone Signoret in 1921
- Astronaut James Lovell in 1928
- Feminist writer Gloria Steinem in 1934
- Singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton in 1938
- Singer Anita Bryant in 1940
- Soul singer Aretha Franklin in 1942
- Actor/director Paul Michael Glaser in 1943
- Pop star Elton John in 1947
- Actress Bonnie Bedelia in 1948
- Actress Sarah Jessica Parker in 1965
- Olympic silver medalist figure skater Debi Thomas in 1967
- Auto race driver Danica Patrick in 1982
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday March 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Yesterday's clouds are gone, and today will be sunny, breezy, low 70s. We have another shot of cold (probably several) coming, but no more "winter"! I still have more things to plant when the last of the cold shots are done, probably next month.
Last night I got laundry done, and a bit of cleaning; and the very last left-over Christmas (pictures on the walls) is down. I watched AI of course ... and one of my favorites is hands-down the best last night, with my other favorite a close second (no matter what the judges say! LOL!). I have 2 in mind to go home, so wonder if I've picked that right? We'll find out tonight.
Today is "Houdini Day" ... "St. Gabriel Feast Day" ... "World Tuberculosis Day" ... "Independence Day (Philippines)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Good breeding consists of concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person."
-- Mark Twain
"No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one."
-- Elbert Hubbard
"I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England was succeeded by King James VI of Scotland, uniting England and Scotland under a single British monarch.
In 1975, the beaver became the official symbol of Canada.
Today's birthdays include:
- Financier Andrew Mellon in 1855
- Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini in 1874
- Silent film star Fatty Arbuckle in 1887
- Baseball Hall of Fame member George Sisler in 1893
- Pioneer Disney film animator Ub Iwerks in 1901
- Republican U.S. presidential candidate Thomas Dewey in 1902
- Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1919
- Actor Norman Fell in 1924
- Actor Steve McQueen in 1930
- Dress designer Bob Mackie in 1939
- Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger in 1951
- Comedian Louie Anderson in 1953
- Actor Robert Carradine in 1954
- Actress Donna Pescow in 1954
- Actress Kelly LeBrock in 1960
- Television personality Star Jones in 1962
- Actress Annabella Sciorra in 1964
- Actress Lara Flynn Boyle in 1970
- And pro football star Peyton Manning in 1976
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I got laundry done, and a bit of cleaning; and the very last left-over Christmas (pictures on the walls) is down. I watched AI of course ... and one of my favorites is hands-down the best last night, with my other favorite a close second (no matter what the judges say! LOL!). I have 2 in mind to go home, so wonder if I've picked that right? We'll find out tonight.
Today is "Houdini Day" ... "St. Gabriel Feast Day" ... "World Tuberculosis Day" ... "Independence Day (Philippines)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Good breeding consists of concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person."
-- Mark Twain
"No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one."
-- Elbert Hubbard
"I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves."
-- Anna Quindlen
Today in history:
In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England was succeeded by King James VI of Scotland, uniting England and Scotland under a single British monarch.
In 1975, the beaver became the official symbol of Canada.
Today's birthdays include:
- Financier Andrew Mellon in 1855
- Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini in 1874
- Silent film star Fatty Arbuckle in 1887
- Baseball Hall of Fame member George Sisler in 1893
- Pioneer Disney film animator Ub Iwerks in 1901
- Republican U.S. presidential candidate Thomas Dewey in 1902
- Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1919
- Actor Norman Fell in 1924
- Actor Steve McQueen in 1930
- Dress designer Bob Mackie in 1939
- Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger in 1951
- Comedian Louie Anderson in 1953
- Actor Robert Carradine in 1954
- Actress Donna Pescow in 1954
- Actress Kelly LeBrock in 1960
- Television personality Star Jones in 1962
- Actress Annabella Sciorra in 1964
- Actress Lara Flynn Boyle in 1970
- And pro football star Peyton Manning in 1976
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Idol Watching, Top 11
Guest mentor, Miley Cyrus. She's cute and all, but I'm not all that much a huge fan.
Up first, Lee, "The Letter". I liked him ok, better than before; not a performance I would vote for. The judges seem to like him .. well, except Simon of course.
Second, Paige, "Against All Odds". She sings too soft, voice (pitch?) wobbly - didn't really get better when she got stronger. Definately would not vote for this (though she was so good last week). Unless someone else really blows it, I think she's gone. All the judges agreed.
Third up, Tim, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Nice, not great. Reminds me of what Simon keeps calling "lounge singer" a bit. I won't vote here, at least not tonight. The girls seem to like him. I agree with the judges on this one.
Fourth, Aaron, "Don't Want To Miss A Thing". He's just a child, and I didn't want to like him .. but this was the best so far tonight. Good job! The judges mostly agreed ... even sour Simon. (not kind of Ryan to call him "David Archeletta" though).
Fifth, Crystal, "Bobby McGee". I just flat love her. That's all. She's great, (and one of my favorite songs as well), this was vote-worthy for me! OK, I agree with Ellen (hard for me to do because I don't like her) about stoicism; looking forward to more from her. Even Simon liked her! Wow! (and the rug bit was funny).
Sixth up, Mike, "When a Man Loves a Woman". He is just so terrific ... what a hard choice between him and Crystal! He's phenominal ... just going by tonight, he's a very close 2nd place to her. He gives me chills! I totally don't agree with the judges on this one.
Seventh, Andrew, "Heard It Through The Grapevine". I'm not crazy about him. This I would not vote for at all. I'm not sure if it's the singing or the arangement, but it's just not good to me. I agree with the judges, and think this may give Paige a chance to stay.
Eighth up, Katie, "Big Girls Don't Cry". I've not been especially her fan, but I thought she was good tonight. I'm not sure I agree with the judges, but she was good tonight. And she is cute.
Ninth, Casey, "Power of Love". OK, I think this guy is my 3rd top favorite so far. I like his singing; and I just like him, something appealing. In a grandmotherly sort of way. LOL! Yep, I could vote for this one tonight. The judges liked him ... except I think Simon is on crack or something.
Tenth up, Didi, "You're No Good". She's not bad, but sounded a little "off" to me, kind of flat in places. Maybe pitchy .. not even sure what that means. I like her voice, but I just didn't like this so much. I agree with the judges, but don't think she was the worst tonight.
Lat one up, Siobhan, "Superstition". She's good, though not one of my favorites. I did not at all like her "look" tonight, especially the hair. Yeah, it's not a "beauty contest", but she looks weird. She can sing, but I wouldn't vote for her. A little too shrieky, especially the end. The judges liked her better than I did (except Simon of course).
OK, over all, for me tonight, Crystal first; Mike second; Casey third; either Paige or Andrew going home.
JMHO. :)
Up first, Lee, "The Letter". I liked him ok, better than before; not a performance I would vote for. The judges seem to like him .. well, except Simon of course.
Second, Paige, "Against All Odds". She sings too soft, voice (pitch?) wobbly - didn't really get better when she got stronger. Definately would not vote for this (though she was so good last week). Unless someone else really blows it, I think she's gone. All the judges agreed.
Third up, Tim, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Nice, not great. Reminds me of what Simon keeps calling "lounge singer" a bit. I won't vote here, at least not tonight. The girls seem to like him. I agree with the judges on this one.
Fourth, Aaron, "Don't Want To Miss A Thing". He's just a child, and I didn't want to like him .. but this was the best so far tonight. Good job! The judges mostly agreed ... even sour Simon. (not kind of Ryan to call him "David Archeletta" though).
Fifth, Crystal, "Bobby McGee". I just flat love her. That's all. She's great, (and one of my favorite songs as well), this was vote-worthy for me! OK, I agree with Ellen (hard for me to do because I don't like her) about stoicism; looking forward to more from her. Even Simon liked her! Wow! (and the rug bit was funny).
Sixth up, Mike, "When a Man Loves a Woman". He is just so terrific ... what a hard choice between him and Crystal! He's phenominal ... just going by tonight, he's a very close 2nd place to her. He gives me chills! I totally don't agree with the judges on this one.
Seventh, Andrew, "Heard It Through The Grapevine". I'm not crazy about him. This I would not vote for at all. I'm not sure if it's the singing or the arangement, but it's just not good to me. I agree with the judges, and think this may give Paige a chance to stay.
Eighth up, Katie, "Big Girls Don't Cry". I've not been especially her fan, but I thought she was good tonight. I'm not sure I agree with the judges, but she was good tonight. And she is cute.
Ninth, Casey, "Power of Love". OK, I think this guy is my 3rd top favorite so far. I like his singing; and I just like him, something appealing. In a grandmotherly sort of way. LOL! Yep, I could vote for this one tonight. The judges liked him ... except I think Simon is on crack or something.
Tenth up, Didi, "You're No Good". She's not bad, but sounded a little "off" to me, kind of flat in places. Maybe pitchy .. not even sure what that means. I like her voice, but I just didn't like this so much. I agree with the judges, but don't think she was the worst tonight.
Lat one up, Siobhan, "Superstition". She's good, though not one of my favorites. I did not at all like her "look" tonight, especially the hair. Yeah, it's not a "beauty contest", but she looks weird. She can sing, but I wouldn't vote for her. A little too shrieky, especially the end. The judges liked her better than I did (except Simon of course).
OK, over all, for me tonight, Crystal first; Mike second; Casey third; either Paige or Andrew going home.
JMHO. :)
Good Morning! Tuesday March 23, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Although the forecast is for mostly cloudy, it's starting out bright and mostly clear. It'll go to the lower to mid 60s, which is just right for late March. We may get showers later; yesterday started out rainy but cleared by evening.
My class last night was interesting to say the least! LOL! I am most definately not an "aggressive" type person; but in class I had to simulate a negotiation - with the only other person in class, a very "forceful" personality! There were no winners .. but no losers either.
I got home in time to see the last half of Dancing. I was disappointed in Evan (but hope he'll improve); and still have NO use for Kate! LOL! Tonight will be much better, the top 11 sing on AI. Can't wait to see how my favorites do. :)
Today is "American Diabetes Association Alert Day" ... "Liberty Day" ... "Near Miss Day" ... "UN World Meteorological Day" ... "Republic Day (Pakistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."
-- Ronald Reagan
"True friends are those who really know you but love you anyway."
-- Edna Buchanan
Today in history:
In 1775, in a speech supporting the arming of the Virginia militia, Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty or give me death."
In 1965, Astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young are launched in Gemini 3, the first U.S. two-man crew in space.
In 1998, "Titanic" won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record total won by "Ben-Hur" in 1959.
In 2001, the Russian space station Mir was brought down in the Pacific Ocean near Fiji after more than 15 years in orbit.
Today's birthdays include:
- Pirate Capt. William Kidd in 1645
- Culinary expert Fannie Farmer in 1857
- Czech writer Josef Capek in 1887
- Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in 1900
- Actress Joan Crawford in 1905
- Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa in 1910
- Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun in 1912
- Roger Bannister, the first person to run the mile in less than 4 minutes, in 1929
- Land speed racing pioneer Craig Breedlove in 1937
- Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr., in 1938
- Musician Ric Ocasek in 1949
- Television analyst and former NFL player Ron Jaworski in 1951
- Author Kim Stanley Robinson in 1952
- Musician Chaka Khan in 1953
- Actress Amanda Plummer in 1957
- Actress Keri Russell in 1976
- Gossip blogger Perez Hilton in 1978
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
My class last night was interesting to say the least! LOL! I am most definately not an "aggressive" type person; but in class I had to simulate a negotiation - with the only other person in class, a very "forceful" personality! There were no winners .. but no losers either.
I got home in time to see the last half of Dancing. I was disappointed in Evan (but hope he'll improve); and still have NO use for Kate! LOL! Tonight will be much better, the top 11 sing on AI. Can't wait to see how my favorites do. :)
Today is "American Diabetes Association Alert Day" ... "Liberty Day" ... "Near Miss Day" ... "UN World Meteorological Day" ... "Republic Day (Pakistan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."
-- Ronald Reagan
"True friends are those who really know you but love you anyway."
-- Edna Buchanan
Today in history:
In 1775, in a speech supporting the arming of the Virginia militia, Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty or give me death."
In 1965, Astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young are launched in Gemini 3, the first U.S. two-man crew in space.
In 1998, "Titanic" won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record total won by "Ben-Hur" in 1959.
In 2001, the Russian space station Mir was brought down in the Pacific Ocean near Fiji after more than 15 years in orbit.
Today's birthdays include:
- Pirate Capt. William Kidd in 1645
- Culinary expert Fannie Farmer in 1857
- Czech writer Josef Capek in 1887
- Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in 1900
- Actress Joan Crawford in 1905
- Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa in 1910
- Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun in 1912
- Roger Bannister, the first person to run the mile in less than 4 minutes, in 1929
- Land speed racing pioneer Craig Breedlove in 1937
- Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr., in 1938
- Musician Ric Ocasek in 1949
- Television analyst and former NFL player Ron Jaworski in 1951
- Author Kim Stanley Robinson in 1952
- Musician Chaka Khan in 1953
- Actress Amanda Plummer in 1957
- Actress Keri Russell in 1976
- Gossip blogger Perez Hilton in 1978
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Good Morning! Monday March 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. After the gloriously beautiful weekend, I woke up to thunder! It's been raining steadily since I got up, but has about stopped now. My newly planted bulbs will be SO happy! Today will be pleasantly warm ... 60s ... and probably start clearing by this afternoon.
Yesterday was not as warm as I expected, but a perfect outside day. We had our "girls morning out" breakfast, and then tackled the yard. A cement table got moved ... YAY! It turned out to be not as hard as we thought, and it's now in it's new home. And, where it used to be is now planted with more pretty things to surround the pond. A bonus is that the table no longer blocks the view of the pond from the house. Also, a little bit of weeding got done, and a beautiful spring wreath now graces a blank wall on the front of my house.
Later, we took my niece back home, had a nice (but too short) visit with my sister, and came home with my little car stuffed!! We got 6 chairs (lovely old ones which I will refinish), a bath seat, a small TV, and a toaster oven all in there. They came out a lot quicker than they went in! LOL! All in all, it was a great day and a great weekend.
Today will be long, with the class tonight. And after tonight, I have a list of projects to work on!
Today is "As Young As You Feel Day" ... "International Day of the Seal" ... "International Goof Off Day" ... "UN World Day for Water" ... "Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "New Years Day (India)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow."
-- Plato
"I improve on misquotation."
-- Cary Grant
Today in history:
In 1894, the first Stanley Cup playoffs began.
In 1941, the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River began producing electric power for the Pacific Northwest.
In 1997, Comet Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth -- about 122 million miles.
Today's birthdays include:
- Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck in 1599
- Actor Chico Marx in 1887
- Author Louis L'Amour in 1908
- Actor Karl Malden in 1912
- Actor Werner Klemperer (Hogan's Heroes) in 1920
- French mime Marcel Marceau in 1923
- Newspaper executive Allen Neuharth in 1924
- Composer Stephen Sondheim in 1930
- Televangelist Pat Robertson in 1930
- Actor William Shatner in 1931
- Actor M. Emmet Walsh in 1935
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was not as warm as I expected, but a perfect outside day. We had our "girls morning out" breakfast, and then tackled the yard. A cement table got moved ... YAY! It turned out to be not as hard as we thought, and it's now in it's new home. And, where it used to be is now planted with more pretty things to surround the pond. A bonus is that the table no longer blocks the view of the pond from the house. Also, a little bit of weeding got done, and a beautiful spring wreath now graces a blank wall on the front of my house.
Later, we took my niece back home, had a nice (but too short) visit with my sister, and came home with my little car stuffed!! We got 6 chairs (lovely old ones which I will refinish), a bath seat, a small TV, and a toaster oven all in there. They came out a lot quicker than they went in! LOL! All in all, it was a great day and a great weekend.
Today will be long, with the class tonight. And after tonight, I have a list of projects to work on!
Today is "As Young As You Feel Day" ... "International Day of the Seal" ... "International Goof Off Day" ... "UN World Day for Water" ... "Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "New Years Day (India)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow."
-- Plato
"I improve on misquotation."
-- Cary Grant
Today in history:
In 1894, the first Stanley Cup playoffs began.
In 1941, the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River began producing electric power for the Pacific Northwest.
In 1997, Comet Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth -- about 122 million miles.
Today's birthdays include:
- Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck in 1599
- Actor Chico Marx in 1887
- Author Louis L'Amour in 1908
- Actor Karl Malden in 1912
- Actor Werner Klemperer (Hogan's Heroes) in 1920
- French mime Marcel Marceau in 1923
- Newspaper executive Allen Neuharth in 1924
- Composer Stephen Sondheim in 1930
- Televangelist Pat Robertson in 1930
- Actor William Shatner in 1931
- Actor M. Emmet Walsh in 1935
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday March 21, 2010
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning. Yesterday was near perfect, and today will be more of the same ... clear, bright and sunny, slight breeze. I never heard the weather last night, but it wouldn't surprise me to hear we got up to near 80, and more than likely will do that today.
Yesterday we spent most of the day at Bentonville, and had a great time. It was crowded, noisy, and dirty ... just what it should be! LOL! I got over tired, but it was worth it. It would be nice not to have so much to do today and be able to go back. I would have liked to spend more time at the encampment part. Well, it'll be back again. The battle itself (which I enjoyed because the staff did a good job of getting the "people in front" to SIT DOWN!) is only every 5 years, but the camp and other similar activities are much more often.
Today we'll get out in the yard and catch up on some left-over winter stuff and do some spring planting. YAY! I'll be sore all over again by tonight, but oh so worth it! :)
Today is "Memory Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" ... "Care Sunday (UK)" ... "Independence Day (Namibia)" ... "Human Rights Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"Good taste is the worst vice ever invented."
-- Edith Sitwell
Today in history:
In 1790, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia became the first U.S. secretary of state. He later was the third president of the United States.
In 1928, Charles Lindbergh was presented a Medal of Honor for his first trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1999, balloonists Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones landed near Cairo, Egypt, after becoming the first to circle the globe by balloon.
Today's birthdays include:
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach in 1685
- Mexican revolutionary and president Benito Juarez in 1806
- Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1839
- Theatrical impresario Florenz Ziegfeld in 1869
- English theatrical director Peter Brook in 1925
- Actor James Coco in 1930
- Actor Al Freeman Jr. in 1934
- Actor Timothy Dalton in 1946
- Actor Gary Oldman in 1958
- Actor Matthew Broderick in 1962
- Actress Rosie O'Donnell in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday we spent most of the day at Bentonville, and had a great time. It was crowded, noisy, and dirty ... just what it should be! LOL! I got over tired, but it was worth it. It would be nice not to have so much to do today and be able to go back. I would have liked to spend more time at the encampment part. Well, it'll be back again. The battle itself (which I enjoyed because the staff did a good job of getting the "people in front" to SIT DOWN!) is only every 5 years, but the camp and other similar activities are much more often.
Today we'll get out in the yard and catch up on some left-over winter stuff and do some spring planting. YAY! I'll be sore all over again by tonight, but oh so worth it! :)
Today is "Memory Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" ... "Care Sunday (UK)" ... "Independence Day (Namibia)" ... "Human Rights Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"Good taste is the worst vice ever invented."
-- Edith Sitwell
Today in history:
In 1790, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia became the first U.S. secretary of state. He later was the third president of the United States.
In 1928, Charles Lindbergh was presented a Medal of Honor for his first trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1999, balloonists Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones landed near Cairo, Egypt, after becoming the first to circle the globe by balloon.
Today's birthdays include:
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach in 1685
- Mexican revolutionary and president Benito Juarez in 1806
- Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1839
- Theatrical impresario Florenz Ziegfeld in 1869
- English theatrical director Peter Brook in 1925
- Actor James Coco in 1930
- Actor Al Freeman Jr. in 1934
- Actor Timothy Dalton in 1946
- Actor Gary Oldman in 1958
- Actor Matthew Broderick in 1962
- Actress Rosie O'Donnell in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday March 20, 2010
Good morning! It is a gorgeous morning!! It's officially spring today (well, sometime today, not sure "exactly" when - doesn't matter!). And we just couldn't have had a nicer day here. It's bright and clear now, and will go to mid or upper 70s! I'm really sad for my northern friends who are still having **shudder** snow and cold!! I have daffodils!!
Last night we went out to eat (too extravagant but oh well!) and by the grocery store, and then came home and watched a movie. We watched "Sunshine Cleaners". So-so. It was cute in places, strange in others ... and had the dumbest ending ever! (more like it just stopped, but didn't "end").
Today we are going to a civil war battle re-enactment. OK, I admit, the battle itself is not all that fascinating to me; although I'll probably enjoy it - *if* I can see it (crowds!). But the camp demonstrating the way of life in the mid 1800s (including authentic costuming) I find interesting. I like to see them showing spinning, weaving, cooking, metal working, basket making, and other skills that were a way of life 150 years ago but are pretty much rare and specialized now.
I think we will be really really tired by tonight! LOL!
Today is "Great American Meatout" ... "Kiss Your Fiance Day" ... "National Agriculture Day" ... "National Jump Out! Day" ... "National Quilting Day" ... "Proposal Day" ... "Spring Begins" ... "Sweater Day" ... "Vernal Equinox" ... "Won't You Be MY Neighbor Day" ... "Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida)" ... "Independence Day (Tunisia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What if this weren't a hypothetical question?"
-- Unknown
"If we attend continually and promptly to the little that we can do, we shall ere long be surprised to find how little remains that we cannot do."
-- Samuel Butler
Today in history:
In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published.
In 1854, in what is considered the founding meeting of the Republican Party, former members of the Whig Party met in Ripon, Wis., to establish a new party.
In 1916, Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity
Today's birthdays include:
- Roman poet Ovid in 43 B.C.
- Adventurer and writer Edward Judson, originator of the dime novel, wrote as Ned Buntline, in 1823
- Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen in 1828
- Psychologist B.F. Skinner in 1904
- Actor/bandleader Ozzie Nelson in 1906
- Former New York Mayor Abe Beame in 1906
- British actor Michael Redgrave in 1908
- Producer/director Carl Reiner in 1922
- Fred Rogers (TV's "Mister Rogers") in 1928
- Actor Hal Linden ("Barney Miller") in 1931
- Singer/songwriter Jerry Reed in 1937
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1939
- Former hockey star Bobby Orr in 1948
- Actor William Hurt in 1950
- Filmmaker Spike Lee in 1957
- Actress Theresa Russell in 1957
- Actress Holly Hunter in 1958
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Last night we went out to eat (too extravagant but oh well!) and by the grocery store, and then came home and watched a movie. We watched "Sunshine Cleaners". So-so. It was cute in places, strange in others ... and had the dumbest ending ever! (more like it just stopped, but didn't "end").
Today we are going to a civil war battle re-enactment. OK, I admit, the battle itself is not all that fascinating to me; although I'll probably enjoy it - *if* I can see it (crowds!). But the camp demonstrating the way of life in the mid 1800s (including authentic costuming) I find interesting. I like to see them showing spinning, weaving, cooking, metal working, basket making, and other skills that were a way of life 150 years ago but are pretty much rare and specialized now.
I think we will be really really tired by tonight! LOL!
Today is "Great American Meatout" ... "Kiss Your Fiance Day" ... "National Agriculture Day" ... "National Jump Out! Day" ... "National Quilting Day" ... "Proposal Day" ... "Spring Begins" ... "Sweater Day" ... "Vernal Equinox" ... "Won't You Be MY Neighbor Day" ... "Save the Florida Panther Day (Florida)" ... "Independence Day (Tunisia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"What if this weren't a hypothetical question?"
-- Unknown
"If we attend continually and promptly to the little that we can do, we shall ere long be surprised to find how little remains that we cannot do."
-- Samuel Butler
Today in history:
In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published.
In 1854, in what is considered the founding meeting of the Republican Party, former members of the Whig Party met in Ripon, Wis., to establish a new party.
In 1916, Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity
Today's birthdays include:
- Roman poet Ovid in 43 B.C.
- Adventurer and writer Edward Judson, originator of the dime novel, wrote as Ned Buntline, in 1823
- Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen in 1828
- Psychologist B.F. Skinner in 1904
- Actor/bandleader Ozzie Nelson in 1906
- Former New York Mayor Abe Beame in 1906
- British actor Michael Redgrave in 1908
- Producer/director Carl Reiner in 1922
- Fred Rogers (TV's "Mister Rogers") in 1928
- Actor Hal Linden ("Barney Miller") in 1931
- Singer/songwriter Jerry Reed in 1937
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1939
- Former hockey star Bobby Orr in 1948
- Actor William Hurt in 1950
- Filmmaker Spike Lee in 1957
- Actress Theresa Russell in 1957
- Actress Holly Hunter in 1958
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Good Morning! Friday March 19, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sun is just up over the trees, and my whole back yard is blindingly bright gold. It's going to be such a nice day, sunny and around 70. Sometimes I wish I had the nerve to play "hookey" from work! LOL!
Last night I finished laundry, and did a small amount of straightening. I flaked out early, tried to read and got too sleepy. :)
Tonight my niece will be here, and I have no idea what we'll do - other than get things ready for an all day historical event excursion tomorrow. :)
Today is "Saint Joseph's Day" ... "Schmeckfest" ... "Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day" ... "National Chocolate Caramel Day" ... "Companies That Care Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly', meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks', meaning 'blood sucking parasites'."
-- Larry Hardiman
"If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who doesn't conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity."
-- Bill Vaughan
Today in history:
In 721 B.C., the Roman historian Ptolemy said Babylonian astronomers noted history's first recorded eclipse: an eclipse of the moon.
In 1915, Pluto was photographed for the first time, but not recognized as a planet.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish standard time zones in the United States.
In 1953, legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille won the only Academy Award of his career when "The Greatest Show on Earth," a big-budget extravaganza about circus life, was acclaimed the Best Picture of the year.
In 1991, Khaleda Zia became the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh.
Today's birthdays include:
- Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford in 1590
- Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone in 1813
- Marshal Wyatt Earp in 1848
- Jurist William Jennings Bryan in 1860
- Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in 1891
- Watergate Judge John Sirica in 1904
- Actor Patrick McGoohan in 1928
- Author Philip Roth in 1933
- Actress Ursula Andress in 1936
- Actress Glenn Close in 1947
- Actor Bruce Willis in 1955
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I finished laundry, and did a small amount of straightening. I flaked out early, tried to read and got too sleepy. :)
Tonight my niece will be here, and I have no idea what we'll do - other than get things ready for an all day historical event excursion tomorrow. :)
Today is "Saint Joseph's Day" ... "Schmeckfest" ... "Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day" ... "National Chocolate Caramel Day" ... "Companies That Care Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly', meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks', meaning 'blood sucking parasites'."
-- Larry Hardiman
"If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who doesn't conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity."
-- Bill Vaughan
Today in history:
In 721 B.C., the Roman historian Ptolemy said Babylonian astronomers noted history's first recorded eclipse: an eclipse of the moon.
In 1915, Pluto was photographed for the first time, but not recognized as a planet.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish standard time zones in the United States.
In 1953, legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille won the only Academy Award of his career when "The Greatest Show on Earth," a big-budget extravaganza about circus life, was acclaimed the Best Picture of the year.
In 1991, Khaleda Zia became the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh.
Today's birthdays include:
- Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford in 1590
- Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone in 1813
- Marshal Wyatt Earp in 1848
- Jurist William Jennings Bryan in 1860
- Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in 1891
- Watergate Judge John Sirica in 1904
- Actor Patrick McGoohan in 1928
- Author Philip Roth in 1933
- Actress Ursula Andress in 1936
- Actress Glenn Close in 1947
- Actor Bruce Willis in 1955
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday March 18, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit overcast, though it's early and not full daylight yet. It'll be mostly cloudy all day, maybe even a chance of a shower; but mid to upper 60s! Nice. The gardens and flowers and stuff can all use the rain now. :)
I got a little burst of ambition (probably pent up stress, but at least I put it to good use! LOL!) ... got 3 rooms decluttered and a lot of things put away. Then I watched the results show. There were no big surprises, and I'm not at all disappointed with who went home.
I am, however, glad it's down to only 2 nights a week! LOL! Tonight will be catching up laundry, and more straightening up before the weekend. I also hope to find time to play with the sewing machine a bit more. It's similar to my old one, but a lot of new things I have to learn about it too.
Today is "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Awkward Moments Day" ... "Companies That Care Day" ... "Forgive Mom and Dad Day" ... "National Biodiesal Day" ... "Flag Day (Aruba)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is a common delusion that you make things better by talking about them."
-- Dame Rose Macaulay
"An optimist is the human personification of spring."
-- Susan J. Bissonette
"Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or doing it better."
-- John Updike
Today in history:
In 1931, the first electric razor was marketed by Schick, Inc.
In 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexi Leonov became the first person to walk in space.
In 1989, the shuttle Discovery completed a five-day space mission, landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
In 1995, Michael Jordan announced he was returning to professional basketball.
Today's birthdays include:
- John C. Calhoun, the first U.S. vice president to resign that office, in 1782
- Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, in 1837
- Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1844
- German engineer Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, in 1858
- British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1869
- Clairvoyant and therapist Edgar Cayce in 1877
- Actor Edward Everett Horton in 1886
- Auto race promoter Andy Granatelli in 1923
- Actor Peter Graves in 1926
- Author George Plimpton in 1927
- Author John Updike in 1932
- Former South African President F.W. de Klerk in 1936
- Country singer Charley Pride in 1938
- Singer/songwriter Wilson Pickett in 1941
- Singer Irene Cara in 1959
- Actress/singer Vanessa Williams in 1963
- Olympic skater Bonnie Blair in 1964
- Rapper/actress Queen Latifah in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
I got a little burst of ambition (probably pent up stress, but at least I put it to good use! LOL!) ... got 3 rooms decluttered and a lot of things put away. Then I watched the results show. There were no big surprises, and I'm not at all disappointed with who went home.
I am, however, glad it's down to only 2 nights a week! LOL! Tonight will be catching up laundry, and more straightening up before the weekend. I also hope to find time to play with the sewing machine a bit more. It's similar to my old one, but a lot of new things I have to learn about it too.
Today is "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Awkward Moments Day" ... "Companies That Care Day" ... "Forgive Mom and Dad Day" ... "National Biodiesal Day" ... "Flag Day (Aruba)".
Quotes of the Day:
"It is a common delusion that you make things better by talking about them."
-- Dame Rose Macaulay
"An optimist is the human personification of spring."
-- Susan J. Bissonette
"Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or doing it better."
-- John Updike
Today in history:
In 1931, the first electric razor was marketed by Schick, Inc.
In 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Alexi Leonov became the first person to walk in space.
In 1989, the shuttle Discovery completed a five-day space mission, landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
In 1995, Michael Jordan announced he was returning to professional basketball.
Today's birthdays include:
- John C. Calhoun, the first U.S. vice president to resign that office, in 1782
- Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, in 1837
- Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1844
- German engineer Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, in 1858
- British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1869
- Clairvoyant and therapist Edgar Cayce in 1877
- Actor Edward Everett Horton in 1886
- Auto race promoter Andy Granatelli in 1923
- Actor Peter Graves in 1926
- Author George Plimpton in 1927
- Author John Updike in 1932
- Former South African President F.W. de Klerk in 1936
- Country singer Charley Pride in 1938
- Singer/songwriter Wilson Pickett in 1941
- Singer Irene Cara in 1959
- Actress/singer Vanessa Williams in 1963
- Olympic skater Bonnie Blair in 1964
- Rapper/actress Queen Latifah in 1970
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday March 17, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. We're already past the "cool" spell, and warming to upper 60s today. We didn't actually get much (any) rain, and today most of the clouds will be gone, leaving us sunny and breezy. Perfect spring weather! :)
Last night I got some more sorting and organizing done. I tackled an aggravating project ... sorting spools of thread. Silly things just keep tangling, no matter what I do! LOL! But, they are where they belong for now; and I practiced a bit on the new machine. I sure have a lot to learn there!
I watched AI of course. It's harder now to "choose", though my top favorites are still the same. Some that I liked before were disappointing; and some I didn't choose were surprisingly good.
I have no clue who will go home tonight! LOL!
Don't forget to wear GREEN today! :)
Today is "St. Patrick's Day" ... "Camp Fire USA/Founder's Day" ... "Evacuation Day" ... "National Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."
-- James M. Barrie
"You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need."
-- Vernon Howard
Today in history:
In 1762, New York City staged the first parade honoring the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was led by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
In 1901, 71 paintings by the late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh were shown at the Bernheim-Jeune gallery in Paris and caused a sensation across the art world.
In 1941, the the National Gallery of Art was opened by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In 1958, the U.S. Navy launched the satellite Vanguard 1 into orbit around the Earth
Today's birthdays include:
- My grandmother, Nan Patrick
- German engineer Gottleib Daimler, inventor of the gasoline-burning internal
combustion engine, in 1834
- Children's author and illustrator Kate Greenaway in 1846
- Golf legend Bobby Jones in 1902
- Singer/pianist Nat "King" Cole in 1919
- Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev in 1938
- Actor Patrick Duffy in 1949
- Actor Kurt Russell in 1951
- Actress Lesley-Anne Down in 1954
- Actress Vicki Lewis in 1960
- Actor Gary Sinise in 1955
- Actor Rob Lowe in 1964
- Soccer star Mia Hamm in 1972
- Caroline Corr, of The Corrs, in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I got some more sorting and organizing done. I tackled an aggravating project ... sorting spools of thread. Silly things just keep tangling, no matter what I do! LOL! But, they are where they belong for now; and I practiced a bit on the new machine. I sure have a lot to learn there!
I watched AI of course. It's harder now to "choose", though my top favorites are still the same. Some that I liked before were disappointing; and some I didn't choose were surprisingly good.
I have no clue who will go home tonight! LOL!
Don't forget to wear GREEN today! :)
Today is "St. Patrick's Day" ... "Camp Fire USA/Founder's Day" ... "Evacuation Day" ... "National Day (Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."
-- James M. Barrie
"You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need."
-- Vernon Howard
Today in history:
In 1762, New York City staged the first parade honoring the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was led by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
In 1901, 71 paintings by the late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh were shown at the Bernheim-Jeune gallery in Paris and caused a sensation across the art world.
In 1941, the the National Gallery of Art was opened by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In 1958, the U.S. Navy launched the satellite Vanguard 1 into orbit around the Earth
Today's birthdays include:
- My grandmother, Nan Patrick
- German engineer Gottleib Daimler, inventor of the gasoline-burning internal
combustion engine, in 1834
- Children's author and illustrator Kate Greenaway in 1846
- Golf legend Bobby Jones in 1902
- Singer/pianist Nat "King" Cole in 1919
- Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev in 1938
- Actor Patrick Duffy in 1949
- Actor Kurt Russell in 1951
- Actress Lesley-Anne Down in 1954
- Actress Vicki Lewis in 1960
- Actor Gary Sinise in 1955
- Actor Rob Lowe in 1964
- Soccer star Mia Hamm in 1972
- Caroline Corr, of The Corrs, in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday March 16, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a little cloudier than yesterday, and today will be cooler. There may be a shower or two, though from in my office I won't know anyway. Yesterday was nice, and today will be much the same but cooler.
My class last night was interesting, though most of it way over my head! LOL! I keep hoping something will manage to sink in and stay ... though I have this theory that I only have so much space; if I learn too much, I also forget too much. :)
I did manage to do a little bit of organizing and decluttering; hopefully in a few days I'll be to where I can actually sew! :) I'll work at it a bit more tonight while watching AI. I think it's no more boys and girls nights now, just the countdown from the top 12. I have favorites, so will see how they do!
Today is "Black Press Day" ... "Curlew Day" ... "Freedom Of Information Day" ... "Goddard Day" ... "Lips Appreciation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'"
-- Lee Iacocca
"The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
Today in history:
In 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
In 1827, Freedom's Journal, the first black newspaper in America, was published in New York.
In 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" was first published.
In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket.
In 1966, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott docked their Gemini 8 space vehicle with an Agena craft, a first in orbital history.
Today's birthdays include:
- James Madison, fourth president of the United States, in 1751
- German physicist Georg Ohm, a pioneer in the study of electricity, in 1789
- Former U.S. first lady Pat Nixon in 1912
- Actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1916
- Actor Leo McKern in 1920
- Entertainer Jerry Lewis in 1926
- Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., in 1927
- Filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci in 1940
- Game-show host Chuck Woolery in 1941
- Actor Erik Estrada in 1949
- Actress Kate Nelligan in 1950
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
My class last night was interesting, though most of it way over my head! LOL! I keep hoping something will manage to sink in and stay ... though I have this theory that I only have so much space; if I learn too much, I also forget too much. :)
I did manage to do a little bit of organizing and decluttering; hopefully in a few days I'll be to where I can actually sew! :) I'll work at it a bit more tonight while watching AI. I think it's no more boys and girls nights now, just the countdown from the top 12. I have favorites, so will see how they do!
Today is "Black Press Day" ... "Curlew Day" ... "Freedom Of Information Day" ... "Goddard Day" ... "Lips Appreciation Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'"
-- Lee Iacocca
"The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
Today in history:
In 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
In 1827, Freedom's Journal, the first black newspaper in America, was published in New York.
In 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" was first published.
In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket.
In 1966, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott docked their Gemini 8 space vehicle with an Agena craft, a first in orbital history.
Today's birthdays include:
- James Madison, fourth president of the United States, in 1751
- German physicist Georg Ohm, a pioneer in the study of electricity, in 1789
- Former U.S. first lady Pat Nixon in 1912
- Actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1916
- Actor Leo McKern in 1920
- Entertainer Jerry Lewis in 1926
- Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., in 1927
- Filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci in 1940
- Game-show host Chuck Woolery in 1941
- Actor Erik Estrada in 1949
- Actress Kate Nelligan in 1950
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Good Morning! Monday March 15, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The forecast is for a mostly sunny morning with clouds thickening by afternoon. Right now, it's a bit cloudy, but with lovely streaks of pinks and golds ... and the bright orangey sun just visible through the trees. It will be low 60s, which is quite reasonable for mid-March. :)
I had a perfectly wonderful weekend with family. It's always hard to leave and come back here to go to work. Some of you may remember the "curtain project" from last winter. We thought we'd have a repeat of that ... but it turned out there were already curtains that were just pefect for the space where they were needed! I only had a tiny bit of hand-sewing to do. YAY! LOL! I came home with lots of extra thread, so I really have to hurry and get my sewing space organized so I can get busy again.
Tonight, of course, is business class; but maybe I'll get a little done when I get home.
Today is "Brutus Day" ... "Ides of March" ... "True Confessions Day" ... "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Everything You Think Is Wrong Day" ... "Dumbstruck Day" ... "American Legion Day (1919)" ... "Buzzard's Day" ... "Escalator Day (1892)" ... "Quilting Day" ... "Admission Day (Maine)" ... "Canberra Day (Australia)" ... "Constitution Day (Belarus)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Forever is composed of nows."
-- Emily Dickinson
"When you can't have what you want, it's time to start wanting what you have."
-- Kathleen A. Sutton
Classic Quotes by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) U.S. President
Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a
slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is
in error.
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and the South, Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647.
In 2004, astronomers reported finding an object with a diameter of 800 to 1,100 miles circling the sun far beyond the orbit of any known planet. It was dubbed a "planetoid."
Today's birthdays include:
- Apologies to my nephew Chris, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
- Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in 1767
- German immunologist Emil von Behring in 1854
- Hollywood movie mogul Lew Wasserman in 1913
- Trumpet playing bandleader Harry James in 1916
- Astronaut Alan Bean in 1932
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in 1933
- Actor Judd Hirsch in 1935
- Singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys in 1941
- Singer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone in 1944
- Actress Park Overall in 1957
- Model Fabio, born Fabio Lanzoni, in 1959
Everyone have a Great Monday!
I had a perfectly wonderful weekend with family. It's always hard to leave and come back here to go to work. Some of you may remember the "curtain project" from last winter. We thought we'd have a repeat of that ... but it turned out there were already curtains that were just pefect for the space where they were needed! I only had a tiny bit of hand-sewing to do. YAY! LOL! I came home with lots of extra thread, so I really have to hurry and get my sewing space organized so I can get busy again.
Tonight, of course, is business class; but maybe I'll get a little done when I get home.
Today is "Brutus Day" ... "Ides of March" ... "True Confessions Day" ... "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" ... "Everything You Think Is Wrong Day" ... "Dumbstruck Day" ... "American Legion Day (1919)" ... "Buzzard's Day" ... "Escalator Day (1892)" ... "Quilting Day" ... "Admission Day (Maine)" ... "Canberra Day (Australia)" ... "Constitution Day (Belarus)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Forever is composed of nows."
-- Emily Dickinson
"When you can't have what you want, it's time to start wanting what you have."
-- Kathleen A. Sutton
Classic Quotes by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) U.S. President
Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a
slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is
in error.
Today in history:
In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and the South, Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647.
In 2004, astronomers reported finding an object with a diameter of 800 to 1,100 miles circling the sun far beyond the orbit of any known planet. It was dubbed a "planetoid."
Today's birthdays include:
- Apologies to my nephew Chris, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
- Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in 1767
- German immunologist Emil von Behring in 1854
- Hollywood movie mogul Lew Wasserman in 1913
- Trumpet playing bandleader Harry James in 1916
- Astronaut Alan Bean in 1932
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in 1933
- Actor Judd Hirsch in 1935
- Singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys in 1941
- Singer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone in 1944
- Actress Park Overall in 1957
- Model Fabio, born Fabio Lanzoni, in 1959
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Good Morning! Friday March 12, 2010
Good morning!! It's a wonderful morning. It's still grayish and drippy ... but it's NOT cold! LOL! It will go into the upper 60s today, and this spring weather - rain and all - is just glorious!
Last night I managed to watch the AI results show. There were no huge surprises. I will say as of right now, my top favorites are Crystal and "Big Mike". I also got laundry caught up, and I think I have everything packed. It's not like I need to take everything I own for one quick weekend! LOL!
My husband brought me home a brand new sewing machine ... and I was much more interested in playing with that than anything. Next week, I will absolutely get sewing done!! :)
Today is "Middle Name Pride Day" ... "South by Southwest (SXSW)" ... "X Paralympic Winter Games" ... "Anniversary - Girl Scouts" ... "Fiesta de las Fallas (Spain)" ... "Independence Day (Mauritius)" ... "Moshoeshoe's Day (Lesotho)" ... "National Day (Gabon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act."
-- Anatole France
"Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without asking a clear question."
-- Albert Camus
Today in history:
In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scouts of America troop in Savannah, Ga.
In 1933, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt made the first of his Sunday evening "fireside chats" -- informal radio addresses from the White House to the American people.
In 1963, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to grant former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill honorary U.S. citizenship.
Today's birthdays include:
- Pioneer automaker Clement Studebaker in 1831
- New York Times publisher Adolph Ochs in 1858
- Actor/singer Gordon MacRae in 1921
- Novelist Jack Kerouac in 1922
- Astronaut Wally Schirra in 1923
- Playwright Edward Albee in 1928
- Former U.N. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young in 1932
- Actress Barbara Feldon in 1932
- Singer/songwriter Al Jarreau in 1940
- Singer Liza Minnelli in 1946
- Singer/songwriter James Taylor in 1948
- Former baseball player Darryl Strawberry in 1962
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Last night I managed to watch the AI results show. There were no huge surprises. I will say as of right now, my top favorites are Crystal and "Big Mike". I also got laundry caught up, and I think I have everything packed. It's not like I need to take everything I own for one quick weekend! LOL!
My husband brought me home a brand new sewing machine ... and I was much more interested in playing with that than anything. Next week, I will absolutely get sewing done!! :)
Today is "Middle Name Pride Day" ... "South by Southwest (SXSW)" ... "X Paralympic Winter Games" ... "Anniversary - Girl Scouts" ... "Fiesta de las Fallas (Spain)" ... "Independence Day (Mauritius)" ... "Moshoeshoe's Day (Lesotho)" ... "National Day (Gabon)".
Quotes of the Day:
"To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act."
-- Anatole France
"Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without asking a clear question."
-- Albert Camus
Today in history:
In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scouts of America troop in Savannah, Ga.
In 1933, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt made the first of his Sunday evening "fireside chats" -- informal radio addresses from the White House to the American people.
In 1963, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to grant former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill honorary U.S. citizenship.
Today's birthdays include:
- Pioneer automaker Clement Studebaker in 1831
- New York Times publisher Adolph Ochs in 1858
- Actor/singer Gordon MacRae in 1921
- Novelist Jack Kerouac in 1922
- Astronaut Wally Schirra in 1923
- Playwright Edward Albee in 1928
- Former U.N. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young in 1932
- Actress Barbara Feldon in 1932
- Singer/songwriter Al Jarreau in 1940
- Singer Liza Minnelli in 1946
- Singer/songwriter James Taylor in 1948
- Former baseball player Darryl Strawberry in 1962
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday March 11, 2010
Good morning!! It's a wonderful morning. I think it's cloudy ... can't really tell because of all the fog! LOL! But it will be another lovely warm day, mid or upper 60s. It may rain some this morning, and probably will more this afternoon. You can start to see things greening up with these rainy days!
Last night I did a little cleaning (OK, very little! LOL!), put a few things up. But that's all. I keep saying I want to get back to sewing, but I seem to have some major organizing to do in order to get there. Right now I don't have a plan (unusual for me!), so I guess that's what I need to focus on.
I watched the guys sing last night. Most of the favorites I picked last week are the same; overall, they did a much better job than the girls. I haven't decided if I'll watch the results show tonight (I usually don't bother). I have a lot to do - laundry and packing for the weekend. So, will see how the evening goes.
Today is "Dream 2010 Day" ... "Johnny Appleseed Day" ... "Name Tag Day" ... "Turkey Vultures Return to the Living Sign".
Quotes of the Day:
"The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels."
-- Hazrat Inayat Khan
"I don't have a photograph, but you can have my footprints. They're upstairs in my socks."
-- Groucho Marx
Today in history:
In 1861, In Montgomery, Ala., delegates from South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas adopted the Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States of America.
In 1993, Janet Reno won unanimous U.S. Senate approval to become the first female U.S. attorney general.
Today's birthdays include:
- Silent movie star Dorothy Gish in 1898
- Bandleader Lawrence Welk in 1903
- Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1916
- Civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy in 1926
- Media mogul Rupert Murdoch in 1931
- Television newsman Sam Donaldson in 1934
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in 1936
- Musician Bobby McFerrin in 1950
- Filmmaker Jerry Zucker (Airplane!, the Naked Gun movies) in 1950
- Author Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) in 1952
- Actress Alex Kingston in 1963
- Singer Lisa Loeb in 1968
- Actress Thora Birch in 1982
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Last night I did a little cleaning (OK, very little! LOL!), put a few things up. But that's all. I keep saying I want to get back to sewing, but I seem to have some major organizing to do in order to get there. Right now I don't have a plan (unusual for me!), so I guess that's what I need to focus on.
I watched the guys sing last night. Most of the favorites I picked last week are the same; overall, they did a much better job than the girls. I haven't decided if I'll watch the results show tonight (I usually don't bother). I have a lot to do - laundry and packing for the weekend. So, will see how the evening goes.
Today is "Dream 2010 Day" ... "Johnny Appleseed Day" ... "Name Tag Day" ... "Turkey Vultures Return to the Living Sign".
Quotes of the Day:
"The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels."
-- Hazrat Inayat Khan
"I don't have a photograph, but you can have my footprints. They're upstairs in my socks."
-- Groucho Marx
Today in history:
In 1861, In Montgomery, Ala., delegates from South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas adopted the Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States of America.
In 1993, Janet Reno won unanimous U.S. Senate approval to become the first female U.S. attorney general.
Today's birthdays include:
- Silent movie star Dorothy Gish in 1898
- Bandleader Lawrence Welk in 1903
- Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1916
- Civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy in 1926
- Media mogul Rupert Murdoch in 1931
- Television newsman Sam Donaldson in 1934
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in 1936
- Musician Bobby McFerrin in 1950
- Filmmaker Jerry Zucker (Airplane!, the Naked Gun movies) in 1950
- Author Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) in 1952
- Actress Alex Kingston in 1963
- Singer Lisa Loeb in 1968
- Actress Thora Birch in 1982
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday March 10, 2010
Good morning!! It's a beautiful morning. Even though it will be cloudy and cooler than yesterday, upper 60s is not a bad day! It looks like we may have some rain coming ... NOT snow! ... and that will make gardens so happy. I've seen lots of daffodils blooming, so I'm excited to see what decides to come up in my yard.
Last night for some reason I was so tired ... maybe the weekend catching up or something. I managed to watch AI (only really liked one girl!), and then went to sleep. I feel fairly rested this morning, so must have needed it! :) Hopefully that will carry over to tonight and I will do the things I thought I would do last night. The guys sing tonight, but not until a bit later.
Today is "Harriet Tubman Day" ... "Learn What Your Name Means Day" ... "Mario Day" ... "Registered Dietitian Day" ... "Paper Money Day" ... "Telephone Day" ... "Anniversary - Jupiter Effect" ... "Anniversary - Salvation Army (US)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The capacity of human beings to bore one another seems to be vastly greater than that of any other animal."
-- H. L. Mencken
"The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 515 B.C., the rebuilding of the great Jewish temple in Jerusalem was completed.
In 1862, the U.S. Treasury issued the first American paper money, in denominations from $5 to $1,000.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first telephone message to his assistant in the next room: "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you."
In 1880, the Salvation Army of the United States was founded in New York City.
In 1977, astronomers discovered rings around Uranus.
Today's birthdays include:
- Italian scientist Marcello Malpighi in 1628
- Actor Barry Fitzgerald in 1888
- French composer Arthur Honegger in 1892
- Poet Margaret Fishback in 1900
- Jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke in 1903
- Assassin James Earl Ray in 1928
- Playwright David Rabe in 1940
- Actor Chuck Norris in 1940
- College basketball coach Jim Valvano in 1946
- Kim Campbell, the first woman prime minister of Canada in 1947
- Journalist Bob Greene in 1947
- Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in 1957
- Actress Sharon Stone in 1958
- Olympic gold medal gymnast Mitch Gaylord in 1961
- Actress Jasmine Guy in 1964
- Britain's Prince Edward in 1964
- Rapper Timbaland in 1971
- Olympic gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller in 1977
- Country singer Carrie Underwood in 1983
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night for some reason I was so tired ... maybe the weekend catching up or something. I managed to watch AI (only really liked one girl!), and then went to sleep. I feel fairly rested this morning, so must have needed it! :) Hopefully that will carry over to tonight and I will do the things I thought I would do last night. The guys sing tonight, but not until a bit later.
Today is "Harriet Tubman Day" ... "Learn What Your Name Means Day" ... "Mario Day" ... "Registered Dietitian Day" ... "Paper Money Day" ... "Telephone Day" ... "Anniversary - Jupiter Effect" ... "Anniversary - Salvation Army (US)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The capacity of human beings to bore one another seems to be vastly greater than that of any other animal."
-- H. L. Mencken
"The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 515 B.C., the rebuilding of the great Jewish temple in Jerusalem was completed.
In 1862, the U.S. Treasury issued the first American paper money, in denominations from $5 to $1,000.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first telephone message to his assistant in the next room: "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you."
In 1880, the Salvation Army of the United States was founded in New York City.
In 1977, astronomers discovered rings around Uranus.
Today's birthdays include:
- Italian scientist Marcello Malpighi in 1628
- Actor Barry Fitzgerald in 1888
- French composer Arthur Honegger in 1892
- Poet Margaret Fishback in 1900
- Jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke in 1903
- Assassin James Earl Ray in 1928
- Playwright David Rabe in 1940
- Actor Chuck Norris in 1940
- College basketball coach Jim Valvano in 1946
- Kim Campbell, the first woman prime minister of Canada in 1947
- Journalist Bob Greene in 1947
- Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in 1957
- Actress Sharon Stone in 1958
- Olympic gold medal gymnast Mitch Gaylord in 1961
- Actress Jasmine Guy in 1964
- Britain's Prince Edward in 1964
- Rapper Timbaland in 1971
- Olympic gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller in 1977
- Country singer Carrie Underwood in 1983
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday March 9, 2010
Good morning!! It's a beautiful morning! Oh my, up into the 70s today!! And it's looking like the whole week will be nice and spring like weather. This is so very welcome after an unusually cold winter. We know there will be more cold days ... but hopefully, now, fewer of them, and not *so* cold. Flowers are coming up, and it's time for planting more of them! :)
My class last night was interesting as always, but a bit scary. I have come to the conclusion that the banking system simply doesn't make sense! LOL!! I was so tired I didn't even read.
Tonight I hope - again - to do some prep working on a sewing project, and then sew while AI is on. I sure haven't been at all productive over the winter; it's time to get busy and finish projects!
Today is "Joe Franklin Day (radio/TV)" ... "Organize Your Home Office Day" ... "Panic Day" ... "Saint Frances of Rome Feast Day" ... "Unique Names Day" ... "Anniversary - Barbie Doll".
Quotes of the Day:
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society."
-- Mark Twain
"Oh for a book and a shady nook..."
-- John Wilson
Today in history:
In 1959, the Barbie doll debuted.
In 2006, scientists reported evidence of water on a Saturn moon.
Today's birthdays include:
- My friend and surrogate daughter HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREA
- Leland Stanford, railroad builder and founder of California's Stanford University, in 1824
- English novelist and poet Victoria Sackville-West in 1892
- Composer Samuel Barber in 1910
- Detective novelist Mickey Spillane in 1918
- Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, in 1934
- Actress Joyce Van Patten in 1934
- Actor Marty Ingels in 1936
- Country singer Mickey Gilley in 1936
- Actor Raul Julia in 1940
- Actress Trish Van Devere in 1943
- Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer in 1943
- Rock musician Robin Trower in 1945
- Actors Linda Fiorentino in 1960
- Actress Juliette Binoche in 1964
- Actor Emmanuel Lewis in 1971
- Olympic gold medal skier Julia Mancuso in 1984
- Rapper and actor Bow Wow in 1987
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
My class last night was interesting as always, but a bit scary. I have come to the conclusion that the banking system simply doesn't make sense! LOL!! I was so tired I didn't even read.
Tonight I hope - again - to do some prep working on a sewing project, and then sew while AI is on. I sure haven't been at all productive over the winter; it's time to get busy and finish projects!
Today is "Joe Franklin Day (radio/TV)" ... "Organize Your Home Office Day" ... "Panic Day" ... "Saint Frances of Rome Feast Day" ... "Unique Names Day" ... "Anniversary - Barbie Doll".
Quotes of the Day:
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society."
-- Mark Twain
"Oh for a book and a shady nook..."
-- John Wilson
Today in history:
In 1959, the Barbie doll debuted.
In 2006, scientists reported evidence of water on a Saturn moon.
Today's birthdays include:
- My friend and surrogate daughter HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREA
- Leland Stanford, railroad builder and founder of California's Stanford University, in 1824
- English novelist and poet Victoria Sackville-West in 1892
- Composer Samuel Barber in 1910
- Detective novelist Mickey Spillane in 1918
- Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, in 1934
- Actress Joyce Van Patten in 1934
- Actor Marty Ingels in 1936
- Country singer Mickey Gilley in 1936
- Actor Raul Julia in 1940
- Actress Trish Van Devere in 1943
- Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer in 1943
- Rock musician Robin Trower in 1945
- Actors Linda Fiorentino in 1960
- Actress Juliette Binoche in 1964
- Actor Emmanuel Lewis in 1971
- Olympic gold medal skier Julia Mancuso in 1984
- Rapper and actor Bow Wow in 1987
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Good Morning! Monday March 8, 2010
Good morning!! It's a beautiful morning! It's going into the mid 60s today, bright and clear. Too bad I'm stuck in an office ... may have to go out at lunch time just to walk around. LOL!
Yesterday was a very busy day, though not like I expected. We didn't do any more than walk around the yard and dream about what will go where ... and find all the lovely new sprouts pushing through. We went shopping (mostly window-shopping!) ... managed to get to 4 places before we were too tired to keep going! It was a really fun day.
The "last tree" (sadness) is upstairs now. The only thing left to do is dig a box out from under the bed and change out pictures on the walls. I'll probably do that tomorrow night before AI (class tonight).
Today is "Fun Facts About Names Day" ... "Girls Write Now Day" ... "International (Working) Women's Day" ... "UN Day for Women's Rights and International Peace" ... "Anniversary - US Income Tax" ... "Commonwealth Day (UK)" ... "International Women's Day (Russia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself".
-- A. H. Weiler
"Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate."
-- Chuang-tzu
Today in history:
In 1817, the New York Stock Exchange was established.
In 1913, the Internal Revenue Service began to levy and collect income taxes in the United States.
In 1957, Egypt reopened the Suez Canal to international traffic
Today's birthdays include:
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. in 1841
- Scottish children's writer Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows, in 1859
- American printer and type designer Frederic William Goudy in 1865
- German nuclear chemist Otto Hahn, discoverer of nuclear fission, in 1879
- Actor Sam Jaffe in 1891
- Actress Louise Beavers in 1902
- Actress Claire Trevor in 1910
- Actor Alan Hale, Jr. in 1921
- Actress/dancer Cyd Charisse in 1921
- Actress Susan Clark in 1940
- Actress Lynn Redgrave in 1943
- Former Monkee Micky Dolenz in 1945
- Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager in 1947
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Jim Rice, 1953
- Actor Aidan Quinn in 1959
- Actress Camryn Manheim in 1961
- Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. in 1976
- Actor James Van Der Beek in 1977
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday was a very busy day, though not like I expected. We didn't do any more than walk around the yard and dream about what will go where ... and find all the lovely new sprouts pushing through. We went shopping (mostly window-shopping!) ... managed to get to 4 places before we were too tired to keep going! It was a really fun day.
The "last tree" (sadness) is upstairs now. The only thing left to do is dig a box out from under the bed and change out pictures on the walls. I'll probably do that tomorrow night before AI (class tonight).
Today is "Fun Facts About Names Day" ... "Girls Write Now Day" ... "International (Working) Women's Day" ... "UN Day for Women's Rights and International Peace" ... "Anniversary - US Income Tax" ... "Commonwealth Day (UK)" ... "International Women's Day (Russia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself".
-- A. H. Weiler
"Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate."
-- Chuang-tzu
Today in history:
In 1817, the New York Stock Exchange was established.
In 1913, the Internal Revenue Service began to levy and collect income taxes in the United States.
In 1957, Egypt reopened the Suez Canal to international traffic
Today's birthdays include:
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. in 1841
- Scottish children's writer Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows, in 1859
- American printer and type designer Frederic William Goudy in 1865
- German nuclear chemist Otto Hahn, discoverer of nuclear fission, in 1879
- Actor Sam Jaffe in 1891
- Actress Louise Beavers in 1902
- Actress Claire Trevor in 1910
- Actor Alan Hale, Jr. in 1921
- Actress/dancer Cyd Charisse in 1921
- Actress Susan Clark in 1940
- Actress Lynn Redgrave in 1943
- Former Monkee Micky Dolenz in 1945
- Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager in 1947
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Jim Rice, 1953
- Actor Aidan Quinn in 1959
- Actress Camryn Manheim in 1961
- Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. in 1976
- Actor James Van Der Beek in 1977
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday March 7, 2010
Good morning!! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear, and should be very mild. I fell asleep before the weather last night, but I believe into the lower 60s today. YAY! I really hope to get a few outside things done this afternoon.
Yesterday I did really well. I got my errands run, and a lot of cleaning and decluttering done. Almost all of the Christmas and Valentines thngs are now back upstairs, packed neatly away in numbered boxes. I still have the one (undecorated) tree to go up. And, I have to see if I can get a box out from under the bed to change out the pictures. I put out my few St. Pat's things too; and in another few weeks, that will become Easter & spring.
I don't know what's on the schedule for today, other than the outside stuff. I do hope I'm as productive as yesterday ... sure is easier for me with lovely warm sunny days! :)
Today is "Academy Awards" ... "Namesake Day " ... "National Be Heard Day" ... "Anniversary - Suez Canal Opening".
Quotes of the Day:
"Seeing a murder on television... can help work off one's antagonisms. And if you haven't any antagonisms, the commercials will give you some."
-- Alfred Hitchcock
"Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death."
-- Lyman Beecher
Today in history:
In 1869, the Suez Canal opened, connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea via Egypt.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone.
In 1887, North Carolina State University was founded.
Today's birthdays include:
- English astronomer John Herschel in 1792
- English painter Edwin Henry Landseer in 1802
- American botanist Luther Burbank in 1849
- Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian in 1872
- French composer Maurice Ravel in 1875
- Actress Anna Magnani in 1908
- NBC weatherman Willard Scott in 1934
- Race car driver Janet Guthrie in 1938
- Actor Daniel J. Travanti in 1940
- Former Disney executive Michael Eisner in 1942
- TV evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in 1942
- Musician Townes Van Zandt in 1944
- Actor John Heard in 1945
- Pro football player Franco Harris in 1950
- Pro football player Lynn Swann in 1952
- Czech tennis star Ivan Lendl in 1960
- Comedienne Wanda Sykes in 1964
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday I did really well. I got my errands run, and a lot of cleaning and decluttering done. Almost all of the Christmas and Valentines thngs are now back upstairs, packed neatly away in numbered boxes. I still have the one (undecorated) tree to go up. And, I have to see if I can get a box out from under the bed to change out the pictures. I put out my few St. Pat's things too; and in another few weeks, that will become Easter & spring.
I don't know what's on the schedule for today, other than the outside stuff. I do hope I'm as productive as yesterday ... sure is easier for me with lovely warm sunny days! :)
Today is "Academy Awards" ... "Namesake Day " ... "National Be Heard Day" ... "Anniversary - Suez Canal Opening".
Quotes of the Day:
"Seeing a murder on television... can help work off one's antagonisms. And if you haven't any antagonisms, the commercials will give you some."
-- Alfred Hitchcock
"Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death."
-- Lyman Beecher
Today in history:
In 1869, the Suez Canal opened, connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea via Egypt.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone.
In 1887, North Carolina State University was founded.
Today's birthdays include:
- English astronomer John Herschel in 1792
- English painter Edwin Henry Landseer in 1802
- American botanist Luther Burbank in 1849
- Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian in 1872
- French composer Maurice Ravel in 1875
- Actress Anna Magnani in 1908
- NBC weatherman Willard Scott in 1934
- Race car driver Janet Guthrie in 1938
- Actor Daniel J. Travanti in 1940
- Former Disney executive Michael Eisner in 1942
- TV evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in 1942
- Musician Townes Van Zandt in 1944
- Actor John Heard in 1945
- Pro football player Franco Harris in 1950
- Pro football player Lynn Swann in 1952
- Czech tennis star Ivan Lendl in 1960
- Comedienne Wanda Sykes in 1964
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday March 6, 2010
Good morning!! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear now, and will warm up into the low to mid 50s ... which will be wonderful after the long chilly stretch we've had! I've always been better able to get busy and productive when it's sunny. My house tends to be dark, so any day that's not bright makes it tend toward dreary. Those of you who know me know how much I love my many lamps! LOL! Today will be wide open doors for a change, and lovely fresh air blowing away some of the winter staleness. I have a lot of projects and errands planned ... I hope my energy level keeps up with my ambition! :)
Today is "Anniversary - Fall of the Alamo" ... "Independence Day (Ghana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic."
-- Richard Pryor
"When you drink the water, remember the spring."
-- Chinese Proverb
Today in history:
In 1853, "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi premiered in Venice, Italy.
Today's birthdays include:
- MY BABY BROTHER: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE!
- Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo in 1475
- French dramatist Cyrano de Bergerac in 1619
- English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning in 1806
- Union Army Gen. Philip Sheridan in 1831
- Humorist and short story writer Ring Lardner in 1885
- Baseball pitcher Lefty Grove in 1900
- Texas swing bandleader Bob Wills in 1905
- Comic actor Lou Costello (Abbott and Costello) in 1906
- One-armed professional baseball player Pete Gray in 1915
- TV personality Ed McMahon in 1923
- Symphony conductor Sarah Caldwell in 1924
- Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan in 1926
- Mercury astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in 1927
- Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry in 1936
- Actor Ben Murphy in 1942
- Actor/director Rob Reiner in 1947
- High jumper Dick Fosbury in 1947
- Actor Tom Arnold in 1959
- Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal in 1972
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Today is "Anniversary - Fall of the Alamo" ... "Independence Day (Ghana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic."
-- Richard Pryor
"When you drink the water, remember the spring."
-- Chinese Proverb
Today in history:
In 1853, "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi premiered in Venice, Italy.
Today's birthdays include:
- MY BABY BROTHER: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE!
- Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo in 1475
- French dramatist Cyrano de Bergerac in 1619
- English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning in 1806
- Union Army Gen. Philip Sheridan in 1831
- Humorist and short story writer Ring Lardner in 1885
- Baseball pitcher Lefty Grove in 1900
- Texas swing bandleader Bob Wills in 1905
- Comic actor Lou Costello (Abbott and Costello) in 1906
- One-armed professional baseball player Pete Gray in 1915
- TV personality Ed McMahon in 1923
- Symphony conductor Sarah Caldwell in 1924
- Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan in 1926
- Mercury astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in 1927
- Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry in 1936
- Actor Ben Murphy in 1942
- Actor/director Rob Reiner in 1947
- High jumper Dick Fosbury in 1947
- Actor Tom Arnold in 1959
- Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal in 1972
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Good Morning! Friday March 5, 2010
Good morning!! It's a beautiful morning. It's still chilly out, but bright and clear. It will be in the upper 40s ... maybe even 50 ... today; and in the 60s by the weekend! I know, it's still not "spring" yet ... but we won't argue with a taste of it for sure! LOL!
I managed to get a few small decluttering chores done last night; but mostly, watched AI and then read. The shows I usually like are mostly reruns. I still want to get back to sewing ... just waiting until it warms up a bit more. I do have a small heater in my room ... but ... my hands get cold, and that makes it sort of hard to use the sewing machne! :)
Tonight I need to work on laundry, and try to clear all the junk out of one last storage tub ... this weekend, the snowmen get packed up.
Today is "Crispus Attucks Day" ... "St. Piran's Day " ... "Shabbat Across America/Canada " ... "World Day Of Prayer".
Quotes of the Day:
"Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age."
-- William Feather
"Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
-- Mother Teresa
Today in history:
In 1998, NASA announced that ice had been found at the moon's north and south poles.
Today's birthdays include:
- Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator in 1512
- The Rev. William Blackstone, the first settler in what is now Boston, in 1595
- Antoine Cadillac, founder of Detroit, in 1658
- Poet Lucy Larcom in 1824
- Lithographer James Ives, partner of Nathaniel Currier, in 1824
- Author Frank Norris in 1870
- Water treatment pioneer Emmett J. Culligan in 1893
- Actor Rex Harrison in 1908
- Actor Jack Cassidy in 1927
- Actor Dean Stockwell in 1936
- Actor Samantha Eggar in 1939
- Actor Paul Sand in 1944
- Actor Michael Warren (Hill Street Blues) in 1946
- Actress Marsha Warfield in 1954
- Magician Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller in 1955
- Journalist Ray Suarez in 1957
- Singer Andy Gibb in 1958
Everyone have a Great Friday!
I managed to get a few small decluttering chores done last night; but mostly, watched AI and then read. The shows I usually like are mostly reruns. I still want to get back to sewing ... just waiting until it warms up a bit more. I do have a small heater in my room ... but ... my hands get cold, and that makes it sort of hard to use the sewing machne! :)
Tonight I need to work on laundry, and try to clear all the junk out of one last storage tub ... this weekend, the snowmen get packed up.
Today is "Crispus Attucks Day" ... "St. Piran's Day " ... "Shabbat Across America/Canada " ... "World Day Of Prayer".
Quotes of the Day:
"Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age."
-- William Feather
"Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
-- Mother Teresa
Today in history:
In 1998, NASA announced that ice had been found at the moon's north and south poles.
Today's birthdays include:
- Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator in 1512
- The Rev. William Blackstone, the first settler in what is now Boston, in 1595
- Antoine Cadillac, founder of Detroit, in 1658
- Poet Lucy Larcom in 1824
- Lithographer James Ives, partner of Nathaniel Currier, in 1824
- Author Frank Norris in 1870
- Water treatment pioneer Emmett J. Culligan in 1893
- Actor Rex Harrison in 1908
- Actor Jack Cassidy in 1927
- Actor Dean Stockwell in 1936
- Actor Samantha Eggar in 1939
- Actor Paul Sand in 1944
- Actor Michael Warren (Hill Street Blues) in 1946
- Actress Marsha Warfield in 1954
- Magician Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller in 1955
- Journalist Ray Suarez in 1957
- Singer Andy Gibb in 1958
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday March 4, 2010
Good morning!! It's a wonderful morning. It's still cloudy, but will go up to around 50, and possibly we'll start getting sunshine by late afternoon. Almost all the snow is gone already. It was a very pretty snow, and surprisingly "soft" ... and melting away. I know we may still see some winter weather this month; but spring is definately on the way!
Another chilly night, and I (mostly) watched the girls sing. I guess I wasn't all that impressed, as it didn't hold my attention. There were maybe 2 or 3 I really liked. I probably won't watch tonight, as I don't care enough yet who leaves! LOL!
Anyway, tonight is catch up laundry and other misc. chores night ... and unless it's all reruns, some good (to me) programs. :)
Today is "Courageous Followers Day" ... "March Forth - Do Something Day " ... "National Grammar Day " ... "Old Inauguration Day " ... "Admission Day (Vermont)" ... "World Book Day (UK and Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it. If it don't go up, don't buy it."
-- Will Rogers
"Humility is the embarrassment you feel when you tell people how wonderful you are."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1681, to satisfy a debt, England's King Charles II granted a royal charter, deed and governorship of Pennsylvania to William Penn.
In 1789, the U.S. Congress met for the first time, in New York City.
In 1791, Vermont was admitted to the United States as the 14th state.
In 1801, Thomas Jefferson became the first president to be inaugurated in Washington.
In 1837, Chicago was incorporated as a city.
In 1917, Jeanette Rankin, a Montana Republican, was sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives. She was the first woman to serve in Congress.
In 1933, Frances Perkins was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Labor, the first female member of a U.S. Cabinet.
In 1958, the U.S. atomic submarine Nautilus reached the North Pole by passing beneath the Arctic ice cap.
Today's birthdays include:
- Portuguese Prince Henry, the Navigator, in 1394
- Composer Antonio Vivaldi in 1678
- Polish-born American patriot Casimir Pulaski in 1747
- Legendary Notre Dame football Coach Knute Rockne in 1888
- Actor John Garfield in 1913
- Actress/singer Barbara McNair in 1934
- English auto racing champion Jimmy Clark in 1936
- Actress Paula Prentiss in 1939
- Texas Gov. Rick Perry in 1950
- Actress Kay Lenz in 1953
- Actor/producer Emilio Estefan in 1953
- Actress Catherine O'Hara in 1954
- Actor Steven Weber in 1961
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Another chilly night, and I (mostly) watched the girls sing. I guess I wasn't all that impressed, as it didn't hold my attention. There were maybe 2 or 3 I really liked. I probably won't watch tonight, as I don't care enough yet who leaves! LOL!
Anyway, tonight is catch up laundry and other misc. chores night ... and unless it's all reruns, some good (to me) programs. :)
Today is "Courageous Followers Day" ... "March Forth - Do Something Day " ... "National Grammar Day " ... "Old Inauguration Day " ... "Admission Day (Vermont)" ... "World Book Day (UK and Ireland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it. If it don't go up, don't buy it."
-- Will Rogers
"Humility is the embarrassment you feel when you tell people how wonderful you are."
-- Laurence J. Peter
Today in history:
In 1681, to satisfy a debt, England's King Charles II granted a royal charter, deed and governorship of Pennsylvania to William Penn.
In 1789, the U.S. Congress met for the first time, in New York City.
In 1791, Vermont was admitted to the United States as the 14th state.
In 1801, Thomas Jefferson became the first president to be inaugurated in Washington.
In 1837, Chicago was incorporated as a city.
In 1917, Jeanette Rankin, a Montana Republican, was sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives. She was the first woman to serve in Congress.
In 1933, Frances Perkins was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Labor, the first female member of a U.S. Cabinet.
In 1958, the U.S. atomic submarine Nautilus reached the North Pole by passing beneath the Arctic ice cap.
Today's birthdays include:
- Portuguese Prince Henry, the Navigator, in 1394
- Composer Antonio Vivaldi in 1678
- Polish-born American patriot Casimir Pulaski in 1747
- Legendary Notre Dame football Coach Knute Rockne in 1888
- Actor John Garfield in 1913
- Actress/singer Barbara McNair in 1934
- English auto racing champion Jimmy Clark in 1936
- Actress Paula Prentiss in 1939
- Texas Gov. Rick Perry in 1950
- Actress Kay Lenz in 1953
- Actor/producer Emilio Estefan in 1953
- Actress Catherine O'Hara in 1954
- Actor Steven Weber in 1961
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Good morning!! It's a gorgeous morning! Everything has a bright shiny coat of winter white. Yep ... it actually snowed here! Color me amazed! LOL! It looks like we got about 2 to 2.5 inches. According to the news the main roads are mostly ok. I've not heard any traffic out here yet; the road looks slushy ... I hope it's not icy. And of course ... life goes on ... we're off to work and doctor appointments.
Last night I finally actually watched AI, to hear the "top 10" guys. I have picked my 5 favorites, so will be interesting to see how they fare with the voting off.
Tonight, the girls sing. Today will only go to the low 40s ... so unless it magically warms up, I won't get much done! :)
Today is "I Want You To Be Happy Day" ... "National Anthem Day " ... "What If Cats And Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day " ... "Admission Day (Florida)" ... "Hinamatsuri (Japan) " ... "Liberation Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Martyrs Day (Malawi)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain."
-- John F. Kennedy
"An author spends months writing a book, and maybe puts his heart's blood into it, and then it lies about unread till the reader has nothing else in the world to do."
-- W. Somerset Maugham
Today in history:
In 1845, Florida was admitted to the United States as the 27th state.
In 1875, "Carmen" by Georges Bizet premiered in Paris.
In 1879, attorney Belva Ann Lockwood became the first woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 1923, Time magazine published its first issue.
In 1931, an act of the U.S. Congress designated "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem of the United States.
Today's birthdays include:
- English poet Edmund Waller in 1606
- Industrialist George Pullman, inventor of the railway sleeping car, in 1831
- Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell in 1847
- Charles Ponzi, convicted of fraud for a pyramid scheme that bears his name, in 1882
- U.S. Army Gen. Matthew Ridgway in 1895
- Movie star Jean Harlow in 1911
- Star Trek actor James Scotty Doohan in 1920
- Musician Doc Watson in 1923
- Lee Radziwill, sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, in 1933
- Fashion designer Perry Ellis in 1940
- Radio show host Ira Glass in 1959
- Former football star Herschel Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner in 1962
- Olympic gold medal heptathlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 1962
- Actor David Faustino (Married ... With Children) in 1974
- Actress Jessica Biel in 1982
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Last night I finally actually watched AI, to hear the "top 10" guys. I have picked my 5 favorites, so will be interesting to see how they fare with the voting off.
Tonight, the girls sing. Today will only go to the low 40s ... so unless it magically warms up, I won't get much done! :)
Today is "I Want You To Be Happy Day" ... "National Anthem Day " ... "What If Cats And Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day " ... "Admission Day (Florida)" ... "Hinamatsuri (Japan) " ... "Liberation Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Martyrs Day (Malawi)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain."
-- John F. Kennedy
"An author spends months writing a book, and maybe puts his heart's blood into it, and then it lies about unread till the reader has nothing else in the world to do."
-- W. Somerset Maugham
Today in history:
In 1845, Florida was admitted to the United States as the 27th state.
In 1875, "Carmen" by Georges Bizet premiered in Paris.
In 1879, attorney Belva Ann Lockwood became the first woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 1923, Time magazine published its first issue.
In 1931, an act of the U.S. Congress designated "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem of the United States.
Today's birthdays include:
- English poet Edmund Waller in 1606
- Industrialist George Pullman, inventor of the railway sleeping car, in 1831
- Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell in 1847
- Charles Ponzi, convicted of fraud for a pyramid scheme that bears his name, in 1882
- U.S. Army Gen. Matthew Ridgway in 1895
- Movie star Jean Harlow in 1911
- Star Trek actor James Scotty Doohan in 1920
- Musician Doc Watson in 1923
- Lee Radziwill, sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, in 1933
- Fashion designer Perry Ellis in 1940
- Radio show host Ira Glass in 1959
- Former football star Herschel Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner in 1962
- Olympic gold medal heptathlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 1962
- Actor David Faustino (Married ... With Children) in 1974
- Actress Jessica Biel in 1982
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday March 2, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray out, but not all "that" cold. The forecast is for a partly sunny morning, and clouds and rain by afternoon, leading into snow by tonight. I doubt we'll see that, it's not cold enough. But, we'll see ... this time of year (winter morphing into spring) you never really know.
My class last night was more interesting than it should have been. It was all about statistics ... but he showed us some fun things that can be done with Excel. I think I need a class just on Excel! LOL!
Tonight ... I have no idea. Well, I'll watch AI. Hopefully work on a sewing project!
Today is "NEA's Read Across America Day" ... "Peace Corps Day " ... "Independence Day (Texas) " ... "Town Meeting Day (Vermont)".
Quotes of the Day:
"To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven."
-- Karen Sunde
"If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf."
-- Bob Hope
Today in history:
In 1836, Texas proclaimed its independence from Mexico.
In 1925, the first system of interstate highway numbering was introduced in the United States.
In 1949, a U.S. Air Force plane piloted by Capt. James Gallagher completed the first non-stop around-the-world flight in just more than 94 hours.
Today's birthdays include:
- Statesman DeWitt Clinton, chief sponsor of the Erie Canal project, in 1769
- Sam Houston, first president of the Republic of Texas, in 1793
- Journalist, politician and reformer Carl Schurz in 1829
- Pope Pius XII in 1876
- Publisher Max Schuster in 1897
- German composer Kurt Weill in 1900
- Children's author Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel, in 1904
- Entertainer Desi Arnaz in 1917
- Actress Jennifer Jones in 1919
- Actor John Cullum in 1930
- Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1931
- Author John Irving in 1942
- Singer Karen Carpenter in 1950
- Comedian Laraine Newman (Saturday Night Live) in 1952
- Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
My class last night was more interesting than it should have been. It was all about statistics ... but he showed us some fun things that can be done with Excel. I think I need a class just on Excel! LOL!
Tonight ... I have no idea. Well, I'll watch AI. Hopefully work on a sewing project!
Today is "NEA's Read Across America Day" ... "Peace Corps Day " ... "Independence Day (Texas) " ... "Town Meeting Day (Vermont)".
Quotes of the Day:
"To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven."
-- Karen Sunde
"If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf."
-- Bob Hope
Today in history:
In 1836, Texas proclaimed its independence from Mexico.
In 1925, the first system of interstate highway numbering was introduced in the United States.
In 1949, a U.S. Air Force plane piloted by Capt. James Gallagher completed the first non-stop around-the-world flight in just more than 94 hours.
Today's birthdays include:
- Statesman DeWitt Clinton, chief sponsor of the Erie Canal project, in 1769
- Sam Houston, first president of the Republic of Texas, in 1793
- Journalist, politician and reformer Carl Schurz in 1829
- Pope Pius XII in 1876
- Publisher Max Schuster in 1897
- German composer Kurt Weill in 1900
- Children's author Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel, in 1904
- Entertainer Desi Arnaz in 1917
- Actress Jennifer Jones in 1919
- Actor John Cullum in 1930
- Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1931
- Author John Irving in 1942
- Singer Karen Carpenter in 1950
- Comedian Laraine Newman (Saturday Night Live) in 1952
- Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi in 1962
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Good Morning! Monday March 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a gorgeous morning. It's bright and clear, and will warm up to mid 50s today. But then, they're saying clouds start rolling in this afternoon, rain tomorrow, maybe even snow by tomorrow night. Looks like it might be another "north of me only" event, if it happens. That's ok too now - it's March! :)
In the end, I got a lot done yesterday. Everything "Christmas" (except the one tree I'm having trouble making myself take down! LOL!) is upstairs, mostly in boxes, all neatly labeled and on a master list. My kitchen is mostly neat and organized (a few "trouble spots" I still need to tackle). Laundry - 2 more loads yesterday - is all caught up. Now all I have to do is get my mornings organized so I don't run late every day! LOL!
Tonight is business class; but after tonight I'm ready to get back into a sewing project!
Today is "National Pig Day" ... "Plan a Solo Vacation Day " ... "Refired, Not Retired Day " ... "Anniversary - Land Mine Ban " ... "Admission Day (Nebraska) " ... "Admission Day (Ohio) " ... "Beer Day (Iceland) " ... "Independence Day (Bosnia/Herzegovina) " ... "St. David's Day (Wales)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I shot an arrow into the air, and it stuck."
-- Graffito, in Los Angeles
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1781, the American colonies adopted the Articles of Confederation, paving the way for a federal union.
In 1803, Ohio was admitted to the union as the 17th state.
In 1867, Nebraska was admitted to the union as the 37th state.
In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established by an act of Congress. It was the first area in the world to be designated a national park.
In 1961, U.S. President John Kennedy formed the Peace Corps.
In 2000, in a rare unanimous vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to allow most Social Security recipients to earn as much money as they want without losing any benefits.
Today's birthdays include:
- Polish composer Frederic Chopin in 1810
- Author William Dean Howells in 1837
- Big band leader Glenn Miller in 1904
- Actor David Niven in 1910
- Writer Ralph Ellison in 1913
- Legendary St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray in 1914
- Poet Robert Lowell in 1917
- Israeli Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Yitzhak Rabin in 1922
- Mad magazine publisher William Gaines in 1922
- Donald Deke Slayton, one of the original Mercury astronauts, in 1924
- Singer Harry Belafonte in 1927
- Jurist Robert Bork in 1927
- Actor Robert Conrad in 1930
- Roger Daltrey of The Who in 1944
- Actor Alan Thicke in 1947
- Director Ron Howard in 1954
- Actor Timothy Daly in 1956
- Singer Justin Bieber in 1994
Everyone have a Great Monday!
In the end, I got a lot done yesterday. Everything "Christmas" (except the one tree I'm having trouble making myself take down! LOL!) is upstairs, mostly in boxes, all neatly labeled and on a master list. My kitchen is mostly neat and organized (a few "trouble spots" I still need to tackle). Laundry - 2 more loads yesterday - is all caught up. Now all I have to do is get my mornings organized so I don't run late every day! LOL!
Tonight is business class; but after tonight I'm ready to get back into a sewing project!
Today is "National Pig Day" ... "Plan a Solo Vacation Day " ... "Refired, Not Retired Day " ... "Anniversary - Land Mine Ban " ... "Admission Day (Nebraska) " ... "Admission Day (Ohio) " ... "Beer Day (Iceland) " ... "Independence Day (Bosnia/Herzegovina) " ... "St. David's Day (Wales)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I shot an arrow into the air, and it stuck."
-- Graffito, in Los Angeles
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1781, the American colonies adopted the Articles of Confederation, paving the way for a federal union.
In 1803, Ohio was admitted to the union as the 17th state.
In 1867, Nebraska was admitted to the union as the 37th state.
In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established by an act of Congress. It was the first area in the world to be designated a national park.
In 1961, U.S. President John Kennedy formed the Peace Corps.
In 2000, in a rare unanimous vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to allow most Social Security recipients to earn as much money as they want without losing any benefits.
Today's birthdays include:
- Polish composer Frederic Chopin in 1810
- Author William Dean Howells in 1837
- Big band leader Glenn Miller in 1904
- Actor David Niven in 1910
- Writer Ralph Ellison in 1913
- Legendary St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray in 1914
- Poet Robert Lowell in 1917
- Israeli Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Yitzhak Rabin in 1922
- Mad magazine publisher William Gaines in 1922
- Donald Deke Slayton, one of the original Mercury astronauts, in 1924
- Singer Harry Belafonte in 1927
- Jurist Robert Bork in 1927
- Actor Robert Conrad in 1930
- Roger Daltrey of The Who in 1944
- Actor Alan Thicke in 1947
- Director Ron Howard in 1954
- Actor Timothy Daly in 1956
- Singer Justin Bieber in 1994
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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