Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's overcast, but not "heavy" (not dark and gloomy). It'll be mostly cloudy today but with very small chances of showers. However, it'll be weirdly warm, nearly 70. Perhaps a last gasp of fall, before temps plunge the rest of the week.
Yesterday: While I didn't get as much done as I hoped (do I ever?), we got a lot done. We probably would have gotten even more done if we hadn't been side tracked by a brief shopping excursion. Oops. And of course, my morning got off to a slow start waiting for the gas to be delivered!
Today: I have a huge list of things to accomplish today. I have to get the house at least neat if not completely decorated, get some cleaning done, get laundry caught up, and pack for a 5 day trip. Woo Hoo! :)
Today is "Computer Security Day" ... "Saint Andrew's Day" ... "Stay Home Because You're Well Day" ... "Independence Day (Barbados)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care."
-- William Safire
"My husband gave me a necklace. It's fake. I requested fake. Maybe I'm paranoid, but in this day and age, I don't want something around my neck that's worth more than my head."
-- Rita Rudner
Today in history:
In 1913, Charles Chaplin made his screen debut in Mack Sennett's short film "Making a Living."
In 1988, the Soviet Union stopped jamming broadcasts of Radio Free Europe for the first time in 30 years.
In 2005, the world's first partial-face transplant was conducted in France where a woman was given a new nose, lips and chin following a brutal dog bite.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1508
- Irish satirist Jonathan Swift in 1667
- Novelist Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) in 1835
- British statesman Winston Churchill in 1874
- Film director Gordon Parks in 1912
- Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 1918
- Actor Virginia Mayo in 1920
- Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress in 1924
- Comedian Allan Sherman in 1924
- Actor Richard Crenna in 1926
- Actor Robert Guillaume in 1927
- Producer/TV music show host Dick Clark in 1929
- Watergate figure G. Gordon Liddy in 1930
- 1960s radical Abbie Hoffman in 1936
- Filmmaker Ridley Scott in 1937
- Playwright David Mamet in 1947
- Singer/actor Mandy Patinkin in 1952
- Singer June Pointer in 1953
- Rock singer Billy Idol in 1955
- Historian Michael Beschloss in 1955
- Multi-sport star Bo Jackson in 1962
- Actor Ben Stiller in 1965
- Singer Clay Aiken in 1978
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday November 30, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's overcast, but not "heavy" (not dark and gloomy). It'll be mostly cloudy today but with very small chances of showers. However, it'll be weirdly warm, nearly 70. Perhaps a last gasp of fall, before temps plunge the rest of the week.
Yesterday: While I didn't get as much done as I hoped (do I ever?), we got a lot done. We probably would have gotten even more done if we hadn't been side tracked by a brief shopping excursion. Oops. And of course, my morning got off to a slow start waiting for the gas to be delivered!
Today: I have a huge list of things to accomplish today. I have to get the house at least neat if not completely decorated, get some cleaning done, get laundry caught up, and pack for a 5 day trip. Woo Hoo! :)
Today is "Computer Security Day" ... "Saint Andrew's Day" ... "Stay Home Because You're Well Day" ... "Independence Day (Barbados)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care."
-- William Safire
"My husband gave me a necklace. It's fake. I requested fake. Maybe I'm paranoid, but in this day and age, I don't want something around my neck that's worth more than my head."
-- Rita Rudner
Today in history:
In 1913, Charles Chaplin made his screen debut in Mack Sennett's short film "Making a Living."
In 1988, the Soviet Union stopped jamming broadcasts of Radio Free Europe for the first time in 30 years.
In 2005, the world's first partial-face transplant was conducted in France where a woman was given a new nose, lips and chin following a brutal dog bite.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1508
- Irish satirist Jonathan Swift in 1667
- Novelist Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) in 1835
- British statesman Winston Churchill in 1874
- Film director Gordon Parks in 1912
- Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 1918
- Actor Virginia Mayo in 1920
- Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress in 1924
- Comedian Allan Sherman in 1924
- Actor Richard Crenna in 1926
- Actor Robert Guillaume in 1927
- Producer/TV music show host Dick Clark in 1929
- Watergate figure G. Gordon Liddy in 1930
- 1960s radical Abbie Hoffman in 1936
- Filmmaker Ridley Scott in 1937
- Playwright David Mamet in 1947
- Singer/actor Mandy Patinkin in 1952
- Singer June Pointer in 1953
- Rock singer Billy Idol in 1955
- Historian Michael Beschloss in 1955
- Multi-sport star Bo Jackson in 1962
- Actor Ben Stiller in 1965
- Singer Clay Aiken in 1978
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: While I didn't get as much done as I hoped (do I ever?), we got a lot done. We probably would have gotten even more done if we hadn't been side tracked by a brief shopping excursion. Oops. And of course, my morning got off to a slow start waiting for the gas to be delivered!
Today: I have a huge list of things to accomplish today. I have to get the house at least neat if not completely decorated, get some cleaning done, get laundry caught up, and pack for a 5 day trip. Woo Hoo! :)
Today is "Computer Security Day" ... "Saint Andrew's Day" ... "Stay Home Because You're Well Day" ... "Independence Day (Barbados)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care."
-- William Safire
"My husband gave me a necklace. It's fake. I requested fake. Maybe I'm paranoid, but in this day and age, I don't want something around my neck that's worth more than my head."
-- Rita Rudner
Today in history:
In 1913, Charles Chaplin made his screen debut in Mack Sennett's short film "Making a Living."
In 1988, the Soviet Union stopped jamming broadcasts of Radio Free Europe for the first time in 30 years.
In 2005, the world's first partial-face transplant was conducted in France where a woman was given a new nose, lips and chin following a brutal dog bite.
Today's birthdays include
- Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1508
- Irish satirist Jonathan Swift in 1667
- Novelist Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) in 1835
- British statesman Winston Churchill in 1874
- Film director Gordon Parks in 1912
- Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 1918
- Actor Virginia Mayo in 1920
- Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress in 1924
- Comedian Allan Sherman in 1924
- Actor Richard Crenna in 1926
- Actor Robert Guillaume in 1927
- Producer/TV music show host Dick Clark in 1929
- Watergate figure G. Gordon Liddy in 1930
- 1960s radical Abbie Hoffman in 1936
- Filmmaker Ridley Scott in 1937
- Playwright David Mamet in 1947
- Singer/actor Mandy Patinkin in 1952
- Singer June Pointer in 1953
- Rock singer Billy Idol in 1955
- Historian Michael Beschloss in 1955
- Multi-sport star Bo Jackson in 1962
- Actor Ben Stiller in 1965
- Singer Clay Aiken in 1978
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Good Morning! Monday November 29, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I suspect we need rain, doesn't seem like we've gotten much for a long time; but today is bright and clear so far. It is supposed to be partly sunny, and upper 50s or maybe even low 60s. I hope for the warmer end, to get the rest of the outside decorations up today.
Yesterday: I got a lot done, but fizzled. I ran out of gas - figuratively and literally! LOL! Once the hands get cold, it's hard to do much, but I managed for awhile. Then I just wrapped up and watched a Christmas movie! :)
Today: I have several errands to run in town, and then that outside stuff this afternoon. Tonight I will work more on inside decorating. I also still have sewing to finish; I did some yesterday, but had to stop last night. Some day I'm going to manage to be organzied! LOL!
Today is "Cyber Monday" ... "Electronic Greetings Day" ... "UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Keep on going and the chances are you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down."
-- Charles F. Kettering
"Thank God men cannot as yet fly and lay waste the sky as well as the earth!"
-- Henry David Thoreau
"The 'Net is a waste of time, and that's exactly what's right about it."
-- William Gibson
Today in history:
In 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated his invention, a hand-cranked phonograph that recorded sound on grooved metal cylinders. Edison shouted verses of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" into the machine, which played back his voice.
In 1890, the first Army-Navy football game was played with Navy winning 24-0.
In 1929, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Byrd and three crewmen became the first people to fly over the South Pole.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian physicist Christian Doppler in 1803
- Author Louisa May Alcott in 1832
- Chinese Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi in 1835
- English electrical engineer John Fleming, who devised the radio tube-diode, in 1849
- Film choreographer Busby Berkeley in 1895
- Irish novelist C.S. Lewis in 1898
- Sports broadcasting legend Vin Scully in 1927
- Former French President Jacques Chirac in 1932
- Blue musician John Mayall in 1933
- Actor Diane Ladd in 1935
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Denny Doherty in 1940
- Musician/composer Chuck Mangione in 1940
- Comedian Garry Shandling in 1949
- Filmmaker Joel Coen in 1954
- Comedian Howie Mandel in 1955
- U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano in 1957
- Actor Cathy Moriarty in 1960
- Actor Kim Delaney in 1961
- Actor Andrew McCarthy in 1962
- Actor Don Cheadle in 1964
- Actor Tom Sizemore in 1964
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: I got a lot done, but fizzled. I ran out of gas - figuratively and literally! LOL! Once the hands get cold, it's hard to do much, but I managed for awhile. Then I just wrapped up and watched a Christmas movie! :)
Today: I have several errands to run in town, and then that outside stuff this afternoon. Tonight I will work more on inside decorating. I also still have sewing to finish; I did some yesterday, but had to stop last night. Some day I'm going to manage to be organzied! LOL!
Today is "Cyber Monday" ... "Electronic Greetings Day" ... "UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Keep on going and the chances are you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down."
-- Charles F. Kettering
"Thank God men cannot as yet fly and lay waste the sky as well as the earth!"
-- Henry David Thoreau
"The 'Net is a waste of time, and that's exactly what's right about it."
-- William Gibson
Today in history:
In 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated his invention, a hand-cranked phonograph that recorded sound on grooved metal cylinders. Edison shouted verses of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" into the machine, which played back his voice.
In 1890, the first Army-Navy football game was played with Navy winning 24-0.
In 1929, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Byrd and three crewmen became the first people to fly over the South Pole.
Today's birthdays include
- Austrian physicist Christian Doppler in 1803
- Author Louisa May Alcott in 1832
- Chinese Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi in 1835
- English electrical engineer John Fleming, who devised the radio tube-diode, in 1849
- Film choreographer Busby Berkeley in 1895
- Irish novelist C.S. Lewis in 1898
- Sports broadcasting legend Vin Scully in 1927
- Former French President Jacques Chirac in 1932
- Blue musician John Mayall in 1933
- Actor Diane Ladd in 1935
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Denny Doherty in 1940
- Musician/composer Chuck Mangione in 1940
- Comedian Garry Shandling in 1949
- Filmmaker Joel Coen in 1954
- Comedian Howie Mandel in 1955
- U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano in 1957
- Actor Cathy Moriarty in 1960
- Actor Kim Delaney in 1961
- Actor Andrew McCarthy in 1962
- Actor Don Cheadle in 1964
- Actor Tom Sizemore in 1964
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday November 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear; but will be chilly again, low 50s. This is (more or less) what it's *supposed* to be like in late November. I'm not crazy about cold, of course; but we need all the seasons.
Yesterday: I got a busy start to the day, and got a lot of things done. By mid afternoon "the kids" got here, and we got the big tree assembled and lit (and someday I'm going to splurge on a big pre-lit!! LOL!). Everyone worked on decorating it - until we ran out of hooks, and the grands got bored! :) When it got dark, we went to see the lights. It wa nice and cold, just like it should be, and we rode the little "train" through the light park; and then went in the candy store. It was a lovely afternoon and evening!
Today: I plan to finish up several projects and work on sewing, even though I've gotten a very late start. I sure slept well! LOL! I hope to get most of the inside decorating finished, and get a lot done on the sewing I had hoped to finish by today.
Today is "Advent - First Sunday" ... "John F. Kennedy Day (Massachusetts)" ... "Independence Day (Albania)" ... "Independence Day (Mauritania)" ... "Republic Day (Chad)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth."
-- Jewish Proverb
"Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about."
-- Lynn Johnston
"I am going to concentrate on what's important in life. I'm going to strive everyday to be a kind and generous and loving person. I'm going to keep death right here, so that anytime I even think about getting angry at you or anybody else, I'll see death and I'll remember."
-- Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider
Today in history:
In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan entered the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east.
In 1660, the Royal Society was founded at Gresham College.
In 1919, Virginia-born Nancy Astor became the first woman member of the British Parliament.
In 1925, "The Grand Ole Opry," the famed country music show, made its radio debut.
Today's birthdays include
- English writer John Bunyan in 1628
- English poet William Blake in 1757
- John Hyatt, inventor of celluloid, in 1837
- Architect Henry Bacon, designer of the Lincoln Memorial, in 1866
- Motown Records founder Berry Gordy in 1929
- Actor Hope Lange in 1933
- Singer/composer Randy Newman in 1943
- Ballet dancer Alexander Godunov in 1949
- Band leader Paul Shaffer in 1949
- Actor Ed Harris in 1950
- Actor S. Epatha Merkerson in 1952
- Actor Judd Nelson in 1959
- Comedian Jon Stewart in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: I got a busy start to the day, and got a lot of things done. By mid afternoon "the kids" got here, and we got the big tree assembled and lit (and someday I'm going to splurge on a big pre-lit!! LOL!). Everyone worked on decorating it - until we ran out of hooks, and the grands got bored! :) When it got dark, we went to see the lights. It wa nice and cold, just like it should be, and we rode the little "train" through the light park; and then went in the candy store. It was a lovely afternoon and evening!
Today: I plan to finish up several projects and work on sewing, even though I've gotten a very late start. I sure slept well! LOL! I hope to get most of the inside decorating finished, and get a lot done on the sewing I had hoped to finish by today.
Today is "Advent - First Sunday" ... "John F. Kennedy Day (Massachusetts)" ... "Independence Day (Albania)" ... "Independence Day (Mauritania)" ... "Republic Day (Chad)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth."
-- Jewish Proverb
"Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about."
-- Lynn Johnston
"I am going to concentrate on what's important in life. I'm going to strive everyday to be a kind and generous and loving person. I'm going to keep death right here, so that anytime I even think about getting angry at you or anybody else, I'll see death and I'll remember."
-- Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider
Today in history:
In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan entered the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east.
In 1660, the Royal Society was founded at Gresham College.
In 1919, Virginia-born Nancy Astor became the first woman member of the British Parliament.
In 1925, "The Grand Ole Opry," the famed country music show, made its radio debut.
Today's birthdays include
- English writer John Bunyan in 1628
- English poet William Blake in 1757
- John Hyatt, inventor of celluloid, in 1837
- Architect Henry Bacon, designer of the Lincoln Memorial, in 1866
- Motown Records founder Berry Gordy in 1929
- Actor Hope Lange in 1933
- Singer/composer Randy Newman in 1943
- Ballet dancer Alexander Godunov in 1949
- Band leader Paul Shaffer in 1949
- Actor Ed Harris in 1950
- Actor S. Epatha Merkerson in 1952
- Actor Judd Nelson in 1959
- Comedian Jon Stewart in 1962
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday November 27, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Yesterday's clouds and rain have moved on, and today will be clear and bright. It's also a lot colder ... low 50s ... which is much more "seasonable". I'm trying telling myself that the reason I'm dragging out Christmas decorating is because it's been so warm. :)
Yesterday: Our shopping trip was successful in that we got what we wanted, and found a lot more good bargains. Then we got a little bit more tweaking and decluttering done here; though we were so tired, we had to stop early. Still, several of the trees are "tweaked" and decorated; more of the outside stuff is placed and lit; most of the nutcracker collection has found homes; and there is a blank spot for the big tree and working space nearby.
Today: When family gets here ... not sure when ... we'll put up and decorate the "big" tree. So far I've gotten dishes done, bathroom cleaned, and laundry started. In a few minutes I'll take trash by the dump and go to the grocery store (was too tired yesterday! LOL!). It's going to be another busy day, and I'm looking forward to it! :)
Today is "International Aura Awareness Day"
Qoutes of the Day:
"A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students."
-- John Ciardi
"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.
-- Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Today in history:
In 1989, University of Chicago doctors implanted part of a woman's liver in her 21-month-old daughter in the nation's first living donor liver transplant.
In 1989, Virginia certified Douglas Wilder as the nation's first elected black governor.
Today's birthdays include
- Mama ... we love you and miss you every day!
- Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and inventor of the centigrade thermometer, in 1701
- American historian Charles Beard and Israeli statesman Chaim Weizmann, both in 1874
- Producer David Merrick in 1911
- Entertainer Buffalo Bob Smith (The Howdy Dowdy Show) in 1917
- Writer Gail Sheehy in 1937
- Actor and martial arts star Bruce Lee in 1940
- Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix in 1942 in 1942
- Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Henry Carr in 1942
- Singer Eddie Rabbitt in 1941
- Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, in 1957
- Actor James Avery in 1948
- Actor Curtis Armstrong in 1953
- Actor Fisher Stevens in 1963
- Actor Robin Givens in 1964
- Actor Jaleel White in 1976
- Bill Nye The Science Guy, in 1955
- Film director Kathryn Bigelow in 1951
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: Our shopping trip was successful in that we got what we wanted, and found a lot more good bargains. Then we got a little bit more tweaking and decluttering done here; though we were so tired, we had to stop early. Still, several of the trees are "tweaked" and decorated; more of the outside stuff is placed and lit; most of the nutcracker collection has found homes; and there is a blank spot for the big tree and working space nearby.
Today: When family gets here ... not sure when ... we'll put up and decorate the "big" tree. So far I've gotten dishes done, bathroom cleaned, and laundry started. In a few minutes I'll take trash by the dump and go to the grocery store (was too tired yesterday! LOL!). It's going to be another busy day, and I'm looking forward to it! :)
Today is "International Aura Awareness Day"
Qoutes of the Day:
"A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students."
-- John Ciardi
"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.
-- Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Today in history:
In 1989, University of Chicago doctors implanted part of a woman's liver in her 21-month-old daughter in the nation's first living donor liver transplant.
In 1989, Virginia certified Douglas Wilder as the nation's first elected black governor.
Today's birthdays include
- Mama ... we love you and miss you every day!
- Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and inventor of the centigrade thermometer, in 1701
- American historian Charles Beard and Israeli statesman Chaim Weizmann, both in 1874
- Producer David Merrick in 1911
- Entertainer Buffalo Bob Smith (The Howdy Dowdy Show) in 1917
- Writer Gail Sheehy in 1937
- Actor and martial arts star Bruce Lee in 1940
- Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix in 1942 in 1942
- Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Henry Carr in 1942
- Singer Eddie Rabbitt in 1941
- Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, in 1957
- Actor James Avery in 1948
- Actor Curtis Armstrong in 1953
- Actor Fisher Stevens in 1963
- Actor Robin Givens in 1964
- Actor Jaleel White in 1976
- Bill Nye The Science Guy, in 1955
- Film director Kathryn Bigelow in 1951
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Good Morning! Friday November 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning, though still quite early. Today will be a strange mix of weather. Once the sun comes up, it will be mostly cloudy and possibly damp at times. The early part of the day will be unseasonably warm, maybe even low 70s; but by afternoon when a front comes through it might get very cool.
Yesterday: Being a holiday, I was lazy. I did get some cleaning, laundry, and a bit of decorating done. I also worked on gift wrapping and sewing. We went out to eat, but not the "fancy" place we'd originally planned. I watched the Macy's parade, and 2 Christmas movies! :)
Today: A "last-minute" decision was made to do the shopping scene today. We will be done with that very early, and try to finish the outside decorating (not much left) before the front passes and it gets too cold to work outside. Then we'll get a lot of the inside work done ... it's mostly down to the "fun stuff" now, getting out collections.
Today is "Black Friday" ... "Buy Nothing Day" ... "Maize Day" ... "National Flossing Day" ... "Sinkie Day" ... "You're Welcomegiving Day" ... "Family Day (Nevada)" ... "Republic Day (Mongolia)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."
-- Sam Levenson
"The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards.
-- Arthur Koestler
"Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory."
-- Albert Schweitzer
Today in history:
In 1778, Captain James Cook became the first European to visit Maui.
In 1789, U.S. President George Washington declared Nov. 26, 1789, to be Thanksgiving Day. It was the first U.S. holiday by presidential proclamation.
In 1832, the first streetcar railway in America started public service in New York City from City Hall to 14th Street. The car was pulled by a horse and the fare was 12 1/2 cents.
In 1922, In Egypt's Valley of the Kings, British archaeologists Howard Carter and George Carnarvon became the first humans to enter King Tutankhamen's treasure-laden tomb in more than 3,000 years.
In 1965, France launched a satellite into space, becoming the world's third space power after the United States and the Soviet Union.
In 2005, a 67-year-old textile tycoon in India, Vijaypat Singhania, set a world's altitude record of 69,852 feet in a hot air balloon over Mumbai.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet William Cowper in 1731
- Surgeon and women's rights leader Mary Walker Edwards in 1832
- Air conditioning engineer Willis Carrier in 1876
- French playwright Eugene Ionesco in 1909
- TV journalist Eric Sevareid in 1912
- Cartoonist Charles Schulz (Peanuts) in 1922
- Singer Robert Goulet in 1933
- Impressionist Rich Little in 1938
- Singer Tina Turner in 1939
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: Being a holiday, I was lazy. I did get some cleaning, laundry, and a bit of decorating done. I also worked on gift wrapping and sewing. We went out to eat, but not the "fancy" place we'd originally planned. I watched the Macy's parade, and 2 Christmas movies! :)
Today: A "last-minute" decision was made to do the shopping scene today. We will be done with that very early, and try to finish the outside decorating (not much left) before the front passes and it gets too cold to work outside. Then we'll get a lot of the inside work done ... it's mostly down to the "fun stuff" now, getting out collections.
Today is "Black Friday" ... "Buy Nothing Day" ... "Maize Day" ... "National Flossing Day" ... "Sinkie Day" ... "You're Welcomegiving Day" ... "Family Day (Nevada)" ... "Republic Day (Mongolia)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."
-- Sam Levenson
"The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards.
-- Arthur Koestler
"Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory."
-- Albert Schweitzer
Today in history:
In 1778, Captain James Cook became the first European to visit Maui.
In 1789, U.S. President George Washington declared Nov. 26, 1789, to be Thanksgiving Day. It was the first U.S. holiday by presidential proclamation.
In 1832, the first streetcar railway in America started public service in New York City from City Hall to 14th Street. The car was pulled by a horse and the fare was 12 1/2 cents.
In 1922, In Egypt's Valley of the Kings, British archaeologists Howard Carter and George Carnarvon became the first humans to enter King Tutankhamen's treasure-laden tomb in more than 3,000 years.
In 1965, France launched a satellite into space, becoming the world's third space power after the United States and the Soviet Union.
In 2005, a 67-year-old textile tycoon in India, Vijaypat Singhania, set a world's altitude record of 69,852 feet in a hot air balloon over Mumbai.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet William Cowper in 1731
- Surgeon and women's rights leader Mary Walker Edwards in 1832
- Air conditioning engineer Willis Carrier in 1876
- French playwright Eugene Ionesco in 1909
- TV journalist Eric Sevareid in 1912
- Cartoonist Charles Schulz (Peanuts) in 1922
- Singer Robert Goulet in 1933
- Impressionist Rich Little in 1938
- Singer Tina Turner in 1939
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday, November 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's actually gray out, but not "dark"; it'll be cooler, only around 60, and mostly cloudy with not much chance of anything more than a few sprinkles.
Yesterday: Since today (and tomorrow) are holidays, yesterday was my last day at work, but I'm not "officially" retired until after tomorrow. It feels strange ... well, actually, nothing feels any different. LOL! I had an errand to run after work; and then DH decided he was tired of left-over turkey, so we went out for a chicken sandwich. I got a little bit more done on my sewing, and that's about all.
Today: My original plan was to watch a parade, maybe a movie, do some decorating, and go out to dinner. I have a feeling that plan will change. I think I may have to cook dinner, though it certainly won't be a turkey feast. I'll still get to watch the special things ... I've already got the parade (pre-coverage) tuned in. Whatever we do, it will be a relaxing day.
It is Thanksgiving Day in the US, and I am ever so thankful for my family, my friends, and this wonderful country I am so priviledged to live in. I pray for health, happiness, and safe travel for all of my readers and their loved ones!
Today is "Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade" ... "Thanksgiving Day (US)" ... "Turkey-Free Thanksgiving" ... "Saint Catherine's Day" ... "Shopping Reminder Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" ... "Independence Day (Suriname)" ... "National Day (Bosnia and Herzegovina)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory."
-- Albert Schweitzer
"No opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible."
-- W. H. Auden
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."
-- Mother Teresa
Today in history:
In 1952, Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap," listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's longest running play, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1835
- Pioneer German automobile designer Karl Benz in 1844
- Social reformer Carry Nation in 1846
- Pope John XXIII in 1881
- New York Yankees slugger Joe DiMaggio in 1914
- Actor Ricardo Montalban in 1920
- Actress Kathryn Crosby in 1933
- Actor John Larroquette in 1947
- John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1960
- Singer Amy Grant in 1960
- Actress Jill Hennessy in 1969
- Actress Christina Applegate in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: Since today (and tomorrow) are holidays, yesterday was my last day at work, but I'm not "officially" retired until after tomorrow. It feels strange ... well, actually, nothing feels any different. LOL! I had an errand to run after work; and then DH decided he was tired of left-over turkey, so we went out for a chicken sandwich. I got a little bit more done on my sewing, and that's about all.
Today: My original plan was to watch a parade, maybe a movie, do some decorating, and go out to dinner. I have a feeling that plan will change. I think I may have to cook dinner, though it certainly won't be a turkey feast. I'll still get to watch the special things ... I've already got the parade (pre-coverage) tuned in. Whatever we do, it will be a relaxing day.
It is Thanksgiving Day in the US, and I am ever so thankful for my family, my friends, and this wonderful country I am so priviledged to live in. I pray for health, happiness, and safe travel for all of my readers and their loved ones!
Today is "Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade" ... "Thanksgiving Day (US)" ... "Turkey-Free Thanksgiving" ... "Saint Catherine's Day" ... "Shopping Reminder Day" ... "UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" ... "Independence Day (Suriname)" ... "National Day (Bosnia and Herzegovina)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory."
-- Albert Schweitzer
"No opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible."
-- W. H. Auden
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."
-- Mother Teresa
Today in history:
In 1952, Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap," listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's longest running play, opened in London.
Today's birthdays include
- Industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1835
- Pioneer German automobile designer Karl Benz in 1844
- Social reformer Carry Nation in 1846
- Pope John XXIII in 1881
- New York Yankees slugger Joe DiMaggio in 1914
- Actor Ricardo Montalban in 1920
- Actress Kathryn Crosby in 1933
- Actor John Larroquette in 1947
- John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1960
- Singer Amy Grant in 1960
- Actress Jill Hennessy in 1969
- Actress Christina Applegate in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday November 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The expected cool-down is starting, only going to the low 60s. But it will be sunny, a little breezy, and still a gorgeous fall day. We didn't get much rain yesterday, but in a day or two we have another chance.
Yesterday: Shortly after I got home from work we had a meeting with an insurance lady. That took quite a bit of time (going through all the government required paperwork for something that we might not even get. Frustrating!). That pretty much took my steam away; but it was lovely to get home and see (most of) my lights working - I have elves!! LOL! I did get some sewing done though, while watching Dancing ... and of course I'm happy with the results! :)
Today: This is my last day at work. It feels like just any other day; but it's the start of the Thanksgiving break also. We'll have a big meal at work (boy do we have some good cooks!), so not sure how much will get done. Hopefully by tonight I'll at least get more sewing done, and start on wrapping. :)
Today is "Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day" ... "Tie One On Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated."
-- Alec Bourne
"If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. "
-- Herodotus
"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down."
-- Mary Pickford
Today in history:
In 1869, women from 21 states met in Cleveland to organize the American Women Suffrage Association.
In 1874, Joseph Glidden received a patent for barbed wire, which made the farming of the Great Plains possible.
Today's birthdays include
- Dutch philosopher Baruch Benedict de Spinoza in 1632
- British novelist and clergyman Laurence Sterne in 1713
- Spanish missionary Junipero Serra in 1713
- Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States, in 1784
- Painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec in 1864
- Ragtime composer Scott Joplin in 1868
- Lecturer and author Dale Carnegie in 1888
- Pianist Teddy Wilson in 1912
- Actor Geraldine Fitzgerald in 1913
- Actor Howard Duff in 1917
- Columnist William F. Buckley in 1925
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Oscar Robertson in 1938
- Musician Donald Duck Dunn in 1941
- Comedian Billy Connolly in 1942
- Basketball Hall of Fame member and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing in 1943
- Actor Dwight Schultz in 1947
- Actor Stanley Livingston in 1950
- Actor Colin Hanks in 1977
- Actor Katherine Heigl in 1978
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: Shortly after I got home from work we had a meeting with an insurance lady. That took quite a bit of time (going through all the government required paperwork for something that we might not even get. Frustrating!). That pretty much took my steam away; but it was lovely to get home and see (most of) my lights working - I have elves!! LOL! I did get some sewing done though, while watching Dancing ... and of course I'm happy with the results! :)
Today: This is my last day at work. It feels like just any other day; but it's the start of the Thanksgiving break also. We'll have a big meal at work (boy do we have some good cooks!), so not sure how much will get done. Hopefully by tonight I'll at least get more sewing done, and start on wrapping. :)
Today is "Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day" ... "Tie One On Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated."
-- Alec Bourne
"If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. "
-- Herodotus
"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down."
-- Mary Pickford
Today in history:
In 1869, women from 21 states met in Cleveland to organize the American Women Suffrage Association.
In 1874, Joseph Glidden received a patent for barbed wire, which made the farming of the Great Plains possible.
Today's birthdays include
- Dutch philosopher Baruch Benedict de Spinoza in 1632
- British novelist and clergyman Laurence Sterne in 1713
- Spanish missionary Junipero Serra in 1713
- Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States, in 1784
- Painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec in 1864
- Ragtime composer Scott Joplin in 1868
- Lecturer and author Dale Carnegie in 1888
- Pianist Teddy Wilson in 1912
- Actor Geraldine Fitzgerald in 1913
- Actor Howard Duff in 1917
- Columnist William F. Buckley in 1925
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Oscar Robertson in 1938
- Musician Donald Duck Dunn in 1941
- Comedian Billy Connolly in 1942
- Basketball Hall of Fame member and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing in 1943
- Actor Dwight Schultz in 1947
- Actor Stanley Livingston in 1950
- Actor Colin Hanks in 1977
- Actor Katherine Heigl in 1978
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday November 23, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The unseasonably warm is still hangining in, with a high today in the low 70s. It's gray out, will be mostly cloudy and maybe some sprinkles. A good rain would be nice; I think we have a chance of that by the end of the week.
Yesterday: I had to run errands after work, and got home late; and of course got almost nothing done here. But I did watch Dancing .. and I think I may have to give up my "usual" (which I can catch on rerun) to see the Dance finale. I still want Jennifer to win; and I wouldn't be totally unhappy if Kyle won. 'Nuff said. LOL! I also watched the new show, "Skating With The Stars". Not sure about that one yet, but might be ok.
Today: After work, if nothing comes up I need to do, I'm hoping to at least wrap some gifts and sew! :)
Today is "Labor Thanksgiving Day (Japan)" ... "Fibonacci Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Laws are like sausages. It's better not to see them being made."
-- Otto von Bismarck
"I know who I am. No one else knows who I am. If I was a giraffe, and someone said I was a snake, I'd think, no, actually I'm a giraffe."
-- Richard Gere
"Neither enemy faces, nor the mothers that love them, come to mind when one is thinking of nothing but endeavouring to survive. Philosophising about war is useless under fire."
-- Linda Berdoll
Today in history:
In 1889, the first jukebox was placed in service in the Palais Royal Saloon in San Francisco.
In 1890, the independent Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was separated from the Netherlands.
In 1919, the first play-by-play football game radio broadcast in the United States took place during a game in which Texas A&M blanked the University of Texas 7-0.
In 1936, Life magazine made its debut.
In 1963, the first episode of the sci-fi series "Doctor Who" aired on BBC television.
Today's birthdays include
- Edward Rutledge, signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1749
- Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, in 1804
- U.S. outlaw Billy The Kid Bonney in 1859
- Mexican artist Jose Clemente Orozco in 1883
- Actor Boris Karloff in 1887
- Comic actor Harpo (Adolph Arthur) Marx of the Marx Brothers in 1888
- Romain de Tirtoff, the fashion designer and artist known as Erte, in 1892
- Actor Michael Gough in 1913
- Actor Franco Nero in 1941
- Actor Susan Anspach in 1942
- Composer Johnny Mandel in 1925
- Screenwriter Robert Towne in 1934
- Radio personality Tom Joyner in 1949
- Musician Bruce Hornsby in 1954
- Television personality Robin Roberts in 1960
- Actor/singer Miley Cyrus in 1992
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: I had to run errands after work, and got home late; and of course got almost nothing done here. But I did watch Dancing .. and I think I may have to give up my "usual" (which I can catch on rerun) to see the Dance finale. I still want Jennifer to win; and I wouldn't be totally unhappy if Kyle won. 'Nuff said. LOL! I also watched the new show, "Skating With The Stars". Not sure about that one yet, but might be ok.
Today: After work, if nothing comes up I need to do, I'm hoping to at least wrap some gifts and sew! :)
Today is "Labor Thanksgiving Day (Japan)" ... "Fibonacci Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Laws are like sausages. It's better not to see them being made."
-- Otto von Bismarck
"I know who I am. No one else knows who I am. If I was a giraffe, and someone said I was a snake, I'd think, no, actually I'm a giraffe."
-- Richard Gere
"Neither enemy faces, nor the mothers that love them, come to mind when one is thinking of nothing but endeavouring to survive. Philosophising about war is useless under fire."
-- Linda Berdoll
Today in history:
In 1889, the first jukebox was placed in service in the Palais Royal Saloon in San Francisco.
In 1890, the independent Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was separated from the Netherlands.
In 1919, the first play-by-play football game radio broadcast in the United States took place during a game in which Texas A&M blanked the University of Texas 7-0.
In 1936, Life magazine made its debut.
In 1963, the first episode of the sci-fi series "Doctor Who" aired on BBC television.
Today's birthdays include
- Edward Rutledge, signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1749
- Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, in 1804
- U.S. outlaw Billy The Kid Bonney in 1859
- Mexican artist Jose Clemente Orozco in 1883
- Actor Boris Karloff in 1887
- Comic actor Harpo (Adolph Arthur) Marx of the Marx Brothers in 1888
- Romain de Tirtoff, the fashion designer and artist known as Erte, in 1892
- Actor Michael Gough in 1913
- Actor Franco Nero in 1941
- Actor Susan Anspach in 1942
- Composer Johnny Mandel in 1925
- Screenwriter Robert Towne in 1934
- Radio personality Tom Joyner in 1949
- Musician Bruce Hornsby in 1954
- Television personality Robin Roberts in 1960
- Actor/singer Miley Cyrus in 1992
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Good Morning! Monday November 22, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's very foggy out ... and the "dusk-to-dawn" lights that are still on look strange through the whiteness of nothingness! LOL! But, the lovely fall weather is hanging on, with today going to low 70s and sunshine quickly burning off the fog.
Yesterday: With help, I got very busy; and most of the outside stuff is done! Every year I change things a bit ... and as usual, I find I don't have enough extension cords. :( I also got my new washer and dryer ... very late, but still had time to get 2 loads of laundry done.
Today: It's back to work for one last (short) week of full time employment. It's a little scary, but mostly a relief! LOL! I have a lot of things I really really need to get done by next weekend, so I will have to get busy in the evenings. Also, tonight is the Dancing finale. I won't watch the results show tomorrow; but if that little twerp wins, I won't be watching any more anyway. Also tonight the Skating show starts ... what a dilemma ... same time as Hawaii 5-0! LOL!
Today is ""Saint Cecilia Feast Day" ... "Anniversary - Assassination of John F. Kennedy" ... "Independence Day (Lebanon)" ... "Humane Society Anniversary Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires."
-- Dorothy Parker
"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose."
-- Bill Gates
"I learned an important lesson in the art of debate. Present your argument clearly, arm yourself with cutting wit and of course, bob and weave!"
-- Takayuki Ikkaku
Today in history:
In 1858, the city of Denver was founded.
In 1935, a Pan American Martin 130 "flying boat" called the China Clipper began regular trans-Pacific mail service. The flight from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines, took 59 hours and 48 minutes.
In 1954, the Humane Society of the United States was founded.
In 1997, New Zealanders Robert Hamill and Phil Stubbs arrived in Barbados from the Canary Islands in their boat, Kiwi Challenger, after 41 days, one hour and 55 minutes -- a record for rowing across the Atlantic.
Today's birthdays include
- French explorer of North America Rene Robert de La Salle in 1643
- English novelist George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) in 1819
- French statesman and military leader Charles de Gaulle in 1890
- Wiley Post, the first pilot to fly solo around the world, in 1898
- Composer Hoagy Carmichael in 1899
- Composer Benjamin Britten in 1913
- Comedian Rodney Dangerfield in 1921
- Actor Geraldine Page in 1924
- Actor Robert Vaughn in 1932
- Actor Tom Conti in 1941
- Writer/director and Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam in 1940
- Musician Jesse Colin Young in 1941
- Guion S. Bluford, Jr., the first African-American astronaut in space, in 1942
- Tennis legend Billie Jean King in 1943
- Actor Richard Kind in 1956
- Actor Jamie Lee Curtis in 1958
- Actor Mariel Hemingway in 1961
- Tennis player Boris Becker in 1967
- Actor Scarlett Johansson in 1984
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: With help, I got very busy; and most of the outside stuff is done! Every year I change things a bit ... and as usual, I find I don't have enough extension cords. :( I also got my new washer and dryer ... very late, but still had time to get 2 loads of laundry done.
Today: It's back to work for one last (short) week of full time employment. It's a little scary, but mostly a relief! LOL! I have a lot of things I really really need to get done by next weekend, so I will have to get busy in the evenings. Also, tonight is the Dancing finale. I won't watch the results show tomorrow; but if that little twerp wins, I won't be watching any more anyway. Also tonight the Skating show starts ... what a dilemma ... same time as Hawaii 5-0! LOL!
Today is ""Saint Cecilia Feast Day" ... "Anniversary - Assassination of John F. Kennedy" ... "Independence Day (Lebanon)" ... "Humane Society Anniversary Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires."
-- Dorothy Parker
"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose."
-- Bill Gates
"I learned an important lesson in the art of debate. Present your argument clearly, arm yourself with cutting wit and of course, bob and weave!"
-- Takayuki Ikkaku
Today in history:
In 1858, the city of Denver was founded.
In 1935, a Pan American Martin 130 "flying boat" called the China Clipper began regular trans-Pacific mail service. The flight from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines, took 59 hours and 48 minutes.
In 1954, the Humane Society of the United States was founded.
In 1997, New Zealanders Robert Hamill and Phil Stubbs arrived in Barbados from the Canary Islands in their boat, Kiwi Challenger, after 41 days, one hour and 55 minutes -- a record for rowing across the Atlantic.
Today's birthdays include
- French explorer of North America Rene Robert de La Salle in 1643
- English novelist George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) in 1819
- French statesman and military leader Charles de Gaulle in 1890
- Wiley Post, the first pilot to fly solo around the world, in 1898
- Composer Hoagy Carmichael in 1899
- Composer Benjamin Britten in 1913
- Comedian Rodney Dangerfield in 1921
- Actor Geraldine Page in 1924
- Actor Robert Vaughn in 1932
- Actor Tom Conti in 1941
- Writer/director and Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam in 1940
- Musician Jesse Colin Young in 1941
- Guion S. Bluford, Jr., the first African-American astronaut in space, in 1942
- Tennis legend Billie Jean King in 1943
- Actor Richard Kind in 1956
- Actor Jamie Lee Curtis in 1958
- Actor Mariel Hemingway in 1961
- Tennis player Boris Becker in 1967
- Actor Scarlett Johansson in 1984
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday November 21, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. We're still in this "warm" spell; today will be low to mid 60s, and mostly sunny. Possibly by the end of the week we'll exchange the warm weather for more seasonable cool ... but being this nice so late into November is a gift, meant to be enjoyed!
Yesterday: By the end of the day, I actually did everything I had on my list. I was awfully lazy, and should have done a lot more. But all progress is forward, so I'll just keep working on things 'til I get them done. I've managed to not clutter up the spaces already cleaned, so brought a few more boxes down to place decorations. We even managed a quick ride to see the lights, and a stop in the candy store. (yes, Sam, I got what you asked for! LOL!). Plus, I got started on 2 quick sewing projects.
Today: This will be an interesting day to say the least! LOL! I have new appliances being delivered later this afternoon, so I have a little bit of cleaning to do first. Meantime, I'm working on emptying the boxes I brought down, and starting on wrapping some gifts. This afternoon when I have help we'll try to get a lot more of the outside stuff done.
Today is ""Beaver Moon" ... "UN World Day of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims" ... "UN World Television Day" ... "World Hello Day" ... "Ratification Day (North Carolina)" ... "Totensonntag (Germany)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"What we call 'Progress' is the exchange of one nuisance for another nuisance."
-- Havelock Ellis
"Part of the inhumanity of the computer is that, once it is competently programmed and working smoothly, it is completely honest."
-- Isaac Asimov
"People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done."
-- Cullen Hightower
Today in history:
In 1783, in Paris, Jean de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes made the first free-flight ascent in a balloon.
In 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph.
Today's birthdays include
- French author Francois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, in 1694
- William Beaumont, pioneer U.S. Army surgeon, in 1785
- British steamship company founder Samuel Cunard in 1787
- Jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins in 1904
- Dancer/actress Eleanor Powell in 1912
- St. Louis Cardinals batting champion Stan Musial in 1920
- Actor Laurence Luckinbill in 1934
- Actress Marlo Thomas in 1937
- Actress Juliet Mills in 1941
- TV producer Marcy Carsey in 1944
- Filmmaker/actor Harold Ramis in 1944
- Actress Goldie Hawn in 1945
- Actress Lorna Luft in 1952
- Actress Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives) in 1963
- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: By the end of the day, I actually did everything I had on my list. I was awfully lazy, and should have done a lot more. But all progress is forward, so I'll just keep working on things 'til I get them done. I've managed to not clutter up the spaces already cleaned, so brought a few more boxes down to place decorations. We even managed a quick ride to see the lights, and a stop in the candy store. (yes, Sam, I got what you asked for! LOL!). Plus, I got started on 2 quick sewing projects.
Today: This will be an interesting day to say the least! LOL! I have new appliances being delivered later this afternoon, so I have a little bit of cleaning to do first. Meantime, I'm working on emptying the boxes I brought down, and starting on wrapping some gifts. This afternoon when I have help we'll try to get a lot more of the outside stuff done.
Today is ""Beaver Moon" ... "UN World Day of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims" ... "UN World Television Day" ... "World Hello Day" ... "Ratification Day (North Carolina)" ... "Totensonntag (Germany)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"What we call 'Progress' is the exchange of one nuisance for another nuisance."
-- Havelock Ellis
"Part of the inhumanity of the computer is that, once it is competently programmed and working smoothly, it is completely honest."
-- Isaac Asimov
"People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done."
-- Cullen Hightower
Today in history:
In 1783, in Paris, Jean de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes made the first free-flight ascent in a balloon.
In 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph.
Today's birthdays include
- French author Francois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, in 1694
- William Beaumont, pioneer U.S. Army surgeon, in 1785
- British steamship company founder Samuel Cunard in 1787
- Jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins in 1904
- Dancer/actress Eleanor Powell in 1912
- St. Louis Cardinals batting champion Stan Musial in 1920
- Actor Laurence Luckinbill in 1934
- Actress Marlo Thomas in 1937
- Actress Juliet Mills in 1941
- TV producer Marcy Carsey in 1944
- Filmmaker/actor Harold Ramis in 1944
- Actress Goldie Hawn in 1945
- Actress Lorna Luft in 1952
- Actress Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives) in 1963
- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday November 20, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today will be mid 60s, sunny and a little breezy. It's a gorgeous fall day, and will be perfect weather for the Raleigh Christmas parade! One of these years I'm actually going to get up early enough to drive to town, find a place to park, and watch the parade "live" like we did as children. Not this year.
Yesterday: It was a very busy and very good day. I got a lot of cleaning and decluttering done in the house, and a friend and I together cooked a Huge meal. We had turkey (LOVE the new roaster! LOL!), lots of veggie dishes ... and we all ate so much, we didn't even have room for pie. We were also too full and tired to go to see the lights as originally planned.
Today: I've already cleaned up most of the dishes from last night (just a few things had to soak a bit). I am going to watch the parade on TV; finish a few chores (including taking trash to the dump), work on the decorating some more. Tonight I think our friends will come back over for the pie and then go see the lights! :)
Today is ""Family Volunteer Day" ... "Name Your PC Day" ... "Transgender Day of Remembrance" ... "UN Africa Industrialization Day" ... "UN Universal Children's Day" ... "Revolution Day (Mexico)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Don't ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"Men are born to succeed, not fail."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust."
-- Samuel Johnson
Today in history:
In 1272, Edward I was proclaimed King of England.
In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
In 1947, Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II of England, married Philip Mountbatten.
Today's birthdays include
- my daughter-in-law, HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY
- Botanist John Merle Coulter in 1851
- Norman Thomas, six times the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. president, in 1884
- Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould in 1900
- TV commentator Alistair Cooke, in 1908
- Singer/actress Judy Canova in 1916
- U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, D-N.Y., in 1925
- Actress Kaye Ballard in 1926
- Actress Estelle Parsons in 1927
- Actor/TV game show host Richard Dawson in 1932
- Comedian Dick Smothers in 1939
- Actress Veronica Hamel in 1943
- Actor Richard Masur in 1948
- Actress Bo Derek in 1956
- Actress Sean Young in 1959
- Actress Ming-Na ( ER ) in 1963
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was a very busy and very good day. I got a lot of cleaning and decluttering done in the house, and a friend and I together cooked a Huge meal. We had turkey (LOVE the new roaster! LOL!), lots of veggie dishes ... and we all ate so much, we didn't even have room for pie. We were also too full and tired to go to see the lights as originally planned.
Today: I've already cleaned up most of the dishes from last night (just a few things had to soak a bit). I am going to watch the parade on TV; finish a few chores (including taking trash to the dump), work on the decorating some more. Tonight I think our friends will come back over for the pie and then go see the lights! :)
Today is ""Family Volunteer Day" ... "Name Your PC Day" ... "Transgender Day of Remembrance" ... "UN Africa Industrialization Day" ... "UN Universal Children's Day" ... "Revolution Day (Mexico)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Don't ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"Men are born to succeed, not fail."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust."
-- Samuel Johnson
Today in history:
In 1272, Edward I was proclaimed King of England.
In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
In 1947, Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II of England, married Philip Mountbatten.
Today's birthdays include
- my daughter-in-law, HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY
- Botanist John Merle Coulter in 1851
- Norman Thomas, six times the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. president, in 1884
- Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould in 1900
- TV commentator Alistair Cooke, in 1908
- Singer/actress Judy Canova in 1916
- U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, D-N.Y., in 1925
- Actress Kaye Ballard in 1926
- Actress Estelle Parsons in 1927
- Actor/TV game show host Richard Dawson in 1932
- Comedian Dick Smothers in 1939
- Actress Veronica Hamel in 1943
- Actor Richard Masur in 1948
- Actress Bo Derek in 1956
- Actress Sean Young in 1959
- Actress Ming-Na ( ER ) in 1963
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Good Morning! Friday November 19, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The sky is pale but clear. It'll be another lovely fall day, with low 60s, and mostly sunny. I have a lot planned, but hope to find some time to work on the outdoor stuff while the weather holds so nice.
Yesterday: I got a little bit of cleaning done in the morning. In the afternoon I had a hair cut, and then went grocery shopping. While out, I stopped in Lowe's for white duct tape .... and found the perfect (for me) washer/dryer ... on sale!!!! They will be delivered this weekend ... I'm so excited! LOL!
Today: Today will be Thanksgiving day with friends. I have a huge turkey to go put in the roaster; and later, my friend and I together will fix side dishes. Tonight we'll feast. :)
Today is ""Have a Bad Day" Day" ... "Anniversary - Gettysburg Address (Abraham Lincoln)" ... "Discovery Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "National Holiday (Monaco)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Assumptions are the termites of relationships."
-- Henry Winkler
"The arts must be considered an essential element of education... They are tools for living life reflectively, joyfully and with the ability to shape the future."
-- Shirley Trusty Corey
"Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat."
-- John Lehman
"Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done."
-- Andy Rooney
Today in history:
In 1816, Warsaw University was established.
In 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on a Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.
In 1954, the first automatic toll collection machine went into service at the Union Toll Plaza on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway.
In 1997, Bobbi McCaughey gave birth to septuplets in Des Moines, Iowa, the first time seven babies had been born and survived.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Charles I in 1600
- U.S. frontier military leader George Rogers Clark in 1752
- James Abram Garfield, 20th president of the United States, in 1831
- Baseball player and religious revivalist Billy Sunday in 1862
- Explorer Hiram Bingham, discoverer of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, in 1875
- Bandleader Tommy Dorsey in 1905
- Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1917
- Actress Gene Tierney in 1920
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Jeane Kirkpatrick in 1926
- Talk show host Larry King in 1933
- Entertainer Dick Cavett in 1936
- Entrepreneur Ted Turner in 1938
- Fashion designer Calvin Klein in 1942
- Actress Kathleen Quinlan in 1954
- Eileen Collins, first female space shuttle commander, in 1956
- Actress Meg Ryan in 1961
- Actress/director Jodie Foster in 1962
- Actress Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) in 1963
- Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in 1977
- McCaughey septuplets in 1997
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: I got a little bit of cleaning done in the morning. In the afternoon I had a hair cut, and then went grocery shopping. While out, I stopped in Lowe's for white duct tape .... and found the perfect (for me) washer/dryer ... on sale!!!! They will be delivered this weekend ... I'm so excited! LOL!
Today: Today will be Thanksgiving day with friends. I have a huge turkey to go put in the roaster; and later, my friend and I together will fix side dishes. Tonight we'll feast. :)
Today is ""Have a Bad Day" Day" ... "Anniversary - Gettysburg Address (Abraham Lincoln)" ... "Discovery Day (Puerto Rico)" ... "National Holiday (Monaco)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Assumptions are the termites of relationships."
-- Henry Winkler
"The arts must be considered an essential element of education... They are tools for living life reflectively, joyfully and with the ability to shape the future."
-- Shirley Trusty Corey
"Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat."
-- John Lehman
"Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done."
-- Andy Rooney
Today in history:
In 1816, Warsaw University was established.
In 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on a Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.
In 1954, the first automatic toll collection machine went into service at the Union Toll Plaza on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway.
In 1997, Bobbi McCaughey gave birth to septuplets in Des Moines, Iowa, the first time seven babies had been born and survived.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Charles I in 1600
- U.S. frontier military leader George Rogers Clark in 1752
- James Abram Garfield, 20th president of the United States, in 1831
- Baseball player and religious revivalist Billy Sunday in 1862
- Explorer Hiram Bingham, discoverer of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, in 1875
- Bandleader Tommy Dorsey in 1905
- Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1917
- Actress Gene Tierney in 1920
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Jeane Kirkpatrick in 1926
- Talk show host Larry King in 1933
- Entertainer Dick Cavett in 1936
- Entrepreneur Ted Turner in 1938
- Fashion designer Calvin Klein in 1942
- Actress Kathleen Quinlan in 1954
- Eileen Collins, first female space shuttle commander, in 1956
- Actress Meg Ryan in 1961
- Actress/director Jodie Foster in 1962
- Actress Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) in 1963
- Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in 1977
- McCaughey septuplets in 1997
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday November 18, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today will be cooler ... actually, more "usual" for late November. It will be in the low 60s, and mostly clear. It will be a nice outdoors day, if we have time to tackle any of the yard.
Yesterday: It was mid afternoon before we finally got back home. I didn't get a lot done; but I did bring most of the larger Christmas trees downstairs. Ahhh ... feeling more Christmasy already (and they aren't even decorated yet! LOL!)
Today: I'm trying to catch up a few random cleaning bits this morning. I have an appointment this afternoon, and then heading for the grocery store. I have company coming tomorrow ... time to stock up for dinner! :)
Today is "Great American Smokeout" ... "Married to a Scorpio Support Day" ... "Birthday - Mickey Mouse" ... "Independence Day (Latvia)" ... "National Holiday (Oman)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers."
-- T. S. Eliot
"Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself."
-- Mark Twain
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. "
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 326, the old St. Peter's Basilica was consecrated.
In 1477, "The Sayings of the Philosophers" was published, the earliest known book printed in England to carry a date.
In 1883, the United States adopted Standard Time and set up four zones -- Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse made his screen debut in the landmark "Steamboat Willie" at the Colony Theater in New York City. The Walt Disney cartoon was the first with synchronized sound.
In 1963, push-button telephones made their debut. Touch-tone service was available as an option for an extra charge.
Today's birthdays include
- French philosopher and writer Pierre Bayle in 1647
- German composer Carl von Weber and English composer Henry Bishop (Home Sweet Home), both in 1786
- French physicist Louis Daguerre, inventor of daguerreotype photography, in 1787
- English playwright W.S. Gilbert, libretto writer for the comic operas of composer Arthur Sullivan, in 1836
- Polish composer Ignace Paderewski in 1860
- Conductor Eugene Ormandy in 1899
- Pollster George Gallup in 1901
- Comedic actress Imogene Coca in 1908
- Songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1909
- Astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, in 1923
- Actress Brenda Vaccaro in 1939
- Actress Linda Evans in 1942
- Actor Jameson Parker in 1947
- Actor Kevin Nealon in 1953
- Actress Elizabeth Perkins in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: It was mid afternoon before we finally got back home. I didn't get a lot done; but I did bring most of the larger Christmas trees downstairs. Ahhh ... feeling more Christmasy already (and they aren't even decorated yet! LOL!)
Today: I'm trying to catch up a few random cleaning bits this morning. I have an appointment this afternoon, and then heading for the grocery store. I have company coming tomorrow ... time to stock up for dinner! :)
Today is "Great American Smokeout" ... "Married to a Scorpio Support Day" ... "Birthday - Mickey Mouse" ... "Independence Day (Latvia)" ... "National Holiday (Oman)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers."
-- T. S. Eliot
"Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself."
-- Mark Twain
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. "
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 326, the old St. Peter's Basilica was consecrated.
In 1477, "The Sayings of the Philosophers" was published, the earliest known book printed in England to carry a date.
In 1883, the United States adopted Standard Time and set up four zones -- Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse made his screen debut in the landmark "Steamboat Willie" at the Colony Theater in New York City. The Walt Disney cartoon was the first with synchronized sound.
In 1963, push-button telephones made their debut. Touch-tone service was available as an option for an extra charge.
Today's birthdays include
- French philosopher and writer Pierre Bayle in 1647
- German composer Carl von Weber and English composer Henry Bishop (Home Sweet Home), both in 1786
- French physicist Louis Daguerre, inventor of daguerreotype photography, in 1787
- English playwright W.S. Gilbert, libretto writer for the comic operas of composer Arthur Sullivan, in 1836
- Polish composer Ignace Paderewski in 1860
- Conductor Eugene Ormandy in 1899
- Pollster George Gallup in 1901
- Comedic actress Imogene Coca in 1908
- Songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1909
- Astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, in 1923
- Actress Brenda Vaccaro in 1939
- Actress Linda Evans in 1942
- Actor Jameson Parker in 1947
- Actor Kevin Nealon in 1953
- Actress Elizabeth Perkins in 1960
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday November 17, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. We didn't get a lot of rain yesterday (some got more than others, as usual); but it's gone now.
Today will be mid 60s, sunny and breezy. We're back to lovely fall days!
Yesterday: After work I drove to DS's house ... Yay me, 2 hours in the dark and didn't get lost at all ... not even a "wrong" lane! LOL!
Today: The morning started off strangely ... I just don't see how 4 people can sleep through 3 obnoxiously loud alarms for an hour! LOL! But, everyone got off
to work and school on time; now the house is quiet except for the dog whining at the back door (she stays in the yard in the day time). Eventually DH will get up,
and we'll head back home. This afternoon I hope to start bringing the Christmas trees downstairs and deciding where they're going to be. Oh, the excitement!! :)
Today is "Homemade Bread Day" ... "National Educational Support Professionals Day" ... "Anniversary - Suez Canal".
Quotes of the Day:
"A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company."
-- Gian Vincenzo Gravina
"There are people who, instead of listening to what is being said to them, are already listening to what they are going to say themselves."
-- Albert Guinon
"There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart."
-- Celia Thaxter
"Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work."
-- Thomas A. Edison
Today in history:
In 1800, the U.S. Congress convened in Washington for the first time.
In 1869, the Suez Canal in Egypt was opened, linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
In 1881, Samuel Gompers organized the forerunner of the American Federation of Labor.
In 1962, John F. Kennedy dedicated the Dulles International Airport.
Today's birthdays include
- King Louis XVIII of France in 1755
- German astronomer and mathematician August Mobius in 1790
- Social reformer Grace Abbott in 1878
- British army Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in 1887
- Drama teacher/actor Lee Strasberg in 1901
- Actor Rock Hudson in 1925
- Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot in 1938
- Film director Martin Scorsese in 1942
- Model/actress Lauren Hutton in 1943
- Actor/director Danny DeVito in 1944
- Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels in 1944
- Actress Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in 1958
- Model/actor RuPaul in 1960
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Today will be mid 60s, sunny and breezy. We're back to lovely fall days!
Yesterday: After work I drove to DS's house ... Yay me, 2 hours in the dark and didn't get lost at all ... not even a "wrong" lane! LOL!
Today: The morning started off strangely ... I just don't see how 4 people can sleep through 3 obnoxiously loud alarms for an hour! LOL! But, everyone got off
to work and school on time; now the house is quiet except for the dog whining at the back door (she stays in the yard in the day time). Eventually DH will get up,
and we'll head back home. This afternoon I hope to start bringing the Christmas trees downstairs and deciding where they're going to be. Oh, the excitement!! :)
Today is "Homemade Bread Day" ... "National Educational Support Professionals Day" ... "Anniversary - Suez Canal".
Quotes of the Day:
"A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company."
-- Gian Vincenzo Gravina
"There are people who, instead of listening to what is being said to them, are already listening to what they are going to say themselves."
-- Albert Guinon
"There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart."
-- Celia Thaxter
"Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work."
-- Thomas A. Edison
Today in history:
In 1800, the U.S. Congress convened in Washington for the first time.
In 1869, the Suez Canal in Egypt was opened, linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
In 1881, Samuel Gompers organized the forerunner of the American Federation of Labor.
In 1962, John F. Kennedy dedicated the Dulles International Airport.
Today's birthdays include
- King Louis XVIII of France in 1755
- German astronomer and mathematician August Mobius in 1790
- Social reformer Grace Abbott in 1878
- British army Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in 1887
- Drama teacher/actor Lee Strasberg in 1901
- Actor Rock Hudson in 1925
- Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot in 1938
- Film director Martin Scorsese in 1942
- Model/actress Lauren Hutton in 1943
- Actor/director Danny DeVito in 1944
- Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels in 1944
- Actress Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in 1958
- Model/actor RuPaul in 1960
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday November 16, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The clouds are starting to move in, and the morning sky has streaks of pale pink and blue under heavier clouds. It will be upper 60s today and rain likely by afternoon. We need rain, so it's welcome; probably won't be "enough".
Yesterday: I skipped the errands after work so I could get some things done at home. I got a bit of straightening, organizing, and laundry done. I had a lovely phone conversation with my brother - for such as that I would gladly skip all the cleaning! :)
Today: After work today I will drive down (about 2 hours) to DS's home. I hope it's not raining, or at least not too hard. I'm looking forward to seeing DS, DIL, and my 2 grands, even for just one evening. :)
Today is "UN International Day for Tolerance" ... "Admission Day (Oklahoma)" ... "Day of National Rebirth (Estonia)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Exit, pursued by a bear."
-- William Shakespeare
"I simply cannot understand the passion that some people have for making themselves thoroughly uncomfortable and then boasting about it afterwards. "
-- Patricia Moyes
"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome."
-- Arthur Ashe
Today in history:
In 1892, the University of Chicago, a founding member of the Big 10 Conference, won its first football game, beating Illinois, 10-4.
In 1904, John Ambrose Fleming invented the vacuum tube.
In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state admitted to the union.
In 1984, the space shuttle Discovery returned to Earth with the first two satellites ever plucked from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Tiberius, emperor of Rome, in 42 B.C.
- Composer W.C. Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, in 1873
- Broadway director and playwright George S. Kaufman in 1889
- Jazz guitarist and bandleader Eddie Condon in 1905
- Actor Burgess Meredith in 1909
- Actress Marg Helgenberger in 1958
- Actress Lisa Bonet in 1967
- Olympic figure skater Oksana Baiul in 1977
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: I skipped the errands after work so I could get some things done at home. I got a bit of straightening, organizing, and laundry done. I had a lovely phone conversation with my brother - for such as that I would gladly skip all the cleaning! :)
Today: After work today I will drive down (about 2 hours) to DS's home. I hope it's not raining, or at least not too hard. I'm looking forward to seeing DS, DIL, and my 2 grands, even for just one evening. :)
Today is "UN International Day for Tolerance" ... "Admission Day (Oklahoma)" ... "Day of National Rebirth (Estonia)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Exit, pursued by a bear."
-- William Shakespeare
"I simply cannot understand the passion that some people have for making themselves thoroughly uncomfortable and then boasting about it afterwards. "
-- Patricia Moyes
"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome."
-- Arthur Ashe
Today in history:
In 1892, the University of Chicago, a founding member of the Big 10 Conference, won its first football game, beating Illinois, 10-4.
In 1904, John Ambrose Fleming invented the vacuum tube.
In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state admitted to the union.
In 1984, the space shuttle Discovery returned to Earth with the first two satellites ever plucked from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Tiberius, emperor of Rome, in 42 B.C.
- Composer W.C. Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, in 1873
- Broadway director and playwright George S. Kaufman in 1889
- Jazz guitarist and bandleader Eddie Condon in 1905
- Actor Burgess Meredith in 1909
- Actress Marg Helgenberger in 1958
- Actress Lisa Bonet in 1967
- Olympic figure skater Oksana Baiul in 1977
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Good Morning! Monday November 15, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. The sky over the woods (waaaay back behind my house) is just turning pink. It's clear now, but clouds will start to roll in by afternoon; but it'll be low 70s, so still a nice day.
Yesterday: We did go to the Flea Market as planned. We took one small "side trip" when we discovered another craft show ... an excellent idea, as I got some terrific and unusual Christmas gifts! We also found what we were looking for at the Flea Market, and didn't stay too long. After an afternoon of shopping (and constantly feeding my friend's 13 y/o son! LOL!), we came back here to chill a bit ... Maggie provided entertainment. :)
Today: It's back to work again. I dread seeing how much has piled up on my desk ... but eventually someone else will have to help deal with it! LOL! I only work today and tomorrow ... lovely to have so much accumulated vacation! Tonight I will once again try to catch up the bits and pieces of cleaning I've missed, before Dancing comes on! :)
Today is "America Recycles Day" ... "George Spelvin Day" ... "I Love to Write Day" ... "National Bundt Day" ... "Dynasty Day (Belgium)" ... "Republic Day (Brazil)" ... "Shichi-Go-San (Japan)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Few things are more satisfying than seeing your own children have teenagers of their own."
-- Doug Larson
"The free expression of the hopes and aspirations of a people is the greatest and only safety in a sane society."
-- Emma Goldman
"There is no human problem which could not be solved if people would simply do as I advise."
-- Gore Vidal
"Speech is conveniently located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both. "
-- John Andrew Holmes
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman William Pitt (the elder) in 1708
- British astronomer William Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus, in 1738
- Nobel Prize-winning physiologist August Krogh of Denmark in 1874
- Jurist Felix Frankfurter in 1882
- Artist Georgia O'Keeffe in 1887
- Diplomat W. Averell Harriman in 1891
- World War II German Gen. Erwin Rommel in 1891
- Annunzio Mantovani, orchestra leader, in 1905
- U.S. Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1906
- TV personality and retired Judge Joseph Wapner in 1919
- Actor Edward Asner in 1929
- Pop singer Petula Clark in 1932
- Actor Yaphet Kotto in 1937
- Actor Sam Waterston in 1940
- Conductor Daniel Barenboim in 1942
- Actress Beverly D'Angelo in 1951
- Musician Kevin Eubanks in 1957
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: We did go to the Flea Market as planned. We took one small "side trip" when we discovered another craft show ... an excellent idea, as I got some terrific and unusual Christmas gifts! We also found what we were looking for at the Flea Market, and didn't stay too long. After an afternoon of shopping (and constantly feeding my friend's 13 y/o son! LOL!), we came back here to chill a bit ... Maggie provided entertainment. :)
Today: It's back to work again. I dread seeing how much has piled up on my desk ... but eventually someone else will have to help deal with it! LOL! I only work today and tomorrow ... lovely to have so much accumulated vacation! Tonight I will once again try to catch up the bits and pieces of cleaning I've missed, before Dancing comes on! :)
Today is "America Recycles Day" ... "George Spelvin Day" ... "I Love to Write Day" ... "National Bundt Day" ... "Dynasty Day (Belgium)" ... "Republic Day (Brazil)" ... "Shichi-Go-San (Japan)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Few things are more satisfying than seeing your own children have teenagers of their own."
-- Doug Larson
"The free expression of the hopes and aspirations of a people is the greatest and only safety in a sane society."
-- Emma Goldman
"There is no human problem which could not be solved if people would simply do as I advise."
-- Gore Vidal
"Speech is conveniently located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both. "
-- John Andrew Holmes
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman William Pitt (the elder) in 1708
- British astronomer William Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus, in 1738
- Nobel Prize-winning physiologist August Krogh of Denmark in 1874
- Jurist Felix Frankfurter in 1882
- Artist Georgia O'Keeffe in 1887
- Diplomat W. Averell Harriman in 1891
- World War II German Gen. Erwin Rommel in 1891
- Annunzio Mantovani, orchestra leader, in 1905
- U.S. Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1906
- TV personality and retired Judge Joseph Wapner in 1919
- Actor Edward Asner in 1929
- Pop singer Petula Clark in 1932
- Actor Yaphet Kotto in 1937
- Actor Sam Waterston in 1940
- Conductor Daniel Barenboim in 1942
- Actress Beverly D'Angelo in 1951
- Musician Kevin Eubanks in 1957
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday November 14, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. We'll have another in a string of perfect fall days. This one will be a bit warmer, upper 60s or maybe even low 70s. It might get partly cloudy later; for now, it's clear and bright!
Yesterday: We had a very productive day. I got a few things done around the house, and then my friend came over later. With a LOT of help, the big (really, really big) outdoor tree is up and quite secure (unlike last year when it got crooked! LOL!); we got a good start on some of the other outdoor things, and figured out what we'll do for the rest. We did have to come up with an alternate plan for one area ... the "fake arch" we used got squashed by a fallen tree, and I can't get anyone to come cut up and remove the tree. Oh well, it's going to look great anyway. :) Last night I took my friend back home, and then took my niece back to her apartment. I even drove myself home (a major accomplishment! LOL!) without getting lost, or taking any unplanned detours because I got in the wrong lane!
Today: I hope to finish up a few more cleaning chores; and then we're going to the Flea Market. Hopefully we'll find what we're looking for quickly. Tonight I have a quickie sewing project I want to get started on, and, then work on the quilt some more. More decorating will wait until my next series of vacations days! :)
Today is "Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day" ... "Spirit of NSA Day" ... "UN World Diabetes Day" ... "Children's Day (India)" ... "Remembrance Sunday (UK)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right."
-- Laurens Van der Post
"The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job, but if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house. "
-- Jeff Foxworthy
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power."
-- Washington Irving
Today in history:
In 1666, the first blood transfusion took place in London. Blood from one dog was transfused into another.
In 1832, the first horse-drawn streetcar made its appearance in New York City.
In 1889, newspaper reporter Nellie Bly set off to break the fictional record of voyaging around the world in 80 days set by Jules Verne's character Phileas Fogg. She made the trip in 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds.
In 1926, the NBC radio network made its debut.
In 1969, NASA launched Apollo 12.
In 1994, the 31-mile Chunnel Tunnel under the English Channel opened to passenger traffic between England and France.
In 2009, NASA scientists report finding at least 26 gallons of water on the moon after studying results of their L-cross satellite mission, demonstrating what they called the possibility of sustaining life there.
Today's birthdays include
- Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, in 1765
- French Impressionist painter Claude Monet, in 1840
- Indian statesman Jawaharlal Nehru in 1889
- Mamie Doud Eisenhower, wife of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, in 1896
- U.S. composer Aaron Copland in 1900
- Singer Morton Downey in 1901
- Actor/singer Dick Powell in 1904
- Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren in 1907
- U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy, R-Wis., in 1908
- Singer Johnny Desmond in 1920
- Actor Brian Keith in 1921
- Actor Veronica Lake in 1922
- Former U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1922
- Actor McLean Stevenson in 1927
- Astronaut Edward White, killed in the 1967 Apollo I launch pad fire, in 1930
- King Hussein of Jordan in 1935
- Writer P.J. O'Rourke in 1947
- Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, in 1948
- Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 1954
- New Age singer/songwriter Yanni in 1954
- Actor D.B. Sweeney in 1961
- Actor Laura San Giacomo in 1962
- Actor Patrick Warburton in 1964
- Television newscaster Bill Hemmer in 1964
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: We had a very productive day. I got a few things done around the house, and then my friend came over later. With a LOT of help, the big (really, really big) outdoor tree is up and quite secure (unlike last year when it got crooked! LOL!); we got a good start on some of the other outdoor things, and figured out what we'll do for the rest. We did have to come up with an alternate plan for one area ... the "fake arch" we used got squashed by a fallen tree, and I can't get anyone to come cut up and remove the tree. Oh well, it's going to look great anyway. :) Last night I took my friend back home, and then took my niece back to her apartment. I even drove myself home (a major accomplishment! LOL!) without getting lost, or taking any unplanned detours because I got in the wrong lane!
Today: I hope to finish up a few more cleaning chores; and then we're going to the Flea Market. Hopefully we'll find what we're looking for quickly. Tonight I have a quickie sewing project I want to get started on, and, then work on the quilt some more. More decorating will wait until my next series of vacations days! :)
Today is "Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day" ... "Spirit of NSA Day" ... "UN World Diabetes Day" ... "Children's Day (India)" ... "Remembrance Sunday (UK)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right."
-- Laurens Van der Post
"The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job, but if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house. "
-- Jeff Foxworthy
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power."
-- Washington Irving
Today in history:
In 1666, the first blood transfusion took place in London. Blood from one dog was transfused into another.
In 1832, the first horse-drawn streetcar made its appearance in New York City.
In 1889, newspaper reporter Nellie Bly set off to break the fictional record of voyaging around the world in 80 days set by Jules Verne's character Phileas Fogg. She made the trip in 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds.
In 1926, the NBC radio network made its debut.
In 1969, NASA launched Apollo 12.
In 1994, the 31-mile Chunnel Tunnel under the English Channel opened to passenger traffic between England and France.
In 2009, NASA scientists report finding at least 26 gallons of water on the moon after studying results of their L-cross satellite mission, demonstrating what they called the possibility of sustaining life there.
Today's birthdays include
- Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, in 1765
- French Impressionist painter Claude Monet, in 1840
- Indian statesman Jawaharlal Nehru in 1889
- Mamie Doud Eisenhower, wife of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, in 1896
- U.S. composer Aaron Copland in 1900
- Singer Morton Downey in 1901
- Actor/singer Dick Powell in 1904
- Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren in 1907
- U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy, R-Wis., in 1908
- Singer Johnny Desmond in 1920
- Actor Brian Keith in 1921
- Actor Veronica Lake in 1922
- Former U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1922
- Actor McLean Stevenson in 1927
- Astronaut Edward White, killed in the 1967 Apollo I launch pad fire, in 1930
- King Hussein of Jordan in 1935
- Writer P.J. O'Rourke in 1947
- Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, in 1948
- Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 1954
- New Age singer/songwriter Yanni in 1954
- Actor D.B. Sweeney in 1961
- Actor Laura San Giacomo in 1962
- Actor Patrick Warburton in 1964
- Television newscaster Bill Hemmer in 1964
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday November 13, 2010
Good morning! It is a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and will be sunny and upper 60s today. This will be another wonderful fall day, and perfect for our outdoor plans.
Yesterday: The day turned into a delightful surprise. We went to pick up my niece, and my sister had decided to come along. We went to brunch at the Farmer's Market and then strolled around, enjoying the colorful market (and came home with some yummy things); then we went shopping at a World Market (found more Christmas), and ... oh Joy!! .. went to a Joann's. I have no fabric shops near me, this was wonderful! LOL! Then, after an all day shopping trip, my sister treated me to my first ever pedicure. Aaaahhhhhhhh!!! (and my toes are so pretty now! LOL!). Then we (GF, niece, and I) made a quick grocery stop and came back here. We had dip and roast chicken and various left overs, and sat up late watching movies (I took my friend home after "Pretty Woman"). It was a fun day!
Today: We're getting a slow start, but getting a few things done this morning. In a little while my friend will come here (she has a ride this morning), and the 3 of us will go eat breakfast. Then we'll get started on those outside decorations! We sure have a gorgeous day for it, so hope we get a lot done. Later this evening I'll take my niece back home.
Today is "World Kindness Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"I don't have a photograph, but you can have my footprints. They're upstairs in my socks."
-- Groucho Marx
"You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you're down there."
-- George Burns
"Don't think you are going to conceal thoughts by concealing evidence that they ever existed."
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Today in history:
In 1927, the Holland Tunnel was opened under the Hudson River, linking New York City and New Jersey.
In 1933, the first recorded "sit-down" strike in the United States was staged by workers at the Hormel Packing Company in Austin, Minn.
In 1967, Carl Stokes became the first black U.S. mayor when he was elected in Cleveland.
In 1982, the Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated in Washington.
Today's birthdays include
- St. Augustine of Hippo, a theologian, in 354
- King Edward III of England in 1312
- Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1850
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in 1856
- Negro League legendary player and manager Buck O'Neil in 1911
- Actor Richard Mulligan in 1932
- TV producer/director Garry Marshall in 1934
- Actor Dack Rambo in 1941
- Actor Joe Mantegna in 1947
- Actor Tracy Scoggins in 1953
- Actor Chris Noth in 1954
- Actor Whoopi Goldberg in 1955
- Television talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel in 1967
- Actor Gerard Butler in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: The day turned into a delightful surprise. We went to pick up my niece, and my sister had decided to come along. We went to brunch at the Farmer's Market and then strolled around, enjoying the colorful market (and came home with some yummy things); then we went shopping at a World Market (found more Christmas), and ... oh Joy!! .. went to a Joann's. I have no fabric shops near me, this was wonderful! LOL! Then, after an all day shopping trip, my sister treated me to my first ever pedicure. Aaaahhhhhhhh!!! (and my toes are so pretty now! LOL!). Then we (GF, niece, and I) made a quick grocery stop and came back here. We had dip and roast chicken and various left overs, and sat up late watching movies (I took my friend home after "Pretty Woman"). It was a fun day!
Today: We're getting a slow start, but getting a few things done this morning. In a little while my friend will come here (she has a ride this morning), and the 3 of us will go eat breakfast. Then we'll get started on those outside decorations! We sure have a gorgeous day for it, so hope we get a lot done. Later this evening I'll take my niece back home.
Today is "World Kindness Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"I don't have a photograph, but you can have my footprints. They're upstairs in my socks."
-- Groucho Marx
"You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you're down there."
-- George Burns
"Don't think you are going to conceal thoughts by concealing evidence that they ever existed."
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Today in history:
In 1927, the Holland Tunnel was opened under the Hudson River, linking New York City and New Jersey.
In 1933, the first recorded "sit-down" strike in the United States was staged by workers at the Hormel Packing Company in Austin, Minn.
In 1967, Carl Stokes became the first black U.S. mayor when he was elected in Cleveland.
In 1982, the Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated in Washington.
Today's birthdays include
- St. Augustine of Hippo, a theologian, in 354
- King Edward III of England in 1312
- Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1850
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in 1856
- Negro League legendary player and manager Buck O'Neil in 1911
- Actor Richard Mulligan in 1932
- TV producer/director Garry Marshall in 1934
- Actor Dack Rambo in 1941
- Actor Joe Mantegna in 1947
- Actor Tracy Scoggins in 1953
- Actor Chris Noth in 1954
- Actor Whoopi Goldberg in 1955
- Television talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel in 1967
- Actor Gerard Butler in 1969
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Good Morning! Friday November 12, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. We really are having the gorgeous fall weather I've been waiting for! Today will be mid 60s again, bright and sunny. No rain ... or "too" cool ... for nearly a week.
Yesterday: It was a perfectly beautiful day, nice to be out in. Which is good, since we spent way too long being "out"! LOL! I did get a few cleaning chores done at home, and a very important business call taken care of. (or should that be "of which I have taken care"?). We had a shopping list of just a few specific items ... many hours later, after 5 stores and 2 meal stops, we had all but one item! We still came back here and got a few more details done before I took my friend home.
Today: I am going to get my niece, and the 3 (including GF, whom I could not leave out after all the help she gives me!!!) of us are going to the Farmer's Market. This is a wonderful day for that, and hopefully it will still be teeming with lovely fresh fruit and veggies we can load up with (with which we can load up?). If we get home before too late in the afternoon, we will start getting the outside decorations out of the barn to work on tomorrow. Later tonight (a promise to my niece for her birthday) we'll veg out with the TV with chips and dip! :)
Today is "Postman Day's (Mexico)" ... "Domino Day" ... "National Donor Sabbath Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done."
-- Marie Curie
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
"If the universe is bigger and stranger than I can imagine, it's best to meet it with an empty bladder."
-- John Scalzi
Today in history:
In 1799, the first North American meteor shower on record took place. Early American astronomer Andrew Ellicott Douglass said, "The whole heaven appeared as if illuminated with sky rockets."
In 1892, the first professional football game was played in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Athletic Association defeated the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, 4-0. (Touchdowns at the time were worth 4 points.)
In 1980, the Voyager 1 spacecraft passed Saturn and sent back stunning pictures.
In 1981, the shuttle Columbia became the first spacecraft launched twice from Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- French physicist Jacques Charles in 1746
- Women's suffrage activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1815
- Baha'u'llah (born Mirza Husayn Ali), founder-prophet of the Baha'i faith, in 1817
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun in 1908
- Singer Jo Stafford in 1917
- Actor Kim Hunter in 1922
- Princess Grace of Monaco, the former American movie star Grace Kelly, in 1929
- Cult leader Charles Manson in 1934
- Actor Wallace Shawn in 1943
- Sportscaster Al Michaels in 1944
- Rock musician Neil Young in 1945
- Actor Megan Mullally in 1958
- Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci in 1961
- Writer Naomi Wolf in 1962
- Former baseball slugger Sammy Sosa in 1968
- Actor Anne Hathaway in 1982
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It was a perfectly beautiful day, nice to be out in. Which is good, since we spent way too long being "out"! LOL! I did get a few cleaning chores done at home, and a very important business call taken care of. (or should that be "of which I have taken care"?). We had a shopping list of just a few specific items ... many hours later, after 5 stores and 2 meal stops, we had all but one item! We still came back here and got a few more details done before I took my friend home.
Today: I am going to get my niece, and the 3 (including GF, whom I could not leave out after all the help she gives me!!!) of us are going to the Farmer's Market. This is a wonderful day for that, and hopefully it will still be teeming with lovely fresh fruit and veggies we can load up with (with which we can load up?). If we get home before too late in the afternoon, we will start getting the outside decorations out of the barn to work on tomorrow. Later tonight (a promise to my niece for her birthday) we'll veg out with the TV with chips and dip! :)
Today is "Postman Day's (Mexico)" ... "Domino Day" ... "National Donor Sabbath Day".
Qoutes of the Day:
"From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done."
-- Marie Curie
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
"If the universe is bigger and stranger than I can imagine, it's best to meet it with an empty bladder."
-- John Scalzi
Today in history:
In 1799, the first North American meteor shower on record took place. Early American astronomer Andrew Ellicott Douglass said, "The whole heaven appeared as if illuminated with sky rockets."
In 1892, the first professional football game was played in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Athletic Association defeated the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, 4-0. (Touchdowns at the time were worth 4 points.)
In 1980, the Voyager 1 spacecraft passed Saturn and sent back stunning pictures.
In 1981, the shuttle Columbia became the first spacecraft launched twice from Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- French physicist Jacques Charles in 1746
- Women's suffrage activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1815
- Baha'u'llah (born Mirza Husayn Ali), founder-prophet of the Baha'i faith, in 1817
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun in 1908
- Singer Jo Stafford in 1917
- Actor Kim Hunter in 1922
- Princess Grace of Monaco, the former American movie star Grace Kelly, in 1929
- Cult leader Charles Manson in 1934
- Actor Wallace Shawn in 1943
- Sportscaster Al Michaels in 1944
- Rock musician Neil Young in 1945
- Actor Megan Mullally in 1958
- Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci in 1961
- Writer Naomi Wolf in 1962
- Former baseball slugger Sammy Sosa in 1968
- Actor Anne Hathaway in 1982
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday November 11, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and will be mid 60s today. The weather has been so up and down this fall (all year really), I don't remember what's "normal" any more. But it seems to me this is fairly average fall weather; maybe a bit warmer than usual for nearly mid November. Whatever, it's a wonderful fall day, and I will try to be out in it some today.
Yesterday: We got a lot accomplished. My friend's dad came over and finished a detail on the ceiling fan in the den; and he replaced glass in the barn window (that's been broken for 10 years! LOL!). Her son did the painting project for us. We moved and shifted and re-arranged things. I did some more decluttering (no more "junk" in the guest room!), and she did some major plant pruning and watering. All in all, we got a lot done, and by tomorrow I'll be ready to start putting trees in place (in case I have to change my plans - before I have anything else that might have to be rearranged!)
Today: I'm hoping to catch up a few cleaning chores I didn't finish yesterday. Later this afternoon we're going on a shopping excursion (yeah, I know, it's "what we do"! LOL!). I have more surfaces than I previously had ... I want to find more runners or covers of some type. Or maybe it's just an excuse to go Christmas shopping! :)
Today is Veteran's Day. Please remember to be thankful. Say "thank you" if you meet someone with past or present military service; fly your flag if you have one!
Today is "Death/Duty Day" ... "Guinness World Records Day" ... "Martinmas" ... "Veteran Day (US)" ... "Admission Day (Washington)" ... "Independence Day (Angola)": ... "Independence Day (Poland)" ... "Origami Day (Japan)" ... "Remembrance Day (Canada)" ... "St. Martin Day (Sweden)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody."
-- Franklin P. Adams
"I like an escalator because an escalator can never break, it can only become stairs. There would never be an escalator temporarily out of order sign, only an escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience."
-- Mitch Hedberg
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter. "
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1887, construction of the Manchester Ship Canal began.
In 1889, Washington was admitted to the union as the 42nd state.
In 1921, U.S. President Warren Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
In 1938, Kate Smith first performed "God Bless America" on her weekly radio show. The song had been written for her by Irving Berlin.
In 1982, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off on the first commercial space mission.
In 1994, Jimi Hendrix's stage outfit, John Lennon's "army" shirt and guitars from the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and the Beach Boys were among the items sold at the first pop memorabilia and guitar sale at Christie's in New York.
Today's birthdays include
- Abigail Adams, wife of U.S. President John Adams, in 1744
- Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1821
- U.S. Army Gen. George Patton in 1885
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Rabbit Maranville in 1891
- Actor Pat O'Brien in 1899
- Alger Hiss, accused of being a communist spy in Washington in the late 1940s, in 1904
- Actor Robert Ryan in 1909
- Actor Stubby Kaye in 1918
- Novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in 1922
- Comedian Jonathan Winters in 1925
- Jazz musician Mose Allison in 1927
- Singer-songwriter Jesse Colon Young in 1941
- Golfer Frank Fuzzy Zoeller in 1951
- Actor Stanley Tucci in 1960
- Actor Demi Moore in 1962
- Actor Philip McKeon in 1964
- Actor Calista Flockhart in 1964
- Actor Leonardo DiCaprio in 1974
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: We got a lot accomplished. My friend's dad came over and finished a detail on the ceiling fan in the den; and he replaced glass in the barn window (that's been broken for 10 years! LOL!). Her son did the painting project for us. We moved and shifted and re-arranged things. I did some more decluttering (no more "junk" in the guest room!), and she did some major plant pruning and watering. All in all, we got a lot done, and by tomorrow I'll be ready to start putting trees in place (in case I have to change my plans - before I have anything else that might have to be rearranged!)
Today: I'm hoping to catch up a few cleaning chores I didn't finish yesterday. Later this afternoon we're going on a shopping excursion (yeah, I know, it's "what we do"! LOL!). I have more surfaces than I previously had ... I want to find more runners or covers of some type. Or maybe it's just an excuse to go Christmas shopping! :)
Today is Veteran's Day. Please remember to be thankful. Say "thank you" if you meet someone with past or present military service; fly your flag if you have one!
Today is "Death/Duty Day" ... "Guinness World Records Day" ... "Martinmas" ... "Veteran Day (US)" ... "Admission Day (Washington)" ... "Independence Day (Angola)": ... "Independence Day (Poland)" ... "Origami Day (Japan)" ... "Remembrance Day (Canada)" ... "St. Martin Day (Sweden)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody."
-- Franklin P. Adams
"I like an escalator because an escalator can never break, it can only become stairs. There would never be an escalator temporarily out of order sign, only an escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience."
-- Mitch Hedberg
"It’s the friends you can call up at four a.m. that matter. "
-- Marlene Dietrich
Today in history:
In 1887, construction of the Manchester Ship Canal began.
In 1889, Washington was admitted to the union as the 42nd state.
In 1921, U.S. President Warren Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
In 1938, Kate Smith first performed "God Bless America" on her weekly radio show. The song had been written for her by Irving Berlin.
In 1982, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off on the first commercial space mission.
In 1994, Jimi Hendrix's stage outfit, John Lennon's "army" shirt and guitars from the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and the Beach Boys were among the items sold at the first pop memorabilia and guitar sale at Christie's in New York.
Today's birthdays include
- Abigail Adams, wife of U.S. President John Adams, in 1744
- Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1821
- U.S. Army Gen. George Patton in 1885
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Rabbit Maranville in 1891
- Actor Pat O'Brien in 1899
- Alger Hiss, accused of being a communist spy in Washington in the late 1940s, in 1904
- Actor Robert Ryan in 1909
- Actor Stubby Kaye in 1918
- Novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in 1922
- Comedian Jonathan Winters in 1925
- Jazz musician Mose Allison in 1927
- Singer-songwriter Jesse Colon Young in 1941
- Golfer Frank Fuzzy Zoeller in 1951
- Actor Stanley Tucci in 1960
- Actor Demi Moore in 1962
- Actor Philip McKeon in 1964
- Actor Calista Flockhart in 1964
- Actor Leonardo DiCaprio in 1974
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday November 10, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and will be upper 60s today. We have a "cooler air mass" coming down from the north .. not sure if that means windy or not. I hope not, as I have some painting to do; but a lovely fall day just the same!
Yesterday: I was very busy at work. I was trying to tie up loose ends, but only had 2 days this week to do it. I had to pick up an order at Wal-Mart, so went on and did a bit of grocery shopping while I was there. I didn't get much done last night (ok, I admit, I didn't really try very hard! LOL!)
Today: I hope to make up for the evenings, and have a very busy day planned. I have to finish clearing clutter so I have clean areas to start decorating; and "ordinary" cleaning to do as well. And the paint project! :)
Today is "Anniversary - Area Codes" ... "Anniversary - Sesame Street Premier" ... "Anniversary - USMC" ... "First Shout for Independence (Panama)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price."
-- Anonymous
"Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen."
-- Conan O'Brien
"Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps was formed by order of the Continental Congress.
In 1871, journalist Henry Stanley found missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone in a small African village. His famous comment: "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
In 1951, area codes were introduced in the United States, Canada and parts of the Caribbean, allowing direct-dialing of long-distance telephone calls.
In 1969, "Sesame Street" premiered on PBS.
In 1983, Microsoft released its Windows computer operating system.
In 1994, the only privately owned manuscript of Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction at Christie's in New York for $30.8 million, the highest amount paid for a manuscript.
In 2004, Shell Hydrogen opened the first hydrogen outlet at a retail gasoline station in Washington to service fuel cell vehicles from General Motors.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Luther, founder of Protestantism, in 1483
- William Hogarth, English artist and engraver, in 1697
- Irish author Oliver Goldsmith in 1730
- Actor Claude Rains in 1889
- Singer Jane Froman in 1907
- Bandleader/trumpet/arranger Billy May in 1916
- Radio and television announcer George Fenneman in 1919
- Actor Richard Burton in 1925
- Actor Roy Scheider in 1932
- American Indian rights activist/actor Russell Means in 1939
- Lyricist Tim Rice in 1944
- Country singer Donna Fargo in 1945
- Rock musician Greg Lake in 1947
- Rock musician Dave Loggins in 1947
- Actor Ann Reinking in 1949
- Filmmaker Roland Emmerich in 1955
- Comedian Sinbad, born David Adkins, in 1956
- Actor Mackenzie Phillips in 1959
- Actor Tracy Morgan in 1968
- Actor Brittany Murphy in 1977
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: I was very busy at work. I was trying to tie up loose ends, but only had 2 days this week to do it. I had to pick up an order at Wal-Mart, so went on and did a bit of grocery shopping while I was there. I didn't get much done last night (ok, I admit, I didn't really try very hard! LOL!)
Today: I hope to make up for the evenings, and have a very busy day planned. I have to finish clearing clutter so I have clean areas to start decorating; and "ordinary" cleaning to do as well. And the paint project! :)
Today is "Anniversary - Area Codes" ... "Anniversary - Sesame Street Premier" ... "Anniversary - USMC" ... "First Shout for Independence (Panama)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price."
-- Anonymous
"Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen."
-- Conan O'Brien
"Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today in history:
In 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps was formed by order of the Continental Congress.
In 1871, journalist Henry Stanley found missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone in a small African village. His famous comment: "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
In 1951, area codes were introduced in the United States, Canada and parts of the Caribbean, allowing direct-dialing of long-distance telephone calls.
In 1969, "Sesame Street" premiered on PBS.
In 1983, Microsoft released its Windows computer operating system.
In 1994, the only privately owned manuscript of Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction at Christie's in New York for $30.8 million, the highest amount paid for a manuscript.
In 2004, Shell Hydrogen opened the first hydrogen outlet at a retail gasoline station in Washington to service fuel cell vehicles from General Motors.
Today's birthdays include
- Martin Luther, founder of Protestantism, in 1483
- William Hogarth, English artist and engraver, in 1697
- Irish author Oliver Goldsmith in 1730
- Actor Claude Rains in 1889
- Singer Jane Froman in 1907
- Bandleader/trumpet/arranger Billy May in 1916
- Radio and television announcer George Fenneman in 1919
- Actor Richard Burton in 1925
- Actor Roy Scheider in 1932
- American Indian rights activist/actor Russell Means in 1939
- Lyricist Tim Rice in 1944
- Country singer Donna Fargo in 1945
- Rock musician Greg Lake in 1947
- Rock musician Dave Loggins in 1947
- Actor Ann Reinking in 1949
- Filmmaker Roland Emmerich in 1955
- Comedian Sinbad, born David Adkins, in 1956
- Actor Mackenzie Phillips in 1959
- Actor Tracy Morgan in 1968
- Actor Brittany Murphy in 1977
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday November 9, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! With DST over, my morning backyard is flooded with light. It'll be low 70s today, a bit above "normal" but a lovely day just the same!
Yesterday: As usual, on work days, I fizzle. I did get a few errands done; and I got one "major" chore accomplished at home. After that, I enjoyed watching Dancing. I'm still a Jennifer fan (though Brandy is certainly giving her a close call; and Kyle is adorable! LOL!).
Today: This is my last work day this week. I hope tonight to finish up laundry (towels still waiting to be folded - I seem to put that off!), and at least clear all the clutter off the dining room table. Any more than that depends entirely on getting a fresh burst of energy! :)
Today is "National Young Readers Day" ... "Anniversary - Kristallnacht" ... "Independence Day (Cambodia)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"You can't have a light without a dark to stick it in."
-- Arlo Guthrie
"Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it's a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from."
-- Al Franken
"Every great advance in natural knowledge has involved the absolute rejection of authority."
-- Thomas H. Huxley
Today in history:
In 1984, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington was completed by the addition of the Frederick Hart statue called "Three Servicemen."
In 1985, Gary Kasparov, 22, became the youngest world chess champion, ending the 10-year reign of Anatoly Karpov in Moscow.
Today's birthdays include
- SAM .. happy birthday!
- Astronomer Benjamin Banneker in 1731
- Russian author Ivan Turgenev in 1818
- Architect Stanford White in 1853
- Actor-comedian Ed Wynn in 1886
- Actor Marie Dressler in 1868
- Actor Hedy Lamarr in 1914
- Sargent Shriver, first director of the Peace Corps, in 1915
- Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew in 1918
- Actor Dorothy Dandridge in 1922
- Astronomer Carl Sagan in 1934
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Whitey Herzog in 1931
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Bob Gibson in 1935
- Folk singer Mary Travers in 1936
- Bodybuilder/actor Lou Ferrigno (TV's Incredible Hulk ) in 1951
- Musician Susan Tedeschi in 1970
- Singer Nick Lachey in 1973
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: As usual, on work days, I fizzle. I did get a few errands done; and I got one "major" chore accomplished at home. After that, I enjoyed watching Dancing. I'm still a Jennifer fan (though Brandy is certainly giving her a close call; and Kyle is adorable! LOL!).
Today: This is my last work day this week. I hope tonight to finish up laundry (towels still waiting to be folded - I seem to put that off!), and at least clear all the clutter off the dining room table. Any more than that depends entirely on getting a fresh burst of energy! :)
Today is "National Young Readers Day" ... "Anniversary - Kristallnacht" ... "Independence Day (Cambodia)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"You can't have a light without a dark to stick it in."
-- Arlo Guthrie
"Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it's a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from."
-- Al Franken
"Every great advance in natural knowledge has involved the absolute rejection of authority."
-- Thomas H. Huxley
Today in history:
In 1984, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington was completed by the addition of the Frederick Hart statue called "Three Servicemen."
In 1985, Gary Kasparov, 22, became the youngest world chess champion, ending the 10-year reign of Anatoly Karpov in Moscow.
Today's birthdays include
- SAM .. happy birthday!
- Astronomer Benjamin Banneker in 1731
- Russian author Ivan Turgenev in 1818
- Architect Stanford White in 1853
- Actor-comedian Ed Wynn in 1886
- Actor Marie Dressler in 1868
- Actor Hedy Lamarr in 1914
- Sargent Shriver, first director of the Peace Corps, in 1915
- Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew in 1918
- Actor Dorothy Dandridge in 1922
- Astronomer Carl Sagan in 1934
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Whitey Herzog in 1931
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Bob Gibson in 1935
- Folk singer Mary Travers in 1936
- Bodybuilder/actor Lou Ferrigno (TV's Incredible Hulk ) in 1951
- Musician Susan Tedeschi in 1970
- Singer Nick Lachey in 1973
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Good Morning! Monday November 8, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, though there is frost on the ground in the shaded areas. I can hear geese flying overhead, out of my line of sight. Today will be mid 60s, a wonderful perfect fall day.
Yesterday: I was very busy, though (as usual) I didn't get to everything on my list. However, I got a lot done, a few things that weren't on my list even. I ran out of steam before I quite finished decluttering from trying to get things organized; but I'll finish before the week is out anyway.
Today: It's back to work, and a quick run to Wal-Mart after work (of all things, I need batteries! LOL!). Tonight I will try to finish putting away clean laundry, but doubt I will get more than that done. :)
Today is "Abet and Aid Punsters Day" ... "Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day" ... "National Parents As Teachers Day" ... "World Orphans Day" ... "X-ray Discovery Day" ... "Admission Day (Montana)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Things are only impossible until they're not."
-- Jean-Luc Picard
"This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer."
-- Will Rogers
"The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it."
-- Franklin P. Jones
Today in history:
In 1793, the Louvre in Paris, now containing one of the world's richest art collections, became a public museum after two centuries as a royal palace.
In 1837, Mount Holyoke Seminary in Massachusetts became the first U.S. college founded exclusively for women.
In 1889, Montana was admitted to the union as the 41st state.
In 1895, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays.
Today's birthdays include
- British astronomer Edmond Halley in 1656
- Game businessman Milton Bradley in 1836
- Irish writer Bram Stoker in 1847
- Author Margaret Mitchell (Gone With the Wind) in 1900
- Actors June Havoc in 1912 and Esther Rolle in 1920
- Heart transplant pioneer Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1922
- TV journalist Morley Safer in 1931
- Singer Patti Page in 1927
- Singer Bonnie Bramlett in 1944
- Singer Minnie Riperton in 1947
- Singer Bonnie Raitt in 1949
- National Rifle Association official Wayne LaPierre in 1949
- TV personality Mary Hart in 1950
- Actor Alfre Woodard in 1952
- Singer Rickie Lee Jones in 1954
- Actor Courtney Thorne-Smith in 1967
- Actor Parker Posey in 1968
- TV chef Gordon Ramsay in 1966
- Actor Tara Reid in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: I was very busy, though (as usual) I didn't get to everything on my list. However, I got a lot done, a few things that weren't on my list even. I ran out of steam before I quite finished decluttering from trying to get things organized; but I'll finish before the week is out anyway.
Today: It's back to work, and a quick run to Wal-Mart after work (of all things, I need batteries! LOL!). Tonight I will try to finish putting away clean laundry, but doubt I will get more than that done. :)
Today is "Abet and Aid Punsters Day" ... "Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day" ... "National Parents As Teachers Day" ... "World Orphans Day" ... "X-ray Discovery Day" ... "Admission Day (Montana)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Things are only impossible until they're not."
-- Jean-Luc Picard
"This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer."
-- Will Rogers
"The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it."
-- Franklin P. Jones
Today in history:
In 1793, the Louvre in Paris, now containing one of the world's richest art collections, became a public museum after two centuries as a royal palace.
In 1837, Mount Holyoke Seminary in Massachusetts became the first U.S. college founded exclusively for women.
In 1889, Montana was admitted to the union as the 41st state.
In 1895, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays.
Today's birthdays include
- British astronomer Edmond Halley in 1656
- Game businessman Milton Bradley in 1836
- Irish writer Bram Stoker in 1847
- Author Margaret Mitchell (Gone With the Wind) in 1900
- Actors June Havoc in 1912 and Esther Rolle in 1920
- Heart transplant pioneer Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1922
- TV journalist Morley Safer in 1931
- Singer Patti Page in 1927
- Singer Bonnie Bramlett in 1944
- Singer Minnie Riperton in 1947
- Singer Bonnie Raitt in 1949
- National Rifle Association official Wayne LaPierre in 1949
- TV personality Mary Hart in 1950
- Actor Alfre Woodard in 1952
- Singer Rickie Lee Jones in 1954
- Actor Courtney Thorne-Smith in 1967
- Actor Parker Posey in 1968
- TV chef Gordon Ramsay in 1966
- Actor Tara Reid in 1975
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday November 7, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and looks like it will be a lovely fall day. It will be mid to upper 50s and sunny ... not a bad day; if I'm not too lazy, maybe I will plant some tulip bulbs, or at least prune a few shrubs.
Yesterday: It was a very productive day, although mostly because I had so much help. That's OK, that helps too and I'm very grateful for it! My friend and I went into town to check out "Ladies Day" at a local church. They had a lot of vendors there ... jewelry, Tupperware, candles, Pampered Chef. I got one more Christmas present, and a lot of ideas! Later, we got one more piece of furniture moved (a fairly small, easy one; but still), and I also got my dishes collection better organized. Her father came over and put up a ceiling fan in the den. YAY! Unfortunately, the 3rd fan turned out to be broken; maybe I'll find another one later. It was a cold, gray, wet day, so I made a big pot of soup. Yummy!
Today: I have a nice quiet day to myself. I plan (and you know how often my plans get side-tracked! LOL!) to do some cleaning in the kitchen; bring down the boxes with table runners and start getting the first layers in place; and paint a craft project for outside decorating. Hopefully I will also get laundry completely caught up, and do some routine cleaning. ")
Today is "Daylight Savings Time Ends - Standard Time Resumes" ... "Republican Elephant Day" ... "Zero-Tasking Day" ... "October Revolution (Russia)" ... "Solidarity Day (Bangladesh)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Getting caught is the mother of invention."
-- Robert Byrne
"Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling."
-- Margaret Lee Runbeck
"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. "
-- Lord Byron
Today in history:
In 1665, the London Gazette -- the oldest surviving journal -- was first published.
In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at the Pacific Ocean.
In 1916, Republican Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Today's birthdays include
- British explorer Capt. James Cook in 1728
- Marie Curie, discoverer of radium, in 1867
- Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in 1879
- Band leader Phil Spitalny (known for his all-female orchestra) in 1890
- Writer and film director Harman Mankiewicz in 1897
- Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler in 1900
- Actor Dean Jagger in 1903
- Musician/comic Red Ingle in 1906
- French novelist Albert Camus in 1913
- Evangelist Billy Graham in 1918
- Jazz trumpeter Al Hirt in 1922
- Australian opera star Joan Sutherland in 1926
- Singer Johnny Rivers in 1942
- Singer Joni Mitchell in 1943
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: It was a very productive day, although mostly because I had so much help. That's OK, that helps too and I'm very grateful for it! My friend and I went into town to check out "Ladies Day" at a local church. They had a lot of vendors there ... jewelry, Tupperware, candles, Pampered Chef. I got one more Christmas present, and a lot of ideas! Later, we got one more piece of furniture moved (a fairly small, easy one; but still), and I also got my dishes collection better organized. Her father came over and put up a ceiling fan in the den. YAY! Unfortunately, the 3rd fan turned out to be broken; maybe I'll find another one later. It was a cold, gray, wet day, so I made a big pot of soup. Yummy!
Today: I have a nice quiet day to myself. I plan (and you know how often my plans get side-tracked! LOL!) to do some cleaning in the kitchen; bring down the boxes with table runners and start getting the first layers in place; and paint a craft project for outside decorating. Hopefully I will also get laundry completely caught up, and do some routine cleaning. ")
Today is "Daylight Savings Time Ends - Standard Time Resumes" ... "Republican Elephant Day" ... "Zero-Tasking Day" ... "October Revolution (Russia)" ... "Solidarity Day (Bangladesh)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Getting caught is the mother of invention."
-- Robert Byrne
"Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling."
-- Margaret Lee Runbeck
"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. "
-- Lord Byron
Today in history:
In 1665, the London Gazette -- the oldest surviving journal -- was first published.
In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at the Pacific Ocean.
In 1916, Republican Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Today's birthdays include
- British explorer Capt. James Cook in 1728
- Marie Curie, discoverer of radium, in 1867
- Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in 1879
- Band leader Phil Spitalny (known for his all-female orchestra) in 1890
- Writer and film director Harman Mankiewicz in 1897
- Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler in 1900
- Actor Dean Jagger in 1903
- Musician/comic Red Ingle in 1906
- French novelist Albert Camus in 1913
- Evangelist Billy Graham in 1918
- Jazz trumpeter Al Hirt in 1922
- Australian opera star Joan Sutherland in 1926
- Singer Johnny Rivers in 1942
- Singer Joni Mitchell in 1943
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday November 6, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's fairly bright out, but still quite cloudy. It's supposed to clear up, but become cloudy again and possible sprinkles or showers by this afternoon. It will be a mild mid-50s today. My original "plan" had been to start on the outside things today, but it's not a good day for that.
Yesterday: I managed to be fairly productive despite unexpected interruptions. All of the fall and "usual" decorations are packed (except a few things that don't go in boxes, such as lamps). I have some things to take upstairs still, but at least it's organized. I managed to get to the grocery store, and got laundry started.
Today: I expect will be very busy. My friend will be helping, and we have several "projects" to get done, such as a little bit more furniture moving, some (craft) painting, and a few outdoor things if the weather lets us. Her dad is coming over later to help install the other 2 ceiling fans ... and I will be making a big pot of soup! :)
Today is "Sadie Hawkins Day" ... "Saxophone Day" ... "UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen."
-- Ambrose Bierce
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."
-- Douglas Adams
"The camera makes everyone a tourist in other people's reality, and eventually in one's own."
-- Susan Sontag
Today in history:
In 1869, in the first formal intercollegiate football game, Rutgers beat Princeton, 6-4.
In 1921, the cult of Rudolph Valentino was launched with the release of his silent film "The Sheik," which despite negative reviews immediately caught the attention of women across the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Belgian instrument-maker Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in 1814
- Charles Henry Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones and Co. and first editor of The Wall Street Journal, in 1851
- Band leader and composer John Philip Sousa ( the March King ) in 1854
- James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, in 1861
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Walker Johnson in 1887
- Musician Ray Conniff in 1916
- Director Mike Nichols in 1931
- Actor Sally Field in 1946
- Singer/songwriter Glenn Frey in 1948
- TV journalist and California's first lady Maria Shriver in 1955
- Actor Lori Singer in 1957
- Actor Lance Kerwin in 1960
- Actor Ethan Hawke in 1970
- Actor Rebecca Romijn in 1972
- Pro football player turned soldier Pat Tillman in 1976
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: I managed to be fairly productive despite unexpected interruptions. All of the fall and "usual" decorations are packed (except a few things that don't go in boxes, such as lamps). I have some things to take upstairs still, but at least it's organized. I managed to get to the grocery store, and got laundry started.
Today: I expect will be very busy. My friend will be helping, and we have several "projects" to get done, such as a little bit more furniture moving, some (craft) painting, and a few outdoor things if the weather lets us. Her dad is coming over later to help install the other 2 ceiling fans ... and I will be making a big pot of soup! :)
Today is "Sadie Hawkins Day" ... "Saxophone Day" ... "UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen."
-- Ambrose Bierce
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."
-- Douglas Adams
"The camera makes everyone a tourist in other people's reality, and eventually in one's own."
-- Susan Sontag
Today in history:
In 1869, in the first formal intercollegiate football game, Rutgers beat Princeton, 6-4.
In 1921, the cult of Rudolph Valentino was launched with the release of his silent film "The Sheik," which despite negative reviews immediately caught the attention of women across the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Belgian instrument-maker Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in 1814
- Charles Henry Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones and Co. and first editor of The Wall Street Journal, in 1851
- Band leader and composer John Philip Sousa ( the March King ) in 1854
- James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, in 1861
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Walker Johnson in 1887
- Musician Ray Conniff in 1916
- Director Mike Nichols in 1931
- Actor Sally Field in 1946
- Singer/songwriter Glenn Frey in 1948
- TV journalist and California's first lady Maria Shriver in 1955
- Actor Lori Singer in 1957
- Actor Lance Kerwin in 1960
- Actor Ethan Hawke in 1970
- Actor Rebecca Romijn in 1972
- Pro football player turned soldier Pat Tillman in 1976
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Good Morning! Friday November 5, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. The forecast today is for "variably" cloudy and possible sprinkles; so far it's kind of "milky-clear" ... no visible cloudiness, but not quite bright either. It'll be upper 50s, a bit warmer than yesterday.
Yesterday: The day turned out to be productive in unexpected ways. I didn't get everything done on my list (I never do); but I got a few things done ahead of schedule. Also, my friend came over - her cousin brought her. And while they were here, they put my new desk chair together (ahhhhh ... SO comfortable, and the rollers and swivel work!). Also, he put up the new ceiling fan in the kitchen. For the first time in months we have light in the kitchen!! Wow!! LOL
Today: I hope to finish packing away decorations and finish laundry. I may also find time to go to the grocery store. DH is getting ready to go stay with 2 of the grands for a week (our DIL has to go to CA to be with her mom who is having heart surgery - prayers welcom!). Once I get him off, I'll get myself pulled together and see what I can do with the rest of the day. :)
Today is "National Medical Science Liason Awareness and Appreciation Day" ... "Pumpkin Chunkin Days (5-7)" ... "Day of the First Shout for Freedom (El Salvador)" ... "Diwali (Deepavali - India)" ... "Guy Fawkes Day (England)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"There are only two ways of telling the complete truth--anonymously and posthumously.
-- Thomas Sowell
"Silent gratitude isn't very much use to anyone."
-- Gertrude Stein
"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
-- Ronald Reagan
Today in history:
In 1733, German-born publisher John Peter Zenger began printing The New York Weekly Journal
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time
In 1930, the first commercial television broadcast was aired.
In 1992, former U.S. world chess champion Bobby Fischer triumphed in his $5 million rematch against Russian arch-rival Boris Spassky.
Today's birthdays include
- Socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs in 1855
- Historians Ida Tarbell in 1857 and Will Durant in 1885
- Inventor and industrialist Raymond Loewy, the father of streamlining, in 1893
- Band leader Jan Garber in 1894
- Actor Natalie Schafer in 1900
- Actor Joel McCrea in 1905
- Movie singing cowboy star Roy Rogers in 1911
- Entertainer Ike Turner in 1931
- Singer Art Garfunkel in 1941
- Musician Gram Parsons in 1946
- Pop singer Peter Noone in 1947
- Singer-songwriter Jimmie Spheeris in 1949
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Bill Walton in 1952
- Actor Vivien Leigh in 1913
- Actor Elke Sommer in 1940
- Dramatist/actor Sam Shepard in 1943
- Actor Robert Patrick in 1958
- Actor Tilda Swinton in 1960
- Actor Tatum O'Neal in 1963
- Actor Andrea McArdle in 1963
- Actor Sam Rockwell in 1968
- Pop singer/songwriter Bryan Adams in 1959
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: The day turned out to be productive in unexpected ways. I didn't get everything done on my list (I never do); but I got a few things done ahead of schedule. Also, my friend came over - her cousin brought her. And while they were here, they put my new desk chair together (ahhhhh ... SO comfortable, and the rollers and swivel work!). Also, he put up the new ceiling fan in the kitchen. For the first time in months we have light in the kitchen!! Wow!! LOL
Today: I hope to finish packing away decorations and finish laundry. I may also find time to go to the grocery store. DH is getting ready to go stay with 2 of the grands for a week (our DIL has to go to CA to be with her mom who is having heart surgery - prayers welcom!). Once I get him off, I'll get myself pulled together and see what I can do with the rest of the day. :)
Today is "National Medical Science Liason Awareness and Appreciation Day" ... "Pumpkin Chunkin Days (5-7)" ... "Day of the First Shout for Freedom (El Salvador)" ... "Diwali (Deepavali - India)" ... "Guy Fawkes Day (England)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"There are only two ways of telling the complete truth--anonymously and posthumously.
-- Thomas Sowell
"Silent gratitude isn't very much use to anyone."
-- Gertrude Stein
"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
-- Ronald Reagan
Today in history:
In 1733, German-born publisher John Peter Zenger began printing The New York Weekly Journal
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time
In 1930, the first commercial television broadcast was aired.
In 1992, former U.S. world chess champion Bobby Fischer triumphed in his $5 million rematch against Russian arch-rival Boris Spassky.
Today's birthdays include
- Socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs in 1855
- Historians Ida Tarbell in 1857 and Will Durant in 1885
- Inventor and industrialist Raymond Loewy, the father of streamlining, in 1893
- Band leader Jan Garber in 1894
- Actor Natalie Schafer in 1900
- Actor Joel McCrea in 1905
- Movie singing cowboy star Roy Rogers in 1911
- Entertainer Ike Turner in 1931
- Singer Art Garfunkel in 1941
- Musician Gram Parsons in 1946
- Pop singer Peter Noone in 1947
- Singer-songwriter Jimmie Spheeris in 1949
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Bill Walton in 1952
- Actor Vivien Leigh in 1913
- Actor Elke Sommer in 1940
- Dramatist/actor Sam Shepard in 1943
- Actor Robert Patrick in 1958
- Actor Tilda Swinton in 1960
- Actor Tatum O'Neal in 1963
- Actor Andrea McArdle in 1963
- Actor Sam Rockwell in 1968
- Pop singer/songwriter Bryan Adams in 1959
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Good Morning! Thursday November 4, 2010
Good morning! It is a wonderful morning. It's starting out foggy; but the fog will fade into cloudy. Today will be mid 50s, gray and rainy. While I have said many times how much I love fall, this is also a "typical" fall day. It would be a good day to curl up with a book if I didn't have so many things to do. :)
Yesterday: I managed to get a bit more decluttering done. Are you wondering why I'm always "decluttering" and never done? LOL! So am I. Things always get just put down ... then I have to go back and put them in their proper homes. And some of it ... I don't know, I think perhaps poltergeist sneak in at night? LOL!
Today: It's another vacation day (yes, I had a really lot saved up! I still have 7 more to go before Thanksgiving). I have a lot of things planned, and really hope I don't give in the the "rainy-day syndrome" and take a nap. Today is the beginning of my pre-Christmas decorating prep work. I will be packing away my "usual" decorations, and cleaning surfaces; plus the "usual" stuff like laundry! :)
Today is "Mischief Night" ... "National Chicken Lady Day" ... "National Men Make Dinner Day" ... "Use Your Common Sense Day" ... "Flag Day (Panama)" ... "Victory Day (Italy)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself."
-- Marlene Dietrich
"A bore is a man who, when you ask him how he is, tells you."
-- Bert Leston Taylor
"Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for truth."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
"A smile is the shortest distance between two people. "
-- Victor Borge
Today in history:
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egypt's child-king, Tutankhamen.
In 1955, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopened.
Today's birthdays include
- Humorist Will Rogers in 1879
- Actor Gig Young in 1913
- Reporter Walter Cronkite in 1916
- Actor Art Carney in 1918
- Actor Martin Balsam in 1919
- Actor Doris Roberts in 1930
- Actor Loretta Swit in 1937
- Former U.S. first lady Laura Bush in 1946
- Controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in 1946
- Novelist Charles Frazier in 1950
- Actor Markie Post in 1950
- Actor Ralph Macchio in 1961
- Television personality Jeff Probst in 1962
- Actor Matthew McConaughey in 1969
- Singer/actor/songwriter Sean Puffy Combs in 1969
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I managed to get a bit more decluttering done. Are you wondering why I'm always "decluttering" and never done? LOL! So am I. Things always get just put down ... then I have to go back and put them in their proper homes. And some of it ... I don't know, I think perhaps poltergeist sneak in at night? LOL!
Today: It's another vacation day (yes, I had a really lot saved up! I still have 7 more to go before Thanksgiving). I have a lot of things planned, and really hope I don't give in the the "rainy-day syndrome" and take a nap. Today is the beginning of my pre-Christmas decorating prep work. I will be packing away my "usual" decorations, and cleaning surfaces; plus the "usual" stuff like laundry! :)
Today is "Mischief Night" ... "National Chicken Lady Day" ... "National Men Make Dinner Day" ... "Use Your Common Sense Day" ... "Flag Day (Panama)" ... "Victory Day (Italy)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself."
-- Marlene Dietrich
"A bore is a man who, when you ask him how he is, tells you."
-- Bert Leston Taylor
"Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for truth."
-- Benjamin Disraeli
"A smile is the shortest distance between two people. "
-- Victor Borge
Today in history:
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egypt's child-king, Tutankhamen.
In 1955, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopened.
Today's birthdays include
- Humorist Will Rogers in 1879
- Actor Gig Young in 1913
- Reporter Walter Cronkite in 1916
- Actor Art Carney in 1918
- Actor Martin Balsam in 1919
- Actor Doris Roberts in 1930
- Actor Loretta Swit in 1937
- Former U.S. first lady Laura Bush in 1946
- Controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in 1946
- Novelist Charles Frazier in 1950
- Actor Markie Post in 1950
- Actor Ralph Macchio in 1961
- Television personality Jeff Probst in 1962
- Actor Matthew McConaughey in 1969
- Singer/actor/songwriter Sean Puffy Combs in 1969
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday November 3, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. So far it's still very dark; today will be "raw and damp". The clouds may clear a bit during the morning, but will be back by afternoon. It'll be in the mid to upper 50s, and a fairly good chance of light rain by late afternoon.
Yesterday: I made a quick grocery run on the way home. Last night I didn't do much; I didn't even get any decluttering done. I guess I just felt lazy. Knowing I have time off later in the week tends to make me less enthusiastic about doing chores after a day at the office. :) (that's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL!)
Today: There are still chores to do, laundry to catch up, bills to pay ... all of which will probably be done tomorrow. Perhaps I'll wrap some Christmas presents tonight ... that actually sounds like more fun! :)
Today is "Clichй' Day" ... "Sandwich Day" ... "Culture Day (Japan)" ... "National Day (Dominica)" ... "Independence Day (Micronesia)" ... "Independence Day (Panama)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?"
-- Frank Scully
"A little government and a little luck are necessary in life, but only a fool trusts either of them."
-- P. J. O'Rourke
"Whatever God's dream about man may be, it seems certain it cannot come true unless man cooperates."
-- Stella Terrill Mann
Today in history:
In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie," the first fully synchronized sound cartoon produced.
In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune printed the famously premature (and incorrect) headline, "Dewey defeats Truman."
Today's birthdays include
- Italian artist Benvenuto Cellini in 1500
- Early Texas leader Stephen Austin, for whom the state capital is named, in 1793
- Poet William Cullen Bryant in 1794
- Chicago Bears legend Bronislau Bronko Nagurski in 1908
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Bob Feller in 1918
- Actor Charles Bronson in 1921
- Actor Jeremy Brett in 1933
- Conductor/composer John Barry in 1933
- Entertainer Ken Berry in 1933
- Former Massachusetts governor and 1986 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis in 1933
- Country-rock singer-songwriter J.D. Souther in 1945
- British pop singer Lulu in 1948
- Comedian Roseanne Barr in 1952
- Comedian Dennis Miller in 1953
- Actor Kate Capshaw in 1953
- Actor Kathy Kinney in 1953
- Actor Dolph Lundgren in 1957
- Model and actor Gemma Ward in 1987
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: I made a quick grocery run on the way home. Last night I didn't do much; I didn't even get any decluttering done. I guess I just felt lazy. Knowing I have time off later in the week tends to make me less enthusiastic about doing chores after a day at the office. :) (that's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL!)
Today: There are still chores to do, laundry to catch up, bills to pay ... all of which will probably be done tomorrow. Perhaps I'll wrap some Christmas presents tonight ... that actually sounds like more fun! :)
Today is "Clichй' Day" ... "Sandwich Day" ... "Culture Day (Japan)" ... "National Day (Dominica)" ... "Independence Day (Micronesia)" ... "Independence Day (Panama)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?"
-- Frank Scully
"A little government and a little luck are necessary in life, but only a fool trusts either of them."
-- P. J. O'Rourke
"Whatever God's dream about man may be, it seems certain it cannot come true unless man cooperates."
-- Stella Terrill Mann
Today in history:
In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie," the first fully synchronized sound cartoon produced.
In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune printed the famously premature (and incorrect) headline, "Dewey defeats Truman."
Today's birthdays include
- Italian artist Benvenuto Cellini in 1500
- Early Texas leader Stephen Austin, for whom the state capital is named, in 1793
- Poet William Cullen Bryant in 1794
- Chicago Bears legend Bronislau Bronko Nagurski in 1908
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Bob Feller in 1918
- Actor Charles Bronson in 1921
- Actor Jeremy Brett in 1933
- Conductor/composer John Barry in 1933
- Entertainer Ken Berry in 1933
- Former Massachusetts governor and 1986 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis in 1933
- Country-rock singer-songwriter J.D. Souther in 1945
- British pop singer Lulu in 1948
- Comedian Roseanne Barr in 1952
- Comedian Dennis Miller in 1953
- Actor Kate Capshaw in 1953
- Actor Kathy Kinney in 1953
- Actor Dolph Lundgren in 1957
- Model and actor Gemma Ward in 1987
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday November 2, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's just starting to turn faintly pink, barely over the treetops. It will be a mixture of sunny and cloudy; but also a cool upper 50s and breezy. I believe there may be rain later in the week, but not today. It will still be a nice fall day.
Yesterday: It was not as bad a day at work as I was afraid of. The reports got done, and work went on as usual. DH had driven me to work (so he could go get a battery for the other car); when he picked me up we went by Wally World for some half price candy (to put back for Christmas). We went to Bo-Jangles, and I got home in time to watch Dancing. Yah Jennifer, she's "back"! :) I also did a bit of decluttering (during commercials of course).
Today: I think my favorite shows tonight might be reruns (already? really?), so perhaps I'll watch the Dancing results show. In a few weeks another new show starts that I'm real excited about ... Skating With The Stars! Meantime, tonight, I'll do some more decluttering, perhaps work on some laundry.
Today is "All Souls' Day (Catholic)" ... "General Election Day (US)" ... "National Traffic Directors Day" ... "Plan Your Epitaph Day" ... "Admission Day (North Dakota)" ... "Admission Day (South Dakota)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything."
-- Mark Twain
"Conscience is what makes a boy tell his mother before his sister does."
-- Evan Esar
"Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills."
-- Minna Thomas Antrim
Today in history:
In 1889, North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states of the union.
In 1920, in the first significant news broadcast, KDKA in Pittsburgh reported the U.S. presidential election results for Warren G. Harding and James Cox.
In 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif. The Goose remained airborne for just less than 1 mile.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734
- Marie Antoinette, queen of France, in 1755
- U.S. President James Polk in 1795
- U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1865
- Astronomer Harlow Shapley, a pioneer in studies of the Milky Way, in 1885
- Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1908
- Actor Burt Lancaster in 1913
- Canadian hockey Hall of fame member Bill Mosienko in 1921
- Australian tennis Hall of Fame member Ken Rosewall in 1934
- Columnist, commentator and GOP presidential candidate Pat Buchanan in 1938 (
- Author Shere Hite in 1942
- Actor Stefanie Powers in 1942
- Singer k.d. lang in 1961
- Actor David Schwimmer in 1966
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: It was not as bad a day at work as I was afraid of. The reports got done, and work went on as usual. DH had driven me to work (so he could go get a battery for the other car); when he picked me up we went by Wally World for some half price candy (to put back for Christmas). We went to Bo-Jangles, and I got home in time to watch Dancing. Yah Jennifer, she's "back"! :) I also did a bit of decluttering (during commercials of course).
Today: I think my favorite shows tonight might be reruns (already? really?), so perhaps I'll watch the Dancing results show. In a few weeks another new show starts that I'm real excited about ... Skating With The Stars! Meantime, tonight, I'll do some more decluttering, perhaps work on some laundry.
Today is "All Souls' Day (Catholic)" ... "General Election Day (US)" ... "National Traffic Directors Day" ... "Plan Your Epitaph Day" ... "Admission Day (North Dakota)" ... "Admission Day (South Dakota)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything."
-- Mark Twain
"Conscience is what makes a boy tell his mother before his sister does."
-- Evan Esar
"Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills."
-- Minna Thomas Antrim
Today in history:
In 1889, North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states of the union.
In 1920, in the first significant news broadcast, KDKA in Pittsburgh reported the U.S. presidential election results for Warren G. Harding and James Cox.
In 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif. The Goose remained airborne for just less than 1 mile.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734
- Marie Antoinette, queen of France, in 1755
- U.S. President James Polk in 1795
- U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1865
- Astronomer Harlow Shapley, a pioneer in studies of the Milky Way, in 1885
- Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1908
- Actor Burt Lancaster in 1913
- Canadian hockey Hall of fame member Bill Mosienko in 1921
- Australian tennis Hall of Fame member Ken Rosewall in 1934
- Columnist, commentator and GOP presidential candidate Pat Buchanan in 1938 (
- Author Shere Hite in 1942
- Actor Stefanie Powers in 1942
- Singer k.d. lang in 1961
- Actor David Schwimmer in 1966
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Good Morning! Monday November 1, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The sky is just starting to turn pink and yellow. The sun is reflecting off a few stray clouds, and it's really quite pretty. Today will be cool, low 60s, and partly cloudy. It's still what I call a nice fall day. :)
Yesterday: I did not (as usual) get everything done I hoped, but a lot of errands got taken care of; more Christmas shopping got done; and the toilet is *almost* fixed! LOL! It was a fairly "easy" day, so I'm not over-tired to start the week. And really, I only have 4 more Mondays before the new schedule begins.
Today: Work will probably be crazy today. End-of-month reports are due, and I will need to teach someone to do the ones I've done for years now. They're not hard ... just one more thing to remember! :)
Today is "All Saints' Day (Catholic)" ... "All Hallows Day" ... "National Authors' Day" ... "National Cook For Your Pets Day" ... "National Family Literacy Day" ... "Independence Day (Antigua)" ... "Independence Day (Barbuda)" ... "Liberty Day (Virgin Islands)" ... "Revolution Day (Algeria)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"We live in a Newtonian world of Einsteinian physics ruled by Frankenstein logic."
-- David Russell
"Sometime they'll give a war and nobody will come."
-- Carl Sandburg
Today in history:
In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, exhibited to the public for the first time.
In 1604, William Shakespeare's "Othello" staged for first time.
In 1611, William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" staged for the first time.
In 1800, U.S. President John Adams and his family moved into the newly built White House as Washington became the U.S. capital.
In 1870, the National Weather Service made its first official meteorological forecast.
Today's birthdays include
- Journalist and novelist Stephen Crane in 1871
- Sportswriter/poet Grantland Rice in 1880
- Polish author Sholem Asch in 1880
- Canadian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Philip Noel-Baker in 1889
- Journalist James Kilpatrick in 1920
- Actor Betsy Palmer in 1926
- Hockey Hall of Fame member Al Arbour in 1932
- Golf Hall of Fame member Gary Player in 1935
- Publisher Larry Flynt in 1942
- Country singer Lyle Lovett in 1957
- Actor Rachel Ticotin in 1958
- Rock drummer Rick Allen in 1963
- Actor Toni Collette in 1972
- Actor Jenny McCarthy in 1972
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: I did not (as usual) get everything done I hoped, but a lot of errands got taken care of; more Christmas shopping got done; and the toilet is *almost* fixed! LOL! It was a fairly "easy" day, so I'm not over-tired to start the week. And really, I only have 4 more Mondays before the new schedule begins.
Today: Work will probably be crazy today. End-of-month reports are due, and I will need to teach someone to do the ones I've done for years now. They're not hard ... just one more thing to remember! :)
Today is "All Saints' Day (Catholic)" ... "All Hallows Day" ... "National Authors' Day" ... "National Cook For Your Pets Day" ... "National Family Literacy Day" ... "Independence Day (Antigua)" ... "Independence Day (Barbuda)" ... "Liberty Day (Virgin Islands)" ... "Revolution Day (Algeria)".
Qoutes of the Day:
"We live in a Newtonian world of Einsteinian physics ruled by Frankenstein logic."
-- David Russell
"Sometime they'll give a war and nobody will come."
-- Carl Sandburg
Today in history:
In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, exhibited to the public for the first time.
In 1604, William Shakespeare's "Othello" staged for first time.
In 1611, William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" staged for the first time.
In 1800, U.S. President John Adams and his family moved into the newly built White House as Washington became the U.S. capital.
In 1870, the National Weather Service made its first official meteorological forecast.
Today's birthdays include
- Journalist and novelist Stephen Crane in 1871
- Sportswriter/poet Grantland Rice in 1880
- Polish author Sholem Asch in 1880
- Canadian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Philip Noel-Baker in 1889
- Journalist James Kilpatrick in 1920
- Actor Betsy Palmer in 1926
- Hockey Hall of Fame member Al Arbour in 1932
- Golf Hall of Fame member Gary Player in 1935
- Publisher Larry Flynt in 1942
- Country singer Lyle Lovett in 1957
- Actor Rachel Ticotin in 1958
- Rock drummer Rick Allen in 1963
- Actor Toni Collette in 1972
- Actor Jenny McCarthy in 1972
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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