Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. When I went out to rotate sprinklers, it was only low 70s, very nice. Today will go to around low 90s (though that's what yesterday was supposed to be, but felt hotter); they're saying less humidity - we'll see. The "hot stuff" is still coming, so we better try to enjoy these **cool** days! LOL!
Yesterday: I did get some of what was planned accomplished, so it wasn't a bad day. But I couldn't deal with the heat (and bugs!) very long at a time, so not a lot of outside work got done. A lot of the grass got cut (NOT by me) just before dark. And then it was so late, and everyone was tired - so we went to McDonalds (being the only thing open past 9:00 around here). Some new cabinets came, and are now in the living room waiting to be assembled. So much for my "uncluttered" rooms! LOL!
Today: It's dialysis and work today, so not a house or yard day. After work we'll have to go see about getting a replacement battery for the lawn mower, and pick up some refills. That will put us late getting home; I don't expect I'll get much more than dinner and laundry done, but I can always hope for a burst of energy for a bit more. :)
Today is "Leap Second Adjustment Time" ... "National Bomp Pop Day" ... "National Handshake Day" ... "Anniversary - N.O.W." ... "Armed Forces Day (Guatemala)" ... "Independence Day (Congo)" ... "Revolution Day (Sudan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"War is not nice."
-- Barbara Bush
"I take my children everywhere, but they always find their way back home."
-- Robert Orben
"Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions."
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Today in history:
In 1859, Frenchman Jean Francois Gravelet, known professionally as the Great Blondin, became the first daredevil to walk across Niagara Falls on a tight rope.
In 1870, Ada Kepley became the first woman to graduate from an accredited law school in the United States, Union College of Law in Chicago.
In 1888, Robert Louis Stevenson published his adventure novel "The Black Arrow."
In 1905, theory of relativity introduced by Albert Einstein in "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies."
In 1923, jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet made his first recording. It included "Wild Cat Blues" and "Kansas City Blues."
In 1936, Margaret Mitchell's Civil War novel "Gone With the Wind" was published.
In 2004, the Cassini spacecraft, in space on a U.S.-European mission, became the first device to orbit the planet Saturn.
Today's birthdays include
- English socialist leader Harold Laski in 1893
- Actor Susan Hayward and singer Lena Horne in 1917
- Actor Nancy Dussault in 1936
- Singer Florence Ballard of The Supremes in 1943
- Actor David Alan Grier in 1955
- Former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson in 1966
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday June 29, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Last night we finally got RAIN! Not just a sprinkle, but buckets of rain. Of course, we also got a lot of wind (for fortunately, no damage). There was a lot of thunder and lightening; but even after it faded, it rained for a good while. Today is starting off overcast and much cooler. It will be low 90s, and possibly less cloudy by the afternoon. This might be the "calm before the storm", as some very hot days are coming!
Yesterday: As always, for a dialysis and work day, I didn't plan much to do, and was very successful at not doing it. :) I did get all my sprinklers run in the morning, so everything certainly got WET! LOL!
Today: It will once again be a "catch up" day. I do not have to water today - even turned the timers off for this morning. So I used the "extra" time to mop. I'd really rather have slept! LOL! This afternoon I'm going in for some car maintenance, and to get groceries. Later this evening .. if it's not too wet (could be more afternoon showers) ... my friend and I will try to get grass cut. Hopefully I'll be able to fit a few small chores in between all that. Maybe. :)
Today is "Peter & Paul Day (Christian)" ... "Saint Peter's Day (Christian)" ... "Independence Day (Seychelles)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing."
-- Redd Foxx
"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. "
-- William James
"I have failed many times, and that's why I am a success."
-- Michael Jordan
Today in history:
In 1853, the U.S. Senate ratified the $10 million Gadsden Purchase from Mexico, adding more than 29,000 square miles to the territories of Arizona and New Mexico and completing the modern geographical boundaries of the contiguous 48 states.
In 1992, doctors in Pittsburgh reported the world's first transplant of a baboon liver into a human patient. The recipient, a 35-year-old man, survived for three months.
In 1995, the U.S. shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir.
In 2007, the American bald eagle, declared endangered in 1967, is flourishing and no longer imperiled, the U.S. Interior Department announced.
Today's birthdays include
- William Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., in 1861
- Astronomer George Ellery Hale, founder of the Yerkes and Mount Palomar observatories, in 1868
- French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery in 1900
- Actor/singer Nelson Eddy in 1901
- Composer/arranger Leroy Anderson in 1908
- Broadway songwriter Frank Loesser in 1910
- Composer/conductor Bernard Herrmann in 1911
- Actor Slim Pickens in 1919
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew in 1936
- Black power advocate Stokely Carmichael in 1941
- Singer Little Eva in 1943
- Actor Gary Busey in 1944
- Fashion designer Egon von Furstenberg in 1946
- Comedian Richard Lewis in 1947
- Actor and former U.S. Rep. Fred Grandy in 1948
- Actor Sharon Lawrence in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: As always, for a dialysis and work day, I didn't plan much to do, and was very successful at not doing it. :) I did get all my sprinklers run in the morning, so everything certainly got WET! LOL!
Today: It will once again be a "catch up" day. I do not have to water today - even turned the timers off for this morning. So I used the "extra" time to mop. I'd really rather have slept! LOL! This afternoon I'm going in for some car maintenance, and to get groceries. Later this evening .. if it's not too wet (could be more afternoon showers) ... my friend and I will try to get grass cut. Hopefully I'll be able to fit a few small chores in between all that. Maybe. :)
Today is "Peter & Paul Day (Christian)" ... "Saint Peter's Day (Christian)" ... "Independence Day (Seychelles)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing."
-- Redd Foxx
"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. "
-- William James
"I have failed many times, and that's why I am a success."
-- Michael Jordan
Today in history:
In 1853, the U.S. Senate ratified the $10 million Gadsden Purchase from Mexico, adding more than 29,000 square miles to the territories of Arizona and New Mexico and completing the modern geographical boundaries of the contiguous 48 states.
In 1992, doctors in Pittsburgh reported the world's first transplant of a baboon liver into a human patient. The recipient, a 35-year-old man, survived for three months.
In 1995, the U.S. shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir.
In 2007, the American bald eagle, declared endangered in 1967, is flourishing and no longer imperiled, the U.S. Interior Department announced.
Today's birthdays include
- William Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., in 1861
- Astronomer George Ellery Hale, founder of the Yerkes and Mount Palomar observatories, in 1868
- French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery in 1900
- Actor/singer Nelson Eddy in 1901
- Composer/arranger Leroy Anderson in 1908
- Broadway songwriter Frank Loesser in 1910
- Composer/conductor Bernard Herrmann in 1911
- Actor Slim Pickens in 1919
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew in 1936
- Black power advocate Stokely Carmichael in 1941
- Singer Little Eva in 1943
- Actor Gary Busey in 1944
- Fashion designer Egon von Furstenberg in 1946
- Comedian Richard Lewis in 1947
- Actor and former U.S. Rep. Fred Grandy in 1948
- Actor Sharon Lawrence in 1961
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday June 28, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It will be hot again later, but so far it's nice and comfortable. Although more rain is predicted (maybe) for later today, we didn't get any of the storms yesterday. So, "just in case", the sprinklers are going this morning! We're back to hot again, upper 90s today, and everything is very thirsty! :)
Yesterday: We had a fun excursion. It ended up 4 of us going, and everyone had a good time even though it was "just" shopping. We went to a storre farther away that we don't get to often; but I went for something specific, they had what I needed - and it was on sale! Score! LOL! We went to Chik-Fil-A for lunch, and barely got insdie before the rain came - sat there and ate and watched it pour! But we got nearly home again ... and the roads were dry.
Today: It's a dialysis and work day, so I'm not planning to get much done. I'll probably stop for groceries on the way home, and tonight will do laundry. At some point I have to get more motivated to finish my cleaning projects; but not tonight! LOL!
Today is "National Columnist's Day" ... "Anniversary - Monday Holiday Law" ... "Anniversary - Stonewall Riots" ... 'Please Take My Children to Work Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Never explain--your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway."
-- Elbert Hubbard
"Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can."
-- John Wesley
"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage."
-- Mark Russell
Today in history:
In 1838, Victoria was crowned queen of England. She would rule for 63 years, 7 months.
In 2003, people eager to block telemarketing calls overwhelmed a government Web site that began accepting phone numbers at the national do-not-call registry. The Federal Trade Commission said 735,000 numbers were registered the first day.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Henry VIII in 1491
- Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens in 1577
- English clergyman John Wesley, founder of Methodism, in 1703
- French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1712
- French physician Paul Broca in 1824
- Italian author Luigi Pirandello in 1867
- Composer Richard Rodgers in 1902
- Spy novelist Eric Ambler in 1909
- Filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks in 1926
- Actor Pat Morita in 1932
- CIA Director Leon Panetta in 1938
- Comedian Gilda Radner in 1946
- Actor Kathy Bates in 1948
- Actor Alice Krige in 1954
- Football Hall of fame member John Elway in 1960
- Actor John Cusack in 1966
- Actor Mary Stuart Masterson in 1966
- Actress/singer Danielle Brisebois in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: We had a fun excursion. It ended up 4 of us going, and everyone had a good time even though it was "just" shopping. We went to a storre farther away that we don't get to often; but I went for something specific, they had what I needed - and it was on sale! Score! LOL! We went to Chik-Fil-A for lunch, and barely got insdie before the rain came - sat there and ate and watched it pour! But we got nearly home again ... and the roads were dry.
Today: It's a dialysis and work day, so I'm not planning to get much done. I'll probably stop for groceries on the way home, and tonight will do laundry. At some point I have to get more motivated to finish my cleaning projects; but not tonight! LOL!
Today is "National Columnist's Day" ... "Anniversary - Monday Holiday Law" ... "Anniversary - Stonewall Riots" ... 'Please Take My Children to Work Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Never explain--your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway."
-- Elbert Hubbard
"Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can."
-- John Wesley
"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage."
-- Mark Russell
Today in history:
In 1838, Victoria was crowned queen of England. She would rule for 63 years, 7 months.
In 2003, people eager to block telemarketing calls overwhelmed a government Web site that began accepting phone numbers at the national do-not-call registry. The Federal Trade Commission said 735,000 numbers were registered the first day.
Today's birthdays include
- English King Henry VIII in 1491
- Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens in 1577
- English clergyman John Wesley, founder of Methodism, in 1703
- French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1712
- French physician Paul Broca in 1824
- Italian author Luigi Pirandello in 1867
- Composer Richard Rodgers in 1902
- Spy novelist Eric Ambler in 1909
- Filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks in 1926
- Actor Pat Morita in 1932
- CIA Director Leon Panetta in 1938
- Comedian Gilda Radner in 1946
- Actor Kathy Bates in 1948
- Actor Alice Krige in 1954
- Football Hall of fame member John Elway in 1960
- Actor John Cusack in 1966
- Actor Mary Stuart Masterson in 1966
- Actress/singer Danielle Brisebois in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Good Morning! Monday June 27, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning! Yesterday stayed more overcast than not, but it was still hot and sticky. Last night, late, there was thunder. I woke up early to thunder and lightening! I looked out ... and everything was WET! YAY!! Today is forecast to be much like yesterday except perhaps more humid. There may or may not be late afternoon or evening storms. I'm just so thankful we got lots of lovely rain last night!
Yesterday: It was a busy day, with most of the afternoon spent in the garden. The storms a week or so back (when my house got wind but no rain) had the tomatoes leaning over. They all got tied back upright - and we harvested an amazing amount of tomatoes that were "lurking" in the green depths. LOL! We also brought in a lot of peppers and zucchini, some beans and potatoes, and a few cucumbers. Not much got done inside other than routine "maintenance" stuff, but that's ok for now.
Today: It's too wet to be in the garden (and nice to allow myself to sleep in a bit instead of going out to water!). We've decided to go on an "excursion" to a shopping center a bit far away. Our local options are limited, so we're going to go "play" (that means **shopping**!! LOL!!). I'll have the usual routine stuff to do first, but looking forward to the afternoon (except the part where *I* have to do the driving. Oh well). :)
Today is "Decide to Be Married Day" ... "National HIV Testing Day" ... :Please Take My Children to Work Day" ... "Anniversary - Industrial Workers of the World Founded" ... "Independence Day (Djibouti)" ... "America's Kid's Day" ..."Descendants Day" ... ... ... "Happy Birthday - "Happy Birthday to You" Song".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."
-- Peter De Vries
"I have not lost my mind - it's backed up on disk somewhere."
-- Unknown
"Giving is a necessity sometimes... more urgent, indeed, than having. "
-- Margaret Lee Runbeck
Today in history:
In 1829, English scientist James Smithson left a will that eventually funded the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, in a country he never visited.
In 1847, the first telegraph wire links were established between New York City and Boston.
In 1859, Louisville, Ky., schoolteacher Mildred Hill wrote a tune for her students and called it "Good Morning To You." Her sister, Patty, wrote the lyrics and later added a verse that began "Happy Birthday To You."
In 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on a historic mission to dock with the Russian space station Mir. The flight was also the 100th U.S.-piloted space mission.
In 1972, Nolan Bushnell established ATARI.
Today's birthdays include
- Irish patriot Charles Stewart Parnell in 1846
- Noted anarchist Emma Goldman in 1869
- Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar 1872
- Blind and deaf author Helen Keller in 1880
- Billiards champion Willie Mosconi in 1913
- Captain Kangaroo Bob Keeshan in 1927
- H. Ross Perot in 1930
- Musician and songwriter Bruce Johnston in 1942
- Fashion designes Norma Kamali in 1945
- Fashion designes Vera Wang in 1949
- Actor Julia Duffy in 1951
- Actor Isabelle Adjani in 1955
- Actor Christian Kane in 1974
- Actor Tobey Maguire in 1975
- Film and television writer/director/producer J.J. Abrams in 1966
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: It was a busy day, with most of the afternoon spent in the garden. The storms a week or so back (when my house got wind but no rain) had the tomatoes leaning over. They all got tied back upright - and we harvested an amazing amount of tomatoes that were "lurking" in the green depths. LOL! We also brought in a lot of peppers and zucchini, some beans and potatoes, and a few cucumbers. Not much got done inside other than routine "maintenance" stuff, but that's ok for now.
Today: It's too wet to be in the garden (and nice to allow myself to sleep in a bit instead of going out to water!). We've decided to go on an "excursion" to a shopping center a bit far away. Our local options are limited, so we're going to go "play" (that means **shopping**!! LOL!!). I'll have the usual routine stuff to do first, but looking forward to the afternoon (except the part where *I* have to do the driving. Oh well). :)
Today is "Decide to Be Married Day" ... "National HIV Testing Day" ... :Please Take My Children to Work Day" ... "Anniversary - Industrial Workers of the World Founded" ... "Independence Day (Djibouti)" ... "America's Kid's Day" ..."Descendants Day" ... ... ... "Happy Birthday - "Happy Birthday to You" Song".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."
-- Peter De Vries
"I have not lost my mind - it's backed up on disk somewhere."
-- Unknown
"Giving is a necessity sometimes... more urgent, indeed, than having. "
-- Margaret Lee Runbeck
Today in history:
In 1829, English scientist James Smithson left a will that eventually funded the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, in a country he never visited.
In 1847, the first telegraph wire links were established between New York City and Boston.
In 1859, Louisville, Ky., schoolteacher Mildred Hill wrote a tune for her students and called it "Good Morning To You." Her sister, Patty, wrote the lyrics and later added a verse that began "Happy Birthday To You."
In 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on a historic mission to dock with the Russian space station Mir. The flight was also the 100th U.S.-piloted space mission.
In 1972, Nolan Bushnell established ATARI.
Today's birthdays include
- Irish patriot Charles Stewart Parnell in 1846
- Noted anarchist Emma Goldman in 1869
- Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar 1872
- Blind and deaf author Helen Keller in 1880
- Billiards champion Willie Mosconi in 1913
- Captain Kangaroo Bob Keeshan in 1927
- H. Ross Perot in 1930
- Musician and songwriter Bruce Johnston in 1942
- Fashion designes Norma Kamali in 1945
- Fashion designes Vera Wang in 1949
- Actor Julia Duffy in 1951
- Actor Isabelle Adjani in 1955
- Actor Christian Kane in 1974
- Actor Tobey Maguire in 1975
- Film and television writer/director/producer J.J. Abrams in 1966
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday June 26, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. When I stepped out on the porch early, it felt so delightful ... sunny and cool! Today again will be upper 80s to low 90s. The forecast says "partly cloudy" so I guess they'll return, with the chance of afternoon showers.
Yesterday: I had a busy day, and though I didn't get everything on my list I did get a lot of things done. I managed quite a few smaller chores that have been put off, some decluttering, and a bit of routine cleaning (including laundry).
Today: I hope to pick up where I left off yesterday and keep working through the (never-ending) to-do list. I will have to put in some gardening time this afternoon, while it's a tiny bit cooler ... the weeds are loving all the watering! LOL!
Today is "Lunar Eclipse" ... "Strawberry Moon" ... "UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" ... "UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture" ... "Independence Day (Madagascar)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth."
-- Rex Stout
"dwell in possibility... "
-- Emily Dickinson
"I think people that have a brother or sister don't realize how lucky they are. Sure, they fight a lot, but to know that there's always somebody there, somebody that's family."
-- Trey Parker and Matt Stone, South Park
"He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit."
-- Unknown
Today in history:
In 1819, the bicycle was patented.
In 1900, Dr. Walter Reed and his medical team began a successful campaign to wipe out yellow fever in the Panama Canal Zone.
In 1939, film censors approved "Gone With The Wind" but fined Producer David O. Selznick $5,000 for objectionable language in Rhett Butler's famous closing line to Scarlett O'Hara.
In 1945, the U.N. Charter was signed by representatives of 50 nations.
In 1945, the FCC began development of commercial television by allocating airwaves for 13 TV stations.
In 1959, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the St. Lawrence Seaway in Canada.
In 1974, the bar code, allowing for the electronic scanning of prices, was used for the first time on a pack of gum at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio.
In 1976, the CN Tower, the world's tallest freestanding structure (1,815 feet, 5 inches), opened in Toronto
Today's birthdays include
- Reputed baseball pioneer Abner Doubleday in 1819
- British physicist and inventor William Kelvin in 1824
- Novelist Pearl Buck in 1892
- German aircraft designer Willy Messerschmitt in 1898
- William Lear, developer of the Lear jet, in 1902
- Actor Peter Lorre in 1904
- Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager, in 1909
- Athlete Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias in 1911
- Actor/musician Chris Isaak in 1956
- Cyclist Greg LeMond in 1961
- Actor Chris O'Donnell in 1970
- Actor Sean P. Hayes (Will & Grace) in 1970
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: I had a busy day, and though I didn't get everything on my list I did get a lot of things done. I managed quite a few smaller chores that have been put off, some decluttering, and a bit of routine cleaning (including laundry).
Today: I hope to pick up where I left off yesterday and keep working through the (never-ending) to-do list. I will have to put in some gardening time this afternoon, while it's a tiny bit cooler ... the weeds are loving all the watering! LOL!
Today is "Lunar Eclipse" ... "Strawberry Moon" ... "UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" ... "UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture" ... "Independence Day (Madagascar)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth."
-- Rex Stout
"dwell in possibility... "
-- Emily Dickinson
"I think people that have a brother or sister don't realize how lucky they are. Sure, they fight a lot, but to know that there's always somebody there, somebody that's family."
-- Trey Parker and Matt Stone, South Park
"He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit."
-- Unknown
Today in history:
In 1819, the bicycle was patented.
In 1900, Dr. Walter Reed and his medical team began a successful campaign to wipe out yellow fever in the Panama Canal Zone.
In 1939, film censors approved "Gone With The Wind" but fined Producer David O. Selznick $5,000 for objectionable language in Rhett Butler's famous closing line to Scarlett O'Hara.
In 1945, the U.N. Charter was signed by representatives of 50 nations.
In 1945, the FCC began development of commercial television by allocating airwaves for 13 TV stations.
In 1959, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the St. Lawrence Seaway in Canada.
In 1974, the bar code, allowing for the electronic scanning of prices, was used for the first time on a pack of gum at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio.
In 1976, the CN Tower, the world's tallest freestanding structure (1,815 feet, 5 inches), opened in Toronto
Today's birthdays include
- Reputed baseball pioneer Abner Doubleday in 1819
- British physicist and inventor William Kelvin in 1824
- Novelist Pearl Buck in 1892
- German aircraft designer Willy Messerschmitt in 1898
- William Lear, developer of the Lear jet, in 1902
- Actor Peter Lorre in 1904
- Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager, in 1909
- Athlete Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias in 1911
- Actor/musician Chris Isaak in 1956
- Cyclist Greg LeMond in 1961
- Actor Chris O'Donnell in 1970
- Actor Sean P. Hayes (Will & Grace) in 1970
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday June 25, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. So far it's still a bit grayish, but the forecast is for mostly sunny. It'll *only* be around 90, maybe low 90s. This seems to be the beginning of a trend of somewhat lower temps for a few days. But, afterall, it's NC summer ... so who knows! LOL!
Yesterday: It was a very long day of mostly sitting around waiting. We did get lucky on the timing, as we didn't have to deal with "rush hour" traffic; although, on the way home, it sure felt like everyone must have been heading for the beach! The little local restaurant was open, so we ate there (all sorts of "bad" things - but it was also our only meal of the day!). We had to stay up too late to get meds back on schedule, but today should be back to what passes for normal here. :)
Today: I hope to make up for some of what hasn't been done all week. I have a long "to do" list; and it's not supposed to be as humid ... we we'll just see how far I can get with it. At least the laundry is caught up, and the watering is "under control". :)
For those interested in knowing: Christmas is 6 months from TODAY! :)
Today is "Great American Backyard Campout" ... "Anniversary - Battle of Little Bighorn" ... "Ratification Day (Virginia)" ... "Independence Day (Mozambique)" ... "National Day (Bhutan)" ... "National Day (Slovenia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.
-- Jerry Chin
"I'm worried that the universe will soon need replacing. It's not holding a charge."
-- Edward Chilton
"Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian."
-- Robert Orben
Today in history:
In 1788, Virginia ratified the U.S. Constitution, the 10th state to do so.
In 1951, CBS aired the first color television broadcast. At the time, no color TV sets were owned by the public.
In 1967, with Mick Jagger, Keith Richard and others singing backup, the Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love" before an international television audience estimated at 400 million people.
In 1993, Kim Campbell was sworn in as Canada's first woman prime minister.
in 2006, Warren Buffett announced plans to give away 85 percent of his shares in his company, about $37 billion, to charity. Most of that -- some $31 billion -- was earmarked for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Today's birthdays include
- French composer Gustave Charpentier in 1860
- Broadway producer George Abbott in 1887
- English novelist and critic George Orwell, author of 1984, in 1903
- Movie director Sidney Lumet in 1924
- Actor June Lockhart in 1925
- Civil rights advocate James Meredith in 1933
- Musician Harold Melvin in 1939
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Willis Reed in 1942
- Actor Jimmie Walker in 1947
- Musician Carly Simon in 1945
- Musician Ian McDonald in 1946
- Musician George Michael in 1963
- Associate Justice of 5the U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor in 1954
- Actor/writer Ricky Gervais in 1961
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was a very long day of mostly sitting around waiting. We did get lucky on the timing, as we didn't have to deal with "rush hour" traffic; although, on the way home, it sure felt like everyone must have been heading for the beach! The little local restaurant was open, so we ate there (all sorts of "bad" things - but it was also our only meal of the day!). We had to stay up too late to get meds back on schedule, but today should be back to what passes for normal here. :)
Today: I hope to make up for some of what hasn't been done all week. I have a long "to do" list; and it's not supposed to be as humid ... we we'll just see how far I can get with it. At least the laundry is caught up, and the watering is "under control". :)
For those interested in knowing: Christmas is 6 months from TODAY! :)
Today is "Great American Backyard Campout" ... "Anniversary - Battle of Little Bighorn" ... "Ratification Day (Virginia)" ... "Independence Day (Mozambique)" ... "National Day (Bhutan)" ... "National Day (Slovenia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.
-- Jerry Chin
"I'm worried that the universe will soon need replacing. It's not holding a charge."
-- Edward Chilton
"Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian."
-- Robert Orben
Today in history:
In 1788, Virginia ratified the U.S. Constitution, the 10th state to do so.
In 1951, CBS aired the first color television broadcast. At the time, no color TV sets were owned by the public.
In 1967, with Mick Jagger, Keith Richard and others singing backup, the Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love" before an international television audience estimated at 400 million people.
In 1993, Kim Campbell was sworn in as Canada's first woman prime minister.
in 2006, Warren Buffett announced plans to give away 85 percent of his shares in his company, about $37 billion, to charity. Most of that -- some $31 billion -- was earmarked for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Today's birthdays include
- French composer Gustave Charpentier in 1860
- Broadway producer George Abbott in 1887
- English novelist and critic George Orwell, author of 1984, in 1903
- Movie director Sidney Lumet in 1924
- Actor June Lockhart in 1925
- Civil rights advocate James Meredith in 1933
- Musician Harold Melvin in 1939
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Willis Reed in 1942
- Actor Jimmie Walker in 1947
- Musician Carly Simon in 1945
- Musician Ian McDonald in 1946
- Musician George Michael in 1963
- Associate Justice of 5the U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor in 1954
- Actor/writer Ricky Gervais in 1961
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Good Morning! Friday June 24, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's yet again overcast, but I *think* they're saying only partly cloudy for today. It will be low 90s (a relief from very high 90s?), but still humid. As always, there's the chance of showers.
Yesterday: We finally got some rain! A brief storm passed over just before getting off work. I had to pick up a few things at Wal-Mart, and we barely got out of there before the rain came again. I was SO glad to see it rain all the way home ... meaning my poor yard got a fairly good soaking! Ironic, as I had done a very good watering job in the morning. Perhaps I should do it more often to "draw" the rain? LOL! Of course, as usual, I got little done beyond dinner, a small bit of decluttering, and some organizing for today.
Today: This will be one more going to Duke day. DH has a procedure today (a test - hope he passes! LOL!). I don't think this will last as long as the IV does, but I really don't remember. Therefore ... I have no idea how long we'll be there, but have to leave a bit earlier (fortunately, should still miss the worst of the traffic) to allow for some road construction. I finally found out last night that the local restaurant (we've tried to stop the last 3 times we were on the way home, but it was always closed) is only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. So, maybe tonight I won't have to cook after a long day! LOL!
Today is "Celebration of the Senses" ... "Saint John the Baptist Day" ... "Take Your Dog to Work Day" ... "John's Day (Latvia)" ... "Macau Day (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever."
-- Chinese Proverb
"A minute's success pays the failure of years."
-- Robert Browning
"Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1441, Eton College was founded.
In 1901, Pablo Picasso's artwork was given its first exhibition, in Paris.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Henry Ward Beecher in 1813
- Writer and satirist Ambrose Bierce in 1842
- Heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey in 1895
- Band leader Phil Harris in 1904
- Astronomer Fred Hoyle in 1915
- Author/editor Norman Cousins in 1915
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Jeff Beck in 1944
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Mick Fleetwood in 1947
- Actor Michele Lee in 1942
- Actor Peter Weller in 1947
- Actor Nancy Allen in 1950
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: We finally got some rain! A brief storm passed over just before getting off work. I had to pick up a few things at Wal-Mart, and we barely got out of there before the rain came again. I was SO glad to see it rain all the way home ... meaning my poor yard got a fairly good soaking! Ironic, as I had done a very good watering job in the morning. Perhaps I should do it more often to "draw" the rain? LOL! Of course, as usual, I got little done beyond dinner, a small bit of decluttering, and some organizing for today.
Today: This will be one more going to Duke day. DH has a procedure today (a test - hope he passes! LOL!). I don't think this will last as long as the IV does, but I really don't remember. Therefore ... I have no idea how long we'll be there, but have to leave a bit earlier (fortunately, should still miss the worst of the traffic) to allow for some road construction. I finally found out last night that the local restaurant (we've tried to stop the last 3 times we were on the way home, but it was always closed) is only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. So, maybe tonight I won't have to cook after a long day! LOL!
Today is "Celebration of the Senses" ... "Saint John the Baptist Day" ... "Take Your Dog to Work Day" ... "John's Day (Latvia)" ... "Macau Day (China)".
Quotes of the Day:
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever."
-- Chinese Proverb
"A minute's success pays the failure of years."
-- Robert Browning
"Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1441, Eton College was founded.
In 1901, Pablo Picasso's artwork was given its first exhibition, in Paris.
Today's birthdays include
- Clergyman Henry Ward Beecher in 1813
- Writer and satirist Ambrose Bierce in 1842
- Heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey in 1895
- Band leader Phil Harris in 1904
- Astronomer Fred Hoyle in 1915
- Author/editor Norman Cousins in 1915
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Jeff Beck in 1944
- Rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame member Mick Fleetwood in 1947
- Actor Michele Lee in 1942
- Actor Peter Weller in 1947
- Actor Nancy Allen in 1950
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Good Mornng! Thursday June 23, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's not so hot out for early morning watering, although it will still be to the low or mid 90s today. Last night at 6:00 it was still 98 on my porch; I don't think today will be *quite* that hot. They're saying partly cloudy and the usual chance of afternoon or evening storms.
Yesterday: It was a long day, as the clinic days usually are. The hour drive to Duke took nearer to 2 hours because of road construction; the clinic was running nearly 2 hours late. So, our 5 to 6 hour day turned into nearly 8 hours. Needless to say, nothing but dinner got done here! LOL!
Today: Today going back to dialysis and work will seem like a "break" in between 2 very long clinic days. I'm hoping for a burst of energey to appear from nowhere this evening to get some of the ordinary weekly cleaning and decluttering done. :)
Today is "Corpus Christi (Christian)" ... "Let It Go Day" ... "UN Public service Day" ... "Victory Day (Estonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I take the view, and always have, that if you cannot say what you are going to say in twenty minutes you ought to go away and write a book about it. "
-- Lord Brabazon
"Sanity calms, but madness is more interesting."
-- John Russell
"I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate."
-- George Burns
Today in history:
In 1845, the Congress of the Republic of Texas agreed to annexation by the United States.
In 1888, Fredrick Douglass became the first African-American nominated for President of the United States.
In 1894, International Olympic Committee founded in Paris.
In 1984, an auction of John Lennon's possessions raised $430,000, including $19,000 for a guitar used while Lennon was with the Beatles.
Today's birthdays include
- French Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon, in 1763
- The Duke of Windsor, former British King Edward VIII, in 1894
- Pioneer sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, also in 1894
- Alan Turing, computer scientist, in 1912
- Former U.S. Secretary of State William Rogers in 1913
- Director/choreographer Bob Fosse in 1927
- Singer June Carter Cash in 1929
- U.S. Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph in 1940
- Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine in 1943
- Actor Ted Shackelford in 1946
- Actor Bryan Brown in 1947
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 1948
- Actor Frances McDormand in 1957
- Musician Jason Mraz in1977
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: It was a long day, as the clinic days usually are. The hour drive to Duke took nearer to 2 hours because of road construction; the clinic was running nearly 2 hours late. So, our 5 to 6 hour day turned into nearly 8 hours. Needless to say, nothing but dinner got done here! LOL!
Today: Today going back to dialysis and work will seem like a "break" in between 2 very long clinic days. I'm hoping for a burst of energey to appear from nowhere this evening to get some of the ordinary weekly cleaning and decluttering done. :)
Today is "Corpus Christi (Christian)" ... "Let It Go Day" ... "UN Public service Day" ... "Victory Day (Estonia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I take the view, and always have, that if you cannot say what you are going to say in twenty minutes you ought to go away and write a book about it. "
-- Lord Brabazon
"Sanity calms, but madness is more interesting."
-- John Russell
"I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate."
-- George Burns
Today in history:
In 1845, the Congress of the Republic of Texas agreed to annexation by the United States.
In 1888, Fredrick Douglass became the first African-American nominated for President of the United States.
In 1894, International Olympic Committee founded in Paris.
In 1984, an auction of John Lennon's possessions raised $430,000, including $19,000 for a guitar used while Lennon was with the Beatles.
Today's birthdays include
- French Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon, in 1763
- The Duke of Windsor, former British King Edward VIII, in 1894
- Pioneer sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, also in 1894
- Alan Turing, computer scientist, in 1912
- Former U.S. Secretary of State William Rogers in 1913
- Director/choreographer Bob Fosse in 1927
- Singer June Carter Cash in 1929
- U.S. Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph in 1940
- Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine in 1943
- Actor Ted Shackelford in 1946
- Actor Bryan Brown in 1947
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 1948
- Actor Frances McDormand in 1957
- Musician Jason Mraz in1977
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday June 22, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I went out on the porch early .. and it was damp!!!! Happy!!! OK, we didn't actually get very much rain - but any at all is welcome by now. Last night we had TWO "weather calls" (warning of severe weather in our area) ... the first was a lot of thunder and lightening, maybe 3 raindrops. The second - after 1:00 am ... couldn't have been much because I went right back to sleep! LOL! Today will be very high 90s; a good chance of going over 100. Mostly cloudy means it will be humid ... a good day to NOT be outside!
Yesterday: It was a fairly ordinary dialysis and work day. I got my "normal" routines done, and the house is reasonably presentable (if you don't notice a few closed doors! LOL!). I didn't get any sewing done, again. I think I need to rearrange a pile of boxes ... they're not *really* in the way, but feels like they are.
Today: We leave about an hour earlier than usual on work days, to go to another clinic appointment. At least I get to avoid the worst of the traffic. :) If all goes well ... and the clinic doesn't run too far behind schedule (which it seems they usually do) ... we might be able to get home again before "rush hour" traffic. I'd like to tackle those boxes I just mentioned; but I suspect all that driving plus sitting-and-waiting will leave me too drained. Oh well, the weekend is coming! LOL!
Today is "Stupid Guy Thing Day" ... "Antifascist Struggle Day (Croatia)". ... ""National Columnist's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Rejoice not at thine enemy's fall - but don't rush to pick him up either."
-- Jewish Proverb
"If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is "thank you," that would suffice."
-- Meister Eckhart
You cannot be mad at somebody who makes you laugh - it's as simple as that."
-- Jay Leno
Today in history:
In 1937, Joe Louis knocked out Jim Braddock in the eighth round to become the world heavyweight boxing champion. He was the first African-American champ since Jack Johnson lost his title in 1915.
In 1978, Charon, a satellite of Pluto, was discovered.
Today's birthdays include
- English adventure novelist H. Rider Haggard (King Solomon's Mines, She) in 1856
- German novelist Erich Remarque (All Quiet on the Western Front) in 1898
- Bank robber John Dillinger in 1903
- Baseball Hall of fame member Carl Hubbell in 1903
- Movie director Billy Wilder in 1906
- Author Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1906
- Producer Mike Todd (Around The World In 80 Days) in 1907
- Fashion designer Bill Blass in 1922
- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., in 1933
- Singer/actor Kris Kristofferson in 1936
- TV reporter Ed Bradley in 1941
- News commentator Brit Hume in 1943
- Writer Octavia Butler in 1947
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Pete Maravich in 1947
- Rock musician Todd Rundgren in 1948
- Actress Meryl Streep in 1949
- Actress Lindsay Wagner in 1949
- Actor Graham Greene in 1952
- Actor Freddie Prinze in 1954
- Actress Tracy Pollan in 1960
- Pop singer Cyndi Lauper in 1953
- Activist Erin Brockovich-Ellis in 1960
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Clyde Drexler in 1962
- Actress Amy Brenneman in 1964
- Writer Dan Brown in 1964
- Television host Carson Daly in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: It was a fairly ordinary dialysis and work day. I got my "normal" routines done, and the house is reasonably presentable (if you don't notice a few closed doors! LOL!). I didn't get any sewing done, again. I think I need to rearrange a pile of boxes ... they're not *really* in the way, but feels like they are.
Today: We leave about an hour earlier than usual on work days, to go to another clinic appointment. At least I get to avoid the worst of the traffic. :) If all goes well ... and the clinic doesn't run too far behind schedule (which it seems they usually do) ... we might be able to get home again before "rush hour" traffic. I'd like to tackle those boxes I just mentioned; but I suspect all that driving plus sitting-and-waiting will leave me too drained. Oh well, the weekend is coming! LOL!
Today is "Stupid Guy Thing Day" ... "Antifascist Struggle Day (Croatia)". ... ""National Columnist's Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"Rejoice not at thine enemy's fall - but don't rush to pick him up either."
-- Jewish Proverb
"If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is "thank you," that would suffice."
-- Meister Eckhart
You cannot be mad at somebody who makes you laugh - it's as simple as that."
-- Jay Leno
Today in history:
In 1937, Joe Louis knocked out Jim Braddock in the eighth round to become the world heavyweight boxing champion. He was the first African-American champ since Jack Johnson lost his title in 1915.
In 1978, Charon, a satellite of Pluto, was discovered.
Today's birthdays include
- English adventure novelist H. Rider Haggard (King Solomon's Mines, She) in 1856
- German novelist Erich Remarque (All Quiet on the Western Front) in 1898
- Bank robber John Dillinger in 1903
- Baseball Hall of fame member Carl Hubbell in 1903
- Movie director Billy Wilder in 1906
- Author Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1906
- Producer Mike Todd (Around The World In 80 Days) in 1907
- Fashion designer Bill Blass in 1922
- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., in 1933
- Singer/actor Kris Kristofferson in 1936
- TV reporter Ed Bradley in 1941
- News commentator Brit Hume in 1943
- Writer Octavia Butler in 1947
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Pete Maravich in 1947
- Rock musician Todd Rundgren in 1948
- Actress Meryl Streep in 1949
- Actress Lindsay Wagner in 1949
- Actor Graham Greene in 1952
- Actor Freddie Prinze in 1954
- Actress Tracy Pollan in 1960
- Pop singer Cyndi Lauper in 1953
- Activist Erin Brockovich-Ellis in 1960
- Basketball Hall of Fame member Clyde Drexler in 1962
- Actress Amy Brenneman in 1964
- Writer Dan Brown in 1964
- Television host Carson Daly in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday June 21, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit gray looking this morning, but brightening even as it's warming. There's almost no chance of rain, and it will go to upper 90s, possibly as high as over 100 here today. Well, today it will be "officially" summer, so I guess it's supposed to be hot! LOL!
Yesterday: It was a bit of a strange day, and not especially productive. I had a piece of paper I needed to locate, and ended up doing a huge amount of purging and filing ... but I found it. While doing that, I also pulled out some other things I needed copies of. I got "ordinary" things done ... dishes, laundry. In the afternoon we made a run to the trash dump, and then into town to the bank. We got a safety deposit box set up, and a few important documents are now safely stashed. There are more to go in (poor little box will be quite full! LOL!) ... I feel almost "grown up" now! LOL!
Today: It's dialysis and work, which is probably a good thing considering the heat. I hope this evening to work on a sewing project. But probably I'll just watch TV! :)
Today is "Anne and Samantha Day" ... "Baby Boomers Recognition Day" ... "Cancer Begins" ... "Go Skateboarding Day" ... "Midsummer Day/Eve Celebrations" ... "National Daylight Appreciation Day" ... "Summer Begins (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "Summer Solstice" ... "Winter Begins (Southern Hemisphere)" ... "World Humanist Day" ... "National Day (Greenland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The scientific name for an animal that doesn't either run from or fight its enemies is lunch."
-- Michael Friedman
"Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on. "
-- Bob Newhart
"Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time."
-- Norman Ford
Today in history:
In 1788, the U.S. Constitution became effective when the ninth state, New Hampshire, ratified it.
In 1887, Queen Victoria celebrated her golden jubilee
In 2000, NASA announced that its Mars Global Surveyor had spotted grooved surface features, suggesting a relatively recent water flow on the planet.
In 2003, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," fifth book in J.K. Rowling's blockbuster series about a young wizard, hit the book stores and sold 5 million copies the first day.
Today's birthdays include
- Philosopher and author Jean-Paul Sartre in 1905
- Actress Jane Russell in 1921
- Actress Maureen Stapleton in 1925
- Actor Bernie Kopell ("The Love Boat") in 1933
- Actor Monte Markham in 1935
- Actor Michael Gross in 1947
- Actress Meredith Baxter in 1947
- Actress/TV host Mariette Hartley in 1940
- Comic actor Joe Flaherty in 1941
- Actor Robert Pastorelli in 1954
- Actress Juliette Lewis in 1973
- Britain's Prince William in 1982
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: It was a bit of a strange day, and not especially productive. I had a piece of paper I needed to locate, and ended up doing a huge amount of purging and filing ... but I found it. While doing that, I also pulled out some other things I needed copies of. I got "ordinary" things done ... dishes, laundry. In the afternoon we made a run to the trash dump, and then into town to the bank. We got a safety deposit box set up, and a few important documents are now safely stashed. There are more to go in (poor little box will be quite full! LOL!) ... I feel almost "grown up" now! LOL!
Today: It's dialysis and work, which is probably a good thing considering the heat. I hope this evening to work on a sewing project. But probably I'll just watch TV! :)
Today is "Anne and Samantha Day" ... "Baby Boomers Recognition Day" ... "Cancer Begins" ... "Go Skateboarding Day" ... "Midsummer Day/Eve Celebrations" ... "National Daylight Appreciation Day" ... "Summer Begins (Northern Hemisphere)" ... "Summer Solstice" ... "Winter Begins (Southern Hemisphere)" ... "World Humanist Day" ... "National Day (Greenland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The scientific name for an animal that doesn't either run from or fight its enemies is lunch."
-- Michael Friedman
"Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on. "
-- Bob Newhart
"Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time."
-- Norman Ford
Today in history:
In 1788, the U.S. Constitution became effective when the ninth state, New Hampshire, ratified it.
In 1887, Queen Victoria celebrated her golden jubilee
In 2000, NASA announced that its Mars Global Surveyor had spotted grooved surface features, suggesting a relatively recent water flow on the planet.
In 2003, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," fifth book in J.K. Rowling's blockbuster series about a young wizard, hit the book stores and sold 5 million copies the first day.
Today's birthdays include
- Philosopher and author Jean-Paul Sartre in 1905
- Actress Jane Russell in 1921
- Actress Maureen Stapleton in 1925
- Actor Bernie Kopell ("The Love Boat") in 1933
- Actor Monte Markham in 1935
- Actor Michael Gross in 1947
- Actress Meredith Baxter in 1947
- Actress/TV host Mariette Hartley in 1940
- Comic actor Joe Flaherty in 1941
- Actor Robert Pastorelli in 1954
- Actress Juliette Lewis in 1973
- Britain's Prince William in 1982
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Good Morning! Monday June 20, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's yet another in a long string of hot days, today going to the mid or upper 90s. It's clear and bright this morning, not even a hint of clouds; and only the smallest chance of afternoon "scattered" storms. We were under a torm warning last night; but all we got (at my house) was distance thunder and lightening, still no rain.
Yesterday: I was very busy, and actually got pretty much done with what was on my list. OK, not *everything* on it ... but the main things! LOL! I got a lot of cleaning and decluttering done, and laundry caught up. Last night we went to a friend's house for dinner, and had a nice visit. We got to bring home some leftovers, Plus I didn't have to cook or wash dishes. Nice! :)
Today: I have to concentrate on some paperwork today. There are several things I need to locate ... that are probably in a big box of things waiting to be sorted. Well, today's the day! :( Later in the afternoon we need to take some paperwork to the bank (safe deposit box), and take trash to the dump. Gee, I hope I don't mix up those two! LOL!
Today is "UN World Refugee Day" ... "World Juggling Day" ... "Admission Day (West Virginia)" ... "Flag Day (Argentina)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Drink nothing without seeing it; sign nothing without reading it.
-- Spanish Proverb
"A person is always startled when he hears himself seriously called an old man for the first time.
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Today in history:
In 1214, the University of Oxford received its charter.
In 1977, oil began to flow through the 789-mile Alaska pipeline.
Today's birthdays include
- James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, in 1566
- French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1623
- The Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, in 1896
- Moe Howard, leader of the Three Stooges, in 1897
- Bandleader Guy Lombardo in 1902
- Baseball legend Lou Gehrig in 1903
- Former U.S. Sen. Alan Cranston, D-Calif., in 1914
- Film critic Pauline Kael in 1919
- Actress Nancy Marchand in 1928
- Actress Gena Rowlands in 1930
- Author Salman Rushdie in 1947
- Actress Phylicia Rashad in 1948
- Singer Ann Wilson of Heart in 1950
- Actress Kathleen Turner in 1954
- Singer Paula Abdul in 1962
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: I was very busy, and actually got pretty much done with what was on my list. OK, not *everything* on it ... but the main things! LOL! I got a lot of cleaning and decluttering done, and laundry caught up. Last night we went to a friend's house for dinner, and had a nice visit. We got to bring home some leftovers, Plus I didn't have to cook or wash dishes. Nice! :)
Today: I have to concentrate on some paperwork today. There are several things I need to locate ... that are probably in a big box of things waiting to be sorted. Well, today's the day! :( Later in the afternoon we need to take some paperwork to the bank (safe deposit box), and take trash to the dump. Gee, I hope I don't mix up those two! LOL!
Today is "UN World Refugee Day" ... "World Juggling Day" ... "Admission Day (West Virginia)" ... "Flag Day (Argentina)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Drink nothing without seeing it; sign nothing without reading it.
-- Spanish Proverb
"A person is always startled when he hears himself seriously called an old man for the first time.
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Today in history:
In 1214, the University of Oxford received its charter.
In 1977, oil began to flow through the 789-mile Alaska pipeline.
Today's birthdays include
- James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, in 1566
- French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1623
- The Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, in 1896
- Moe Howard, leader of the Three Stooges, in 1897
- Bandleader Guy Lombardo in 1902
- Baseball legend Lou Gehrig in 1903
- Former U.S. Sen. Alan Cranston, D-Calif., in 1914
- Film critic Pauline Kael in 1919
- Actress Nancy Marchand in 1928
- Actress Gena Rowlands in 1930
- Author Salman Rushdie in 1947
- Actress Phylicia Rashad in 1948
- Singer Ann Wilson of Heart in 1950
- Actress Kathleen Turner in 1954
- Singer Paula Abdul in 1962
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday June 19, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's going to be another hot day, mid 90s and partly cloudy. The *forecast* says a slightly better chance of storms this afternoon. I'll take any chance I can get ... so far we've not had a drop of rain for weeks now!
Yesterday: I started out well, got a lot of things done in the morning, and got a few errands taken care of after taking DH to dialysis. But by the time I got home and had to unload the car and put things away, I fizzled! LOL! Instead of doing the cleaning jobs I meant to do, I took a nap (which is something I do NOT normally do). I made a quick stop by the grocery store after picking up DH, but the rest of the evening was pretty much unproductive.
Today: I hope today will be better, as long as I concentrate on getting things done before mid afternoon when it's just too hot. We have a/c of course, but you can't turn it but just so high! LOL! I have already done the watering, and have a soaker hose going. We're going to a friend's house for dinner tonight, so I won't have to worry about cooking or dishes!
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. And if you still have your dad ... cherish him!!
Today is "Emancipation Day" ... "Family Awareness Day" ... "Father's Day" ... "Husband Caregiver Day" ... "Juneteenth" ... "Orthodox Festival of All Saints (Orthodox)" ... "Trinity Sunday (Christian)" ... "
"War is Hell" Day" ... "World Sauntering Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"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
"One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork."
-- Edward Abbey
"Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men."
-- Kin Hubbard
"I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don't know."
-- Mark Twain
Today in history:
In A.D. 325, the early Christian church opened the general council of Nicaea, which settled on rules for computing the date of Easter.
In 1846, two amateur baseball teams played under new rules at Hoboken, N.J., planting the first seeds of organized baseball. The New York Nine beat the Knickerbockers, 23-1.
in 1867, the first running of the Belmont Stakes took place at Jerome Park, N.Y.
In 1905, Pittsburgh showman Harry Davis opened the world's first nickelodeon, showing the silent Western film "The Great Train Robbery." The storefront theater boasted 96 seats and charged 5 cents and prompted the advent of movie houses across the United States.
In 1910, Spokane, Wash., marked the first Father's Day.
In 1977, Elvis Presley made his final live concert recordings at a series of appearances in Nebraska.
In 2009, British World War I veteran, Henry Allingham, who turned 114 on June 6, 2009, was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest man.
Today's birthdays include
- James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, in 1566
- French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1623
- The Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, in 1896
- Moe Howard, leader of the Three Stooges, in 1897
- Bandleader Guy Lombardo in 1902
- Baseball legend Lou Gehrig in 1903
- Former U.S. Sen. Alan Cranston, D-Calif. in 1914
- Musician Lester Flatt in 1914
- Film critic Pauline Kael in 1919
- Actress Nancy Marchand in 1928
- Actress Gena Rowlands in 1930
- Myanmarese Nobal Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in 1945
- Author Salman Rushdie in 1947
- Actor Phylicia Rashad in 1948
- Musician Nick Drake in 1948
- Musician Ann Wilson of Heart in 1950
- Actress Kathleen Turner in 1954
- Singer Paula Abdul in 1962
- Political commentator Laura Ingraham in 1964
- Actress Mia Sara in 1967
- Actress Robin Tunney in 1972
- Actor Paul Dano in 1984
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: I started out well, got a lot of things done in the morning, and got a few errands taken care of after taking DH to dialysis. But by the time I got home and had to unload the car and put things away, I fizzled! LOL! Instead of doing the cleaning jobs I meant to do, I took a nap (which is something I do NOT normally do). I made a quick stop by the grocery store after picking up DH, but the rest of the evening was pretty much unproductive.
Today: I hope today will be better, as long as I concentrate on getting things done before mid afternoon when it's just too hot. We have a/c of course, but you can't turn it but just so high! LOL! I have already done the watering, and have a soaker hose going. We're going to a friend's house for dinner tonight, so I won't have to worry about cooking or dishes!
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. And if you still have your dad ... cherish him!!
Today is "Emancipation Day" ... "Family Awareness Day" ... "Father's Day" ... "Husband Caregiver Day" ... "Juneteenth" ... "Orthodox Festival of All Saints (Orthodox)" ... "Trinity Sunday (Christian)" ... "
"War is Hell" Day" ... "World Sauntering Day".
Quotes of the Day:
"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
"One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork."
-- Edward Abbey
"Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men."
-- Kin Hubbard
"I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don't know."
-- Mark Twain
Today in history:
In A.D. 325, the early Christian church opened the general council of Nicaea, which settled on rules for computing the date of Easter.
In 1846, two amateur baseball teams played under new rules at Hoboken, N.J., planting the first seeds of organized baseball. The New York Nine beat the Knickerbockers, 23-1.
in 1867, the first running of the Belmont Stakes took place at Jerome Park, N.Y.
In 1905, Pittsburgh showman Harry Davis opened the world's first nickelodeon, showing the silent Western film "The Great Train Robbery." The storefront theater boasted 96 seats and charged 5 cents and prompted the advent of movie houses across the United States.
In 1910, Spokane, Wash., marked the first Father's Day.
In 1977, Elvis Presley made his final live concert recordings at a series of appearances in Nebraska.
In 2009, British World War I veteran, Henry Allingham, who turned 114 on June 6, 2009, was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest man.
Today's birthdays include
- James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, in 1566
- French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1623
- The Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, in 1896
- Moe Howard, leader of the Three Stooges, in 1897
- Bandleader Guy Lombardo in 1902
- Baseball legend Lou Gehrig in 1903
- Former U.S. Sen. Alan Cranston, D-Calif. in 1914
- Musician Lester Flatt in 1914
- Film critic Pauline Kael in 1919
- Actress Nancy Marchand in 1928
- Actress Gena Rowlands in 1930
- Myanmarese Nobal Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in 1945
- Author Salman Rushdie in 1947
- Actor Phylicia Rashad in 1948
- Musician Nick Drake in 1948
- Musician Ann Wilson of Heart in 1950
- Actress Kathleen Turner in 1954
- Singer Paula Abdul in 1962
- Political commentator Laura Ingraham in 1964
- Actress Mia Sara in 1967
- Actress Robin Tunney in 1972
- Actor Paul Dano in 1984
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday June 18, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It was very pleasant out early for watering, but will go to mid to upper 90s today. There's always a "chance" of showers; but really, no forecast for rain for at least another week.
Yesterday: I didn't get everything on my "to do" list done, but a lot of it anyway. I got a few small errands done in town, but spent most of the day at home, trying to catch up on some "odd jobs". At Christmas I pack away framed pictures when I decorate. I finally finished putting them back out! (some years it takes me until August - and I start over in November! LOL!). I got a lot of paperwork completed, and a few decluttering bits done. Not a lot got done outside, but I have kept up with watering where the sprinklers don't reach.
Today: Again I'm planning to catch up around here. It's a dialysis day, but not work, so I will probably get grocery shopping done. My "project room of the week" is the den (or family room, or what ever you want to call it - the room with the TV! LOL!). I've recently mostly decluttered, but there are a few spots to tackle; as well as just general dusting and vacuuming. Oh joy. LOL!
Today is "International Sushi Day" ... "Work@Home Fathers Day" ... "World Juggling Day" ... "Evacuation Day (Egypt)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing."
-- Dave Barry
"People will buy anything that is one to a customer."
-- Sinclair Lewis
Today in history:
In 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as the space shuttle Challenger was launched from Cape Canaveral, FL.
Today's birthdays include
- Cyrus Curtis, founder and publisher of the Ladies' Home Journal, in 1850
- Journalist and publisher Edward Scripps in 1854
- British mountain climber George Mallory in 1886
- Singer-actor Jeanette MacDonald in 1903
- Actor E.G. Marshall in 1910
- Actor Richard Boone in 1917
- Legendary Tin Pan Alley composer Sammy Cahn in 1913
- Financial journalist Sylvia Porter in 1913
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock in 1939
- Singer/composer Paul McCartney in 1942
- Film critic Roger Ebert in 1942
- Actors Carol Kane in 1952
- Actress Isabella Rossellini in 1952
- Singer Jemma Griffiths in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: I didn't get everything on my "to do" list done, but a lot of it anyway. I got a few small errands done in town, but spent most of the day at home, trying to catch up on some "odd jobs". At Christmas I pack away framed pictures when I decorate. I finally finished putting them back out! (some years it takes me until August - and I start over in November! LOL!). I got a lot of paperwork completed, and a few decluttering bits done. Not a lot got done outside, but I have kept up with watering where the sprinklers don't reach.
Today: Again I'm planning to catch up around here. It's a dialysis day, but not work, so I will probably get grocery shopping done. My "project room of the week" is the den (or family room, or what ever you want to call it - the room with the TV! LOL!). I've recently mostly decluttered, but there are a few spots to tackle; as well as just general dusting and vacuuming. Oh joy. LOL!
Today is "International Sushi Day" ... "Work@Home Fathers Day" ... "World Juggling Day" ... "Evacuation Day (Egypt)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
"Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing."
-- Dave Barry
"People will buy anything that is one to a customer."
-- Sinclair Lewis
Today in history:
In 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as the space shuttle Challenger was launched from Cape Canaveral, FL.
Today's birthdays include
- Cyrus Curtis, founder and publisher of the Ladies' Home Journal, in 1850
- Journalist and publisher Edward Scripps in 1854
- British mountain climber George Mallory in 1886
- Singer-actor Jeanette MacDonald in 1903
- Actor E.G. Marshall in 1910
- Actor Richard Boone in 1917
- Legendary Tin Pan Alley composer Sammy Cahn in 1913
- Financial journalist Sylvia Porter in 1913
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock in 1939
- Singer/composer Paul McCartney in 1942
- Film critic Roger Ebert in 1942
- Actors Carol Kane in 1952
- Actress Isabella Rossellini in 1952
- Singer Jemma Griffiths in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Good Morning! Friday June 17, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's on the grayish side, but the forecast is for only a very small chance of showers, mostly to the north. I can't even remember the last time we got any rain. We've not yet had to deal with water restrictions; but I'm very glad we're on a very good deep well! Today it's back into the mid 90s, and "muggy".
Yesterday: It seems like dialysis and work days are a lot of rushing around and accomplishing nothing much. After work, when I picked up DH, we had a chat with the dietician (we found out that my meals are apparently sufficiently boring and his "numbers" look good! LOL!). Then by Wal-Mart to pick up a refill; and then to Lowe's to replace the inadequat sprinkler. As soon as we got home I changed out the sprinkler. By then it was dinner time ... and the rest of the evening was pretty much nothing else getting done.
Today: Every day I hope to do better than the day before. Some days I don't manage! LOL! Today *might* be better. I've already mopped the kitchen, put up a load of laundry, watered outside. I have a long list of more things I'd like to accomplish, though I know as the day goes on I'll run out of steam. I have an appointment later, and will most likely put in a little (very little in this heat) garden time.As I do every night, I'm hoping for a small spurt of energy to get sewing done. :)
Today is "UN World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" ... "Watergate Day" ... "Work@Home Father's Day" ... "Independence Day (Iceland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
-- Aesop
"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them."
-- Galileo Galilei
Today in history:
In 1885, the Statute of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor.
Today's birthdays include
- John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, in 1703
- Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky in 1882
- Actor Ralph Bellamy in 1904
- Author John Hersey in 1914
- Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., in 1943
- Singer Barry Manilow in 1946
- Comedian Joe Piscopo in 1951
- Actor Mark Linn-Baker ( Perfect Strangers ) in 1954
- Actor Greg Kinnear in 1963
- Speed skater-turned-sportscaster Dan Jansen in 1965
- Tennis star Venus Williams in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: It seems like dialysis and work days are a lot of rushing around and accomplishing nothing much. After work, when I picked up DH, we had a chat with the dietician (we found out that my meals are apparently sufficiently boring and his "numbers" look good! LOL!). Then by Wal-Mart to pick up a refill; and then to Lowe's to replace the inadequat sprinkler. As soon as we got home I changed out the sprinkler. By then it was dinner time ... and the rest of the evening was pretty much nothing else getting done.
Today: Every day I hope to do better than the day before. Some days I don't manage! LOL! Today *might* be better. I've already mopped the kitchen, put up a load of laundry, watered outside. I have a long list of more things I'd like to accomplish, though I know as the day goes on I'll run out of steam. I have an appointment later, and will most likely put in a little (very little in this heat) garden time.As I do every night, I'm hoping for a small spurt of energy to get sewing done. :)
Today is "UN World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" ... "Watergate Day" ... "Work@Home Father's Day" ... "Independence Day (Iceland)".
Quotes of the Day:
"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
-- Aesop
"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."
-- Oprah Winfrey
"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them."
-- Galileo Galilei
Today in history:
In 1885, the Statute of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor.
Today's birthdays include
- John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, in 1703
- Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky in 1882
- Actor Ralph Bellamy in 1904
- Author John Hersey in 1914
- Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., in 1943
- Singer Barry Manilow in 1946
- Comedian Joe Piscopo in 1951
- Actor Mark Linn-Baker ( Perfect Strangers ) in 1954
- Actor Greg Kinnear in 1963
- Speed skater-turned-sportscaster Dan Jansen in 1965
- Tennis star Venus Williams in 1980
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday June 16, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Today will be another lovely nearly-summer day. It will be low 80s, and more cloudy than not (somewhat "overcast" this morning so far, but with bright glimpses of sunshine), with isolated showers. Unfortunately, those kinds of showers rarely get to my house, but I still hope for rain.
Yesterday: I did not get as much done inside, but we did take advantage of a nicer day in the yard. All of the fruit trees are now in pots where they can grown nice strong root systems in the shade, instead of sturggling to get enough water to survive the heat. :) They are all looking nice and healthy, so I'm hopeful. I also got some weeding and planting done in the front garden. We had to go into town, briefly, but got by with only one quick excursion into the 2nd hand store. I did buy a set of salt & pepper ... but hey, they're cats! What can I say! LOL!
Today: It's yet again, dailysis and work day, so I don't plan much to get done. I'm still trying to decide if I need to water a bit before we leave (probably will). After work I have several small errands to run, then home for the evening. I didn't work on sewing last night, but hopefully will tonight.
Today is "National Nursing Assistants Day and Week" ... "Recess at Work Day" ... "Youth Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Cherish all your happy moments: they make a fine cushion for old age."
-- Christopher Morley
"You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing."
-- Michael Pritchard
"Journalism largely consists of saying 'Lord Jones is Dead' to people who never knew that Lord Jones was alive."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"My doctor gave me two weeks to live. I hope they're in August."
-- Ronnie Shakes
Today in history:
In 1883, the New York Giants had the first Ladies' Day baseball game.
In 1903, the Ford Motor Company incorporated.
In 1963, the Soviet Union put the first woman into space, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova.
In 2005, the U.S. Army awarded the first Silver Star for bravery in combat to a female soldier in the Iraq war, Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, 23, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish golf legend Old Tom Morris in 1821
- American-Indian leader Geronimo in 1829
- Film comedian Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy) in 1890
- Newspaper publisher Katharine Graham in 1917
- Author Erich Segal in 1937
- Author Joyce Carol Oates in 1938
- Country singer Billy Crash Craddock in 1939
- Actor Joan Van Ark in 1943
- Boxer Roberto Duran in 1951
- Singer-songwriter Gino Vannelli in 1952
- Actress Laurie Metcalf in 1955
- Professional golfer Phil Mickelson in 1970
- Rapper Tupac Shakur in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I did not get as much done inside, but we did take advantage of a nicer day in the yard. All of the fruit trees are now in pots where they can grown nice strong root systems in the shade, instead of sturggling to get enough water to survive the heat. :) They are all looking nice and healthy, so I'm hopeful. I also got some weeding and planting done in the front garden. We had to go into town, briefly, but got by with only one quick excursion into the 2nd hand store. I did buy a set of salt & pepper ... but hey, they're cats! What can I say! LOL!
Today: It's yet again, dailysis and work day, so I don't plan much to get done. I'm still trying to decide if I need to water a bit before we leave (probably will). After work I have several small errands to run, then home for the evening. I didn't work on sewing last night, but hopefully will tonight.
Today is "National Nursing Assistants Day and Week" ... "Recess at Work Day" ... "Youth Day (South Africa)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Cherish all your happy moments: they make a fine cushion for old age."
-- Christopher Morley
"You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing."
-- Michael Pritchard
"Journalism largely consists of saying 'Lord Jones is Dead' to people who never knew that Lord Jones was alive."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"My doctor gave me two weeks to live. I hope they're in August."
-- Ronnie Shakes
Today in history:
In 1883, the New York Giants had the first Ladies' Day baseball game.
In 1903, the Ford Motor Company incorporated.
In 1963, the Soviet Union put the first woman into space, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova.
In 2005, the U.S. Army awarded the first Silver Star for bravery in combat to a female soldier in the Iraq war, Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, 23, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Today's birthdays include
- Scottish golf legend Old Tom Morris in 1821
- American-Indian leader Geronimo in 1829
- Film comedian Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy) in 1890
- Newspaper publisher Katharine Graham in 1917
- Author Erich Segal in 1937
- Author Joyce Carol Oates in 1938
- Country singer Billy Crash Craddock in 1939
- Actor Joan Van Ark in 1943
- Boxer Roberto Duran in 1951
- Singer-songwriter Gino Vannelli in 1952
- Actress Laurie Metcalf in 1955
- Professional golfer Phil Mickelson in 1970
- Rapper Tupac Shakur in 1971
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday June 15, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Seriously gorgeous ... will be low 80s and mostly sunny today. Even though we need rain, this is near perfect. I know the 90s will be back in a few days, but meantime, what a day to enjoy!
Yesterday: With leaving early and then dialysis/work, it already felt like a full day. Last night I had a mini-burst of energy, and got a few small chores done, and a bit of decluttering. I finally was organized enough to work on the current quilt project, and the first steps toward organizing another small project to do. It would be a lot easier if Maggie didn't think she had to keep knocking things off shelves!! LOL!
Today: I got an early start and watered the outside plants that the sprinkler misses. I've done a few other things, and later this morning I have some paperwork to get completed. This afternoon I think the fruit trees are going to get put in some temporary pots and placed where they won't get such direct sun - we'll wait until fall to plant them, and let them have the cooler months to get settled in. I have a few bulbs to try to get planted, and there's always a lot of weeding! I hope my energy holds up for more sewing tonight. :)
Today is "Lunar Eclipse" ... "Magna Carta Day" ... "Native American Citizenship Day" ... "Nature Photography Day" ... "Strawberry Moon" ... "Admission Day (Arkansas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day."
-- Albert Camus
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."
-- Henry Ford
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1215, under pressure from rebellious barons, England's King John signed the Magna Carta, a crucial first step toward creating Britain's constitutional monarchy.
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin, in a dangerous experiment, demonstrated the relationship between lightning and electricity by flying a kite during a storm in Philadelphia. An iron key suspended from the string attracted a lightning bolt.
In 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.
In 1836, Arkansas admitted to the union as the 25th U.S. state.
In 1846, the U.S.-Canadian border was established.
In 1877, Henry Ossian Flipper, born a slave in Thomasville, Ga., became the first African-American cadet to graduate from West Point.
In 1987, Richard Norton of Philadelphia and Calin Rosetti of West Germany completed the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth in a single-engine propeller aircraft, landing in Paris after a 38,000-mile flight.
Today's birthdays include
- Prince Edward of England, son of Edward III and known as the Black Prince, in 1330
- Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in 1843
- Composer/orchestra leader David Rose in 1910
- Artist Saul Steinberg in 1914
- Pianist Erroll Garner in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Morris Udall, D-Ariz., in 1922
- Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo in 1932
- Country singer Waylon Jennings in 1937
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Billy Williams in 1938
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs in 1958
- Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson in 1941
- Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal in 1950
- Actor Jim Varney in 1949
- Actor Jim Belushi in 1954
- Actress Julie Hagerty in 1955
- Actress Helen Hunt in 1963
- Actress Courteney Cox Arquette in 1964
- Actor Neil Patrick Harris in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: With leaving early and then dialysis/work, it already felt like a full day. Last night I had a mini-burst of energy, and got a few small chores done, and a bit of decluttering. I finally was organized enough to work on the current quilt project, and the first steps toward organizing another small project to do. It would be a lot easier if Maggie didn't think she had to keep knocking things off shelves!! LOL!
Today: I got an early start and watered the outside plants that the sprinkler misses. I've done a few other things, and later this morning I have some paperwork to get completed. This afternoon I think the fruit trees are going to get put in some temporary pots and placed where they won't get such direct sun - we'll wait until fall to plant them, and let them have the cooler months to get settled in. I have a few bulbs to try to get planted, and there's always a lot of weeding! I hope my energy holds up for more sewing tonight. :)
Today is "Lunar Eclipse" ... "Magna Carta Day" ... "Native American Citizenship Day" ... "Nature Photography Day" ... "Strawberry Moon" ... "Admission Day (Arkansas)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day."
-- Albert Camus
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."
-- Henry Ford
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
-- Bishop Richard Cumberland
Today in history:
In 1215, under pressure from rebellious barons, England's King John signed the Magna Carta, a crucial first step toward creating Britain's constitutional monarchy.
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin, in a dangerous experiment, demonstrated the relationship between lightning and electricity by flying a kite during a storm in Philadelphia. An iron key suspended from the string attracted a lightning bolt.
In 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.
In 1836, Arkansas admitted to the union as the 25th U.S. state.
In 1846, the U.S.-Canadian border was established.
In 1877, Henry Ossian Flipper, born a slave in Thomasville, Ga., became the first African-American cadet to graduate from West Point.
In 1987, Richard Norton of Philadelphia and Calin Rosetti of West Germany completed the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth in a single-engine propeller aircraft, landing in Paris after a 38,000-mile flight.
Today's birthdays include
- Prince Edward of England, son of Edward III and known as the Black Prince, in 1330
- Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in 1843
- Composer/orchestra leader David Rose in 1910
- Artist Saul Steinberg in 1914
- Pianist Erroll Garner in 1921
- U.S. Rep. Morris Udall, D-Ariz., in 1922
- Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo in 1932
- Country singer Waylon Jennings in 1937
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Billy Williams in 1938
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs in 1958
- Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson in 1941
- Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal in 1950
- Actor Jim Varney in 1949
- Actor Jim Belushi in 1954
- Actress Julie Hagerty in 1955
- Actress Helen Hunt in 1963
- Actress Courteney Cox Arquette in 1964
- Actor Neil Patrick Harris in 1973
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday June 14, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's another "milky" morning, but forecast is for "mostly" sunny. Only mid 80s will feel almost cool! LOL!! But, still no rain in sight.
Yesterday: I started out the day very productive, and got a lot of things done early in the morning. In late morning we went to the next town over for errands. We dropped off a fair sized load of soda cans and scrap metal; dropped off some paperwork for a friend; ate at Chik-Fil-A; and went by Wal-Mart and an outlet store. We accomplished everything on our list, and very few "extras"! :) We came back home by mid afternoon, and worked in the garden for a few hours. OK, seriously ... my friend did most of the work. I took a lot of pictures! LOL!
Today: It's yet another dialysis and work day; plus we have to leave early to run a quick errand. At least I don't have any shopping to do after work. I'm hoping for a little burst of energy tonight ... but not counting on it! LOL!
Today is " Family History Day" ... "Flag Day (US)" ... "Flag Day: Anniversary of the Stars and Stripes" ... "National Flag Day USA: Pause for the Pledge" ..."Anniversary - US Army" ... "Rice Planting Festival (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something."
-- Wilson Mizner
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life."
-- Herbert Henry Asquith
"He had learned over the years that poor people did not feel so poor when allowed to give occasionally."
-- Lawana Blackwell
Today in history:
In 1775, George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
In 1775, the Continental Congress established the army as the first U.S.military service.
In 1777, the Star and Stripes became the national U.S. flag.
In 1919, Capt. John Alcock and Lt. Arthur Brown flew a Vickers Vimy bomber 1,900 miles non-stop from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to Clifden, Ireland, for the first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1922, Warren G. Harding became the first U.S. president to broadcast a message over the radio. The occasion was the dedication of the Francis Scott Key Memorial in Baltimore.
In 1933, the first Superman comic -- Action Comic No. 1 -- was published.
In 1951, Univac I, the world's first commercial computer, designed for the U.S.Census Bureau, was unveiled.
In 1954, the phrase "under God" formally added to U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
In 1998, the Chicago Bulls won their sixth NBA title in eight years and third in a row, defeating the Utah Jazz in the championship series.
Today's birthdays include
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in 1811
- Bookseller John Bartlett, compiler of "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations," in 1820
- Wisconsin Gov. Robert La Follette in 1855
- Singer, composer Cliff Edwards (also the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disney's "Pinocchio") in 1895
- Photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White in 1904
- Actor/folksinger Burl Ives in 1909
- Actress Dorothy McGuire in 1916
- Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara in 1928
- Actress Marla Gibbs in 1931
- Real estate mogul Donald Trump, in 1946
- Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden in 1958
- Singer Boy George (George O'Dowd) in 1961
- Actress Yasmine Bleeth ("Baywatch") in 1968
- Tennis star Steffi Graf in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: I started out the day very productive, and got a lot of things done early in the morning. In late morning we went to the next town over for errands. We dropped off a fair sized load of soda cans and scrap metal; dropped off some paperwork for a friend; ate at Chik-Fil-A; and went by Wal-Mart and an outlet store. We accomplished everything on our list, and very few "extras"! :) We came back home by mid afternoon, and worked in the garden for a few hours. OK, seriously ... my friend did most of the work. I took a lot of pictures! LOL!
Today: It's yet another dialysis and work day; plus we have to leave early to run a quick errand. At least I don't have any shopping to do after work. I'm hoping for a little burst of energy tonight ... but not counting on it! LOL!
Today is " Family History Day" ... "Flag Day (US)" ... "Flag Day: Anniversary of the Stars and Stripes" ... "National Flag Day USA: Pause for the Pledge" ..."Anniversary - US Army" ... "Rice Planting Festival (Japan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something."
-- Wilson Mizner
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."
-- Henry David Thoreau
"Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life."
-- Herbert Henry Asquith
"He had learned over the years that poor people did not feel so poor when allowed to give occasionally."
-- Lawana Blackwell
Today in history:
In 1775, George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
In 1775, the Continental Congress established the army as the first U.S.military service.
In 1777, the Star and Stripes became the national U.S. flag.
In 1919, Capt. John Alcock and Lt. Arthur Brown flew a Vickers Vimy bomber 1,900 miles non-stop from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to Clifden, Ireland, for the first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight.
In 1922, Warren G. Harding became the first U.S. president to broadcast a message over the radio. The occasion was the dedication of the Francis Scott Key Memorial in Baltimore.
In 1933, the first Superman comic -- Action Comic No. 1 -- was published.
In 1951, Univac I, the world's first commercial computer, designed for the U.S.Census Bureau, was unveiled.
In 1954, the phrase "under God" formally added to U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
In 1998, the Chicago Bulls won their sixth NBA title in eight years and third in a row, defeating the Utah Jazz in the championship series.
Today's birthdays include
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in 1811
- Bookseller John Bartlett, compiler of "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations," in 1820
- Wisconsin Gov. Robert La Follette in 1855
- Singer, composer Cliff Edwards (also the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disney's "Pinocchio") in 1895
- Photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White in 1904
- Actor/folksinger Burl Ives in 1909
- Actress Dorothy McGuire in 1916
- Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara in 1928
- Actress Marla Gibbs in 1931
- Real estate mogul Donald Trump, in 1946
- Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden in 1958
- Singer Boy George (George O'Dowd) in 1961
- Actress Yasmine Bleeth ("Baywatch") in 1968
- Tennis star Steffi Graf in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Good Morning! Monday June 13, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's clear and bright, and won't be *quite* as hot today - upper 80s instead of in the 90s. I was out early to water things, and it was just lovely! Still no rain in sight though.
Yesterday: I stayed busy all day, though I didn't get as much done as I hoped. I did get some "project cleaning" (i.e., sorting out bathroom cabinets! LOL!) completed. I stopped several times for people coming over unexpected ... a welcome diversion. I also spent a good bit of the morning doing back up and clean up on the computer. It didn't make it go any faster! LOL!
Today: It's going to be tricky getting everything done, but I'll try. This morning I've already watered, cleaned the kitchen, and mopped the floor. I've gotten a start on finishing cleaning the bathroom (but had to take a coffee break! LOL!). Later we're picking up my freind and all riding another town over for some errands. I put off doing that because it takes longer, but we need to get some things done. Hopefully we'll be back in time to get the fruit trees planted, since it's "a bit" cooler today. I don't know if much else will get done, but I'll take it as it comes. :)
Today is "Anniversary - D-Day" ... "Dragon Boat Festival (China)" ... "Flag Day (Sweden)" ... "Memorial Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
"Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?"
-- George Carlin
Today in history:
In 1898, the Yukon Territory was formed.
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American on the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson chose him to succeed Tom Clark.
In 1983, the robot spacecraft Pioneer 10 became the first man-made object to leave the solar system. It did so 11 years after it was launched.
In 1993, Canada got its first woman prime minister when the ruling Progressive Conservative Party elected Kim Campbell to head the party and thus the country.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army Gen. Winfield Scott in 1786
- Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats in 1865
- Actor Basil Rathbone in 1892
- Author Dorothy L. Sayers in 1893
- Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi, winner of nine Olympic gold medals, in 1897
- Mexican composer Carlos Chavez in 1899
- Football star Harold Red Grange in 1903
- TV host Ralph Edwards in 1913
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Don Budge in 1915
- Nobel economics laureate John Forbes Nash, subject of the book and movie A Beautiful Mind, in 1928
- Bulgarian-born artist Christo (born Christo Vladimirov Javacheff) in 1935
- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 1944
- Actor Malcolm McDowell in 1943
- Actor Stellan Skarsgard in 1951
- Actor Richard Thomas in 1951
- Comedian Tim Allen in 1953
- Actress Ally Sheedy in 1962
- Actress twins Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen in 1986
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Betty
Yesterday: I stayed busy all day, though I didn't get as much done as I hoped. I did get some "project cleaning" (i.e., sorting out bathroom cabinets! LOL!) completed. I stopped several times for people coming over unexpected ... a welcome diversion. I also spent a good bit of the morning doing back up and clean up on the computer. It didn't make it go any faster! LOL!
Today: It's going to be tricky getting everything done, but I'll try. This morning I've already watered, cleaned the kitchen, and mopped the floor. I've gotten a start on finishing cleaning the bathroom (but had to take a coffee break! LOL!). Later we're picking up my freind and all riding another town over for some errands. I put off doing that because it takes longer, but we need to get some things done. Hopefully we'll be back in time to get the fruit trees planted, since it's "a bit" cooler today. I don't know if much else will get done, but I'll take it as it comes. :)
Today is "Anniversary - D-Day" ... "Dragon Boat Festival (China)" ... "Flag Day (Sweden)" ... "Memorial Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
"Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?"
-- George Carlin
Today in history:
In 1898, the Yukon Territory was formed.
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American on the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson chose him to succeed Tom Clark.
In 1983, the robot spacecraft Pioneer 10 became the first man-made object to leave the solar system. It did so 11 years after it was launched.
In 1993, Canada got its first woman prime minister when the ruling Progressive Conservative Party elected Kim Campbell to head the party and thus the country.
Today's birthdays include
- U.S. Army Gen. Winfield Scott in 1786
- Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats in 1865
- Actor Basil Rathbone in 1892
- Author Dorothy L. Sayers in 1893
- Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi, winner of nine Olympic gold medals, in 1897
- Mexican composer Carlos Chavez in 1899
- Football star Harold Red Grange in 1903
- TV host Ralph Edwards in 1913
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Don Budge in 1915
- Nobel economics laureate John Forbes Nash, subject of the book and movie A Beautiful Mind, in 1928
- Bulgarian-born artist Christo (born Christo Vladimirov Javacheff) in 1935
- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 1944
- Actor Malcolm McDowell in 1943
- Actor Stellan Skarsgard in 1951
- Actor Richard Thomas in 1951
- Comedian Tim Allen in 1953
- Actress Ally Sheedy in 1962
- Actress twins Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen in 1986
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Betty
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday June 12, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's still bright and mostly clear, with a few clouds off and on. It's won't be *quite* as hot today, low 90s, and again the possibility of afternoon storms. Yesterday and last night storms passed Very close ... but all we got was a bit of thunder and lightening. Perhaps today some rain will come closer!
Yesterday: It was so hot that it was hard to get much done, but I managed a few things. After taking DH to dialysis, I checked out the local farmer's market. They had some nice things, and I got some fresh corn. Then I went to the (Habitat) Resale storm. I was looking for old carpeting for the garden ... found it, and a *few* other things. :) On the way home I stopped by DS's shop to check out some old yard chairs, which he is going to bring to me (eventually! LOL!). At home my friend and I played with a fun art project, and then braved the heat a few minutes at a time. (thermometer on porch said 100 at 7:00 at night). Everything not on timers got watered; and we harvested a huge batch of squash and zuchinni, a few tomatoes, a few radishes. There's lots more that will be ready soon. That's about all that got done for the day.
Today: It's a tiny bit cooler (low instead of high 90s), but I don't have much outside stuff to deal with today. If it doesn't look like we'll get rain by tonight, I will turn the sprinklers on for some extra time. Inside, hoping to get some general cleaning done, and *maybe* (if I don't stay on the computer too long) work on the weekly project. And, I intend to get some sewing done! :)
Today is "Abused Women and Children's Awareness Day" ... "Children's Sunday" ... "Crowed Nest Awareness Day" ... "Multicultural American Child Awareness Day" ... "Orthodox Pentecos (Orthodox)" ... "Pentecost (Christian)" ... "Race Unity Day" ... "Whitsunday (Christian)" ... "Anniversary - Baseball Hall of Fame" ... "Children's Day (Ma)" ... "Independence Day (Philippines)" ... "Independence Day (Russia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"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
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
-- Sir Richard Steele
"I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed."
-- James Thurber
"It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
Today in history:
In 1859, the Comstock Lode was discovered in Nevada.
In 1939, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was dedicated at Cooperstown, N.Y.
In 1971, Tricia Nixon, daughter of U.S. President Richard Nixon, married Edward Finch Cox in the first wedding in the Rose Garden of the White House.
In 1979, Bryan Allen, 26, pedaled the 70-pound Gossamer Albatross 22 miles across the English Channel for the first human-powered flight across that body of water.
Today's birthdays include
- John Augustus Roebling, designer of the Brooklyn Bridge, in 1806
- Film and television producer Irwin Allen in 1916
- Cartoonist Dave Berg in 1920
- Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush in 1924
- Singer Vic Damone in 1928
- Anne Frank, whose diary told of hiding from the Nazis in occupied Holland, in 1929
- Actor/singer Jim Nabors in 1930
- Author Rona Jaffe in 1932
- Jazz musician Chick Corea in 1941
- Sportscaster Marv Albert in 1941
- Actor Timothy Busfield in 1957
- Musician John Linnell in 1959
- Comedian Scott Thompson in 1959
- And software developer Blake Ross in 1985
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday: It was so hot that it was hard to get much done, but I managed a few things. After taking DH to dialysis, I checked out the local farmer's market. They had some nice things, and I got some fresh corn. Then I went to the (Habitat) Resale storm. I was looking for old carpeting for the garden ... found it, and a *few* other things. :) On the way home I stopped by DS's shop to check out some old yard chairs, which he is going to bring to me (eventually! LOL!). At home my friend and I played with a fun art project, and then braved the heat a few minutes at a time. (thermometer on porch said 100 at 7:00 at night). Everything not on timers got watered; and we harvested a huge batch of squash and zuchinni, a few tomatoes, a few radishes. There's lots more that will be ready soon. That's about all that got done for the day.
Today: It's a tiny bit cooler (low instead of high 90s), but I don't have much outside stuff to deal with today. If it doesn't look like we'll get rain by tonight, I will turn the sprinklers on for some extra time. Inside, hoping to get some general cleaning done, and *maybe* (if I don't stay on the computer too long) work on the weekly project. And, I intend to get some sewing done! :)
Today is "Abused Women and Children's Awareness Day" ... "Children's Sunday" ... "Crowed Nest Awareness Day" ... "Multicultural American Child Awareness Day" ... "Orthodox Pentecos (Orthodox)" ... "Pentecost (Christian)" ... "Race Unity Day" ... "Whitsunday (Christian)" ... "Anniversary - Baseball Hall of Fame" ... "Children's Day (Ma)" ... "Independence Day (Philippines)" ... "Independence Day (Russia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"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
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
-- Sir Richard Steele
"I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed."
-- James Thurber
"It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required."
-- Sir Winston Churchill
Today in history:
In 1859, the Comstock Lode was discovered in Nevada.
In 1939, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was dedicated at Cooperstown, N.Y.
In 1971, Tricia Nixon, daughter of U.S. President Richard Nixon, married Edward Finch Cox in the first wedding in the Rose Garden of the White House.
In 1979, Bryan Allen, 26, pedaled the 70-pound Gossamer Albatross 22 miles across the English Channel for the first human-powered flight across that body of water.
Today's birthdays include
- John Augustus Roebling, designer of the Brooklyn Bridge, in 1806
- Film and television producer Irwin Allen in 1916
- Cartoonist Dave Berg in 1920
- Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush in 1924
- Singer Vic Damone in 1928
- Anne Frank, whose diary told of hiding from the Nazis in occupied Holland, in 1929
- Actor/singer Jim Nabors in 1930
- Author Rona Jaffe in 1932
- Jazz musician Chick Corea in 1941
- Sportscaster Marv Albert in 1941
- Actor Timothy Busfield in 1957
- Musician John Linnell in 1959
- Comedian Scott Thompson in 1959
- And software developer Blake Ross in 1985
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday June 11, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's bright out, but "milky" looking again. It's not quite overcast (and occasionally the sun gets bright coming through the window). They're calling for mid to upper 90s again, but with a stronger chance of afternoon storms. So far, all of any storms that happen have all been way north of me. We're still hoping for rain down in the southern piedmont of the state!
Yesterday: It was an extraordinarily long day. We left home about 8:00; DH had 4 separate appointments, the last of which was an IV treatment that took a bit longer than anticipated. It was after 6:00 when we left; but at least by then the worst of the traffic was gone! LOL! So last night was another "nothing got done" night.
Today: I'd like to think I'll make up for lost time today, but not sure if that will happen. I have fruit trees that still need to be planted, but it's going to be awfully hot for much outside, other than maybe some weeding. We very cleverly put the garden where it gets afternoon shade from a big tree. It's thriving .. and so are the weeds! LOL! I'd also like to get work done on my weekly project that I haven't been able to do all week. I'll just have to see how the day goes. :)
Today is "King Kamehameha I Day (Hawaii)" ... "Corn on the Cob Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length."
-- Robert Frost
"What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth."
-- Jewish Proverb
"Every man is guilty of all the good he didn't do."
-- Voltaire
Today in history:
In 1919, Sir Barton became first horse to win the Triple Crown when it won the Belmont Stakes.
In 1920, U.S. Sen. Warren G. Harding, R-Ohio, was chosen as the "dark horse" Republican candidate for president. That November, he was elected the 29th president of the United States.
In 1927, U.S. President Calvin Coolidge welcomed Charles Lindbergh home after the pilot made history's first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, New York to Paris.
In 1987, Margaret Thatcher became the first British prime minister in 160 years to win three consecutive terms.
Today's birthdays include
- English playwright/poet Ben Jonson in 1572
- German composer Richard Strauss in 1864
- Montana's Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, in 1880
- Undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau in 1910
- Football coach Vince Lombardi in 1913
- Author William Styron in 1925
- Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Charles B. Rangel in 1930
- Actor Gene Wilder in 1933
- Actor Chad Everett in 1936
- Actress Adrienne Barbeau in 1945
- Scottish auto racer Jackie Stewart in 1939
- Rock drummer Frank Beard in 1949
- Former football player Joe Montana in 1956
- Actor Hugh Laurie in 1959
- Actor Joshua Jackson in 1978
- Actor Shia LaBeouf in 1986
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: It was an extraordinarily long day. We left home about 8:00; DH had 4 separate appointments, the last of which was an IV treatment that took a bit longer than anticipated. It was after 6:00 when we left; but at least by then the worst of the traffic was gone! LOL! So last night was another "nothing got done" night.
Today: I'd like to think I'll make up for lost time today, but not sure if that will happen. I have fruit trees that still need to be planted, but it's going to be awfully hot for much outside, other than maybe some weeding. We very cleverly put the garden where it gets afternoon shade from a big tree. It's thriving .. and so are the weeds! LOL! I'd also like to get work done on my weekly project that I haven't been able to do all week. I'll just have to see how the day goes. :)
Today is "King Kamehameha I Day (Hawaii)" ... "Corn on the Cob Day"
Quotes of the Day:
"Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length."
-- Robert Frost
"What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth."
-- Jewish Proverb
"Every man is guilty of all the good he didn't do."
-- Voltaire
Today in history:
In 1919, Sir Barton became first horse to win the Triple Crown when it won the Belmont Stakes.
In 1920, U.S. Sen. Warren G. Harding, R-Ohio, was chosen as the "dark horse" Republican candidate for president. That November, he was elected the 29th president of the United States.
In 1927, U.S. President Calvin Coolidge welcomed Charles Lindbergh home after the pilot made history's first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, New York to Paris.
In 1987, Margaret Thatcher became the first British prime minister in 160 years to win three consecutive terms.
Today's birthdays include
- English playwright/poet Ben Jonson in 1572
- German composer Richard Strauss in 1864
- Montana's Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, in 1880
- Undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau in 1910
- Football coach Vince Lombardi in 1913
- Author William Styron in 1925
- Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Charles B. Rangel in 1930
- Actor Gene Wilder in 1933
- Actor Chad Everett in 1936
- Actress Adrienne Barbeau in 1945
- Scottish auto racer Jackie Stewart in 1939
- Rock drummer Frank Beard in 1949
- Former football player Joe Montana in 1956
- Actor Hugh Laurie in 1959
- Actor Joshua Jackson in 1978
- Actor Shia LaBeouf in 1986
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Good Morning! Friday June 10, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. At the moment it seems to be a bit overcast. The forecast for today is partly cloudy and mid 90s. The humidity is back; and a good chance of afternoon storms. Unfortunately, those will likely be (mostly) north of home.
Yesterday: We still had some left over tired, so it was a "draggy" sort of day. :) Work and dialysis took up the chunk in the middle of course. I stopped by the grocery store on the way home; but not a lot more got done. I did manage some minor decluttering and putting laundry away. And of course I watched SYTYCD .. I really enjoy the group dances. Well, most of them. LOL!
Today: This will be another very long day, as there are 4 (yes, FOUR) appointments. Three of them are in the morning, practically back to back (and will be a major challenge to get to each one on time); and then there's one in the late afternoon in the same clinic that kept us so late Wednesday. So, there's no telling when we'll get home tonight. Good thing I have something to read! LOL!
Today is "Anniversary - Alcoholics Anonymous" ... "Anniversary - Ball Point Pen" ... "Day of Portugal (Portugal)" ... "National Nursing Assistants Day and Week".
Quotes of the Day:
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
"We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by."
-- Will Rogers
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1652, silversmith John Hull, in defiance of English colonial law, established the first mint in America.
In 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio.
In 1943, Hungarian Laszlo Biro invented the ballpoint pen.
Today's birthdays include
- French missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette in 1637
- Actor Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar (best supporting actress, Gone with the Wind ), in 1895
- Broadway composer Frederick Loewe in 1901
- Nobel literature laureate Saul Bellow in 1915
- Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, in 1921
- Judy Garland in 1922
- Children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak in 1928
- Attorney F. Lee Bailey in 1933
- Football Hall of Fame member Dan Fouts in 1951
- Actor Andrew Stevens in 1955
- Model/actor Elizabeth Hurley, in 1965
- Louisiana Gov. Piyush "Bobby" Jindal in 1971
- Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski in 1982
- Actor Leelee Sobieski in 1983
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Betty
Yesterday: We still had some left over tired, so it was a "draggy" sort of day. :) Work and dialysis took up the chunk in the middle of course. I stopped by the grocery store on the way home; but not a lot more got done. I did manage some minor decluttering and putting laundry away. And of course I watched SYTYCD .. I really enjoy the group dances. Well, most of them. LOL!
Today: This will be another very long day, as there are 4 (yes, FOUR) appointments. Three of them are in the morning, practically back to back (and will be a major challenge to get to each one on time); and then there's one in the late afternoon in the same clinic that kept us so late Wednesday. So, there's no telling when we'll get home tonight. Good thing I have something to read! LOL!
Today is "Anniversary - Alcoholics Anonymous" ... "Anniversary - Ball Point Pen" ... "Day of Portugal (Portugal)" ... "National Nursing Assistants Day and Week".
Quotes of the Day:
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
"We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by."
-- Will Rogers
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
-- Henry David Thoreau
Today in history:
In 1652, silversmith John Hull, in defiance of English colonial law, established the first mint in America.
In 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio.
In 1943, Hungarian Laszlo Biro invented the ballpoint pen.
Today's birthdays include
- French missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette in 1637
- Actor Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar (best supporting actress, Gone with the Wind ), in 1895
- Broadway composer Frederick Loewe in 1901
- Nobel literature laureate Saul Bellow in 1915
- Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, in 1921
- Judy Garland in 1922
- Children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak in 1928
- Attorney F. Lee Bailey in 1933
- Football Hall of Fame member Dan Fouts in 1951
- Actor Andrew Stevens in 1955
- Model/actor Elizabeth Hurley, in 1965
- Louisiana Gov. Piyush "Bobby" Jindal in 1971
- Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski in 1982
- Actor Leelee Sobieski in 1983
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Betty
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday June 9, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, and the temp is already soaring. It will be in the upper 90s again today, and still no rain in sight, other than the ever-present "chance" of afternoon storms.
Yesterday: It turned into an extraordinarily long day. I'm glad we didn't try to leave early, even though the first appointment was 8:00. Experience has taught that the clinic doctors aren't even there until after 1:00, so it's only necessary to go in early enough for the round of labs. DH saw the doctor, and we got to his next appointment on time ... only to wait over an hour (for a treatment that took 3 hours). It was 7:30 in the evening when we finally pulled out of the parking lot to head home! We stopped at a Golden Corrall on the way home; and got here and pretty much just collapsed! LOL!
Today: It's another dialysis and work day, so one more day nothing much will get done. I've already watered, refilled the fish pond, and done a load of laundry. I'll have to stop for groceries on the way home (at a different store, to get things Wal-Mart doesn't carry). I don't know if I'll be able to dredge up any enthusiasm by tonight or not - hopefully to tackle some sewing. :)
Today is "Yo Yo Day" ... "Donald Duck's Birthday (born 1934)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Time does not change us. It just unfolds us."
-- Max Frisch
"If you really want to do something, you do it. You don't save it for a sound bite."
-- Liz Friedman
"If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error. "
-- John Kenneth Galbraith
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."
-- Edith Wharton
Today in history:
In 1534, French navigator Jacques Cartier became the first European explorer to discover the St. Lawrence River in present-day Quebec, Canada.
In 1898, Britain leased Hong Kong from China for 99 years. The territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
In 1934, Donald Duck made his first screen appearance in "The Wise Little Hen."
In 1943, The U.S. Congress passed an act authorizing employers to withhold income tax payments from salary checks.
In 1973, Secretariat won racing's Triple Crown with a spectacular victory in the Belmont Stakes, first horse to do so since Citation in 1948. Earlier, Secretariat had captured the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
In 1993, Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito married former diplomat Masako Owada in Tokyo.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian Czar Peter the Great in 1672
- Composer Cole Porter in 1891
- Composer, conductor, inventor Fred Waring in 1900
- Actor Robert Cummings in 1910
- Guitarist and recording pioneer Les Paul in 1915
- Robert S. McNamara, former U.S. Defense secretary and World Bank president, in 1916
- Journalist Marvin Kalb in 1930
- Comedian Jackie Mason in 1931
- Soul singer Jackie Wilson in 1934
- Sportscaster Dick Vitale in 1939
- Writer Patricia Cornwell in 1956
- Writer and producer Aaron Sorkin in 1961
- Actor Michael J. Fox in 1961
- Actor Johnny Depp in 1963
- Actress Gloria Reuben in 1964
- Actress Natalie Portman in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: It turned into an extraordinarily long day. I'm glad we didn't try to leave early, even though the first appointment was 8:00. Experience has taught that the clinic doctors aren't even there until after 1:00, so it's only necessary to go in early enough for the round of labs. DH saw the doctor, and we got to his next appointment on time ... only to wait over an hour (for a treatment that took 3 hours). It was 7:30 in the evening when we finally pulled out of the parking lot to head home! We stopped at a Golden Corrall on the way home; and got here and pretty much just collapsed! LOL!
Today: It's another dialysis and work day, so one more day nothing much will get done. I've already watered, refilled the fish pond, and done a load of laundry. I'll have to stop for groceries on the way home (at a different store, to get things Wal-Mart doesn't carry). I don't know if I'll be able to dredge up any enthusiasm by tonight or not - hopefully to tackle some sewing. :)
Today is "Yo Yo Day" ... "Donald Duck's Birthday (born 1934)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Time does not change us. It just unfolds us."
-- Max Frisch
"If you really want to do something, you do it. You don't save it for a sound bite."
-- Liz Friedman
"If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error. "
-- John Kenneth Galbraith
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."
-- Edith Wharton
Today in history:
In 1534, French navigator Jacques Cartier became the first European explorer to discover the St. Lawrence River in present-day Quebec, Canada.
In 1898, Britain leased Hong Kong from China for 99 years. The territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
In 1934, Donald Duck made his first screen appearance in "The Wise Little Hen."
In 1943, The U.S. Congress passed an act authorizing employers to withhold income tax payments from salary checks.
In 1973, Secretariat won racing's Triple Crown with a spectacular victory in the Belmont Stakes, first horse to do so since Citation in 1948. Earlier, Secretariat had captured the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
In 1993, Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito married former diplomat Masako Owada in Tokyo.
Today's birthdays include
- Russian Czar Peter the Great in 1672
- Composer Cole Porter in 1891
- Composer, conductor, inventor Fred Waring in 1900
- Actor Robert Cummings in 1910
- Guitarist and recording pioneer Les Paul in 1915
- Robert S. McNamara, former U.S. Defense secretary and World Bank president, in 1916
- Journalist Marvin Kalb in 1930
- Comedian Jackie Mason in 1931
- Soul singer Jackie Wilson in 1934
- Sportscaster Dick Vitale in 1939
- Writer Patricia Cornwell in 1956
- Writer and producer Aaron Sorkin in 1961
- Actor Michael J. Fox in 1961
- Actor Johnny Depp in 1963
- Actress Gloria Reuben in 1964
- Actress Natalie Portman in 1981
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Good Morning! Wednesday June 8, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's going to be a very hot day, maybe even high 90s. They haven't predicted "triple digits" yet, but who knows! There's always a "chance" of afternoon storms in this heat, but no actual rain in the next week.
Yesterday: After morning routine stuff, it was just dialysis and work. After work we stopped for a few groceries, and that's as ambitious as my day got! LOL! I watched AGT, but didn't see anything that impressed me a lot. I also watched TheVoice. I guess I should have seen the whole thing, because I'm not especially impressed there either. I did organize some sewing projects. :)
Today: I've already been out this morning to do watering. In a short while we'll have breakfast, and then head out for Durham. It will likely be an all day trip, so I don't expect much to get done There's always tomorrow! LOL!
Today is "Shavuot / Feast of the Weeks (Jewish)" ... "Upsy Daisy Day" ... "World Ocean Day" ... "UN World Ocean Day" ... "Anniversary - Bill of Rights".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
-- Thomas A. Edison
"We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go hand in hand.
-- Jennie Jerome Churchill
"What's another word for Thesaurus?"
-- Steven Wright
Today in history:
In 1789, James Madison proposed the Bill of Rights, which led to the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
In 1861, Tennessee seceded from the Union to join the Confederacy.
In 1869, Ives McGaffney of Chicago obtained a patent for a "sweeping machine," the first vacuum cleaner.
Today's birthdays include
- German composer Robert Schumann in 1810
- Architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1867
- British geneticist Francis Crick, who helped determine the double helix structure of DNA, in 1916
- College football Hall of Fame member and former Supreme Court Justice Byron White in 1917
- Actor Robert Preston in 1918
- Painter LeRoy Neiman in 1921
- Former first lady Barbara Bush in 1925
- Actor Jerry Stiller in 1927
- Comedian Joan Rivers in 1933
- Actor/singer James Darren in 1936
- Singer Nancy Sinatra in 1940
- Singer/songwriter Boz Scaggs in 1944
- Actress Kathy Baker in 1950
- Actor Griffin Dunne in 1955
- Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams in 1957
- Comedian Keenen Ivory Wayans in 1958
- Rock musician Nick Rhodes in 1962
- Actor Julianna Margulies in 1966
- Rapper Kanye West in1977
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday: After morning routine stuff, it was just dialysis and work. After work we stopped for a few groceries, and that's as ambitious as my day got! LOL! I watched AGT, but didn't see anything that impressed me a lot. I also watched TheVoice. I guess I should have seen the whole thing, because I'm not especially impressed there either. I did organize some sewing projects. :)
Today: I've already been out this morning to do watering. In a short while we'll have breakfast, and then head out for Durham. It will likely be an all day trip, so I don't expect much to get done There's always tomorrow! LOL!
Today is "Shavuot / Feast of the Weeks (Jewish)" ... "Upsy Daisy Day" ... "World Ocean Day" ... "UN World Ocean Day" ... "Anniversary - Bill of Rights".
Quotes of the Day:
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
-- Thomas A. Edison
"We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go hand in hand.
-- Jennie Jerome Churchill
"What's another word for Thesaurus?"
-- Steven Wright
Today in history:
In 1789, James Madison proposed the Bill of Rights, which led to the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
In 1861, Tennessee seceded from the Union to join the Confederacy.
In 1869, Ives McGaffney of Chicago obtained a patent for a "sweeping machine," the first vacuum cleaner.
Today's birthdays include
- German composer Robert Schumann in 1810
- Architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1867
- British geneticist Francis Crick, who helped determine the double helix structure of DNA, in 1916
- College football Hall of Fame member and former Supreme Court Justice Byron White in 1917
- Actor Robert Preston in 1918
- Painter LeRoy Neiman in 1921
- Former first lady Barbara Bush in 1925
- Actor Jerry Stiller in 1927
- Comedian Joan Rivers in 1933
- Actor/singer James Darren in 1936
- Singer Nancy Sinatra in 1940
- Singer/songwriter Boz Scaggs in 1944
- Actress Kathy Baker in 1950
- Actor Griffin Dunne in 1955
- Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams in 1957
- Comedian Keenen Ivory Wayans in 1958
- Rock musician Nick Rhodes in 1962
- Actor Julianna Margulies in 1966
- Rapper Kanye West in1977
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Good Morning! Tuesday June 7, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear without a hint of a cloud. It's also over 80 and climbing, and will probably reach mid 90s. The only rain in sight is a potential tropical storm way south of us. The calendar may not say summer yet, but the weather sure does! :)
Yesterday: I got a lot of odds and ends done, a few "loose ends" finished up. I had one "big" cleaning project that I finished, and another not quite so big one, also done. In the afternoon we ran a bunch of errands, including getting legal documents signed and paying the rent. The rest of the week will be very busy, so glad I got at least some things done.
Today: As always, Tuesday is dialysis and work day. After work I'll have to get groceries. One of my chores yesterday was to clean out the refrigerator ... now I need to refill it! LOL! Other than that, I'll be concentrating on sewing projects tonight. Well, trying to anyway. :)
Today is "Shavuot (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Anniversary - VCR Introduction" ... "Boone Day (Ky)" ... "National Day (Malta)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Things are only impossible until they're not."
-- Jean-Luc Picard
"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
"You can only be young once. But you can always be immature."
-- Dave Barry
"You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older."
-- Anouk Aimee
Today in history:
In 1776, Lee Resolution, which led to the U.S. Declaration of Independence, introduced in the Continental Congress.
In 1975, the first videocassette recorder went on sale to the public.
Today's birthdays include
- British fashion-plate George Beau Brummell in 1778
- French post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin in 1848
- Bandleader Glen Gray in 1900
- Actor Jessica Tandy in 1909
- Actor-singer Dean Martin in 1917
- Gwendolyn Brooks, the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1917
- Singer Tom Jones in 1940
- Talk-show host Jenny Jones in 1946
- Actor Liam Neeson in 1952
- Singer/songwriter Prince in 1958
- Former tennis player Anna Kournikova in 1981
- Actor Michael Cera in 1988
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday: I got a lot of odds and ends done, a few "loose ends" finished up. I had one "big" cleaning project that I finished, and another not quite so big one, also done. In the afternoon we ran a bunch of errands, including getting legal documents signed and paying the rent. The rest of the week will be very busy, so glad I got at least some things done.
Today: As always, Tuesday is dialysis and work day. After work I'll have to get groceries. One of my chores yesterday was to clean out the refrigerator ... now I need to refill it! LOL! Other than that, I'll be concentrating on sewing projects tonight. Well, trying to anyway. :)
Today is "Shavuot (Jewish - begins at sundown)" ... "Anniversary - VCR Introduction" ... "Boone Day (Ky)" ... "National Day (Malta)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Things are only impossible until they're not."
-- Jean-Luc Picard
"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
"You can only be young once. But you can always be immature."
-- Dave Barry
"You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older."
-- Anouk Aimee
Today in history:
In 1776, Lee Resolution, which led to the U.S. Declaration of Independence, introduced in the Continental Congress.
In 1975, the first videocassette recorder went on sale to the public.
Today's birthdays include
- British fashion-plate George Beau Brummell in 1778
- French post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin in 1848
- Bandleader Glen Gray in 1900
- Actor Jessica Tandy in 1909
- Actor-singer Dean Martin in 1917
- Gwendolyn Brooks, the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1917
- Singer Tom Jones in 1940
- Talk-show host Jenny Jones in 1946
- Actor Liam Neeson in 1952
- Singer/songwriter Prince in 1958
- Former tennis player Anna Kournikova in 1981
- Actor Michael Cera in 1988
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Good Morning Friends Monday June 6, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. It's bright and clear, with a mildly overcast feel that is quickly burning off. It's only going to upper 80s, maybe right around 90 today. With lower humidity (but still no rain), it will be a lovely nearly-summer day.
Yesterday: As is often the case, I got a bit over-ambitious in planning. I didn't get outside, so there are still things needing to be done in the gardens. Inside I completed several smallish projects around the house, tackled a few cleaning bits, and dealt with one very large decluttering project. I call it a successful day! LOL!
Today: I have the "usual" stuff to do, and finish cleaning after the massive decluttering. This afternoon we'll have to go out and deal with banking issues and pay the rent. If there's time later, since it'll be such a nice day, maybe I can get in a bit of the gardening. And hopefully I've gotten past my "block" and will work on the overdue quilt project tonight! :)
Today is "Anniversary - D-Day" ... "Dragon Boat Festival (China)" ... "Flag Day (Sweden)" ... "Memorial Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs."
-- Unknown
"A committee is a cul-de-sac down which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled."
-- Sir Barnett Cocks
"It is not bigotry to be certain we are right; but it is bigotry to be unable to imagine how we might possibly have gone wrong."
-- G. K. Chesterton
Today in history:
In 1684, the Ashmoleon Museum opened as the first university museum.
In 1872, feminist Susan B. Anthony was fined for voting in an election in Rochester, N.Y. She refused to pay the fine and the judge allowed her to go free.
In 1933, the first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, N.J.
In 1994, national leaders and World War II veterans commemorated the 50th anniversary of "D-Day."
Today's birthdays include
- Spanish painter Diego Velazquez in 1599
- American patriot Nathan Hale in 1755
- Painter John Trumbull in 1756
- Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in 1799
- Clothier David T. Abercrombie in 1867
- British Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott in 1868
- German novelist Thomas Mann in 1875
- Vaudeville bandleader Ted Lewis in 1890
- Indonesian dictator Achmed Sukarno in 1901
- Bandleader Jimmie Lunceford in 1902
- Singer Levi Stubbs in 1936
- Singer Gary U.S. Bonds in 1939
- Olympic gold medal sprinter and protester Tommie Smith in 1944
- Actor Robert Englund in 1949
- Actor Harvey Fierstein in 1952
- Comedian Sandra Bernhard in 1955
- Tennis player Bjorn Borg in 1956
- Actress Amanda Pays in 1959
- Actor Paul Giamatti in 1967
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Yesterday: As is often the case, I got a bit over-ambitious in planning. I didn't get outside, so there are still things needing to be done in the gardens. Inside I completed several smallish projects around the house, tackled a few cleaning bits, and dealt with one very large decluttering project. I call it a successful day! LOL!
Today: I have the "usual" stuff to do, and finish cleaning after the massive decluttering. This afternoon we'll have to go out and deal with banking issues and pay the rent. If there's time later, since it'll be such a nice day, maybe I can get in a bit of the gardening. And hopefully I've gotten past my "block" and will work on the overdue quilt project tonight! :)
Today is "Anniversary - D-Day" ... "Dragon Boat Festival (China)" ... "Flag Day (Sweden)" ... "Memorial Day (Korea)".
Quotes of the Day:
"People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs."
-- Unknown
"A committee is a cul-de-sac down which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled."
-- Sir Barnett Cocks
"It is not bigotry to be certain we are right; but it is bigotry to be unable to imagine how we might possibly have gone wrong."
-- G. K. Chesterton
Today in history:
In 1684, the Ashmoleon Museum opened as the first university museum.
In 1872, feminist Susan B. Anthony was fined for voting in an election in Rochester, N.Y. She refused to pay the fine and the judge allowed her to go free.
In 1933, the first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, N.J.
In 1994, national leaders and World War II veterans commemorated the 50th anniversary of "D-Day."
Today's birthdays include
- Spanish painter Diego Velazquez in 1599
- American patriot Nathan Hale in 1755
- Painter John Trumbull in 1756
- Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in 1799
- Clothier David T. Abercrombie in 1867
- British Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott in 1868
- German novelist Thomas Mann in 1875
- Vaudeville bandleader Ted Lewis in 1890
- Indonesian dictator Achmed Sukarno in 1901
- Bandleader Jimmie Lunceford in 1902
- Singer Levi Stubbs in 1936
- Singer Gary U.S. Bonds in 1939
- Olympic gold medal sprinter and protester Tommie Smith in 1944
- Actor Robert Englund in 1949
- Actor Harvey Fierstein in 1952
- Comedian Sandra Bernhard in 1955
- Tennis player Bjorn Borg in 1956
- Actress Amanda Pays in 1959
- Actor Paul Giamatti in 1967
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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