Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear out, and I believe will be quite warm, mid 70s. Very much on the warmer side of "normal" for this time of year, but great for getting the last of outside things done before cooler weather is back to stay.
I had a wonderful --though too short-- visit with my parents. We spent all of Friday afternoon with Mama; and we took Daddy over on Saturday and stayed until late afternoon. I'm looking forward to going back again in a few weeks (for Mama's birthday), and seeing more family then.
It was not too awfully late when we got home, so I am pretty well rested ... and have a lot to finish up today. Sadly, I must return to work tomorrow! LOL! Today I will try to get things cleared and organized, so that I will know what I need to work on in the evenings after work. I am ready to have everything done so I can enjoy the decorations ... and get back to some sewing! :)
Today is "Abet and Aid Punsters Day" ... "Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day" ... "National Parents As Teachers Day" ... "X-ray Discovery Day" ... "Admission Day (Montana)".
Quotes of the Day:
"War is not nice."
-- Barbara Bush
"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster. Your life will never be the same again."
-- Og Mandino
Today in history:
In 1793, the Louvre in Paris, now containing one of the world's richest art collections, became a public museum after two centuries as a royal palace.
In 1837, Mount Holyoke Seminary in Massachusetts became the first U.S. college founded exclusively for women.
In 1889, Montana was admitted to the union as the 41st state.
In 1895, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays.
In 1965, the British Indian Ocean Territory was formed.
Today's birthdays include
- British astronomer Edmond Halley in 1656
- Author Margaret Mitchell (Gone With the Wind) in 1900
- Actress June Havoc in 1913
- Heart transplant pioneer Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1922
- Singer Patti Page in 1927
- TV journalist Morley Safer (60 Minutes) in 1931
- Singer Minnie Riperton in 1947
- Singer Bonnie Raitt in 1949
- TV personality Mary Hart in 1950
- Actress Alfre Woodard in 1952
- Singer Ricki Lee Jones in 1954
- Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith in 1967
- Actress Parker Posey in 1968
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Good Morning! Friday November 6, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! It's bright and clear and very cold! Winter is trying to peek in; but we have some very unseasonably warm days coming up next week, to keep winter at bay a bit longer.
Yesterday was a gorgeous day, and we spent most of it getting outside decorations done. We kept changing our mnds as we went, but I'm very happy with the end result. I did resist the temptation to go ahead and turn the lights on! LOL!
Today we're going to take a quick visit with my parents. I won't have computer access, so won't be able to send a message tomorrow morning. Y'all bear with me, have a great weekend, I'll be back Sunday! :)
Today is "National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness" ... "Saxophone Day: ... "UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict".
Quotes of the Day:
"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."
-- Sam Levenson
"Deeds, not stones, are the true monuments of the great."
-- John L. Motley
Today in history:
In 1869, in the first formal intercollegiate football game, Rutgers beat Princeton, 6-4.
In 1921, the cult of Rudolph Valentino was launched with the release of his silent film "The Sheik," which despite negative reviews immediately caught the attention of women across the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Belgian instrument-maker Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in 1814
- Charles Henry Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones and Co. and first editor of The Wall Street Journal, in 1851
- Band leader and composer John Philip Sousa ( the March King ) in 1854
- James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, in 1861
- Musician Ray Conniff in 1916
- Director Mike Nichols in 1931
- Actress Sally Field in 1946
- Singer/songwriter Glenn Frey in 1948
- TV journalist and California's first lady Maria Shriver in 1955
- Actor Lance Kerwin in 1960
- Actor Ethan Hawke in 1970
- Actress Rebecca Romijn in 1972
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday was a gorgeous day, and we spent most of it getting outside decorations done. We kept changing our mnds as we went, but I'm very happy with the end result. I did resist the temptation to go ahead and turn the lights on! LOL!
Today we're going to take a quick visit with my parents. I won't have computer access, so won't be able to send a message tomorrow morning. Y'all bear with me, have a great weekend, I'll be back Sunday! :)
Today is "National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness" ... "Saxophone Day: ... "UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict".
Quotes of the Day:
"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."
-- Sam Levenson
"Deeds, not stones, are the true monuments of the great."
-- John L. Motley
Today in history:
In 1869, in the first formal intercollegiate football game, Rutgers beat Princeton, 6-4.
In 1921, the cult of Rudolph Valentino was launched with the release of his silent film "The Sheik," which despite negative reviews immediately caught the attention of women across the United States.
Today's birthdays include
- Belgian instrument-maker Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in 1814
- Charles Henry Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones and Co. and first editor of The Wall Street Journal, in 1851
- Band leader and composer John Philip Sousa ( the March King ) in 1854
- James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, in 1861
- Musician Ray Conniff in 1916
- Director Mike Nichols in 1931
- Actress Sally Field in 1946
- Singer/songwriter Glenn Frey in 1948
- TV journalist and California's first lady Maria Shriver in 1955
- Actor Lance Kerwin in 1960
- Actor Ethan Hawke in 1970
- Actress Rebecca Romijn in 1972
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Good Morning! Thursday November 5, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! We seem to have moved past the gray days, and have a string of perfect fall days now. I hope to be able to use this one outside, but will see how the day goes. High is mid to upper 60s ... just right for outside!
Yesterday we got a lot done. I got several errands done before picking up my friend, and we really worked hard. We have most of the inside trees, except the big one up, "fluffed", and lit. One is decorated, but mostly I'm holding off on that to get things in place first.
A lot of other "little" things got done too ... it was a busy day. We were SO tired! LOL!
Today it starts again. I don't know if my friend will be here today or not, but I will get done what I can either way. It's getting so exciting to have those trees in place! :)
Today is "National Men Make Dinner Day" ... "Day of the First Shout for Freedom (El Salvador)" ... "Guy Fawkes Day (England)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
-- William James
"A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."
-- Segal's Law
Today in history:
In 1733, German-born publisher John Peter Zenger began printing The New York Weekly Journal.
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time.
In 1930, the first commercial television broadcast was aired.
In 1992, former U.S. world chess champion Bobby Fischer triumphed in his $5 million rematch against Russian arch-rival Boris Spassky.
Today's birthdays include
- Socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs in 1855
- Historians Ida Tarbell in 1857 and Will Durant in 1885
- Inventor and industrialist Raymond Loewy, the father of streamlining, in 1893
- Band leader Jan Garber in 1894
- Movie singing cowboy star Roy Rogers in 1911
- Actress Vivien Leigh in 1913
- Singer Ike Turner in 1931
- Actress Elke Sommer in 1940
- Singer Art Garfunkel in 1941
- Dramatist/actor Sam Shepard in 1943
- Pop singer/songwriter Bryan Adams in 1959
- Actress Tatum O'Neal in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday we got a lot done. I got several errands done before picking up my friend, and we really worked hard. We have most of the inside trees, except the big one up, "fluffed", and lit. One is decorated, but mostly I'm holding off on that to get things in place first.
A lot of other "little" things got done too ... it was a busy day. We were SO tired! LOL!
Today it starts again. I don't know if my friend will be here today or not, but I will get done what I can either way. It's getting so exciting to have those trees in place! :)
Today is "National Men Make Dinner Day" ... "Day of the First Shout for Freedom (El Salvador)" ... "Guy Fawkes Day (England)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
-- William James
"A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."
-- Segal's Law
Today in history:
In 1733, German-born publisher John Peter Zenger began printing The New York Weekly Journal.
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time.
In 1930, the first commercial television broadcast was aired.
In 1992, former U.S. world chess champion Bobby Fischer triumphed in his $5 million rematch against Russian arch-rival Boris Spassky.
Today's birthdays include
- Socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs in 1855
- Historians Ida Tarbell in 1857 and Will Durant in 1885
- Inventor and industrialist Raymond Loewy, the father of streamlining, in 1893
- Band leader Jan Garber in 1894
- Movie singing cowboy star Roy Rogers in 1911
- Actress Vivien Leigh in 1913
- Singer Ike Turner in 1931
- Actress Elke Sommer in 1940
- Singer Art Garfunkel in 1941
- Dramatist/actor Sam Shepard in 1943
- Pop singer/songwriter Bryan Adams in 1959
- Actress Tatum O'Neal in 1963
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Good Morning! Wednesday November 4, 2009
Good morning! It's a lovely morning and going to be another beautiful day. It's cooler than yesterday, low 60s, but bright and sunny.
Yesterday "we" (meaning my friend! LOL!) got the pump cleaned, and now the little pond has it cheerful little fountain back. I'm sure the fish are as happy as I am! :) We didn't have as much work time yesterday, because of errands that had to be taken care of; but we got a few things done anyway. We should have all day today, so will see how much we can get done. I've got a semi-schedule to go by; but we aren't sticking to it very closely. It doesn't matter as long as we end up where we want to be!
Today is "Mischief Night" ... "National Chicken Lady Day" ... "Use Your Common Sense Day" ..."Flag Day (Panama)" ... "Victory Day (Italy)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth."
-- J. K. Rowling
"Food is an important part of a balanced diet."
-- Fran Lebowitz
Today in history:
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egypt's child-king, Tutankhamen.
In 1955, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopened
Today's birthdays include
- Humorist Will Rogers in 1879
- Reporter Walter Cronkite in 1916
- Actor Art Carney in 1918
- Actor Martin Balsam in 1919
- Actress Loretta Swit in 1937
- U.S. first lady Laura Bush in 1946
- Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in 1946
- Actress Markie Post in 1950
- Actor Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid) in 1961
- Actor Matthew McConaughey in 1969
- Singer/actor/songwriter Sean Puffy Combs in 1969
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday "we" (meaning my friend! LOL!) got the pump cleaned, and now the little pond has it cheerful little fountain back. I'm sure the fish are as happy as I am! :) We didn't have as much work time yesterday, because of errands that had to be taken care of; but we got a few things done anyway. We should have all day today, so will see how much we can get done. I've got a semi-schedule to go by; but we aren't sticking to it very closely. It doesn't matter as long as we end up where we want to be!
Today is "Mischief Night" ... "National Chicken Lady Day" ... "Use Your Common Sense Day" ..."Flag Day (Panama)" ... "Victory Day (Italy)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth."
-- J. K. Rowling
"Food is an important part of a balanced diet."
-- Fran Lebowitz
Today in history:
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egypt's child-king, Tutankhamen.
In 1955, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopened
Today's birthdays include
- Humorist Will Rogers in 1879
- Reporter Walter Cronkite in 1916
- Actor Art Carney in 1918
- Actor Martin Balsam in 1919
- Actress Loretta Swit in 1937
- U.S. first lady Laura Bush in 1946
- Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in 1946
- Actress Markie Post in 1950
- Actor Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid) in 1961
- Actor Matthew McConaughey in 1969
- Singer/actor/songwriter Sean Puffy Combs in 1969
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Good Morning! Tuesday November 3, 2009
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! The sun is shining, and it will be warmer today. I think we may re-arrange the plans, and try for some outside stuff this afternoon ... seems a warm sunny day is rare right now! I'll happily change the sequence of what needs to be done to take advantage of it.
Yesterday we got a lot done. Curtains are up, plants are in, table covers are on, and the first layer of decorating has begun. And I was SOOOO tired last night! LOL! But, a good night's sleep (and getting to sleep late!), and I'm ready to start again.
Today is "Clichй' Day" ... "General Election Day (US)" ... "Sandwich Day" ... "Culture Day (Japan)" ... "National Day (Dominica)" ... "Independence Day (Micronesia)" ... "Independence Day (Panama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body."
-- Seneca
Today in history:
In 1783, with American independence established, Congress ordered the Continental Army demobilized.
In 1803, with the support of the U.S. government, Panama issued a declaration of independence from Colombia.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie," the first fully synchronized sound cartoon produced.
In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune printed the famously premature (and incorrect) headline, "Dewey defeats Truman."
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first animal into space -- a dog named Laika -- aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include
- Early Texas leader Stephen Austin, for whom the state capital is named, in 1793
- Poet William Cullen Bryant in 1794
- Chicago Bears legend Bronislau Bronko Nagurski in 1908
- Actor Charles Bronson in 1922
- Conductor/composer John Barry in 1933
- Entertainer Ken Berry in 1933
- Former Massachusetts governor and 1986 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis in 1933
- Comedian Roseanne Barr in 1952
- Comedian Dennis Miller in 1953
- Actress Kate Capshaw in 1953
- Actress Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show) in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Yesterday we got a lot done. Curtains are up, plants are in, table covers are on, and the first layer of decorating has begun. And I was SOOOO tired last night! LOL! But, a good night's sleep (and getting to sleep late!), and I'm ready to start again.
Today is "Clichй' Day" ... "General Election Day (US)" ... "Sandwich Day" ... "Culture Day (Japan)" ... "National Day (Dominica)" ... "Independence Day (Micronesia)" ... "Independence Day (Panama)".
Quotes of the Day:
"Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature."
-- Kin Hubbard
"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body."
-- Seneca
Today in history:
In 1783, with American independence established, Congress ordered the Continental Army demobilized.
In 1803, with the support of the U.S. government, Panama issued a declaration of independence from Colombia.
In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie," the first fully synchronized sound cartoon produced.
In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune printed the famously premature (and incorrect) headline, "Dewey defeats Truman."
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first animal into space -- a dog named Laika -- aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.
Today's birthdays include
- Early Texas leader Stephen Austin, for whom the state capital is named, in 1793
- Poet William Cullen Bryant in 1794
- Chicago Bears legend Bronislau Bronko Nagurski in 1908
- Actor Charles Bronson in 1922
- Conductor/composer John Barry in 1933
- Entertainer Ken Berry in 1933
- Former Massachusetts governor and 1986 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis in 1933
- Comedian Roseanne Barr in 1952
- Comedian Dennis Miller in 1953
- Actress Kate Capshaw in 1953
- Actress Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show) in 1954
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Good Morning! Monday November 2, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still cloudy, and we still need rain! :) It's a bit cool ... but after all, winter is on the way, and cool (60s) isn't so bad. Besides, cooler is better when there's a lot of work to be done! LOL!
I got a lot done yesterday. I'd have gotten more done if my friend had been able to come help; but I'll go get her today. I can't wait to see how much we're able to accomplish.
This morning I'm going to take that report by the office, then go pick up my friend. We'll make a quick grocery store stop, and then back here to see how much mischief we can create! LOL!
Today is "All Souls' Day (Catholic)" ... "Beaver Moon" ... "National Traffic Directors Day" ... "Plan Your Epitaph Day" ... "Admission Day (North Dakota)" ... "Admission Day (South Dakota)" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1889, North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states of the union.
In 1920, in the first significant news broadcast, KDKA in Pittsburgh reported the U.S. presidential election results for Warren G. Harding and James Cox.
In 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif. The Goose remained airborne for just less than 1 mile.
In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill establishing a national holiday to mark the birthday anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734
- Marie Antoinette, queen of France, in 1755
- U.S. President James Polk in 1795
- U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1865
- Astronomer Harlow Shapley, a pioneer in studies of the Milky Way, in 1885
- Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1908
- Actor Burt Lancaster in 1913
- Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall in 1934
- Columnist, commentator and presidential candidate Pat Buchanan in 1938
- Actress Stefanie Powers in 1942
- Author Shere Hite and in 1942
- Singer k.d. lang in 1961
Everyone have a Great Monday!
I got a lot done yesterday. I'd have gotten more done if my friend had been able to come help; but I'll go get her today. I can't wait to see how much we're able to accomplish.
This morning I'm going to take that report by the office, then go pick up my friend. We'll make a quick grocery store stop, and then back here to see how much mischief we can create! LOL!
Today is "All Souls' Day (Catholic)" ... "Beaver Moon" ... "National Traffic Directors Day" ... "Plan Your Epitaph Day" ... "Admission Day (North Dakota)" ... "Admission Day (South Dakota)" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)".
Quotes of the Day:
"One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
Today in history:
In 1889, North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states of the union.
In 1920, in the first significant news broadcast, KDKA in Pittsburgh reported the U.S. presidential election results for Warren G. Harding and James Cox.
In 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif. The Goose remained airborne for just less than 1 mile.
In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill establishing a national holiday to mark the birthday anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Today's birthdays include
- Frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734
- Marie Antoinette, queen of France, in 1755
- U.S. President James Polk in 1795
- U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1865
- Astronomer Harlow Shapley, a pioneer in studies of the Milky Way, in 1885
- Jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1908
- Actor Burt Lancaster in 1913
- Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall in 1934
- Columnist, commentator and presidential candidate Pat Buchanan in 1938
- Actress Stefanie Powers in 1942
- Author Shere Hite and in 1942
- Singer k.d. lang in 1961
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Good Morning! Sunday November 1, 2009
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. That extra hour of sleep was LOVELY! LOL! Right now, it's pouring rain ... which is a good thing. We need this "real" rain, not the misty stuff we've had for so long. I think it's supposed to clear up by this afternoon, and be mid 70s.
Yesterday was a busy day. I did get some laundry and other "routine" things done. We spent most of the day out and about, running errands. Jimmy had to refill a few meds; I needed printer ink. We picked up my friend and her son, and went to Michaels. Even without any spending money, a craft supply store is fun. So many ideas!! Then last night I finished the report I needed for work.
Today I have a very long "to do" list, though I don't know that I'll get to it all. Today is for clearing out fall decor, recleaning all those blank surfaces, and starting with the first layer (fabric) of my decorating. Clearly nothing will get done outside! LOL! I will have to get out some though. I'm hoping my friend can come help for awhile; I need to run by the grocery store; and hopefully I can take that completed report by my boss's house later.
Today is "All Saints' Day (Catholic)" ... "All Hallows Day" ... "Daylight Savings Time Ends - Standard Time Resumes" ... "National Authors' Day" ... "National Family Literacy Day" ... "Zero-Tasking Day" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Antigua)" ... "Independence Day (Barbuda)" ... "Liberty Day (Virgin Islands)" ... "Revolution Day (Algeria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If two men agree on everything, you may be sure that one of them is doing the thinking."
-- Lyndon B. Johnson
"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
-- Confucius
Today in history:
In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, was exhibited to the public for the first time.
In 1800, U.S. President John Adams and his family moved into the newly built White House as Washington became the U.S. capital.
In 1870, the National Weather Service made its first official meteorological forecast.
In 1990, McDonald's said it would replace plastic food containers with paper.
Today's birthdays include
- Journalist and novelist Stephen Crane in 1871
- Sportswriter/poet Grantland Rice in 1880
- Polish author Sholem Asch in 1880
- Journalist James Kilpatrick in 1920
- Actress Betsy Palmer in 1926
- Golfer Gary Player in 1935
- Publisher Larry Flynt in 1942
- Country singer Lyle Lovett in 1957
- Actress Rachel Ticotin in 1958
- Actress Jenny McCarthy in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Yesterday was a busy day. I did get some laundry and other "routine" things done. We spent most of the day out and about, running errands. Jimmy had to refill a few meds; I needed printer ink. We picked up my friend and her son, and went to Michaels. Even without any spending money, a craft supply store is fun. So many ideas!! Then last night I finished the report I needed for work.
Today I have a very long "to do" list, though I don't know that I'll get to it all. Today is for clearing out fall decor, recleaning all those blank surfaces, and starting with the first layer (fabric) of my decorating. Clearly nothing will get done outside! LOL! I will have to get out some though. I'm hoping my friend can come help for awhile; I need to run by the grocery store; and hopefully I can take that completed report by my boss's house later.
Today is "All Saints' Day (Catholic)" ... "All Hallows Day" ... "Daylight Savings Time Ends - Standard Time Resumes" ... "National Authors' Day" ... "National Family Literacy Day" ... "Zero-Tasking Day" ... "Day(s) of the Dead (Dia(s) De Los Muertos - 11/01-02 - Mexico)" ... "Independence Day (Antigua)" ... "Independence Day (Barbuda)" ... "Liberty Day (Virgin Islands)" ... "Revolution Day (Algeria)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If two men agree on everything, you may be sure that one of them is doing the thinking."
-- Lyndon B. Johnson
"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
-- Confucius
Today in history:
In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, was exhibited to the public for the first time.
In 1800, U.S. President John Adams and his family moved into the newly built White House as Washington became the U.S. capital.
In 1870, the National Weather Service made its first official meteorological forecast.
In 1990, McDonald's said it would replace plastic food containers with paper.
Today's birthdays include
- Journalist and novelist Stephen Crane in 1871
- Sportswriter/poet Grantland Rice in 1880
- Polish author Sholem Asch in 1880
- Journalist James Kilpatrick in 1920
- Actress Betsy Palmer in 1926
- Golfer Gary Player in 1935
- Publisher Larry Flynt in 1942
- Country singer Lyle Lovett in 1957
- Actress Rachel Ticotin in 1958
- Actress Jenny McCarthy in 1972
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
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