Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. No rain yesterday, and none in the forecast for today ... just upper 80s, partly cloudy, humid. It might be a day for outside, but I don't know yet. First I have to run the errands that I decided I was too tired to do yesterday! LOL!
I did get some boxes unpacked and flattened; most things are (more or less) in their designated rooms. I still have a lot to do!
Later this morning I will get the errands done, and then decide how the day will go. I have some bookshelves on the porch that I need to bring inside. I hate to do that - they'll be in the way until I can get some furniture re-arranged. And, part of my re-arranging has to wait until I can get someone to come pick up the world's ugliest loveseat! LOL! (will be calling tomorrow, but today is a holiday).
Today, being Memorial Day (observed), is a day of remembrance and honor and prayer for all, past and present, of our service men and women. It is also ... to my way of thinking ... a day of joy and thankfulness for the freedoms we have because of our brave military. (no lecture, just an opinion! :) ).
Today is "Memorial Day (Observed)" ... "Prayer For Peace, Memorial Day" ... "What You Think Upon Grows Day" ... "World No Tobacco Day" ... "Anniversary - Copyright Law".
Quotes of the Day:
"You pile up enough tomorrows and you'll be left with nothing but a bunch of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering."
-- Meredith Willson, "The Music Man"
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind."
-- Jane Caminos
Today in history:
In 1790, U.S. President George Washington signed into law the first U.S. copyright law.
In 1927, the final Ford Model T was built. More than 15 million of the vehicles were produced.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet Walt Whitman in 1819
- Surgeon William Mayo, founder of the Mayo Clinic in 1819
- Radio humorist Fred Allen in 1894
- Clergyman-author Norman Vincent Peale in 1898
- Actor Don Ameche in 1908
- U.S. Sen. Henry Jackson, D-Wash., in 1912
- Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1923
- Actor Clint Eastwood in 1930
- Peter, Paul and Mary's Peter Yarrow in 1938
- Country singer Johnny Paycheck in 1938
- NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath in 1943
- Actress Sharon Gless (Cagney and Lacey) in 1943
- Actor Tom Berenger in 1950
- Actor Gregory Harrison in 1950
- Actor Kyle Secor (Homicide: Life on the Street) in 1958
- Actor/writer Chris Elliot in 1960
- Actress Lea Thompson (Caroline in the City) in 1961
- Actress/model Brooke Shields in 1965
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Good Morning! Sunday May 30, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's a bit gray and humid, but I think the forecast is for only a "chance" of afternoon showers. We have had a bit of rain at home this week, so everything seems to be thriving. I still have outdoor stuff that needs to be done, but it will have to be put off (unless the weather holds for my "gardner" to help! LOL!). We got home late last night, and unloaded a car full of stuff; my son's truck full of stuff (only part of that had to be unloaded, he had things for his house too); and a bit more from a trailer. Our neighbor came over and helped, so it got done fairly quickly. Now I just have to figure out where it all goes! LOL!
This morning I have a load of laundry in the dryer, and the kitchen floor is mopped (thanks Joyce!!!). I have errands to run later this afternoon, and in between all the errands and "regular" cleaning, I have boxes to unpack. My guest room project gets put off, but (hopefully) only by a week - depending on how much energy I can dredge up today and tomorrow! LOL!
Today is "Loomis Day" ... "Memorial Day (Traditional)" ... "Orthodox Festival of All Saints (Orthodox)" ... "Saint Joan of Arc Feast Day" ... "Trinity Sunday (Christian)" ... "Anniversary - First American Daily Newspaper Published" ... "Anniversary - Lincoln Memorial".
Quotes of the Day:
"We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery."
-- H. G. Wells
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
-- Aristotle
Today in history:
In 1783, the "Pennsylvania Evening Post" became the first daily newspaper published in the United States.
In 1868, the first major Memorial Day observance was held to honor those killed during the Civil War. It was originally known to some as "Decoration Day."
In 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington.
In 1972, the unmanned U.S. space probe Mariner 9 was launched on a mission to gather scientific data on Mars, ultimately sending back valuable information and becoming the first spacecraft to orbit a planet other than the Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and many other cartoon characters, in 1908
- Bandleader/clarinetist Benny Goodman in 1909
- Restaurant executive Bob Evans in 1918
- Christine Jorgensen, who gained notoriety for undergoing a sex-change operation, in 1926
- Actor Clint Walker in 1927
- Actor Keir Dullea in 1936
- Actor Michael J. Pollard in 1939
- NFL Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers in 1943
- Actor Colm Meaney in 1953
- Actor Ted McGinley in 1958
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
This morning I have a load of laundry in the dryer, and the kitchen floor is mopped (thanks Joyce!!!). I have errands to run later this afternoon, and in between all the errands and "regular" cleaning, I have boxes to unpack. My guest room project gets put off, but (hopefully) only by a week - depending on how much energy I can dredge up today and tomorrow! LOL!
Today is "Loomis Day" ... "Memorial Day (Traditional)" ... "Orthodox Festival of All Saints (Orthodox)" ... "Saint Joan of Arc Feast Day" ... "Trinity Sunday (Christian)" ... "Anniversary - First American Daily Newspaper Published" ... "Anniversary - Lincoln Memorial".
Quotes of the Day:
"We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery."
-- H. G. Wells
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
-- Aristotle
Today in history:
In 1783, the "Pennsylvania Evening Post" became the first daily newspaper published in the United States.
In 1868, the first major Memorial Day observance was held to honor those killed during the Civil War. It was originally known to some as "Decoration Day."
In 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington.
In 1972, the unmanned U.S. space probe Mariner 9 was launched on a mission to gather scientific data on Mars, ultimately sending back valuable information and becoming the first spacecraft to orbit a planet other than the Earth.
Today's birthdays include
- Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and many other cartoon characters, in 1908
- Bandleader/clarinetist Benny Goodman in 1909
- Restaurant executive Bob Evans in 1918
- Christine Jorgensen, who gained notoriety for undergoing a sex-change operation, in 1926
- Actor Clint Walker in 1927
- Actor Keir Dullea in 1936
- Actor Michael J. Pollard in 1939
- NFL Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers in 1943
- Actor Colm Meaney in 1953
- Actor Ted McGinley in 1958
Everyone have a Great Sunday!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Good Morning! Saturday May 29, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. For now it's warm and clear out, after lots of late evening storms and overnight showers. It will be mid 80s later, and possible afternoon storms.
My son got here (my brother's house) late last night - safely, after having to travel through some of the storms.
Yesterday was not as hard a day. Most everything has been packed (although we did discover we had forgotten to check inside the dishwasher! LOL!). My brother took a load of his things home; mostly what's left is the
rest of my things (some furniture pieces and lots of boxes!), a few things for my sister, and things for charity. Fortunately for myself and my sibs, the apartment was my parent's 4th one in the last 7 or so years - meaning they had already
shed a lot of things (although this week that's been hard to believe! :) ). This has been emotionally difficult, but not as bad as it could have been.
Today we will load up my son's truck; and this afternoon Jimmy will get here with a small trailer to also load up. Right now, I'm not sure about when we're heading home. The plan is for tonight - but - if the weather gets too bad, we could
wait until in the morning. Of course, once home, it all has to be off-loaded (volunteers welcome! LOL!).
For now - I will go enjoy some time with my grandchildren! :)
Today is "International Jazz Day" ... "Julia Pierpont Day" ... "UN International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers" ... "Admission Day (Wisconsin)" ... "Ratification Day (Rhode Island)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
-- Hunter S. Thompson
"When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt."
-- Henry J. Kaiser
Today in history:
In 1660, Charles II was restored to the English throne.
In 1790, Rhode Island became the last of the original 13 states to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1848, following approval by the territory's citizens, Wisconsin entered the Union as the 30th state.
In 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first men to reach the top of Mount Everest.
In 2003, comedian Bob Hope was honored by the White House on his 100th birthday with establishment of the Bob Hope Patriotism Award for those showing extraordinary love of country and devotion to the personnel of the U.S. armed forces.
.In 2004, the World War II memorial was dedicated on the National Mall in Washington. Some 70,000 veterans of that war were on hand.
Today's birthdays include
- King Charles II of England in 1630
- Patriot Patrick Henry in 1736
- Ebenezer Butterick, inventor of the tissue paper dress pattern, in 1826
- English novelist G.K. Chesterton in 1874
- Movie composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold in 1897
- Entertainer Bob Hope in 1903
- John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States, in 1917
- Actor Anthony Geary (General Hospital) in 1948
- Actress Annette Bening in 1958
- Actor Rupert Everett in 1959
- Actor Adrian Paul in 1959
- Singer Melissa Etheridge in 1961
- Actress Lisa Whelchel in 1963
- Spice Girl Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
My son got here (my brother's house) late last night - safely, after having to travel through some of the storms.
Yesterday was not as hard a day. Most everything has been packed (although we did discover we had forgotten to check inside the dishwasher! LOL!). My brother took a load of his things home; mostly what's left is the
rest of my things (some furniture pieces and lots of boxes!), a few things for my sister, and things for charity. Fortunately for myself and my sibs, the apartment was my parent's 4th one in the last 7 or so years - meaning they had already
shed a lot of things (although this week that's been hard to believe! :) ). This has been emotionally difficult, but not as bad as it could have been.
Today we will load up my son's truck; and this afternoon Jimmy will get here with a small trailer to also load up. Right now, I'm not sure about when we're heading home. The plan is for tonight - but - if the weather gets too bad, we could
wait until in the morning. Of course, once home, it all has to be off-loaded (volunteers welcome! LOL!).
For now - I will go enjoy some time with my grandchildren! :)
Today is "International Jazz Day" ... "Julia Pierpont Day" ... "UN International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers" ... "Admission Day (Wisconsin)" ... "Ratification Day (Rhode Island)".
Quotes of the Day:
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
-- Hunter S. Thompson
"When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt."
-- Henry J. Kaiser
Today in history:
In 1660, Charles II was restored to the English throne.
In 1790, Rhode Island became the last of the original 13 states to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1848, following approval by the territory's citizens, Wisconsin entered the Union as the 30th state.
In 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first men to reach the top of Mount Everest.
In 2003, comedian Bob Hope was honored by the White House on his 100th birthday with establishment of the Bob Hope Patriotism Award for those showing extraordinary love of country and devotion to the personnel of the U.S. armed forces.
.In 2004, the World War II memorial was dedicated on the National Mall in Washington. Some 70,000 veterans of that war were on hand.
Today's birthdays include
- King Charles II of England in 1630
- Patriot Patrick Henry in 1736
- Ebenezer Butterick, inventor of the tissue paper dress pattern, in 1826
- English novelist G.K. Chesterton in 1874
- Movie composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold in 1897
- Entertainer Bob Hope in 1903
- John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States, in 1917
- Actor Anthony Geary (General Hospital) in 1948
- Actress Annette Bening in 1958
- Actor Rupert Everett in 1959
- Actor Adrian Paul in 1959
- Singer Melissa Etheridge in 1961
- Actress Lisa Whelchel in 1963
- Spice Girl Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown in 1975
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Good Morning! Friday May 28, 2010
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Well, ok, I can't actually "see" it from here, except tiny peeks through the blinds. But I see blue sky, and hear birds, and that makes it a lovely day.
It's supposed to be upper 80s with possible afternoon storms ... which means planning around that.
Yesterday we got quite a lot of organizing and packing done. Nearly everything in the apartment is sorted and packed one way or another. My sister went home with a VERY loaded truck;
hopefully today will be for organizing and packing what's left.
There's a lot of things to be taken out, and hopefully afternoon rain won't make that a problem.
Last night, after such a busy day, we ate (yummy!!) left overs from the night before, and struggled to stay awake for our "regular" shows.
Tonight my family will get here (not quite sure who yet, depends on some towing trailer issues), so tomorrow will be even busier! :)
Today is "Hug Your Cat Day" ... "Slugs Return from Capistrano Day" ... "Anniversary - Amnesty International" ... "Day of the Republic (Azerbaijan)" ... "National Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the English language made any sense, a catastrophe would be an apostrophe with fur."
-- Doug Larson
"Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such."
-- Henry Miller
Today in history:
In 1798, the U.S. Congress empowered President John Adams to recruit an American army of 10,000 volunteers.
In 1892, the Sierra Club was founded by famed naturalist John Muir.
In 1934, the Dionne sisters, Emilie, Yvonne, Cecile, Maria and Annette, first documented set of quintuplets to survive, were born near Callander, Ontario, and soon became world famous.
In 1961, Amnesty International was founded in London by lawyer Peter Berenson.
In 1998, in a first, digitized pictures taken by the Hubbell Space Telescope seemed to show an image of a planet outside the solar system. The planet circled two stars in the constellation Taurus.
In 2006, San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds hit his 715th home run to move past Babe Ruth as No. 2 on the all-time major league homer list. Hank Aaron was the career leader at that point with 755.
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman William Pitt in 1759
- Naturalist Louis Agassiz in 1807
- Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe in 1888
- British novelist Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, in 1908
- Biologist and politician Barry Commoner in 1917
- Actress Carroll Baker in 1931
- Canada's Dionne quintuplets, Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Yvonne, Maria in 1934
- Singer Gladys Knight in 1944
- Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in 1944
- Actress Sondra Locke in 1947
- Actress Christa Miller in 1964
Everyone have a Great Friday!
It's supposed to be upper 80s with possible afternoon storms ... which means planning around that.
Yesterday we got quite a lot of organizing and packing done. Nearly everything in the apartment is sorted and packed one way or another. My sister went home with a VERY loaded truck;
hopefully today will be for organizing and packing what's left.
There's a lot of things to be taken out, and hopefully afternoon rain won't make that a problem.
Last night, after such a busy day, we ate (yummy!!) left overs from the night before, and struggled to stay awake for our "regular" shows.
Tonight my family will get here (not quite sure who yet, depends on some towing trailer issues), so tomorrow will be even busier! :)
Today is "Hug Your Cat Day" ... "Slugs Return from Capistrano Day" ... "Anniversary - Amnesty International" ... "Day of the Republic (Azerbaijan)" ... "National Day (Ethiopia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"If the English language made any sense, a catastrophe would be an apostrophe with fur."
-- Doug Larson
"Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such."
-- Henry Miller
Today in history:
In 1798, the U.S. Congress empowered President John Adams to recruit an American army of 10,000 volunteers.
In 1892, the Sierra Club was founded by famed naturalist John Muir.
In 1934, the Dionne sisters, Emilie, Yvonne, Cecile, Maria and Annette, first documented set of quintuplets to survive, were born near Callander, Ontario, and soon became world famous.
In 1961, Amnesty International was founded in London by lawyer Peter Berenson.
In 1998, in a first, digitized pictures taken by the Hubbell Space Telescope seemed to show an image of a planet outside the solar system. The planet circled two stars in the constellation Taurus.
In 2006, San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds hit his 715th home run to move past Babe Ruth as No. 2 on the all-time major league homer list. Hank Aaron was the career leader at that point with 755.
Today's birthdays include
- British statesman William Pitt in 1759
- Naturalist Louis Agassiz in 1807
- Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe in 1888
- British novelist Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, in 1908
- Biologist and politician Barry Commoner in 1917
- Actress Carroll Baker in 1931
- Canada's Dionne quintuplets, Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Yvonne, Maria in 1934
- Singer Gladys Knight in 1944
- Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in 1944
- Actress Sondra Locke in 1947
- Actress Christa Miller in 1964
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Good Morning! Wednesday May 26, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning; although way too early! LOL! I'm getting ready to leave for a few days, and have to make an early start. It's going to be a warm and cloudy day ... maybe showers, maybe not. I haven't heard a forecast for the area of the state I'll be in, but probably not a whole lot different.
Yesterday I finished the "great kitchen floor project"!! Wow, it's a really BIG floor! I got a few other things done, but not what I hoped. Oh well, it'll be waiting when I get home, probably Saturday. :)
Today is "Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury" ... "National Senior Health and Fitness Day" ... "Independence Day (Georgia)" ... "Sorry Day (Australia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you."
-- Will Rogers
"Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade?"
-- Benjamin Franklin
Today in history:
In 1864, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Montana Territory. Montana became a state 25 years later.
In 1897, Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" went on sale in London.
In 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, were married in the Dominican Republic.
In 2000, Canadian medical researchers reported they had transplanted insulin-producing cells into eight diabetic patients, freeing them from insulin injections
Today's birthdays include
- English Gen. John Churchill, ancestor of statesman Winston Churchill, in 1650
- Entertainer Al Jolson in 1886
- Actor John Wayne (born Marion Robert Morrison) in 1907
- Actor Robert Morley in 1908
- Actor Peter Cushing in 1913
- Trumpeter Ziggy Elman in 1914
- Singer Peggy Lee in 1920
- Actor James Arness in 1923
- Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis in 1926
- Sportscaster Brent Musburger in 1939
- Singer Stevie Nicks in 1948
- Singer Hank Williams Jr. in 1949
- Actor Philip Michael Thomas in 1949
- Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, in 1951
- Actress Genie Francis in 1962
- Actress Helena Bonham Carter in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Yesterday I finished the "great kitchen floor project"!! Wow, it's a really BIG floor! I got a few other things done, but not what I hoped. Oh well, it'll be waiting when I get home, probably Saturday. :)
Today is "Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury" ... "National Senior Health and Fitness Day" ... "Independence Day (Georgia)" ... "Sorry Day (Australia)".
Quotes of the Day:
"There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you."
-- Will Rogers
"Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade?"
-- Benjamin Franklin
Today in history:
In 1864, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Montana Territory. Montana became a state 25 years later.
In 1897, Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" went on sale in London.
In 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, were married in the Dominican Republic.
In 2000, Canadian medical researchers reported they had transplanted insulin-producing cells into eight diabetic patients, freeing them from insulin injections
Today's birthdays include
- English Gen. John Churchill, ancestor of statesman Winston Churchill, in 1650
- Entertainer Al Jolson in 1886
- Actor John Wayne (born Marion Robert Morrison) in 1907
- Actor Robert Morley in 1908
- Actor Peter Cushing in 1913
- Trumpeter Ziggy Elman in 1914
- Singer Peggy Lee in 1920
- Actor James Arness in 1923
- Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis in 1926
- Sportscaster Brent Musburger in 1939
- Singer Stevie Nicks in 1948
- Singer Hank Williams Jr. in 1949
- Actor Philip Michael Thomas in 1949
- Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, in 1951
- Actress Genie Francis in 1962
- Actress Helena Bonham Carter in 1966
Everyone have a Great Wednesday!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Good Morning! Tuesday May 25, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still cloudy, and I think it might be all day; and maybe even the rest of the week. There are possibilities of showers, but it seems most of the rain is gone. Today will be warm again, close to 80. Yesterday it rained off and on most of the day ... the nice gentle kind of rain that soaks in. My yard is sooo happy! Some parts of it are too happy ... plants are taking over that need to be thinned out! LOL!
Due to an unexpected change of plans, today will be very busy. I have a block of time in which I hope to finish the "great kitchen floor project"; plus finishing the vacuuming, catch up laundry, and pack. I'll be going out of town, but will have my computer and hope to keep up with the newsletters. Today will also be for watering inside plants (they get jealous you know! LOL!), and some general prep work before leaving for several days.
Tonight, of course, is the Top 2, their last chance. I do hope I get to see the finale tomorrow night!!! :)
Today is "National Missing Children's Day" ... "National Tap Dance Day" ... "Poetry Day (Fla)" ... "African Freedom Day (Parts of Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Jordan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I believe in an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out."
-- Arthur Hays Sulzberger
"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do."
-- Dale Carnegie
Today in history:
In 1787, the first regular session of the Constitutional Convention convened at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
In 1935, winding up his legendary career with the Boston Braves, Babe Ruth hit his 714th and last home run in his final game. The home run record stood for 39 years until Hank Aaron, also with the Braves, broke it in 1974.
In 1986, 5 million people formed a broken 4,000-mile human chain from Los Angeles to New York in Hands Across America, to benefit the nation's homeless. The event raised $24.5 million.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet/philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1803
- Dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson in 1878
- Aircraft designer Igor Sikorsky in 1889
- Yugoslavian leader Josip Broz Tito in 1892
- Heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney in 1897
- Humorist and publisher Bennett Cerf in 1898
- Actor Claude Akins in 1926
- Spy novelist Robert Ludlum in 1927
- Opera singer Beverly Sills (born Belle Miriam Silverman) in 1929
- Actress Dixie Carter in 1939
- Actor Ian McKellen in 1939
- Singer/actress Leslie Uggams in 1943
- Frank Oz (born Richard Frank Oznowicz) director, actor, puppeteer (Miss Piggy of The Muppets), in 1944
- Actress Karen Valentine in 1947
- Actress Connie Selleca in 1955
- Comedian Mike Myers in 1963
- Actress Anne Heche in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Betty
Due to an unexpected change of plans, today will be very busy. I have a block of time in which I hope to finish the "great kitchen floor project"; plus finishing the vacuuming, catch up laundry, and pack. I'll be going out of town, but will have my computer and hope to keep up with the newsletters. Today will also be for watering inside plants (they get jealous you know! LOL!), and some general prep work before leaving for several days.
Tonight, of course, is the Top 2, their last chance. I do hope I get to see the finale tomorrow night!!! :)
Today is "National Missing Children's Day" ... "National Tap Dance Day" ... "Poetry Day (Fla)" ... "African Freedom Day (Parts of Africa)" ... "Independence Day (Jordan)".
Quotes of the Day:
"I believe in an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out."
-- Arthur Hays Sulzberger
"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do."
-- Dale Carnegie
Today in history:
In 1787, the first regular session of the Constitutional Convention convened at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
In 1935, winding up his legendary career with the Boston Braves, Babe Ruth hit his 714th and last home run in his final game. The home run record stood for 39 years until Hank Aaron, also with the Braves, broke it in 1974.
In 1986, 5 million people formed a broken 4,000-mile human chain from Los Angeles to New York in Hands Across America, to benefit the nation's homeless. The event raised $24.5 million.
Today's birthdays include
- Poet/philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1803
- Dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson in 1878
- Aircraft designer Igor Sikorsky in 1889
- Yugoslavian leader Josip Broz Tito in 1892
- Heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney in 1897
- Humorist and publisher Bennett Cerf in 1898
- Actor Claude Akins in 1926
- Spy novelist Robert Ludlum in 1927
- Opera singer Beverly Sills (born Belle Miriam Silverman) in 1929
- Actress Dixie Carter in 1939
- Actor Ian McKellen in 1939
- Singer/actress Leslie Uggams in 1943
- Frank Oz (born Richard Frank Oznowicz) director, actor, puppeteer (Miss Piggy of The Muppets), in 1944
- Actress Karen Valentine in 1947
- Actress Connie Selleca in 1955
- Comedian Mike Myers in 1963
- Actress Anne Heche in 1969
Everyone have a Great Tuesday!
Betty
Monday, May 24, 2010
Good Morning! Monday May 24, 2010
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's still cloudy, so it looks like everything is going to get a thorough soaking before this weather system moves on. Today will be mid 70s, and with a good chance of showers and storms in the afternoon. We had some strong storms move through fairly late in the evening yesterday - fortunately, after we were home from our trip (though we did come through some showers on the way). It knocked the satelite dish out for quite a while (not that that is unusual! LOL!); but I had already gotten unloaded, unpacked, and laundry done. So, time to read! :)
Today will be SO busy. I have to go in to work for a mandatory insurance meeting; then I'm off for a (too quick) visit to a friend. Then I have a few other errands to run, and come home to finish cleaning. Oh wait, first I have to "fix" my vacuum. Bother! LOL! But by tonight I hope to have a large area totally decluttered and cleaned, so tomorrow I can move on to another area!
Today is "Brother's Day" ... "Whitmonday (Christian)" ... "Commonwealth Day (Belize)" ... "Culture Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Independence Day (Eritrea)" ... "Victoria Day (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The future will be better tomorrow."
-- Dan Quayle
"You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are."
-- Anna Quindlen
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
-- Plato
Today in history:
In 1626, the Dutch West Indies Trading Co. bought the island of Manhattan from the Indians, paying with goods worth about $24.
In 1830, Sarah Hale published the poem "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
In 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened between Baltimore and Washington.
In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan Island.
In 1935, the first night major league baseball game saw the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1, at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.
In 1962, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter became the second American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times.
Today's birthdays include
- French journalist and revolutionary Jean Paul Marat in 1743
- British Queen Victoria in 1819
- Hostess and party-giver Elsa Maxwell, credited with introducing the scavenger hunt, in 1883
- Actress Lilli Palmer in 1914
- Comedian Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong in 1938
- Musician Bob Dylan in 1941
- Actor Gary Burghoff (M*A*S*H) in 1943
- Singer Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holte) in 1944
- Actress Priscilla Presley, former wife of Elvis Presley, in 1945
- Actor Alfred Molina in 1953
- Singer Rosanne Cash in 1955
- Actress Kristin Scott Thomas in 1960
Everyone have a Great Monday!
Today will be SO busy. I have to go in to work for a mandatory insurance meeting; then I'm off for a (too quick) visit to a friend. Then I have a few other errands to run, and come home to finish cleaning. Oh wait, first I have to "fix" my vacuum. Bother! LOL! But by tonight I hope to have a large area totally decluttered and cleaned, so tomorrow I can move on to another area!
Today is "Brother's Day" ... "Whitmonday (Christian)" ... "Commonwealth Day (Belize)" ... "Culture Day (Bulgaria)" ... "Independence Day (Eritrea)" ... "Victoria Day (Canada)".
Quotes of the Day:
"The future will be better tomorrow."
-- Dan Quayle
"You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are."
-- Anna Quindlen
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
-- Plato
Today in history:
In 1626, the Dutch West Indies Trading Co. bought the island of Manhattan from the Indians, paying with goods worth about $24.
In 1830, Sarah Hale published the poem "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
In 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened between Baltimore and Washington.
In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan Island.
In 1935, the first night major league baseball game saw the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1, at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.
In 1962, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter became the second American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times.
Today's birthdays include
- French journalist and revolutionary Jean Paul Marat in 1743
- British Queen Victoria in 1819
- Hostess and party-giver Elsa Maxwell, credited with introducing the scavenger hunt, in 1883
- Actress Lilli Palmer in 1914
- Comedian Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong in 1938
- Musician Bob Dylan in 1941
- Actor Gary Burghoff (M*A*S*H) in 1943
- Singer Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holte) in 1944
- Actress Priscilla Presley, former wife of Elvis Presley, in 1945
- Actor Alfred Molina in 1953
- Singer Rosanne Cash in 1955
- Actress Kristin Scott Thomas in 1960
Everyone have a Great Monday!
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