I don't know why I have such a hard time keeping up with this!
November 3rd:
"Can you listen to music and write? What song did you hear today?"
I rarely listen to music because the TV is usually on. If I can write with the TV on, I think I could write even better with music. But I have no idea what songs I've heard recently. Unless the one inside my head ("Mary Did You Know?") counts!
November 4th:
"When you are writing do you prefer to use a pen or a computer?"
Oh, definitely the computer. As my hands age, arthritis becomes more of an issue. Holding a pen for any length of time is hard. Typing becomes harder eventually, but not as quickly. Plus, back space is much easier than scratching out! :)
Friday, November 4, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Blogging
I had every intention of doing the November NaBloPoMo ... and here it is already the 2nd. Oops.
Yesterday's prompt:
"What is your favorite part about writing?"
For me, it's *trying* to get some of the zillions of thoughts that roam around in my head down into real words. I always feel like I have a lot to say ... but I don't seem to be very good at actually doing so.
Today's prompt:
"If you knew that whatever you ate next would be your last meal, what would you want it to be?"
What an odd question! To begin with, why would it be my last meal? Is it because I'm going to die? Or is it because I'm simply not going to be allowed - for whatever reason - to eat again? There's a lot of difference! For example, if I knew I was going to die, I'd feel free to eat something (for example, something loaded with onions) that might give me heartburn, but it wouldn't matter. On the other hand, if I wasn't going to get to eat again, I'd sure choose something that would stick with me as long as possible, but that would not give me indigestion. Either way, something chocolate! I'm thinking probably some kind of pasta - loaded with butter and cheese. :) Or maybe a Hibachi buffet!
Now I wish I hadn't started on this. I'd really love to go to Papa's (not PapaJohn) Pizza for some of their alfredo!!!
Yesterday's prompt:
"What is your favorite part about writing?"
For me, it's *trying* to get some of the zillions of thoughts that roam around in my head down into real words. I always feel like I have a lot to say ... but I don't seem to be very good at actually doing so.
Today's prompt:
"If you knew that whatever you ate next would be your last meal, what would you want it to be?"
What an odd question! To begin with, why would it be my last meal? Is it because I'm going to die? Or is it because I'm simply not going to be allowed - for whatever reason - to eat again? There's a lot of difference! For example, if I knew I was going to die, I'd feel free to eat something (for example, something loaded with onions) that might give me heartburn, but it wouldn't matter. On the other hand, if I wasn't going to get to eat again, I'd sure choose something that would stick with me as long as possible, but that would not give me indigestion. Either way, something chocolate! I'm thinking probably some kind of pasta - loaded with butter and cheese. :) Or maybe a Hibachi buffet!
Now I wish I hadn't started on this. I'd really love to go to Papa's (not PapaJohn) Pizza for some of their alfredo!!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Changes
I've not posted my Good Morning here since August 7th, when I changed computers and email addresses. I never heard any feed back, so I have to presume that no one noticed.
In the past year I have made many changes in my home and my life.
When I was growing up, I asked Mama what was her decorating "style" (being a snotty know-it-all teen, I was sure I knew all about decorating). She called it "early children". In later years she upgraded a lot. Well, I'm now there. Years and years of "make-do" and hand-me-downs have given way to a few nice things. I have made changes - big or small - to almost every room in the house. It also took living here more than 8 or 9 years to get to that point. Until this house, from the time I moved out of my parent's house I never lived in one place longer than 5 years.
Not in order by time line, the changes have been:
Starting outside, this year with the help of my friend we had a wonderful garden. It was (and still is) very productive! Lots of pretty things have been planted, and the yard is gradually becoming quite pretty.
Since last spring my husband has had to use a walker; and is pretty much unlikely to ever not need it. The steps were a hassle, so we needed a ramp. Well, if you have an "ugly" porch (just a cement slab), and have to build a ramp, you might as well expand it enough to have a real porch! Which I did, and absolutely love!
The first "room" is the back bathroom, and that's the one place no change has been made yet. I plan to buy a smaller profile sink to make the room more accessible for DH with his walker.
The laundry room now has the first brand new washer and dryer I've ever owned. Well, there's a year old now, but were bought new. I've also added a larger chest freezer.
In the den I replaced a falling-down entertainment center with a really nice wood 3 piece system, and also got a nice rug for in there (carpeting is yucky). Also last summer I replaced an ugly light fixture with a nice ceiling fan. Today I added some new curtains.
In the kitchen, of course there's little I can do. I won't buy new appliances in a rented house (not the ones that came with it). But I have added the most wonderful old hutch cabinet; I "upgraded" the kitchen table (vintage 50s style, huge and I love it); and today changed out the curtains.
In the dining room, I changed out an old beat up shelf to a very nice dresser. Even though it's "meant" for a bedroom, I changed the knobs and it's just perfect as a buffet. Last year I finally managed to replace old wood dining chairs with some antique ones that belonged to my grandmother (after replacing the seats and then cleaning and replacing the needlepoint seat covers).
In the living room I was given a nice cream colored wing chair. I found a nice recliner wing chair at a furniture store that was going out of business. I got a nice rug, and a pretty braided rug for the summer.
In "my" room I've made a lot of changes. I got a nice "real" desk (as opposed to a door across file cabinets). I inherited Mama's sewing table. I replaced a mish mash of plastic cabinets with a series of ClosetMaid cabinetry. I also got a very nice comfortable desk chair!
The bathroom doesn't have much I can do, but I did get a new shower curtain. :)
The bedroom has had a lot of changes. I replaced a series of unmatched open shelves with 3 large storage cabinets with doors. That alone was a huge improvement! I added a nice recliner for the days DH's not able to walk around the house very well. And, I gave away the old (big, heavy, but wobbly) bed frame and got a nice new smaller one, and even got new sheets, blanket, pillows, comforter, and bed skirt.
The guest room is still a room in progress. At one time, just over a year ago, I had a lovely guest room. But, I actually rarely have guests. I gave away a large dresser (matched the bed), and dismantled the bed. I still have to get rid of a box spring. The room now has 2 dressers (both antiques, one was my great-aunt's), a sleeper-sofa (so it can still be a guest room), a small scale recliner, and a bunch of other odds and ends. I have 2 large cabinets that need to be assembled that will go in there (and when they're done, things from the front hall shelves will be moved into the guest room/library so the front hall shelves can hold medical supplies).
All of the huge, heavy TVs have been replaced with smaller flat screens. And, I admit, I got some "toys", including a new sewing machine (because the old one is in the shop and after 3 weeks they still haven't gotten around to it).
In the past year I have made many changes in my home and my life.
When I was growing up, I asked Mama what was her decorating "style" (being a snotty know-it-all teen, I was sure I knew all about decorating). She called it "early children". In later years she upgraded a lot. Well, I'm now there. Years and years of "make-do" and hand-me-downs have given way to a few nice things. I have made changes - big or small - to almost every room in the house. It also took living here more than 8 or 9 years to get to that point. Until this house, from the time I moved out of my parent's house I never lived in one place longer than 5 years.
Not in order by time line, the changes have been:
Starting outside, this year with the help of my friend we had a wonderful garden. It was (and still is) very productive! Lots of pretty things have been planted, and the yard is gradually becoming quite pretty.
Since last spring my husband has had to use a walker; and is pretty much unlikely to ever not need it. The steps were a hassle, so we needed a ramp. Well, if you have an "ugly" porch (just a cement slab), and have to build a ramp, you might as well expand it enough to have a real porch! Which I did, and absolutely love!
The first "room" is the back bathroom, and that's the one place no change has been made yet. I plan to buy a smaller profile sink to make the room more accessible for DH with his walker.
The laundry room now has the first brand new washer and dryer I've ever owned. Well, there's a year old now, but were bought new. I've also added a larger chest freezer.
In the den I replaced a falling-down entertainment center with a really nice wood 3 piece system, and also got a nice rug for in there (carpeting is yucky). Also last summer I replaced an ugly light fixture with a nice ceiling fan. Today I added some new curtains.
In the kitchen, of course there's little I can do. I won't buy new appliances in a rented house (not the ones that came with it). But I have added the most wonderful old hutch cabinet; I "upgraded" the kitchen table (vintage 50s style, huge and I love it); and today changed out the curtains.
In the dining room, I changed out an old beat up shelf to a very nice dresser. Even though it's "meant" for a bedroom, I changed the knobs and it's just perfect as a buffet. Last year I finally managed to replace old wood dining chairs with some antique ones that belonged to my grandmother (after replacing the seats and then cleaning and replacing the needlepoint seat covers).
In the living room I was given a nice cream colored wing chair. I found a nice recliner wing chair at a furniture store that was going out of business. I got a nice rug, and a pretty braided rug for the summer.
In "my" room I've made a lot of changes. I got a nice "real" desk (as opposed to a door across file cabinets). I inherited Mama's sewing table. I replaced a mish mash of plastic cabinets with a series of ClosetMaid cabinetry. I also got a very nice comfortable desk chair!
The bathroom doesn't have much I can do, but I did get a new shower curtain. :)
The bedroom has had a lot of changes. I replaced a series of unmatched open shelves with 3 large storage cabinets with doors. That alone was a huge improvement! I added a nice recliner for the days DH's not able to walk around the house very well. And, I gave away the old (big, heavy, but wobbly) bed frame and got a nice new smaller one, and even got new sheets, blanket, pillows, comforter, and bed skirt.
The guest room is still a room in progress. At one time, just over a year ago, I had a lovely guest room. But, I actually rarely have guests. I gave away a large dresser (matched the bed), and dismantled the bed. I still have to get rid of a box spring. The room now has 2 dressers (both antiques, one was my great-aunt's), a sleeper-sofa (so it can still be a guest room), a small scale recliner, and a bunch of other odds and ends. I have 2 large cabinets that need to be assembled that will go in there (and when they're done, things from the front hall shelves will be moved into the guest room/library so the front hall shelves can hold medical supplies).
All of the huge, heavy TVs have been replaced with smaller flat screens. And, I admit, I got some "toys", including a new sewing machine (because the old one is in the shop and after 3 weeks they still haven't gotten around to it).
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Good Morning! Sunday August 7, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. Although the forecast is for partly cloudy, for now it is bright and clear. It will be hot and humid again though, with mid to upper 90s and possible showers. I'd be glad of rain - we got none from loads of storms crossing the state yesterday - but sprinklers going anyway! :)
Yesterday: Even though I tried to not plan a lot, I stayed pretty busy. After taking DH to dialysis, I did some grocery shopping (only meant to stop for a few things ... but I had coupons for things we will use ... what can I say? LOL!), then came home and logged on to my class. I also got the worst of the trash (if not all of it) bagged up and took it by the dump before picking DH up again. We went shopping and bought him some new shoes, and then went to Cracker Barrel for dinner (yay, no dishes - and - I resisted buying anything in the gift shop. Of course, that's partly because they had sold out of the cat clock I really wanted! LOL!!). Last night I did little but walk the grandpup and feed the yard pups (yes, they're back). It's been very funny watching the cat and dog. There have been no altercations; but they do a lot of "circling"! LOL! I think if they had time they might become playmates. OK, maybe not, but they'd at least tolerate and ignore each other. :)
Today: I won't get much done at home again, but I think after today will be my last "errand" day for awhile. I'm taking a friend to take her son school clothes shopping. Not fun! LOL! Later this afternoon DS and family will come through on their way home and pick up the "grand-pup". I'll miss her. But I'm NOT getting a dog! LOL!
Today is "Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day" ... "Professional Speakers Day" ... "Sisters' Day" ... "Herbert Hoover Day (Iowa)" ... "National Day (Cote D'Ivoire)".
uotes of the Day:
"Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage.
-- Evan Esar
Honor does not have to be defended.
-- Robert J. Sawyer
You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.
-- George Burns
Today in history:
In 1782, the Order of the Purple Heart was established by Gen. George Washington to honor Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War.
In 1927, the Peace Bridge opened between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York.
In 1959, the satellite Explorer-6 transmitted man's first view of the Earth from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Carl Ritter, the German co-founder of modern geographical science, in 1779
- The World War I Dutch spy and courtesan known as Mata Hari (Margaret Gertrude Zelle) in 1876
- Actress Billie Burke in 1885
- British archaeologist and anthropologist Louis Leakey in 1903
- American statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ralph J. Bunche in 1904
- Film director Nicholas Ray in 1911
- Comedian/producer Stan Freberg in 1926
- Actor Carl Switzer (Alfalfa in the Our Gang and Little Rascals movie comedies) in 1927
- Singer B.J. Thomas in 1942
- Humorist Garrison Keillor ( Prairie Home Companion ) in 1942
- Actor John Glover in 1944
- Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files in 1960
- Actress Charlize Theron in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunay!
Yesterday: Even though I tried to not plan a lot, I stayed pretty busy. After taking DH to dialysis, I did some grocery shopping (only meant to stop for a few things ... but I had coupons for things we will use ... what can I say? LOL!), then came home and logged on to my class. I also got the worst of the trash (if not all of it) bagged up and took it by the dump before picking DH up again. We went shopping and bought him some new shoes, and then went to Cracker Barrel for dinner (yay, no dishes - and - I resisted buying anything in the gift shop. Of course, that's partly because they had sold out of the cat clock I really wanted! LOL!!). Last night I did little but walk the grandpup and feed the yard pups (yes, they're back). It's been very funny watching the cat and dog. There have been no altercations; but they do a lot of "circling"! LOL! I think if they had time they might become playmates. OK, maybe not, but they'd at least tolerate and ignore each other. :)
Today: I won't get much done at home again, but I think after today will be my last "errand" day for awhile. I'm taking a friend to take her son school clothes shopping. Not fun! LOL! Later this afternoon DS and family will come through on their way home and pick up the "grand-pup". I'll miss her. But I'm NOT getting a dog! LOL!
Today is "Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day" ... "Professional Speakers Day" ... "Sisters' Day" ... "Herbert Hoover Day (Iowa)" ... "National Day (Cote D'Ivoire)".
uotes of the Day:
"Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage.
-- Evan Esar
Honor does not have to be defended.
-- Robert J. Sawyer
You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.
-- George Burns
Today in history:
In 1782, the Order of the Purple Heart was established by Gen. George Washington to honor Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War.
In 1927, the Peace Bridge opened between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York.
In 1959, the satellite Explorer-6 transmitted man's first view of the Earth from space.
Today's birthdays include
- Carl Ritter, the German co-founder of modern geographical science, in 1779
- The World War I Dutch spy and courtesan known as Mata Hari (Margaret Gertrude Zelle) in 1876
- Actress Billie Burke in 1885
- British archaeologist and anthropologist Louis Leakey in 1903
- American statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ralph J. Bunche in 1904
- Film director Nicholas Ray in 1911
- Comedian/producer Stan Freberg in 1926
- Actor Carl Switzer (Alfalfa in the Our Gang and Little Rascals movie comedies) in 1927
- Singer B.J. Thomas in 1942
- Humorist Garrison Keillor ( Prairie Home Companion ) in 1942
- Actor John Glover in 1944
- Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files in 1960
- Actress Charlize Theron in 1975
Everyone have a Great Sunay!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Good Morning! Saturday August 6, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's all gray and drippy ... yay! :) The high should *only* be low 90s, with scattered showers all day. Even with the humidity, it's so lovely to actually get some rain!!
Yesterday: I was not as productive as I would have liked, but a few essential things got done. My "grandpup" is here for a weekend visit; and the stray yard puppies seem to have disappeared. Hopefully, they "adopted" someone else's yard! LOL! I got out and got some bills paid, and a big pile of donated stuff given away. The afternoon was too hot and humid to be very energetic, but I did manage a few small chores in the evening.
Today: I have a few things to try to do today, though not a terribly long list. It's a dialysis day, and I'm hoping to carve out a couple of quiet hours to deal with a personal project; and after dialysis, planning to take DH shoe shopping and out to dinner. Of course, plans frequently change, so will see how it goes. :)
Today is "National Fresh Breath Day" ... "National Mustard Day" ... "Anniversary - Hiroshima Day" ... "Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed" ... "Double Seven Festival (China)" ... "Independence Day (Bolivia)" ... "Peace Festival (Japan)".
uotes of the Day:
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane".
-- Jimmy Buffett
"Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot."
-- Josh Billings
Today in history:
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle of New York became the first American to swim the English Channel.
In 1996, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin announced the discovery of evidence of a primitive life form on Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in 1809
- Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons in 1881
- Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, also in 1881
- Movie cowboy star Hoot Gibson in 1892
- Comedian Lucille Ball in 1911
- Actor Robert Mitchum in 1917
- Former airline executive Freddie Laker in 1922
- Artist Andy Warhol in 1928
- Actress Catherine Hicks in 1951
- Film director M. Night Shyamalan in 1970
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Yesterday: I was not as productive as I would have liked, but a few essential things got done. My "grandpup" is here for a weekend visit; and the stray yard puppies seem to have disappeared. Hopefully, they "adopted" someone else's yard! LOL! I got out and got some bills paid, and a big pile of donated stuff given away. The afternoon was too hot and humid to be very energetic, but I did manage a few small chores in the evening.
Today: I have a few things to try to do today, though not a terribly long list. It's a dialysis day, and I'm hoping to carve out a couple of quiet hours to deal with a personal project; and after dialysis, planning to take DH shoe shopping and out to dinner. Of course, plans frequently change, so will see how it goes. :)
Today is "National Fresh Breath Day" ... "National Mustard Day" ... "Anniversary - Hiroshima Day" ... "Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed" ... "Double Seven Festival (China)" ... "Independence Day (Bolivia)" ... "Peace Festival (Japan)".
uotes of the Day:
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane".
-- Jimmy Buffett
"Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot."
-- Josh Billings
Today in history:
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle of New York became the first American to swim the English Channel.
In 1996, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin announced the discovery of evidence of a primitive life form on Mars.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in 1809
- Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons in 1881
- Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, also in 1881
- Movie cowboy star Hoot Gibson in 1892
- Comedian Lucille Ball in 1911
- Actor Robert Mitchum in 1917
- Former airline executive Freddie Laker in 1922
- Artist Andy Warhol in 1928
- Actress Catherine Hicks in 1951
- Film director M. Night Shyamalan in 1970
Everyone have a Great Saturday!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Good Morning! Friday August 5, 2011
Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's overcast, but the forecast is for partly cloudy and possible afternoon showers. Today will only be mid 90s, but probably humid with a front coming. Some rain would be welcome; but sprinklers are going, just in case. :)
Yesterday: I had to make a couple of stops on the way homek from work/dialysis last night. Evening "routine" lately has included moving sprinklers and checking on/feeding puppies. I didn't find much energy last night, but did get a few small things done ... and any small progress is still progress! :)
Today: I have a lot I'd like to get done; but I also have several errands I have to go take care of, so I don't know where things will end up. Some time this morningmy "grand-pup" is coming to visit for the weekend. I don't know how she and Maggie-the-cat are going to get along ... this could be "interesting"! LOL!
Today is "Homeland Thanksgiving Day (Croatia)
uotes of the Day:
"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."
-- Pete Seeger
"I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some."
-- Herbert Rappaport
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
Today in history:
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200.
In 1858, after several unsuccessful attempts, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean was completed.
In 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first federal income tax. A wartime measure, it was rescinded in 1872.
In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid.
In 1957, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" began airing nationally.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist Guy de Maupassant in 1850
- Poet and critic Conrad Aiken in 1889
- Film director John Huston in 1906
- Actor Robert Taylor in 1911
- Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, in 1930
- Actor John Saxon in 1935
- Actress Loni Anderson in 1946
- Actor Jonathan Silverman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Yesterday: I had to make a couple of stops on the way homek from work/dialysis last night. Evening "routine" lately has included moving sprinklers and checking on/feeding puppies. I didn't find much energy last night, but did get a few small things done ... and any small progress is still progress! :)
Today: I have a lot I'd like to get done; but I also have several errands I have to go take care of, so I don't know where things will end up. Some time this morningmy "grand-pup" is coming to visit for the weekend. I don't know how she and Maggie-the-cat are going to get along ... this could be "interesting"! LOL!
Today is "Homeland Thanksgiving Day (Croatia)
uotes of the Day:
"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."
-- Pete Seeger
"I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some."
-- Herbert Rappaport
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm."
-- Malayan Proverb
Today in history:
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200.
In 1858, after several unsuccessful attempts, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean was completed.
In 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first federal income tax. A wartime measure, it was rescinded in 1872.
In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid.
In 1957, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" began airing nationally.
Today's birthdays include
- French novelist Guy de Maupassant in 1850
- Poet and critic Conrad Aiken in 1889
- Film director John Huston in 1906
- Actor Robert Taylor in 1911
- Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, in 1930
- Actor John Saxon in 1935
- Actress Loni Anderson in 1946
- Actor Jonathan Silverman in 1966
Everyone have a Great Friday!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Good Morning! Thursday August 4, 2011
Good morning! It's a beautiful morning. I believe it's going to be one more very hot day, high 90s or even triple digits. The humidity is high too; but a "cold front" is approaching, so there's at least a chance of afternoon storms, and then perhaps a few days of lower temps (although still 90s).
Yesterday: I didn't get as much done as I hoped, but I still feel I got a fair bit accomplished. It was hot enough to get uncomfortable even inside with a/c running as soon as I start doing much moving around. I did manage to get a large chunk done on the room project of the week, and it won't take a lot more to be done with that.
Today: It's dialysis and work today as usual. I'm hoping to dredge up enough energy this evening to finish doing some straightening and maybe even (*gasp!*) run the vacuum. :)
Upcoming: Those of you who have been with me awhile know I tend to follow various "plans" this time of year, building up to Christmas. And no, for me, it's not too soon to think about that! LOL! I have a blog ( http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/ ) that I've pretty much ignored for a long time. I'm going to get back to it to track my progress this year, if any of you are interested in floowing along. :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "National Underwear Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
uotes of the Day:
"The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other."
-- Margaret Wheatley
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
Everyone have a Great Thursday!
Yesterday: I didn't get as much done as I hoped, but I still feel I got a fair bit accomplished. It was hot enough to get uncomfortable even inside with a/c running as soon as I start doing much moving around. I did manage to get a large chunk done on the room project of the week, and it won't take a lot more to be done with that.
Today: It's dialysis and work today as usual. I'm hoping to dredge up enough energy this evening to finish doing some straightening and maybe even (*gasp!*) run the vacuum. :)
Upcoming: Those of you who have been with me awhile know I tend to follow various "plans" this time of year, building up to Christmas. And no, for me, it's not too soon to think about that! LOL! I have a blog ( http://mychristmascountdown.blogspot.com/ ) that I've pretty much ignored for a long time. I'm going to get back to it to track my progress this year, if any of you are interested in floowing along. :)
Today is "U.S. Coast Guard Day" ... "National Underwear Day" ... "Revolution Day (Burkina Faso)".
uotes of the Day:
"The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you."
-- Rita Mae Brown
"The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it."
-- Joan Rivers
"When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other."
-- Margaret Wheatley
Today in history:
In 1735, freedom of the press was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges.
In 1902, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the River Thames opened.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
In 2007 sports, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record.
Today's birthdays include
- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
- Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in 1870
- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
- Former UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas, in 1920
- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944
- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955
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