Wednesday 6-16

»Week 24 of 2010:167 days this year…198 days remain:

Day 58 of the BP oil spill≈

» Something To Think About  

Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

--John Wooden

» Random Fact    

The first pop video was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, released in 1975.

¤ Holy Mackerel: On this day in 1967 ►The Monterey International Pop Music Festival opens in Monterey, California, which will run for three days. Over 200,000 people attended, and it is often regarded as the precursor to Woodstock.

Performers at the festival included some truly great pop music legends including: Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Ravi Shankar, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, The Steve Miller Band, The Blues Project, The Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, The Byrds, The Animals, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead

» Free Ramblings    

So much happening today, all at the same time. Obama made his speech, City of Flagstaff Council Meeting and the GOP is holding a debate of candidates. I may have become cynical over any president’s speech regarding a shocking disaster. Since 9-11 we hear the words but don’t seem to be rallying change. The speed limit was lowered to 55mph by a president. We haven’t moved away from oil, but the speed in back up, wasting more gasoline. We are supposed to keep our houses and offices at 68° but many don’t. Politician’s words have been degraded so that there no action follows. Sadly, Obama gave a good speech, but doesn’t really have a plan to stop and clean up the Gulf mess. Rally the people and we will get through this economic and environmental disaster. Sounds good, but by doing what? I really want to be gung ho to stop the devastation but have no idea what to do.

We have our new city council. They were all very cordial during the meeting. They approved several spending issues, for money we may or may not have. Faces change, but the council just muddles through. Have to wonder what will happen. A few years back a bond was passed to set up parks—something like 220 acres. To date the money is gone and the city bought about 90 acres. One new councilman reminded the council that the property market has declined in Flagstaff and that’s why we didn’t get all the land. No one objected, so I guess that explains it.

Guess it’s a good thing that the council is going to take a break until August.

I did a little camera hunting today, to no avail. Time is on my side, I think.

Today I got the final itinerary for my September trip. It’s going to be busy, and some great places to visit. I need to start studying—soon. I can’t forget to get my malaria pills for our river cruise in Borneo. It should be in the 80’s and 90’s while we are there, and only a little rain during that time. This is going to be another great trip. On the same day I get a preliminary agenda for a trip to Ethiopia. It isn’t until Sept. 2011, so I have some time to think about it, but it too sure looks exciting. Such planning is required for these trips.

78° and breezy made it a nice day to be outside. Summer is such a great time. Yesterday I forgot sunscreen when I went to the mural. Wasn’t expecting to spend 2+ hours outside there. I’m a little red today, so guess it’s time to just put sunscreen on whenever I go outside. .

» Puzzle 1  

Find the names of ten fish by adding one of the given letters to each word and rearranging the letters. Each letter will be used only once.

A A E H L N N P T T

1. Nut + ? =          2. Tour + ? =

3. Prickle + ? =      4. Floured + ? =

5. Mason + ? =      6. Ringer + ? =

7. Papers + ? =      8. Gyro + ? =

9. Apron + ? =       10. Pompon + ? =

» A Quick Smile…    

While I was dining out with my children, a friend of my neighbor, who recognized us, came over to our table, and we started talking.

He asked where my kids go to school. I told him we home-schooled them.

With a raised eyebrow, he asked if my husband is the sole breadwinner for our family.

I said, "No, I also work... but out of our home."

Then, noticing our two-month-old son, he mentioned that his daughter had just had a baby, and he wondered what hospital our son was born in.

"He was born at home," I answered.

The man looked at me and said, "You don't get out much, do you?"

» Side Show Stories    

Boise, Idaho (AP) --Police in Idaho think they might have solved a yearlong condiment crime spree. Authorities said a 74-year-old Boise woman arrested after pouring mayonnaise in the Ada County library's book drop box is a person of interest in at least 10 other condiment-related crimes.

Joy L. Cassidy was picked up Sunday at the library, moments after police say she pulled through the outside drive-through and dumped a jar of mayo in the box designated for reading materials.

Cassidy was released from jail and faces a misdemeanor charge of malicious injury to property.

Boise police say Cassidy is under investigation for other cases of vandalism that started in May 2009. Library employees have reported finding books in the drop box covered in corn syrup and ketchup.

» Puzzle 2: Brain Food  

Lighter than what I'm made of, More of me is hidden than is seen.

What am I?

» Something you might enjoy…  

In 2005, YouTube changed the internet forever. It is now available in 22 languages. Check out this one…

Comments on James Joyce. Click HERE!

» Calendar Information    

¤ Today’s Number One Songs in…

For anyone interested, all these songs are available on iTunes.

"Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies." ~ Edward Bulwer-Lytton.

1944: I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You); Harry James

1954: Little Things Mean a Lot; Kitty Kallen

1964: Chapel of Love; The Dixie Cups

1974: Billy, Don't Be a Hero; Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods

1984: Time After Time; Cyndi Lauper

¤ Observance Weeks in June

10-17: Superman Week and Nursing Assistants Week

13-19: National Flag Week

14-20: Men's Health Week and Universal Father's Week and Meet A Mate Week

¤ Today’s Observances—US/UN/World

National Hollerin' Contest Day began in Spiveys Corner, NC,

Fudge Day

Ladies' Day (Baseball) since 1883 when escorted and unescorted ladies could attend games

¤ Today’s Observances—by country

Ireland: Bloomsday: honoring James Joyce.

Organisation of African Unity: International Day of the African Child

South Africa: Youth Day

¤ Today’s Births

Artists, Writers, and Composers

Joyce Carol Oates, 72, writer (Triumph of the Spider Monkey, The Time Traveler), born Lockport, NY

Erich Segal, 73, author (Acts of Faith, Love Story), born Brooklyn, NY

Athletes

Roberto Duran, 59, former boxer, born Chorillo, Panama, trained in Flagstaff, AZ

John Howard Griffin, 1920, photographer/author (Black Like Me)—born in Dallas,, TX

Entertainers

Jack Albertson, 1907, actor (Thin Man, Chico & the Man)—born in Malden Mass

Stan Laurel (Arthur Stanley Jefferson), 1895, comedian (Laurel & Hardy)—born in Lancashire, England

E.G. Marshall, 1910, actor (Lawrence-Defenders)—born in Owatonna MN

Laurie Metcalf, 55, actress (Emmy for “Roseanne”; “The Norm Show”), born Edwardsville, IL

Business, Education Persons

Nelson Doubleday, 1899, publisher (Doubleday)—born in Long Island, NY

Katharine Graham, 1917, newspaper publisher (Wash Post)—born in New York City

Political Persons

Aldrich Ames, 69, American Soviet spy—born in River Falls, WI

Geronimo, (Goyaałé, "one who yawns"), 1829, Chiricahua Apache leader in Turkey Creek, Mexico (Now NM)

Scientists /Religious Persons

George Gaylord Simpson, 1902, American paleontologist—born in Chicago

¤ Today’s Happenings

In The Arts

1961 ►Rudolf Nureyev , the world renowned dancer from the Soviet Union's Kirov Opera Ballet Company, defects during a stopover in Paris. 1976 : Violence has erupted in a number of South African townships including Soweto

In Athletics

1989 ►4 golfers shoot a hole-in-one on the same hole at the US Open are made all on the 6th hole (Weaver, Wiebe, Pate & Price)

In Business or Education

1903 ►Ford Motors incorporates

1941 ►1st US federally owned airport opened Wash DC

In Politics

1567 ►Mary Queen of Scots thrown into Lochleven Castle prison

1858 ►Abraham Lincoln says "A house divided against itself cannot stand"

In Science/ Religion

1805 ►Sacajawea drinks mineral water today to treat an illness.

¤ Today’s Obits

Hammurabi the Great @ 42 in Babylon in 1686 -BC

George Reeves actor (Superman, Gone With the Wind), shoots himself @ 45 in 1959

Wernher von Braun cancer @ 65 from in 1977

» ANSWERS to Puzzle 1    

1. Tuna 2. Trout 3. Pickerel 4. Flounder 5. Salmon

6. Herring 7. Snapper 8. Porgy 9. Tarpon 10. Pompano

» ANSWERS to Brain Food  

An iceberg

» PIC of the Day  

I have always been fascinated with ‘sky’ pictures. While traveling I always try to take pictures of clouds, sunrise, sunset, panoramas with mostly sky. These pics are not mine, but it’s nice to learn that others are also fascinated by the sky. During the month of June I’ll be doing ‘sun rays’.

The Kabhre Palanchok Mahabharat range in Nepal Click HERE!

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