Good Morning!

The last 2 days we had the duck, duck part, so now it’s the goose’s turn. Or geese/goslings in this case….

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On this day in 1847 the U.S. Post Office issued its first adhesive stamps.

In 1863, during the Civil War, the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg began.

In 1867 Canada became an independent dominion.

In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt and his “Rough Riders” waged a victorious assault on San Juan Hill in Cuba.

And in 1961 the first community air-raid shelter was built. The shelter in Boise, ID had a capacity of 1,000 people and family memberships sold for $100.

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Quote of the Day, since it’s her birthday and we were discussing her character yesterday…..

“Playing good girls in the 30s was difficult, when the fad was to play bad girls. Actually I think playing bad girls is a bore; I have always had more luck with good girl roles because they require more from an actress.”

Olivia De Havilland

(Melanie Hamilton in Gone with the Wind)

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 Readers choice for music today. So what’ll it be?

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Good Morning!

Here’s some more wood ducks and ducklings. And turtles. 🙂

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On this day in 1097 the Crusaders defeated the Turks at Dorylaeum.

In 1859 Charles Blondin became the first person to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

In 1936 the probably soon to be banned Margaret Mitchell book, “Gone with the Wind,” was published.

And in 1958 Congress passed a law authorizing the admission of Alaska as the 49th state in the Union.

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Quote of the Day

“What is ominous is the ease with which some people go from saying that they don’t like something to saying that the government should forbid it. When you go down that road, don’t expect freedom to survive very long.”

Thomas Sowell

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Today in 1966 The Supremes made the studio recording of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” It’s also the birthday of Florence Ballard, a member of the original Supremes. 

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Good Morning!

This weekend was water fowl and their babies day at the park. I shot 4 different types with their little ones. 🙂

This mom had 16 ducklings with her! 

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On this day in 1652 Massachusetts declared itself an independent commonwealth.

In 1776 the Virginia constitution was adopted and Patrick Henry was made governor.

In 1860 the first iron-pile lighthouse was completed at Minot’s Ledge, MA.

And in 1953 The Federal Highway Act authorized the construction of 42,500 miles of freeway from coast to coast.

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Quote of the Day

“Lord, deliver me from the man who never makes a mistake, and also from the man who makes the same mistake twice.”

William J. Mayo

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Today is composer Bernard Herrmann’s birthday. You’ll recognize his work. 

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Good Morning!

Today’s pics are from Roscuro.  

And Happy Birthday Cheryl!!! 

🎂🎂🎂🎂

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On this day in 1787 Edward Gibbon completed “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” It was published the following May.

In 1893 The New York stock market crashed. By the end of the year 600 banks and 74 railroads had gone out of business.

In 1905 the battleship Potemkin succumbed to a mutiny on the Black Sea.

And in 1967 the world’s first cash dispenser was installed at Barclays Bank in Enfield, England. The device was invented by John Sheppard-Barron. The machine operated on a voucher system and the maximum withdrawal was $28.

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Quote of the Day

“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.”

Mark Twain

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Let’s have readers choice for the music this weekend. What’ll it be? 🙂

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s pics are from Janice.  

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On this day in 1804 the Lewis and Clark Expedition reached the mouth of the Kansas River after completing a westward trek of nearly 400 river miles.

In 1870 the first section of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ, was opened to the public.

In 1945 the U.N. Charter was signed by 50 nations in San Francisco, CA.

And in 1959 U.S. President Eisenhower joined Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in ceremonies officially opening the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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Quote of the Day

“You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete. People always say to me, ‘Your image is this, your image is that.’ Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person. That’s what I worry about.”

Derek Jeter

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On this day in 1964 the Beatles released this album/song in the US. 

And today is Chris Isaak’s birthday. 

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl. 

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QoD 

Yesterday I was asked a question. It’s a good question, but one I feel I cannot answer on my own. It requires the input of each and every one of you. So here goes…….

Our former scepter wielding blog administrator turned world-famous author is about to start a blog of her own. She would like to hat-tip us here at WVs and would link to us as well. While I’d be honored to even have our little blog mentioned, we’re kind of a closed community. We’ve all shared things we may not have if it were more open. That appeals to many of us, and some might feel limited by it, and not so free to share were that to change. And being linked there would open us to the world to gawk at. 🙂  While it would be nice to have some more like-minded folks join us, trolls are always a problem too. It probably won’t be many new folks coming, but who knows. I thought it best to get your opinions. 

So what are your thoughts on it? 

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On this day in 1580 The Book of Concord was first published. The book is a collection of doctrinal standards of the Lutheran Church.

In 1867 Lucien B. Smith patented the first barbed wire.

In 1868 Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina were readmitted to the Union.

And in 1964 President Lyndon Johnson ordered 200 naval personnel to Mississippi to assist in finding three missing civil rights workers.

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Quote of the Day

“In our age there is no such thing as ‘keeping out of politics.’ All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia.”

George Orwell

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Today is Jody McBrayer’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1314 Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce won over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland.

In 1664 New Jersey, named after the Isle of Jersey, was founded.

In 1861 Federal gunboats attacked Confederate batteries at Mathias Point, Virginia.

In 1953 John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier announced their engagement.

And in 1968 “Resurrection City,” a shantytown constructed as part of the Poor People’s March on Washington D.C., was closed down by authorities.

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Quote of the Day

“Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they are going to catch you in next.”

Henry Ward Beecher

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Today is Jeff Beck’s birthday, so we’ll start with some Yardbirds.

And it’s Mick Fleetwood’s too. 

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Good Morning!

My neighbor got a surprise when she went out to water her hanging plants. 2 birds flew out. Now she’s afraid to water them. 🙂

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On this day in 1836 Congress approved the Deposit Act, which contained a provision for turning over surplus federal revenue to the states. Surplus? Not lately……. 😦

In 1865 Confederate General Stand Watie, who was also a Cherokee chief, surrendered the last sizable Confederate army at Fort Towson, in the Oklahoma Territory.

In 1926 the first lip-reading tournament in America was held in Philadelphia, PA.

And in 1972 President Nixon and White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman discussed a plan to use the CIA to obstruct the FBI’s Watergate investigation.

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Quote of the Day

“Every dog has his day, unless he loses his tail, then he has a weak-end.” 🙂

June Carter Cash 

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As you may have guessed, today is her birthday.

And one more, with Johnny, from their farewell tour in “99. 

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1611 English explorer Henry Hudson, his son and several other people were set adrift in present-day Hudson Bay by mutineers.

In 1807 British seamen board the USS Chesapeake, a provocation leading to the War of 1812.

In 1870 Congress created the Department of Justice.

In 1933 Germany became a one political party country when Hitler banned parties other than the Nazis.

And in 1944 President Franklin Roosevelt signed the “GI Bill of Rights” to provide broad benefits for veterans of the war.

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Quote of the Day

“Some in journalism consider themselves apart from and to some extent above the people they purport to serve.”

Brit Hume

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Today is Kris Kristofferson’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

Happy Father’s Day!!!!

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On this day in 1782 Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States.

In 1793 Eli Whitney applied for a cotton gin patent.

In 1941 the U.S. Army Air Forces was established, replacing the Army Air Corps.

In 1943 race-related rioting erupted in Detroit. Federal troops were sent in two days later to end the violence that left more than 30 dead.

And in 1967 Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted. The U.S. Supreme Court later overturned the conviction.

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Quote of the Day

“Lead from the front.”

Audie Murphy

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Today is Chet Atkins’ birthday.

And it’s Alan Longmuir’s too. 

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