You’ll have to forgive me, but for the next 4 or 5 days the content of my posts will be limited, for obvious reasons. I’ll still post early, and will update you when possible.
And again, thank you all for your prayers and condolences.
Allen
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Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.
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Today is Mr. Clapton’s birthday.And you know I like out of the ordinary. 🙂
I like that one, but it doesn’t do his talent justice….
Thank you all for the prayers and condolences for Mom’s passing. My family and I appreciate it more than I’m capable of expressing at the moment, but I wanted you all to know that it helps us, and we are thankful for them.
Allen, Cheryl, and Elizabeth
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On this day in 1774 Britain passed the Coercive Act against Massachusetts.
In 1864 a group of Copperheads attacked Federal soldiers in Charleston, IL. Five were killed and twenty were wounded.
In 1933 the Nazis ordered a ban on all Jews in businesses, professions and schools.
And in 1963 Sonny Werblin announced that the New York Titans of the American Football League was changing its name to the New York Jets.
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Quote of the Day
“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”
Elie Wiesel
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Today is Evelyn Tornquist Karlsson‘s birthday. It’s also Bill Gaither’s. So here’s Evie on Bill’s show. From GaitherVEVO
And on this day in 1943 Sergei Rachmaninoff died. 😦 Fromtheoshow2who has a nice collection of classic performances. 🙂
On this day in 1794 Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy.
In 1866 President Andrew Johnson vetoed the civil rights bill, which later became the 14th amendment.
In 1899 the first international radio transmission between England and France was achieved by the Italian inventor G. Marconi.
In 1912 the first cherry blossom trees were planted in Washington, DC.
And in 1941 Tokeo Yoshikawa arrived in Oahu, HI, and began spying for Japan on the U.S. Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
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Quote of the Day
“The mission of photography is to explain man to man and each to himself. And that is the most complicated thing on earth.”
Edward Steichen
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Today is composer Ferde Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé’s birthday.
Today is also Brendan Hill’s birthday, so I’m playing some Blues Traveler for my wife. I chose this one because I love the way the fiddle part is played on a harmonica. Only John Popper would think to do that. He’s also the only guy I’ve ever seen wear a harmonica vest. 🙂 I count at least 14. 🙂
Anyway, it’s Blues Traveler covering Charlie Daniel’s “Devil Went Down To Georgia.” I must also insert a language warning for one word at the end, given the song.
This morning’s photos are of our dear friend Kathy’s Wizard of Oz collection. 🙂
She collected all the little pieces and turned them into this. She’s pretty creative. Plus you can close it up when kids are around. 🙂
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On this day in 1629 the first game law was passed in the American colonies, by Virginia.
In 1832 Mormon Joseph Smith was beaten, tarred and feathered in Ohio.
In 1920 the first U.S. coast guard air station was established at Morehead City, NC.
And in 1972 Great Britain imposed direct rule over Northern Ireland.
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Quote of the Day
“I shall produce nothing that will offend the proprieties, whether applied to children or grownups. My pictures are turned out with clean hands and, therefore, with a clear conscience which, like virtue, is its own reward.”
Fatty Arbuckle
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And for the second year in a row, I missed Phil’s birthday by a day.
On a side note, our friend Kathy actually knows Phil and his sister.
Today’s header photo and the ones below are of Elphaba, a friend of the family. She’s a cutie. 🙂
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On this day in 1794 Josiah G. Pierson patented a rivet machine.
In 1806 explorers Lewis and Clark, reached the Pacific coast, and began their return journey to the east.
In 1839 the first recorded printed use of “OK” [oll korrect] occurred in Boston’s Morning Post.
In 1840 the first successful photo of the Moon was taken.
And in 1972 Evel Knievel broke 93 bones after successfully jumping 35 cars. I guess some having differing definitions of successful. In mine, you have to stick the landing. 🙂
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Quote of the Day
“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”
On this dayin 1616 Walter Raleigh was released from Tower of London to seek gold in Guyana.
In 1792 the Legislative Assembly in Paris approved the use of the guillotine. 😯
In 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte entered Paris after his escape from Elba and began his “Hundred Days” rule.
And in 1897 the first intercollegiate basketball game that used five players per team was held. The contest was Yale versus Pennsylvania. Yale won 32-10.
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Quote of the Day
“Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come.”
Tomorrow we have 3 things happening. I’m not sure of the exact times, so I’m posting this today so those interested won’t miss anything. As you know, tomorrow is the Spring Equinox, but there are two other rare celestial events occurring as well, a total solar eclipse, and a new super moon. I plan on having my camera out and will hopefully see something.
Wandering Views 