Good Morning!

On this day in 1789 the first U.S. Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City.

In 1847 the American Medical Association was organized in Philadelphia, PA.

In 1912 the first airplane equipped with a machine gun flew over College Park, MD.

In 1915 the Lusitania, a civilian ship, was sunk by a German submarine killing 1,201 people.

In 1940 Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister.

In 1945 Germany signed unconditional surrender ending World War II. It took effect the next day.

And in 1975 U.S. President Ford declared an end to the Vietnam War.

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Quote of the Day

“I’ve got to, that’s the whole thing.”

Marshall Will Kane (Gary Cooper)

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And this next one was performed for the first time on May 7th 1824.

And Johannes Brahms was born today.

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QoD

What’s your favorite type/genre of books to read?

Good Morning! 🙂

The weekend has arrived, and it’s supposed to be a nice one here in our neck of the woods. 🙂

On this day in 1626 a Dutch explorer named Peter Minuit landed on Manhattan Island.

In 1776 Rhode Island declared its freedom from England two months before the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi was arrested by the British.

In 1942 the Battle of the Coral Sea commenced between American and Japanese forces. It was also the day the U.S. began food rationing.

In 1970 Ohio National Guardsmen fired on students during an anti-war protest at Kent State University. Four students were killed, nine others were wounded.

In 1979 Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman prime minister.

And in 1989 Oliver North was convicted of shredding documents and two other crimes. He was acquitted of nine other charges in the Iran-Contra affair. The convictions were later vacated and dismissed.

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Quote of the Day

“It’s that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so don’t fuss, dear; get on with it.”

Audrey  Hepburn

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Today we have Dick Dale, the “King of the Surf Guitar”

We might as well stick with the surfer sound…

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Who has a QoD for us?

Good Morning!

It’s Finally Friday! 🙂

On this day in 1802 Washington, DC, was incorporated as a city.

In 1921 West Virginia imposed the first state sales tax.  😦

In 1937 Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for “Gone With The Wind.”

In 1966 the game “Twister” was featured on the “Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson.

In 1971 anti-war protesters began four days of demonstrations in Washington, DC.

In 1971 National Public Radio broadcast for the first time.

In 1992 five days of rioting and looting ended in Los Angeles, CA. The riots killed 53 people. It began after the acquittal of police officers in the beating of Rodney King.

And in 2006 Al-Quaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui was given a sentence of life in prison for his role in the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

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Quote of the Day

“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.”

Golda Meir

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We have lot’s of musicians with birthdays today. We’ll start off with Mr. Crosby.

Then it’s on to Mr. Valli, and 4 other guys. 🙂

And then Mr. Cross, with help from Mr. MacDonald.

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Now for the QoD……

I have no questions. You?

Good Morning!

On this day in 1519 Leonardo da Vinci died.

In 1776 France and Spain agreed to donate arms to American rebels fighting the British.

In 1865 U.S. President Andrew Johnson offered $100,000 reward for the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

In 1890 the Oklahoma Territory was organized.

In 1939 Lou Gehrig set a new major league baseball record when he played in his 2,130th game.

In 1946 prisoners revolted at California’s Alcatraz prison.

And in 1970 student anti-war protesters at Ohio’s Kent State University burned down the campus ROTC building. The National Guard took control of the campus.

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Quote of the Day

“Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of liberty.”

Henry Martyn Robert

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Today is Manfred von Richthofen’s birthday.

Who’s he right?

This guy. No, not the dog…. 🙂

It’s also Lesley Gore’s…

And Lou Gramm’s too. So yeah, some Foreigner. 

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Anyone have a QoD for us today?

Good Morning! 🙂

Can you believe it’s May 1st already?

Well on this day in 1867 Reconstruction in the South began with black voter registration.

In 1877 U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes withdrew all Federal troops from the South, ending Reconstruction.

In 1922 Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox pitched a perfect no-hit, no-run game against the Detroit Tigers. The Sox won 3-0.

In 1931 the Empire State Building in New York was dedicated and opened.

In 1961 Fidel Castro announced there would be no more elections in Cuba.

In 1986 Bill Elliott set a stock car speed record with his Ford Thunderbird in Talladega, AL. Awesome Bill from Dawsonville reached a speed of 212.229 mph. Wow that’s fast.

And on May 1st in 2011, President Obama announced that U.S. soldiers had killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.

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Quote of the Day

“It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot was well known, I was molested very little, for the toll  gatherers looked on me as being a good fellow, and they knew that I never missed  my mark.”

Calamity  Jane

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Well I pretty much have to put these up after that quote. 🙂

And this one always cracks me up.

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Who has a QoD for us today?

Good Morning!

I can’t believe it’s the last day of April already.

On this day in 1789 George Washington took office as first elected U.S. president.

In 1803 the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. On this day in 1812 Louisiana became the 18th state.

In 1900 Hawaii was organized as an official U.S. territory.

Also on this day in 1900 Casey Jones was killed while trying to save the runaway train “Cannonball Express.”

In 1939 Lou Gehrig played his last game with the New York Yankees. 😦

In 1945 Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide.

And in 1973 U.S. President Nixon announced the resignations of Haldeman, Ehrlichman, and other top aides.

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Quote of the Day

“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”

George Washington

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Today is also Willie Nelson’s birthday. So here’s Willie with a friend…

If you liked that, the full 43 minute live show is here,

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Here’s a QoD for ya’s…… Several in fact……

Were you saved at an early age, or as an adult?

Do you notice a difference in attitudes between those saved at a young age, and those saved as adults?

Do you think those saved as adults seem to have more difficulty understanding and putting into practice certain biblical concepts due to their life experiences?

Or is it just me? 😦

The reason I ask is because I’ve been struggling with the concept of loving ones enemies. I understand the commands about loving my neighbors and family, but that’s the easy part. But I struggle mightily with putting that into practice with those I view as hostile to Christians, life, and traditional values. I sometimes feel as if there is a contradiction between the commands about loving your enemies and other passages where God’s people dealt and spoke harshly with the evil in their midst. I understand this contradiction is in my understanding of it, and that it really isn’t a contradiction. I just can’t seem to get my head around it. I’d appreciate your opinions on this. Here’s an example of what I mean.

Psalm 5:8-10

⁸ Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

⁹ For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

¹⁰ Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.

and

Matthew 5:43-45

⁴³ Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

⁴⁴ But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

⁴⁵ That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

And my last couple of questions is what scripture reading would you recommend to help me with this? And what helps you remember to be more like the person spoken of in Matthew, and less like the person who tends to want justice rather than mercy for his perceived enemies?

And do you think women, usually being the gentler sex, grasp this concept easier than men do?

Told ya’ I had a bunch. 🙂

Good Morning!

On this day in 1429 Joan of Arc lead Orleans, France, to victory over Britain.

In 1813 rubber was patented by J.F. Hummel.

In 1852 the first edition of Peter Roget’s Thesaurus was published.

In 1862 New Orleans fell to Union forces during the Civil War.

In 1945 the German Army in Italy surrendered unconditionally to the Allies.

In 1974 President Nixon announced he was releasing edited transcripts of secretly made White House tape recordings related to the Watergate scandal.

In 1985 Billy Martin became the Yankee’s manager for a fourth time. In 1986, it was the day Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens struck out a major league record 20 Mariner batters. Also in 1988 on the same day, the Orioles set a major league record by losing their first 21 games.

And in 1992 rioting began after a jury acquitted four Los Angeles policemen in the Rodney King beating trial. 54 people were killed over 3 days.

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Quote of the Day

“Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It’s the best part of the day.”

George Allen, Sr.

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It Don’t Mean A Thing…….

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QoD

What was the topic of your Pastor’s sermon yesterday?

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