Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1782 Washington, NC, was incorporated as the first town to be named for George Washington.

In 1860 the first mail was delivered via Pony Express when a westbound rider arrived in Sacremento, CA from St. Joseph, MO.

In 1861, after 34 hours of bombardment, the Union-held Fort Sumter surrendered to Confederates. 

And in 1943 President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial.  

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Quotes of the Day

“To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.”

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“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.”

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 Today is Al Green’s birthday. From MyRhythmNSoulTV 

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

The weekend has arrived. 🙂

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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On this day in 1783, after receiving a copy of the provisional treaty on March 13, the U.S. Congress proclaimed a formal end to hostilities with Great Britain.  

In 1898 President William McKinley asked Congress for a declaration of war with Spain.

In 1899 the treaty ending the Spanish-American War was declared in effect. 

In 1945 American soldiers liberated the Nazi concentration camp of Buchenwald in Germany.

And in 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first black player in major-league history. He played in an exhibition game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Quote of the Day

“I have three beautiful children and a World Series ring. That’s all I need.” 🙂

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Today is Richard Berry’s birthday.

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1790 the U.S. patent system was established. 

In 1825 the first hotel opened in Hawaii. 

In 1862 Union forces began the bombardment of Fort Pulaski in Georgia along the Tybee River.

In 1865, during the American Civil War, General Robert E. Lee issued his last order. 

And in 1963 129 people died when the nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher failed to surface off Cape Cod, MA.

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Quote of the Day

“A cynical, mercenary, demagogic press will in time produce a people as base as itself.”

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 Today is Brian Setzer’s birthday.

And one more. 🙂

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Donna.

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On this day in 1682 Robert La Salle claimed the lower Mississippi River and all lands that touch it for France. 

In 1865, at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate Army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in the parlor of Wilmer McClean’s home. 

In 1872 S.R. Percy received a patent for dried milk. 

And in 1947 169 people were killed and 1,300 were injured by a series of tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. 

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Quote of the Day

“Law is the essential foundation of stability and order, both within societies, and in international relations.”

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 Today is Carl Perkin’s birthday. So here’s Carl with half the Beatles, Rosanna Cash, Eric Clapton, and others. From Larry Privat 

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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Quote of the Day

“The bigger the game, the better I liked it. Not that I was about to let anybody know I was excited. I approached every game the same way. One pitch, one hitter at a time.”

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Jars of Clay, for no apparent reason. From Air1

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

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Quote of the Day

“The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.”

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 Today is John Cooper’s birthday. From SKILLET VIDEOS 

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

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Quote of the Day

“Every man should be considered as having a right to the character which he deserves; that is, to be spoken of according to his actions.”

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Let’s continue with the reader’s choice music selections. It’s interesting to see what you all enjoy.

Here’s my contribution. Since today is Merle Haggard’s birthday, some “Poncho and Lefty.”.

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

He is risen! 🙂

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Good Morning!

It’s Saturday!!!

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Music Open Thread! Reader’s Choice. 🙂

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

And it’s the Good one too! 🙂

So I’m breaking out the Easter colors. 🙂

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I’m always of two minds today. When I think about the cross, the nails, the coarse, heavy wood, and the horror of death by crucifixion, it makes me want to weep. The fact that He would do so for a wretch such as me overwhelms me a bit. I better than anyone know how undeserving I am of such an honor, yet He offers it freely to me. I can’t cover what I’ve done, can’t hide it, but through Him, and His death, my sins are washed clean. It’s humbling, and should be, right?

But at the same time, I’m pretty happy about the whole affair because I know how it ends. 🙂 So I can’t help but be excited too. 🙂

Am I the only one?

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It’s been fun the last few days open threading the music. Let’s stick with that, and make it the QoD.

Do you have a favorite song for this time of year?

Don’t laugh, but this is one of my favorites. I remember the first time I heard it watching with my wife and daughter. It almost made me cry. 

I said almost. 😕

It tells the story perfectly. It’s so simple, even a child can understand it. 🙂

From VeggieTales Official 

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