Good Morning!

We’re down to single digits now!

9 Days Until Christmas!!

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On this day in 1773 nearly 350 chests of tea were dumped into Boston Harbor off of British ships by Colonial patriots.

In 1809 Napoleon Bonaparte was divorced from the Empress Josephine by an act of the French Senate. 

In 1916 Gregory Rasputin, the monk who had wielded powerful influence over the Russian court, was murdered by a group of noblemen. 

And in 1960 a United Air Lines DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collided over New York City, killing 134 people.

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Quote of the Day

“Fight the good fight of faith, and God will give you spiritual mercies.”

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 This one is fun, sent to me by Karen. From FabFourVideos

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Good Morning!

10 Days to go!

Today’s header photo is from Linda.

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On this day in 1654 a meteorological office established in Tuscany began recording daily temperature readings. 

In 1877 Thomas Edison patented the phonograph. 

In 1944 a single-engine plane carrying U.S. Army Major Glenn Miller disappeared in thick fog over the English Channel while en route to Paris. The true fate of the plane and its passengers has never been determined. 

And in 1964 Canada’s House of Commons approved a newly designed flag thereby dropping the Canadian “Red Ensign” flag. 

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Quote of the Day

“Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the hurrying and the scurrying to get more done, nor is it found in the purchasing of gifts. We find real joy when we make the Savior the focus of the season.”

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 First up today, some Jars of Clay.

And then this guy because I love his voice.

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Good Morning!

12 Days! 🙂

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1636 The United States National Guard was created when militia regiments were organized by the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. 

In 1809 the first abdominal surgical procedure was performed in Danville, KY, on Jane Todd Crawford. The operation was performed without an anesthetic. 😯

In 1862 an estimated 11,000 Northern soldiers were killed or wounded when Union forces were defeated by Confederates under General Robert E. Lee, at the Battle of Fredericksburg. 

And in 1981 authorities in Poland imposed martial law in an attempt to crackdown on the Solidarity labor movement. Martial law ended formally in 1983. 

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Quote of the Day

“Clouds and darkness surround us, yet Heaven is just, and the day of triumph will surely come, when justice and truth will be vindicated.”

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 Since today is Mel’s birthday, we’ll start with him and Judy.

We heard 2 of these ladies doing “Bring a Torch” last year. Here’s another with the whole family.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

And 13 days until Christmas. 🙂

Today’s header photo is from the birthday girl.

Happy Birthday Janice. 🙂

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On this day in 1792, in Vienna, 22-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven received one of his first lessons in music composition from Franz Joseph Haydn. 

In 1870 Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina became the first black lawmaker to be sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives. 

In 1912 The Mother’s Day International Association was incorporated with the purpose of furthering meaningful observations of Mother’s Day. 

And in 1951 the U.S. Navy announced that the world’s first nuclear powered submarine would become the sixth ship to bear the name Nautilus. 

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Quote of the Day

“Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!”

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 We’ll start off today with TSO’s “Prince of Peace.” From TSOVids

And then it gets louder, 80’s style.

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Good Morning!

Only 2 weeks left!

If anyone would like to send in some Christmas themed pics so I don’t have to post more big, scary bird pics, feel free to do so. 🙂

Until then, I’ve dug out some of last year’s “decorations.”

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On this day in 1769 Edward Beran of London patented venetian blinds. 

In 1882 Boston’s Bijou Theater had its first performance. It was the first American playhouse lit exclusively by electricity. 

In 1930 The Bank of the United States in New York failed. 

And in 1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. The U.S in turn declared war on the two countries. 

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Quote of the Day

“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”

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 Love this version. From Air1

And you know I love Ricky. From Opry 

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Good Morning!

15 Days to go! 🙂

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On this day in 1520 Martin Luther publicly burned the papal edict. The papacy demanded that he recant or face excommunication. Luther refused and was formally expelled from the church in January 1521. 

In 1817 Mississippi was admitted to the Union as the 20th American state. 

In 1898 a treaty was signed in Paris that officially ended the Spanish-American War. 

And in 1958 the first domestic passenger jet flight took place in the U.S. when 111 passengers flew from New York to Miami on a National Airlines Boeing 707. 

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Quote of the Day

“Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, died for our sins and was raised again for our justification (Romans 3:24–25). He alone is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29), and God has laid on Him the iniquity of us all (Isaiah 53:6). All have sinned and are justified freely, without their own works and merits, by His grace (Eph 2v8-9), through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, in His blood (Romans 3:23–28). This is necessary to believe. This cannot be otherwise acquired or grasped by any work, law, or merit. Therefore, it is clear and certain that this faith alone justifies us…”

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First up today, prepare to be Steamrollered. From fastfocustv

 And since it’s Susan Dey’s birthday, I’ll go with the obvious choice next. From PartridgeGarage 

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Good Morning!

Only 16 days until Christmas. No pressure….. 🙂

Today’s header photo is from Donna. 🙂

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On this day in 1793 “The American Minerva” was published for the first time. It was the first daily newspaper in New York City and was founded by Noah Webster.   

In 1848 American author and creator of “Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit,” Joel Chandler Harris was born.  

In 1958, in Indianapolis, IN, Robert H.W. Welch Jr. and 11 other men met to form the anti-Communist John Birch Society. 

And in 1990 the first American hostages to be released by Iraq began arriving in the U.S. 

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Quote of the Day

“Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white’.”

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First up today, some Pentatonix, from PTXofficial 

 This morning we have something a little different as well. Most of you know the song, but listen closely because the words have changed. Very clever, and very nicely done, from  Fadi peter

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Good Morning!

17 Days Until Christmas!

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On this day in 1765 Eli Whitney was born in Westboro, MA.  

In 1776 George Washington’s retreating army crossed the Delaware River from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. 

In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln announced his plan for the Reconstruction of the South.  

And in 1941 the United States entered World War II when it declared war against Japan. The act came one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Britain and Canada also declared war on Japan. 

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Quote of the Day

“It doesn’t bother me a bit when people say, ‘Merry Christmas’ to me. I don’t think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it.”

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 I think it’s time for some TSO.

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Good Morning!

19 Days Until Christmas!

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On this day in 1865 the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.

In  1877 Thomas Edison demonstrated the first gramophone, with a recording of himself reciting Mary Had a Little Lamb. 

In 1889 Jefferson Davis died in New Orleans. He was the first and only president of the Confederate States of America. 

And in 1957 America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed when the satellite blew up on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, FL.  

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Quote of the Day

“Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect.”

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Or if you’d prefer an instrumental version…. from Manor House Music

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

And Only 20 Days Until Christmas!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl. And she wasn’t kidding about there being a lot of turkeys.

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On this day in 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered Hispaniola (now Haiti). 

In 1782 the first native U.S. president, Martin Van Buren, was born in Kinderhook, NY.  

In 1812 Napoleon Bonaparte left his army as they were retreating from Russia.  

And in 1932 German physicist Albert Einstein was granted a visa making it possible for him to travel to the U.S. 

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Quote of the Day

“As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.”

Martin Van Buren

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 One of my favorites, from PurduePMO

Very nicely done!

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