To succeed... you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.
Tony Dorsett
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Big Ben Day? The famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located at the top of the 320-foot-high St. Stephen's
Tower, rang out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster,
London, for the first time on this day in 1859. Trivia buffs: A light above Big Ben is lit to let the public know when Parliament is in session.
... that today is Big Ben Day? The famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located at the top of the 320-foot-high St. Stephen's
Tower, rang out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster,
London, for the first time on this day in 1859. Trivia buffs: A light above Big Ben is lit to let the public know when Parliament is in session.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the anniversary of Memorial Day? By proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first major Memorial Day observance was held on May 30, 1868, to honor those who died "in defense of their
country during the late rebellion." In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May.
... that today is the anniversary of Memorial Day? By proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first major Memorial Day observance was held on May 30, 1868, to honor those who died "in defense of their
country during the late rebellion." In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Success comes in a lot of ways, but it doesn't come with money and it doesn't come with fame. It comes from having a meaning in your life, doing what you love and being passionate about what you do. That's having a life of success. When you have the ability to do what you love, love what you do and have the ability to impact people. That's having a life of success. That's what having a life of meaning is.
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow
Did you know...
... that today is Rhode Island State's Birthday? One of the
original 13 states, Rhode Island was the 13th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 29, 1790. Trivia buffs: Rhode Island is home to the Tennis Hall of Fame and was home to the
first National Lawn Tennis Championship in 1899.
... that today is Rhode Island State's Birthday? One of the
original 13 states, Rhode Island was the 13th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 29, 1790. Trivia buffs: Rhode Island is home to the Tennis Hall of Fame and was home to the
first National Lawn Tennis Championship in 1899.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really
are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can't be any large-scale revolution until there's a personal revolution, on an individual level. It's got to happen inside first.
Jim Morrison
are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can't be any large-scale revolution until there's a personal revolution, on an individual level. It's got to happen inside first.
Jim Morrison
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Burlington Zephyr? In 1934, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad inaugurated
the U.S.'s first diesel-powered train as its Pioneer Zephyr
made its first run from Denver, Colorado to Chicago, Illinois.
It made a 1,015-mile non-stop "Dawn-to-Dusk" dash in 13 hours 5 minutes at an average speed of 77 mph.
... that today is the birthday of the Burlington Zephyr? In 1934, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad inaugurated
the U.S.'s first diesel-powered train as its Pioneer Zephyr
made its first run from Denver, Colorado to Chicago, Illinois.
It made a 1,015-mile non-stop "Dawn-to-Dusk" dash in 13 hours 5 minutes at an average speed of 77 mph.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.
Mother Teresa
Life is life, fight for it.
Mother Teresa
Did you know...
... that today is Penny Day? Give a penny for someone's thoughts today! Trivia buffs: The earliest known citation of the line, "A penny for your thoughts" appeared in The Proverbs
of John Heywood. While it's unlikely that Heywood coined the
phrase himself (excuse the pun), there's no documentation to
tell us how much further back it might go. For all we know, it
originated with the caveman's equivalent of "bright shiny rock
for your thoughts."
... that today is Penny Day? Give a penny for someone's thoughts today! Trivia buffs: The earliest known citation of the line, "A penny for your thoughts" appeared in The Proverbs
of John Heywood. While it's unlikely that Heywood coined the
phrase himself (excuse the pun), there's no documentation to
tell us how much further back it might go. For all we know, it
originated with the caveman's equivalent of "bright shiny rock
for your thoughts."
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Ringling Brothers Circus? The first Ringling Brothers circus performed in 1884. It was formed by five of the seven Ringling Brothers: Albert, August, Otto, Alfred, Charles, John, and Henry. In 1907 it acquired the Barnum & Bailey Circus, merging them in 1919 to become Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, promoted as The Greatest Show on Earth.
... that today is the birthday of the Ringling Brothers Circus? The first Ringling Brothers circus performed in 1884. It was formed by five of the seven Ringling Brothers: Albert, August, Otto, Alfred, Charles, John, and Henry. In 1907 it acquired the Barnum & Bailey Circus, merging them in 1919 to become Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, promoted as The Greatest Show on Earth.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is International Museum Day? Celebrate the role
of the world's museums in furthering human understanding.
These recent years, International Museum Day has been experiencing its highest involution with almost 30,000 museums that organized activities in more than 100 countries!
... that today is International Museum Day? Celebrate the role
of the world's museums in furthering human understanding.
These recent years, International Museum Day has been experiencing its highest involution with almost 30,000 museums that organized activities in more than 100 countries!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the Lewis and Clark Expedition Anniversary?
American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took off
from St. Louis, Missouri, on their cross-country exploration on May 14, 1804. They reached the Pacific Ocean in November of
1805 and returned to St. Louis on September 23, 1806. Trivia
fans: Trail-wide the Lewis and Clark Expedition set up camp
some 600 times. There are 286 Lewis and Clark campsites
located in Montana alone!
... that today is the Lewis and Clark Expedition Anniversary?
American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took off
from St. Louis, Missouri, on their cross-country exploration on May 14, 1804. They reached the Pacific Ocean in November of
1805 and returned to St. Louis on September 23, 1806. Trivia
fans: Trail-wide the Lewis and Clark Expedition set up camp
some 600 times. There are 286 Lewis and Clark campsites
located in Montana alone!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Did you know...
... that today, besides being Mother's Day in many countries
around the world (Happy Mother's Day!), is the birthday of
Harry's Bar? In 1931, Giuseppe Cipriani realized a longtime
dream when he founded Harry's Bar (named after his American
friend, Harry Pickering) in Venice, Italy. The birthplace of carpaccio and bellini, the bar was a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway and many other famous people.
... that today, besides being Mother's Day in many countries
around the world (Happy Mother's Day!), is the birthday of
Harry's Bar? In 1931, Giuseppe Cipriani realized a longtime
dream when he founded Harry's Bar (named after his American
friend, Harry Pickering) in Venice, Italy. The birthplace of carpaccio and bellini, the bar was a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway and many other famous people.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Limerick Day? This day celebrates the birthday of Edward Lear (1812), whose Book of Nonsense popularized limericks. Trivia buffs: Lear was the twentieth child of Jeremiah and Ann Lear! He was raised by his oldest sister, who was old enough to be his mother: she was 21 years older than Edward Lear.
... that today is Limerick Day? This day celebrates the birthday of Edward Lear (1812), whose Book of Nonsense popularized limericks. Trivia buffs: Lear was the twentieth child of Jeremiah and Ann Lear! He was raised by his oldest sister, who was old enough to be his mother: she was 21 years older than Edward Lear.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is The Day the Solar Wind Disappeared? In 1999,
the solar wind that normally blows constantly from the sun
dropped by more than 98%, the most drastic and longest lasting
decrease ever observed. This severe change in the solar wind
also changed the shape of Earth's magnetic field and produced an unusual auroral display at the North Pole!
... that today is The Day the Solar Wind Disappeared? In 1999,
the solar wind that normally blows constantly from the sun
dropped by more than 98%, the most drastic and longest lasting
decrease ever observed. This severe change in the solar wind
also changed the shape of Earth's magnetic field and produced an unusual auroral display at the North Pole!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Green Mountain Boys Day? In 1775, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys captured the British fort at Ticonderoga, New York, in one of the first American victories
of the Revolutionary War. The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization first established in the 1760s in the territory between the British provinces of New York and New Hampshire, known as the New Hampshire Grants (which later
became the state of Vermont).
... that today is Green Mountain Boys Day? In 1775, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys captured the British fort at Ticonderoga, New York, in one of the first American victories
of the Revolutionary War. The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization first established in the 1760s in the territory between the British provinces of New York and New Hampshire, known as the New Hampshire Grants (which later
became the state of Vermont).
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Delta Blues Day? In 1911, Robert Johnson, known as the King of the Delta Blues, was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. His landmark recordings display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have
influenced later generations of musicians. Eric Clapton has
called Johnson "the most important blues singer that ever
lived."
... that today is Delta Blues Day? In 1911, Robert Johnson, known as the King of the Delta Blues, was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. His landmark recordings display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have
influenced later generations of musicians. Eric Clapton has
called Johnson "the most important blues singer that ever
lived."
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Sometimes in life ... " a person comes into your life and leaves an imprint on you that you will remember forever. You may never know exactly why they came into your life; however you are appreciative and thankful! That imprint, is a peace that God has given you! That peace is a new part of you that ignites you! Drives you to move forward without fear! Moves you to go on, to go out, to go up, ... "
Gary Dean Masters
Gary Dean Masters
Friday, May 4, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of 4-H? On this day in 1901, 4-H clubs were begun by Iowa schoolteacher Jessie Field
Shambaugh at the Goldenrod School. The four H's are head,
heart, hands, and health. The goal of 4-H is to develop
citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of
youth through experiential learning programs and a positive
youth development approach.
... that today is the birthday of 4-H? On this day in 1901, 4-H clubs were begun by Iowa schoolteacher Jessie Field
Shambaugh at the Goldenrod School. The four H's are head,
heart, hands, and health. The goal of 4-H is to develop
citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of
youth through experiential learning programs and a positive
youth development approach.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen; On this National Day of Prayer lift up our fellow Texans and Americans in need, those who are sick, and those who are in mourning.
I pray for the future of this country; for brighter and more prosperous days ahead. I pray for the safety of our men and women in uniform who are serving at home and abroad, and the fallen heroes and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms and way of life.
May God bless you and may He continue to bless Texas.
I pray for the future of this country; for brighter and more prosperous days ahead. I pray for the safety of our men and women in uniform who are serving at home and abroad, and the fallen heroes and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms and way of life.
May God bless you and may He continue to bless Texas.
Did you know...
... that today is British Woman Prime Minister Day? In 1979,
Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, was chosen prime minister of Great Britain. On February 11, 1975, she had been elected the first female leader of a British political party when she became the leader of the Conservative Party.
... that today is British Woman Prime Minister Day? In 1979,
Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, was chosen prime minister of Great Britain. On February 11, 1975, she had been elected the first female leader of a British political party when she became the leader of the Conservative Party.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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