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Happy Day 26 of 56 VIP Friends, I'm off today but have lots to get accomplished at home so my gym workout isn't happening but will get something in later this afternoon.
I AM:
I am healthy and vibrant.
Action for Happiness:
Smile and be friendly to the people you see today
Fitness Quote:
It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day. That’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.
MotiVerse:
The joy of life is becoming a person you are proud of.—Bill Orender
Daily Affirmation:
I surround myself with positive energy.
Inspirational Quote:
I want to thank a few special people who check up on me from time to time. That means so much more than you know.
Notable Birthdays for August 6
Susie Taylor (1848-1912) - The first black Army nurse.
Edith Roosevelt (1861-1948) - First Lady and wife of President Teddy Roosevelt.
Lucille Ball (1911-1989) - Comedienne and actress.
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) - Artist who is considered one of the most prolific artists of all time.
Soleil Moon Frye (1976-Still Living) - Actress who played the character Punky Brewster in the sitcom by the same name.
Memorable Events for August 6
1787 - Sixty proof sheets of the Constitution are delivered to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA.
1945 - The atomic bomb "Little Boy" is dropped by the U.S. B-29 Enola Gay at Hiroshima, Japan.
1965 - President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law.
1997 - Microsoft invests $150 million in Apple Computer Inc.
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Happy Baby Friday and Day 27 of 56 VIP Friends,
I AM:
My challenges help me grow.
Action for Happiness:
Give time to help a project or cause you care about
Fitness Quote:
Losing weight is Hard, Being fat is Hard, Pick YOUR HARD.
MotiVerse:
Base your relationships on the right values.—Dick Gephardt
Daily Affirmation:
Life gives me abundant blessings to be grateful for.
Inspirational Quote:
A women’s loyalty is tested when her man has nothing…A man’s loyalty is tested when he has everything…
Notable Birthdays for August 7
Billie Burke (1884-1970) - Actress known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in The Wizard of Oz.
Louis Hazeltine (1886-1964) - Inventor of the Neutrodyne Circuit (a type of tuned radio frequency receiver).
Rudolf Ising (1903-1992) - Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoonist who helped create the characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.
Clark Poling (1910-1943) - Army chaplain and Protestant minister who sacrificed his life to save soldiers on a sinking boat during WWII (Four Chaplains).
Kermit Love (1916-2008) - Puppeteer and costume designer for the Muppets and Sesame Street.
Carl Switzer (1927-1959) - Actor who played Alfalfa on Our Gang (commonly known as the Little Rascals).
Maurice Rabb Jr. (1932-Still Living) - Ophthalmologist who did pioneering work in the study of cornea and retinal vascular diseases.
Garrison Keillor (1942-Still Living) - Radio host for A Prairie Home Companion.
Jimmy Wales (1966-Still Living) - Co-founder of Wikipedia.
Memorable Events for August 7
1782 - Commander of the Continental Army, George Washington, creates two Honorary Badges of Distinction and a Badge of Military Merit (now the Purple Heart).
1786 - The first federal Indian Reservation is created by the U.S. in NJ.
1789 - The Department of War is established.
1794 - President Washington invokes the Militia Acts of 1792 to end the Whiskey Rebellion in western PA.
1909 - Alice Ramsey and three friends become the first women to complete a transcontinental auto trip from NY to CA.
1946 - Booker T. Washington becomes the first Black to be printed on a U.S. commemorative coin (half dollar).
1964 - Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution giving President Johnson powers to deal with North Vietnamese.
1978 - President Carter declares a federal emergency at Love Canal as a result of toxic waste that had been wrongly disposed of.
1990 - First American soldiers arrive in Saudi Arabia (Gulf War).
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Happy new week. Today's inspirational message
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Happy Day 31 of 56 VIP Friends, Sorry I didn't post since Thursday but didn't feel like talking to myself with no other posts. Rain this morning then quit until just a bit ago when it started raining again.
I AM:
I am a magnet for blessings.
Action for Happiness:
Share an encouraging news story to inspire others
Fitness Quote:
I Will. Just watch me.
MotiVerse:
I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.—Muhamad Ali
Daily Affirmation:
I am grateful I can be my real self.
Inspirational Quote:
What hurts you today, makes you stronger tomorrow.
Notable Birthdays for August 11
James B. Longacre (1794-1869) - Engraver best known for designing the Indian Head cent.
Alex Haley (1921-1992) - Historian and author who wrote Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
Patrick Joseph McGovern (1937-2014) - Founder of the International Data Group.
Frederick W. Smith (1944-2025) - Founder of FedEx.
Steve Wozniak (1950-Still Living) - Co-founder of Apple, Inc.
Hulk Hogan (1953-2025) - Professional wrestler and television personality.
Viola Davis (1965-Still Living) - Award-winning actress in films such as Fences, The Help, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Woman King
Memorable Events for August 11
1929 - Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs.
1934 - The first civilian prisoners arrive at Alcatraz prison.
1942 - Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system (the precursor to wireless telephones and Wi-Fi).
1972 - The last U.S. ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam.
1973 - DJ Kool Herc hosts a house party in an apartment building in The Bronx, NY, introducing rapping.
1992 - The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, opens as the largest shopping mall in the United States.
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@Kurtize , so true!! SO TRUE about bad habits being like getting out of a comfy bed!! Easy to get into, hard to get out of, but not impossible, as you have shown us by your lovely example. TY TY TY TY!
@alphafitchick OOOPS, Did I forget to let you all know I was going on vacation? I went "up north just a bit" to a lovely private beach with a 3 bedroom cabin. Three friends and I had an amazing time!! We were joined by another friend one day, which just made it even more thrilling!
The water was 77F! YO! That's very warm, but we loved it!
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Happy Day 32 of 56 VIP Friends, @Dianedoessmiles1 beautiful photos and glad you had a little vacay.
I AM:
I am grateful for my belongings.
Action for Happiness:
Contact a friend to let them know you’re thinking of them.
Fitness Quote:
SORE The Most Satisfying PAIN
MotiVerse:
Positive thinking produces more energy, more initiative, and more happiness.
Daily Affirmation:
I am lucky.
Inspirational Quote:
Don’t be impressed by money, followers, degrees, and titles. Do be impressed by generosity, integrity, humility and kindness.
Notable Birthdays for August 12
Fr. Michael McGivney (1852-1890) - Catholic priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Zerna Sharp (1889-1891) - Writer of the children's reading books Dick and Jane.
Gladys Bentley (1907-1960) - Popular blues singer during the Harlem Renaissance.
Porter Wagoner (1927-2007) - Country music singer who also discovered Dolly Parton.
Buck Owens (1929-2006) - Country singer and guitarist.
Dorothy Denning (1945-Still Living) - Computer scientist who made significant contributions cyber security innovations.
Memorable Events for August 12
1851 - Inventor Isaac Singer patents his sewing machine.
1877 - Thomas Edison records himself reciting "Mary had a Little Lamb" on his cylinder phonograph.
1879 - The first National Archery Association tournament is held in Chicago.
1955 - President Eisenhower raises minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 an hour.
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@alphafitchick THANKS Sarah!! It was great!! A different friend and I are thinking of yet, another mini vacation. LOL I need a break first. My 2 kitties sure did miss me! The boy isn't used to my going and coming back, the 16 year old girl kitty is used to it but it does NOT mean she likes it. Though their kitty sitters SPOIL THEM HORRIBLY!!
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Happy Day 33 of 56 VIP Friends, Lately for my at home workouts I've been doing Resistance Band workouts and even taking my good band with handle to the gym and get in a good Back/Biceps workout in this morning.
I AM:
I take good care of my body.
Action for Happiness:
No plans day! Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others too
Fitness Quote:
I go to the gym to workout, not to talk.
MotiVerse:
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Daily Affirmation:
I am valued.
Inspirational Quote:
The best things in life are free: hugs, smiles, friends, kisses, family, sleep, love, laughter, and good memories.
Notable Birthdays for August 13
Annie Oakley (1860-1926) - Target shooter and star act in Wild Bill's Wild West.
Julius Freed (1887-1952) - Co-founder of Orange Julius.
Bert Lahr (1895-1967) - Actor who played the Cowardly Lion and farmworker Zeke in The Wizard of Oz.
William Bernbach (1911-1982) - Co-founder of DDB Worldwide ad agency.
James Benton Parson (1911-1993) - The first Black federal judge.
Don Ho (1930-2007) - Hawaiian pop singer and ukulele player (Tiny Bubbles).
Dante Bonaduce (1959-Still Living) - Actor who played Danny on the Partridge Family.
Memorable Events for August 13
1892 - The Afro-American newspaper begins publication from Baltimore, MD.
1918 - Women are allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps for the first time.
1942 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizes the construction of the "Development of Substitute Materials" project (Manhattan Project).
1950 - President Truman gives military aid to the Vietnamese regime of Bảo Đại.
1953 - President Eisenhower establishes the Government Contract Compliance Committee.
1990 - Soul singer Curtis Mayfield becomes paralyzed after stage lighting equipment falls on him at an outdoor concert.
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@alphafitchick GREAT JOB!!! Love those bands!
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Happy Baby Friday and Day 34 of 56 VIP Friends, Yesterday's resistance band workout was a great one. Today not sure if I'll get into the gym since we're going out of town just not sure if it's going to be late this morning or early this afternoon. All I know is we have to be back before 6 for church this evening as it's a holy day tomorrow.
I AM:
I am able to tap into my abundant resources whenever I need to.
Action for Happiness:
Take an action to be kind to nature and care for our planet
Fitness Quote:
SWEAT off the STRESS
MotiVerse:
Instead of saying, “I’m damaged. I’m broken, I have trust issues” say “I’m healing, I’m rediscovering myself, I’m starting over.”—Horacio Jones
Daily Affirmation:
I am a magnet to positive energy.
Inspirational Quote:
You need someone who goes out of their way to make it obvious that they want you in their life.
Notable Birthdays for August 14
Doc Holliday (1851-1887) - Dentist, gambler and outlaw.
Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) - One of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America.
Ernest Thayer (1863-1940) - Poet who wrote the famous baseball poem Casey at the Bat.
Ernest Everett Just (1883-1941) - Black embryologist who pioneered the study of fertilization and cell division.
John Ringling North (1903-1985) - Circus director and co-founder of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
David Crosby (1941-2023) - Member of the fold rock band the Byrds and later founding member of the band Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Steve Martin (1945-Still Living) - Critically acclaimed actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter (The Jerk, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Father of the Bride, and Cheaper by the Dozen).
Gary Larson (1950-Still Living) - Cartoonist who created The Far Side comic strip.
James Horner (1953-2015) - Award-winning film score composer who wrote the theme compositions for Titanic, Apollo 13, and Avatar.
Magic Johnson (1959-Still Living) - NBA player who is considered one of the greatest point guards of all time.
Susan Olsen (1961-Still Living) - Actress widely recognized for her role as Cindy in the sitcom The Brady Bunch.
Halle Berry (1966-Still Living) - Actress with lead roles in Monster's Ball, Perfect Stranger, and the X-Men film series.
Memorable Events for August 14
1820 - The first "eye hospital" (NY Eye Infirmary) opens in NY City.
1862 - President Lincoln receives the first group of Black Americans to ever meet with a U.S. President.
1909 - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, holds its first motorized competition (motorcycle races).
1935 - President Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act.
1945 - The Japan Empire surrenders to the Allies, ending World War II (V-J Day).
1959 - The American Football League is founded.
1966 - The first U.S. lunar orbiter begins orbiting Moon.
1974 - Congress authorizes US. .citizens to own gold.
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@Kurtize I LIKE THAT!!
@alphafitchick Hope you made it back in time and it was an enjoyable trip!
Aww, today went with my GD to get my GS#1 school supplies and got to also play with his brother,, who's 2. LOL GOLLY those kids are WAY TO ADORABLE!!2 -
Happy Day 35 of 56 VIP Friends, @Dianedoessmiles1 I got in a resistance band workout before we left for a shopping trip. Went to Kohls, Hobby Lobby then Sam's Club before heading back to get takeout Arby's.
I AM:
I am great company and fun to be around.
Action for Happiness:
If someone annoys you, be kind. Imagine how they may be feeling.
Fitness Quote:
Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s fine. It’s not their journey to make sense of. It’s yours.—Zero Dean
MotiVerse:
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.—Willie Nelson
Daily Affirmation:
Every day is a new day full of happiness.
Inspirational Quote:
Wherever you are, Be all there.
Notable Birthdays for August 15
Virginia Clemm Poe (1822-1847) - Wife of Edgar Allan Poe.
John Chisum (1824-1884) - Businessman and successful cattleman on the American Frontier.
Florence Harding (1860-1924) - The 31st First Lady of the U.S.
Ethel Barrymore (1879-1959) - Classic film actress often referred to as "The First Lady of the American Theatre."
Julia Child (1912-2004) - Chef and author.
Eddie Little Sky (1926-1997) - One of the first Native American actors to play a Native American role (A Man Called Horse).
Jim Lange (1932-2014) - Host of the Dating Game.
Melinda Gates (1964-Still Living) - Co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Debra Messing (1968-Still Living) - Actress best known for her role as Grace in the sitcom Will and Grace.
Ben Affleck (1972-Still Living) - Award-winning actor whose career has spanned over 40 years.
Notable Events for August 15
1635 - The first recorded hurricane hits the Plymouth Colony.
1876 - Law enforcement removes Sioux Indians from Black Hills after gold was found.
1911 - Procter and Gamble unveils their latest product--Crisco shortening.
1939 - The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in LA.
1960 - A UFO is sighted by three CA patrolmen.
1969 - The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens in Bethel, NY.
1971 - President Nixon announces a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents.
1998 - Apple introduces the iMac computer.
2013 - The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito (carnivorous species)
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@alphafitchick WOOHOO nice steps with all of the places you went!! WTG!! Any intentional and unintentional movement is so good for us!! Hope you found things you were looking for. I've been doing more and more online shopping. Weirdly, it's rare that I have to return things, including clothing. LOL I need to get up and feed Oscar (and Izzy) LOL He's so concerned he be fed NOW NOW NOW!! He's a funny boy. I was feeding them at 9, he got me down to 8:30 by crying and begging, and now 8, but I am not going lower. LOL The funny thing. UP I GO to feed him, it's 7:58!
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Happy Day 37 of 56 VIP Friends, Not sure where my days countdown got messed up on here.
I AM:
I am moved to wonder by the beauty that surrounds me.
Action for Happiness:
Be kind online. Share positive and supportive comments.
Fitness Quote:
Everything starts within your own mind. Your thoughts, attitude and determination are all essential for success.
MotiVerse:
Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out.—Jenn Proske
Daily Affirmation:
I am grateful for the abundance in my life.
Inspirational Quote:
It doesn’t matter what’s been written in your story so far. It’s how you fill up the rest of the pages that counts.
Notable Birthdays for August 17
Davy Crockett (1786-1836) - Known as the "King of the Wild Frontier."
Laura de Force Gordon (1838-1907) - The first woman to run a daily newspaper in the U.S. (Stockton Daily Leader, PA).
Frederick F. Russell (1870-1960) - Physician who developed the first successful typhoid fever vaccine.
John A. Sampson (1873-1946) - One gynecologist who is credited with being one of the first doctors to study endometriosis.
Ralph Teetor (1890-1982) - Blind automotive engineer who invented cruise control.
Mae West (1893-1980) - Stage and film actress who was considered a prominent sex symbol of her time.
Robert De Niro (1943-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor who is considered a legend (The Godfather Part II, Raging Bull, The Deer Hunter, The Untouchables, and Goodfellas).
Larry Ellison (1944-Still Living) - Co-founder of the Oracle Corporation.
Belinda Carlisle (1958-Still Living) - Lead singer of the Go-Go's.
Sean Penn (1960-Still Living) - Fast Times at Ridgemont High actor who also starred in Mystic River and Carlito's Way.
Donnie Wahlberg (1969-Still Living) - Founding member of the Backstreet Boys who turned actor (Band of Brothers and Blue Bloods.
Memorable Events for August 17
1590 - The Governor of Roanoke Island (NC) colony John White, returns from England to find no trace of the colonists he left there three years earlier.
1870 - Hazard Stevens and P. B. Van Trump becomes the first to climb Mt Rainier (WA).
1891 - The first public bath house (with showers) opens in NY City.
1936 - Neils Ruud receives the first unemployment benefit check ($15) paid under a State law.
1953 - First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place in CA.
2008 - Swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
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@Kurtize Even when the world is crazy, we can choose to be peaceful. Nice message. TY
@alphafitchick It's easy to mix up the days!! I only keep track of what week we are on. If I weren't an OAL I probably wouldn't even do that (Shhhhh) LOL!!1 -
Happy and blessed Sunday and have a great new week.
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Happy Day 38 of 56 VIP Friends, My coach had us set 3 goals that are a non-negotiable for the week. I'm going to do that plus write down in my blog my 3W's What I did well? What I can Improve? and a WIN for the week or day not sure yet if I want to do this one daily or weekly. My 3 non-negotiables for this week are 1. Get my workout in no matter the time today and tomorrow (I work day shift) and Wed-Friday in the gym and home before noon. 2. Get in at least 100OZ of Water each day. 3. Get in at least 11K steps each day.
I AM:
My body is unique.
Action for Happiness:
Today do something to make life easier for someone else.
Fitness Quote:
Have the Guts to go beyond the pain.
MotiVerse:
The less you respond to negative people, the more positive your life will become.—Paulo Coelho
Daily Affirmation:
I give myself a credit every time I do something that makes me happy.
Inspirational Quote:
Everyone has gone through something that changed them in a way that they could never go back to the person they once were.
Notable Birthdays for August 18
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) - Lead explorer of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Marshall Field (1834-1906) - Founded of department store chain Marshall Field's.
Burleigh Grimes (1893-1985) - The last MLB pitcher to officially throw the spitball.
Margaret Murie (1902-2003) - Adventurist who is considered the "Grandmother of the Conservation Movement."
Robert Redford (1936-Still Living) - Critically acclaimed actor, director, and producer Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men and The Natural).
Patrick Swayze (1952-2009) - Actor with award winning accolades in The Outsiders, Red Dawn, and Dirty Dancing.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970-2025) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Theo Huxtable on the sitcom The Cosby Show.
Memorable Events for August 18
1840 - The American Society of Dental Surgeons is founded.
1872 - Aaron Montgomery Ward (Montgomery Wards) issues the first mail-order catalog.
1919 - The Anti-Cigarette League of America forms in Chicago, IL.
1938 - President Roosevelt dedicates The Thousand Islands Bridge, connecting New York and Ontario, Canada.
1956 - Elvis Presley's Hound Dog and Don't Be Cruel reach #1 in the charts.
1963 - James Meredith becomes the first Black graduate from the University of Mississippi.
1988 - The FDA approves Minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.
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@Kurtize Good day to you also! May the sun shine be warm, but not too hot!
@alphafitchick WOW!! Love those goals!! Please let us know how you do with them!! YO 11,000 steps a day. I aim for 2,300, BUT!! I have had 22 surgeries on just my feet, plus heart issues, throw in some kidney stuff, and in a week, perhaps more, but I LOVE walking!! It's a joy.1 -
Happy Day 39 of 56 VIP Friends and for my personal 8 week/56 day challenge I'm on day 37 of 56. I began mine on a Monday after we began ours on Saturday so my personal one is 2 days behind our team challenge.
I AM:
I manifest my desires with ease.
Action for Happiness:
Be thankful for your food and the people who made it possible.
Fitness Quote:
Today is a good day to Slay
MotiVerse:
I have to think of the positive; that’s how I cope.—Ingrid Newkirk
Daily Affirmation:
Good things will flow into my life today.
Inspirational Quote:
We think we can change people. We see something broken and we want to put it back together, but instead we end up cutting ourselves with their broken pieces.
Notable Birthdays for August 19
Samuel Prescott (1751-1777) - Physician and patriot who rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warned Massachusetts minutemen the regulars are coming.
Seth Thomas (1785-1859) - One of the first manufacturers to mass produce clocks.
Charles E. Hires (1851-1937) - Pharmacist, inventor and manufacturer of Hires Root Beer.
Orville Wright (1871-1948) - Engineer, pilot and co-founder of the Wright Company.
Colleen Moore (1899-1988) - Silent film actress who helped popularize the bobbed haircut.
Philo Farnsworth (1906-1971) - Inventor who was granted the first patent for the television.
Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991) - Creator of Star Trek.
Frank McCourt (1930-2009) - Author of the novel Angela's Ashes.
Johnny Nash (1940-2003) - Singer of the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now.
Jill St. John (1940-Still Living) - Model and actress widely known as the "First Bond Girl" in the James Bond movies series.
Jack Canfield (1944-Still Living) - Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.
Dawn Steel (1946-1997) - The first woman to head Hollywood studio.
Bill Clinton (1946-Still Living) - The 42nd President of the U.S.
John Stamos (1963-Still Living) - Actor who played the character Jesse on Full House.
Kyra Sedgwick (1965-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actress who is also married to the actor Kevin Bacon.
Memorable Events for August 19
1692 - One woman, three men and a clergyman are executed after being convicted of witchcraft (Salem Witch Trials).
1782 - British commander Charles Cornwallis surrenders after the last major battle of the Revolutionary War (Battle of Blue Licks).
1848 - The New York Herald announces the California gold rush to the East Coast.
1934 - The first Soap Box Derby is held in Dayton, OH.
2004 - Google Inc. appears on Nasdaq for the public.
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@alphafitchick being positive is a grand hero for so much. TY
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Happy Day 40 of 56 VIP Friends, I'm off today, tomorrow and Friday so plan is to get into the gym. The only workout plan I have is my at home resistance band one so doing those in the gym using my good resistance bands.
I AM:
I am blessed with Universal love and protection.
Action for Happiness:
Look for the good in everyone you meet today
Fitness Quote:
I’m not losing weight, I’m getting rid of it… I have no intention of finding it again.
MotiVerse:
Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.—Ronald Dahl
Daily Affirmation:
I can and will maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Inspirational Quote:
Work on being in love with the person in the mirror who has been through so much but is still standing.
Notable Birthdays for August 20
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) - The 23rd President of the U.S.
Kingsley Davis (1908-1997) - Sociologist and demographer who coined the term "population explosion."
Jim Reeves (1923-1964) - Country music musician fondly remembered as "Gentleman Jim."
Don King (1931-Still Living) - Boxing promoter easily identified by his "wild" hair.
James Pankow (1947-Still Living) - Musician and founding member of the rock band Chicago.
Doug Fieger (1952-2010) - Musician who co-wrote the 1979 hit song My Sharona.
Al Roker (1954-Still Living) - News anchor, television personality, and author.
Amy Adams (1974-Still Living) - Award winning actress with lead roles in Enchanted: Julie & Julia, American Hustle and Big Eyes.
Memorable Events for August 20
1619 - The first known African captives (slaves) land at Point Comfort, VA, to be sold into servitude.
1866 - President Johnson formally declares the American Civil War over.
1920 - The first commercial radio station (8MK) begins operations in Detroit.
1938 - Lou Gehrig hits his 23rd career grand slam.
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@alphafitchick Hope you enjoyed today and tomorrow having it OFF!
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Happy Baby Friday and Day 41 of 56 VIP Friends, Going to be another hot one today but not as hot as it has been the last few days.
I AM:
I release thoughts of the past and move into the present moment.
Action for Happiness:
Donate used items, clothes or food to help a local charity.
Fitness Quote:
Lifting won’t make you bulky, bad nutrition will
MotiVerse:
Jump in with both feet and be brave.—Sujit Choudhry
Daily Affirmation:
There is a place for me in this world.
Inspirational Quote:
The more you try to control something, the more it controls you. Free yourself and let things take their own natural course.—Leon Brown
Notable Birthdays for August 21
Medora de Vallombrosa (1856-1921) - Heiress who married rancher Marquise de Morès, who named Medora, ND, is named after.
Count Basie (1904-1984) - Acclaimed jazz musician who played multiple instruments, including the piano and saxophone.
Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999) - One of the greatest NBA players of all time.
Kenny Rogers (1938-2020) - Country music musician many consider a legend.
Steve Case (1958-Still Living) - Co-founder of AOL.
Stephen Hillenburg (1961-2018) - Marine biologist and animator who created SpongeBob SquarePants.
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (1981-Still Living) - Twin Harvard rowers and brothers who co-founded ConnectU together.
Memorable Events for August 21
1878 - The American Bar Association is founded in NY.
1888 - William Seward Burroughs patents the first successful adding machine in the U.S.
1897 - The Olds Motor Vehicle Co. manufactures the first Oldsmobile.
1931 - Babe Ruth becomes the first MLB player to hit 600 career home runs.
1942 - Disney's releases the animation Bambi, based off of a book written by Felix Salten.
1959 - President Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii as the 50th (and final) state of the union.
1968 - James Anderson Jr. becomes the first Black Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam.
1980 - The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is founded.
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Happy Friday and Day 42 of 56 VIP Friends, It's Sunny and 65 now with a high of 89 so cooler than normal for this time of year.
I AM:
I trust in my decisions.
Action for Happiness:
Give people the gift of your full attention.
Fitness Quote:
Will it be easy? Nope. Worth it? Absolutely.
MotiVerse:
The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow stronger.—Bertrand Russell
Daily Affirmation:
I trust in my abilities.
Inspirational Quote:
Well Done is Better than Well Said.
Notable Birthdays for August 22
Archibald Willard (1836-1918) - Painter of the famous work The Spirit of '76 (formerly known as Yankee Doodle).
Melville Elijah Stone (1848-1929) - Founder of Chicago Daily News.
Ned Hanlon (1857-1937) - Inventor of the "inside baseball" and "hit and run" who is also considered the "Father of Modern Baseball."
Charles Francis Jenkins (1867-1934) - Inventor and pioneer of early cinema.
Willis R. Whitney (1868-1958) - Chemist and founder of the research lab at the General Electric Company who is also considered the "Father of Industrial Research."
Ernest H. Volwiler (1893-1992) - Scientist and co-inventor of the most widely used anesthetic (Pentothal).
Connie B. Gay (1914-1989) - Co-founder of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Denton Cooley (1920-2016) - Heart surgeon who performed the first artificial heart transplant.
Valerie Harper (1939-2019) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Rhoda on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Ron Dante (1945-Still Living) - The real life lead singer of the fictional cartoon band the Archies.
Cindy Williams (1947-2023) - Actress who played the crossover character Shirley Feeney on the sitcoms Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley.
David Marks (1948-Still Living) - Original member of the Beach Boys.
Carolyn L. Mazloomi (1948-Still Living) - Art historian and aerospace engineer who is also known for her quilts that often told historical stories about early African-American culture.
Rick Yune (1971-Still Living) - Asian American actor widely known for his roles in movie hits, such as Snow Falling on Cedars, the Fast & Furious films, and Die Another Day (James Bond).
Memorable Events for August 22
1654 - Jacob Barsimson arrives in New Amsterdam and becomes the first documented Jewish immigrant to America.
1902 - The Cadillac Motor Company is founded.
1902 - President Roosevelt becomes the first President to make a public appearance in an automobile.
1950 - Althea Gibson becomes first Black competitor in a national tennis competition.
1950 - Ralph Teetor receives the first patent for cruise control.
1951 - The Harlem Globetrotters play in Olympic Stadium, Berlin.
1966 - The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) is formed.
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@alphafitchick I'm delighted the temps are starting to come down. Our high was 78 our low will be 58.
@Kurtize How did your day go?
Mine was nice. Helped a friend out. Four of us met for giggles and grins.
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Had a fun day - our luncheon was great. Hugs all
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