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Happy Saturday and Day 43 of 56 VIP Friends, It's a cool day again today.
I AM:
I deserve to live a happy life.
Action for Happiness:
Share an article, book or podcast you found helpful.
Fitness Quote:
I will fight for it. I will not give up. I will reach my goal. Absolutely nothing will stop me.
MotiVerse:
Faith is having a positive attitude about what you can do and not worrying at all about what you can’t do.-Joyce Meyer
Daily Affirmation:
I make choices that are deeply loving.
Inspirational Quote:
I don’t need a perfect life, I just want to be happy, surrounded by good friends who love me for who I am.
Notable Birthdays for August 23
Sarah Frances Whiting (1847-1927) - The first professor of physics and astronomy at Wellesley College (MA).
Harry Frank Guggenheim (1890-1971) - Co-founded the daily newspaper Newsday.
Jean Darling (1922-2015) - Silent film actress who made several acting appearances, including as a regular on Our Gang (Little Rascals).
Clifford Geertz (1926-2006) - Considered one of the most widely known and most influential anthropologists of all time.
Barbara Eden (1931-Still Living) - Successful actress who played Jeannie on I Dream of Jeannie.
Richard Sanders (1940-Still Living) - Actor who played the character Les on WKRP in Cincinnati.
Rudy Ruettiger (1948-Still Living) - Notre Dame football player whose life was depicted in the movie Rudy.
Shelley Long (1949-Still Living) - Actress easily recognized for her role as Diane in the sitcom Cheers.
Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) - NBA guard and champion 2000-02 and 2009-10; NBA MVP 2008; 18 x NBA All Star; Olympic Gold medalist 2008-12).
Memorable Events for August 23
1850 - The first National Women's Rights Convention convenes in Worcester, MA.
1869 - After 16 days, the first carload of freight containing boots and shoes arrives in San Francisco, CA.
1872 - The first Japanese commercial ship carrying tea visits San Francisco, CA.
1904 - Harry D. Weed patents the automobile tire chain.
1919 - The cartoon strip Gasoline Alley makes it debut in the Chicago Tribune.
1952 - Country artist Kitty Wells becomes the first woman to reach #1 on Billboard Country Charts (It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels).
2007 - Chris Messina invents and uses the first hashtag in a tweet.
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I know everyone's busy. Will we get the results of Weeks 5 & 6? Thanks, and take care if you're overwhelmed; I do understand how many volunteer hours you overall leaders give. You're outstanding!🤗
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@Kurtize Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
@alphafitchick I'm loving the temps, today though it hit 80!
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@nbruns83 I saw Ceri answered this on the leader team.
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Happy Sunday and Day 44 of 56 VIP Friends, This challenge seems to fly by the more of them that I do. Seems like it was just literally yesterday we began practice week and now we are on week 7 day 2 already.
I AM:
I feel the Universe’s love flowing to me and through me.
Action for Happiness:
Forgive someone who hurt you in the past.
Fitness Quote:
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
MotiVerse:
Everything is within your power, and your power is within you.—Janice Trachtman
Daily Affirmation:
I keep calm and carry on.
Inspirational Quote:
Never regret anything that has happened in your life. It cannot be changed, undone or forgotten. So take it as a lesson learned and move on.
Notable Birthdays for August 24
Zonia Baber (1862-1956) - Geographer and geologist who helped developed methods for teaching geography through field work and experimentation.
Carlo Gambino (1902-1976) - Mobster.
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (1905-1974) - Acclaimed delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Hal Smith (1916-1994) - Actor who played the character Otis on The Andy Griffith Show.
Ray McIntire (1918-1996) - Chemical engineer who invented Styrofoam.
Vince McMahon (1945-Still Living) - Co-founder of WWE.
Danny Joe Brown (1951-2005) - Southern rock lead singer of the band Molly Hatchet.
Dave Chappelle (1973-Still Living) - Actor and comedian.
John Green (1977-Still Living) - Author who wrote The Fault in Our Stars.
Chad Michael Murray (1981-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill.
Memorable Events for August 24
1869 - Cornelius Swarthout patents the stove-top waffle iron.
1891 - Thomas Edison patents the motion picture camera.
1932 - Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly non-stop across the U.S.
1936 - President Roosevelt gives the FBI authority to gather intelligence on fascist and communist groups.
1954 - President Eisenhower signs the Communist Control Act, outlawing the Communist Party (McCarthyism).
1995 - Microsoft debuts Windows 95 to the public.
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Thanks for posting the Week 5 results and for all you do.
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@alphafitchick it DID fly by fast! Soon the temps will be coming off. We know many are awaiting that!
@nbruns83 some excitement with the teams top 3-4 standings! Great to see! The leaders are working very hard with their trans as you know.
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Happy Monday and Day 45 of 56 VIP Friends, We are finally cooling off with temps and getting rain this morning. Highs will be in the low 70's this afternoon.
I AM:
I open my heart to the joys in my life.
Action for Happiness:
Give your time, energy or attention to help someone in need.
Fitness Quote:
I can and I will, Watch Me.
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:
Love flows freely through me.
Inspirational Quote:
Every setback is a set up to make a comeback.
Notable Birthdays for August 25
Joshua Lionel Cowen (1877-1965) - Co-founder of the model train company Lionel Corporation and inventor of the electric toy train.
Henry Trendley Dean (1893-1962) - Dentist who pioneered investigation of using water fluoridation in the prevention of tooth decay.
Frederick Chapman Robbins (1916-2003) - Pediatrician and virologist who conducted breakthrough work in isolating and growing the poliovirus in tissue culture.
Regis Philbin (1931-2020) - Actor and television host who was said to be the "hardest working man in show business."
Charles Ghigna (1946-Still Living) - Poet and children's author who is also known as "Father Goose."
Tim Burton (1958-Still Living) - Director, producer, and screenwriter of several blockbusters, including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. and Wednesday (Netflix).
Billy Ray Cyrus (1961-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter best known for his hit Achy Breaky Heart.
Rachael Ray (1968-Still Living) - 30 Minute Meal chef and television host of Rachel Ray.
Memorable Events for August 25
1829 - President Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas (Mexican government refuses).
1886 - The first international polo match (U.S. vs England) is held at the Westchester Polo Club in Newport, RI.
1916 - The National Park Service is created in the U.S.
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@alphafitchick Mid 70s here at night 62. Soon we'll talking about using the HEAT!
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Happy Monday.
- Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier and healthier life. — Germany Kent
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Happy Tuesday and Day 46 of 56 VIP Friends, It's 53 and Sunny now with a high of 80 so will wear my flannel shirt to work but won't need it by this afternoon.
I AM:
I build new structures within my mind to convert it into a more peaceful place.
Action for Happiness:
Find a way to “pay it forward” or support a good cause.
Fitness Quote:
Winner Train, Losers Complain.—Unknown
MotiVerse:
Do good, live in the most positive and joyful way possible every day.—Roy T. Bennett
Daily Affirmation:
I do what makes me happy.
Inspirational Quote:
If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.—Peace Pilgrim
Notable Birthdays for August 26
Lee de Forest (1873-1961) - Inventor of the the Audion tube, enabling the development of the electronic oscillator, which led to radio broadcasting and long distance telephone lines possible.
Zona Gale (1874-1938) - Novelist who became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Margaret Utinsky (1900-1970) - Nurse and recipient of the Medal of Freedom (1946) for her work to provide medicine, food, and other items to aid Allied POWs in the Philippines during World War II.
Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) - Physicist and mathematician of orbital mechanics for NASA who helped with the first (and more after) spaceflight.
Brant Parker (1920-2007) - Co-creator of The Wizard of Id comic strip.
Naomi Parker Fraley (1921-2018) - WWII assembly line worker who is said to have inspired the Rosie the Riveter poster.
Jay Pritzker (1922-1999) - Co-founder of Hyatt Hotels.
Robert Vickrey (1926-2011) - Painter who specialized in the ancient medium of egg tempera (use of pigments, water and egg to create paintings).
Valerie Simpson (1946-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter and half of the musical duo Ashford and Simpson.
Melissa McCarthy (1970-Still Living) - Contemporary actress and comedian (Mike & Molly, Bridesmaids, Tammy, Identity Thief.
Macaulay Culkin (1980-Still Living) - Child star actor best known for his role as Kevin in Home Alone, Home Alone 2, and My Girl.
Memorable Events for August 26
1843 - Charles Thurber patents his version of a typewriter.
1873 - Susan Blow starts the first free kindergarten in the U.S.
1907 - Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater in 57 seconds.
1920 - The 19th Amendment is certified, giving women the right to vote.
1939 - The first MLB game (Cincinnati Reds vs. Brooklyn Dodgers) is broadcast on t.v. station W2XBS.
1973 - A 10-year-old Mary Boitano becomes the first woman to win 6.8-mile Dipsea Race, beating 1,500 runners.
2009 - Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard is discovered alive in California after being missing for over 18 years.
2019 - The environmental organization Earth Alliance (Leonardo Dicaprio) donates $5 million to fighting fires in the Amazon.
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@Kurtize Hope you enjoyed today!! WOOHOO
@alphafitchick I'm looking forward to the cooler AM!! Now my friends here are saying it IS NOW!! But, I am in a high rise, heat rises, my place is in the mid 70s inside, without the Ac. Thankfully, I have the AC and it's a running well.0 -
Happy Day 47 of 56 VIP Friends, It's 57 and Sunny now with a high of 78 and a chance of rain this afternoon. I did end up wearing my flannel shirt to work yesterday and might do that again today when headed to the gym.
I AM:
I am great company and fun to be around.
Action for Happiness:
Notice when someone is down and try to brighten their day.
Fitness Quote:
“I” is the only difference between Fit & Fat
MotiVerse:
Some men see things as they are and say why I dream things that were never and say why not.—George Bernard Shaw
Daily Affirmation:
I will achieve more goals.
Inspirational Quote:
When asked how they managed to stay together for 65 years, the woman replied “We were born in a time where if something was broken, you fixed it… rather than throw it away.”
Notable Birthdays for August 27
Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891) - The 15th VP of the U.S.
James Henry Breasted (1865-1935) - Archaeologist and historian who was the first American to obtain a doctorate in Egyptology (study of Egypt).
Charles Dawes (1865-1951) - The 30th VP of the U.S.
John Hay Whitney (1904-1982) - Founder of the J.H. Whitney & Company.
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) - The 36th President of the U.S.
Carter Stanley (1925-1966) - Lead singer and guitarist for the bluegrass band the Stanley Brothers.
Ira Levin (1929-2007) - Critically acclaimed author who wrote Rosemary's Baby, Boys From Brazil, and This Perfect Day.
Jeff Cook (1949-2022) - Country music guitarist, singer and fiddler for the iconic country band Alabama.
Paul Reubens (1952-2023) - Actor and comedian also known as Pee-wee Herman.
Carissa Moore (1992-Still Living) - World surfing champion (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2019).
Memorable Events for August 27
1832 - The Black Hawk War between the Sauk tribe and the U.S. ends after tribal leader Black Hawk surrenders.
1859 - The first successful (and commercial) oil well is drilled at Titusville, PA.
1918 - The Spanish Flu arrives in Boston when two sailors report flu-like symptoms.
1927 - The oldest aviation school in America, Parks College (Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology), opens in St. Louis, MO.
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@alphafitchick Hmm, maybe I should go out earlier in the day to feel that wonderful cold air. Parts of Maine will be in the 40s tonight, along the coast in the 50s, which is AWESOME!! Here we are when you see this heading for the weekend!!
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Happy Baby Friday and Day 48 of 56 VIP Friends, It's a Rainy 63 now with a high just in the 70's today. I'm waiting for the storms to roll through before getting into the gym for my workout today.
I AM:
I know that love is the greatest gift of all.
Action for Happiness:
Have a friendly chat with someone you don’t know very well.
Fitness Quote:
Never postpone to tomorrow What you can do today.
MotiVerse:
All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.—Earl Nightingale
Daily Affirmation:
I welcome all the ways the Universe wants to bless me.
Inspirational Quote:
Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will begin to change.—Unknown
Notable Birthdays for August 28
Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) - The founder of the country's parochial school system.
Matilda Howell (1859-1938) - Olympic Gold medalist in archery.
Jack Dreyfus (1913-2009) - Founder of the investment company known as the Dreyfus Corporation.
Nancy Kulp (1921-1991) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Miss Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies.
William J. Rutter (1927-2025) - Biochemist and co-founder of the Chiron Corporation.
Roxie Roker (1929-1995) - Actress who played the sassy character Helen Willis on the The Jeffersons.
Jack Black (1969-Still Living) - Actor who often plays roles in family and comedy films (School of Rock, Goosebumps, the Jumanji movies series, The Next Level (A Minecraft Movie).
Memorable Events for August 28
1609 - Delaware Bay is discovered by Henry Hudson.
1845 - The first issue of the Scientific American magazine is published.
1884 - The first known photograph of a tornado is taken near Howard, SD.
1907 - The United Parcel Service (UPS) is founded by James E. Casey in Seattle, WA.
1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
1965 - The first Subway sandwich shop opens in Bridgeport, CT.
2022 - A 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card sells for $12.6 million at auction.
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@alphafitchick We had a small storm yesterday go through, ending with a gorgeous rainbow!
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Happy Friday and Day 49 of 56 VIP Friends, It's 63 and Foggy with a high of 79 today. Wearing my flannel shirt as a jacket to work yet again.
I AM:
I am grateful for people who are patient with me when I stumble or lose my way.
Action for Happiness:
Do something kind to help in your local community.
Fitness Quote:
Lifting weights doesn’t make women huge. Cupcakes make women huge.
MotiVerse:
Do good and good will come to you.—Adam Lowry
Daily Affirmation:
Mistakes are a proof that I am trying.
Inspirational Quote:
Pain can be endured and defeated only if it is embraced. Denied or feared, it grows.—Dean Koontz
Notable Birthdays for August 29
Henry Bergh (1813-1888) - Activist and founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Charles F. Kettering (1876-1958) - Founded the Delco Electronics Company and inventor of the "auto self-starter."
Jackie Mitchell (1913-1987) - One of America's first female pitchers who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Isabel Sanford (1917-2004) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Louise "Weezy" Jefferson on the sitcom The Jeffersons.
Iris Apfel (1921-2024) - Famous interior designer and fashion designer remembered for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized eyeglasses.
Wendell Scott (1921-1990) - The first Black driver to win a race at NASCAR (Jacksonville 200).
Richard Blackwell (1922-2008) - Fashion designer and critic who created the iconic Ten Worst Dressed Women List.
John McCain (1936-2018) - Politician and former Naval Captain who was shot down and held as a North Vietnamese POW for six years.
Temple Grandin (1947-Still Living) - Autistic academic, author and ethologist who advocated for humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and autism.
Michael Jackson (1958-2009) - Often referred to as the "King of Pop" who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
Memorable Events for August 29
1758 - The first American Indian reservation is established at Indian Mills, NJ. (Treaty of Easton).
1862 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury forms the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing strictly to print newly issued paper currency.
1869 - The Mount Washington Cog Railway opens and becomes the world's first mountain-climbing rack railway.
1885 - The first heavyweight title fight is held between boxers John L. Sullivan and Dominick McCaffrey.
1896 - Chop suey is supposedly invented in NY City by the chef of visiting Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang.
1898 - The Goodyear Tire Company is founded in Akron, OH.
1916 - Congress creates the U.S. Naval Reserve.
1958 - U.S. Air Force Academy opens in Colorado Springs, CO.
1997 - Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings found Netflix as an internet DVD rental service.
2003 - Skype Technologies (Microsoft) releases their video-conferencing software.
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Happy Friday, weather is getting cooler so fall must be just around the corner. Wishing you all a happy rest of the day and a happy weekend and for those who celebrate a happy Labor day weekend. Hugs
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Happy Saturday Day 50 of 56 Welcome to Week 8 Day 1 and Labor Day Weekend VIP Friends, It's 69 with a high of 80 today so much cooler of a weekend for a holiday weekend. I'm off today but work tomorrow and Monday for the holiday.
I AM:
I vow to treat others with compassion and acceptance.
Action for Happiness:
Give away something to help those who don’t have as much as you
Fitness Quote:
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
MotiVerse:
The truly rich are those who enjoy what they have.—Yiddish Proverb
Daily Affirmation:
I love my body and all it does for me.
Inspirational Quote:
Don’t forget to: Listen to God’s voice in everything you do and everywhere you go, He’s the one that will keep you on track.—Proverb chapter 3: verse 6
Notable Birthdays for August 30
Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur (1837-1880) - The 21st First Lady of the U.S. (President Chester A. Arthur).
Bertha Parker Pallan (1907-1978) - The first Native American archaeologist in the U.S.
John Mauchly (1907-1980) - Co-founder of the first computer company (Eckert-Mauchly Computer Corporation).
Maurice Hilleman (1919-2005) - American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, chickenpox, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
Kitty Wells (1919-2012) - A pioneering female country music singer (It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels) who broke down barriers for future women in the country music industry.
Daryl Gates (1926-2010) - Creator of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.).
Warren Buffett (1930-Still Living) - Considered one of the most successful investors of all time.
John Phillips (1935-2001) - Lead singer of the musical group the Mamas & the Papas.
Ben Jones (1941-Still Living) - Actor best known for his role as Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard.
Cameron Diaz (1972-Still Living) - Actress with leads roles in There's Something About Mary, Any Given Sunday, In Her Shoes, and the Charlie's Angels series to name a few.
Lisa Ling (1973-Still Living) - Journalist and author.
Carol E. Reiley (1982-Still Living) - Computer scientist who a developed Drive.ai, a self-driving technology to develop autonomous vehicle software and hardware.
Memorable Events for August 30
1836 - Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen found the city of Houston, TX.
1850 - Honolulu, HI, becomes an official city.
1890 - President Harrison signs the first law requiring inspection of meat products in the U.S.
1967 - Thurgood Marshall is confirmed as the first Black Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
1963 - A hotline communication link between the Pentagon and the Kremlin in Moscow is installed in the Pentagon.
1979 - The first recorded occurrence of a comet hitting the Sun is recorded by a Department of Defense satellite.
1993 - The Late Show with David Letterman debuts with Bill Murray and Billy Joel as the first guests.
1997 - The Houston Comets (65) and beat the NY Liberty (51) in first WNBA Championship game.
2021 - The last remaining American troops leave Afghanistan after 20 years on the ground.
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Happy Sunday and Day 51 of 56 VIP Friends,
I AM:
I cultivate a mindset of true joy.
Action for Happiness:
Share action for happiness with other people today.
Fitness Quote:
Get up every morning and tell yourself “I can do this!”
MotiVerse:
Forcing myself to think positively did wonders for my spirit. I was able to overcome the discontent inside me, and my old enthusiasm slowly returned.—Mary Kay Ash
Daily Affirmation:
I am surrounded by people who believe in me.
Inspirational Quote:
Mistakes are painful but as time goes by, it becomes a collection of experiences called lessons.
Notable Birthdays for August 31
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (1842-1924) - Journalist and publisher of the first national newspaper (Woman's Era) published by and for Black American women.
Edward Thorndike (1874-1949) - Considered the "Father of Modern Educational Psychology."
Lizzie Arlington (1877-1919) - The first woman to play professional men's baseball as a pitcher (Reading Coal Heavers).
Paul E Garber (1899-1992) - Founder and first curator of the National Air and Space Museum.
Jerry Allison (1939-2022) - Drummer and songwriter for Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
Richard Gere (1949-Still Living) - Multi-award winning and seasoned actor with lead roles in American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman, First Knight, and Chicago.
Memorable Events for August 31
1837 - Author Ralph Waldo Emerson gives his famous The American Scholar speech at Harvard College, declaring American literary independence from Europe.
1842 - Blacksmith Micah Rugg patents a nuts and bolts machine.
1897 - Thomas Edison patents a device that could produce moving pictures (Kinetoscope).
1935 - President Roosevelt signs the Neutrality Act of 1935, prohibiting the export of U.S. arms to belligerent nations.
1955 - The first sun-powered automobile is demonstrated in Chicago, IL.
1960 - The Agricultural Hall of Fame forms to educate and honor those in agriculture in America.
1965 - Congress establishes the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
1987 - The Great Potato Incident occurs when minor league baseball catcher Dave Bresnahan attempts to lure an opposing baserunner off third base using a potato carved to look like a baseball.
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New month, new week, new day, new start.
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Happy Tuesday and Day 53 of 56 VIP Friends, I'm on Day 2 of 30 on the next phase of the year long live hard program. Today is Day 51 of 56 for my personal Q3 challenge. I'm off today so getting in my workout in the gym after breakfast.
I AM:
I express myself authentically and fearlessly.
Action for Happiness:
Notice the things you do well, however small.
Fitness Quote:
If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you. Make it burn.
MotiVerse:
Words can inspire, thoughts can provoke, but only action truly brings you closer to your dreams.—Brad Sugars
Daily Affirmation:
My intentions are always loving and kind.
Inspirational Quote:
My day begins and ends with gratitude and joy.—Louise Hay
September 2nd Celebrated History
1789
Over a year after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, Congress created the Treasury Department. With the third Cabinet office created, President George Washington placed Alexander Hamilton in charge as Secretary of Treasury.
1901
While laying out his foreign policy at the Minnesota State Fair, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt quoted the West African proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." It became known as "Big Stick diplomacy." Following his election to the presidency, he applied his Big Stick diplomacy to foreign policy and would later win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize.
1912
The Boy Scouts of America honor their first Eagle Scout with a medal ceremony. Arthur Eldred earned 21 merit badges in his journey to Eagle Scout, Boy Scout's highest honor.
1931
Bing Crosby makes his solo radio debut in his series called "15 Minutes With Bing Crosby." Soon after, the performer launched into an international music and film career.
1936
Flying in their Breguet Br. 19 TF Super Bidon named Point d' Interrogation (Question Mark), aviators Dieudonné Costes and Maurice Bellonte complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight by plane. Their journey began in Paris, France, and ended at Long Island, NY.
September 2nd Celebrated Birthdays
Lucretia Hale - 1820
Lucretia Peabody Hale is an American novelist also noted for her children's book. Some of her stories include The Peterkin Papers. She also contributed to the book Six of One by Half a Dozen of the Other: An Every Day Novel by Harriet Beecher Stow.
Albert Spalding - 1850
After a career as a professional baseball player, Spalding opened a sporting goods store. He also published Spalding's Official Baseball Guide.
Romare Bearden - 1911
The talented artist is best known for his work depicting African American culture. He's also the author of the book Lil Dan, the Drummer Boy.
Arnold Greenberg - 1932
Greenburg launched the Snapple Beverage Corp with two business partners. The business's original name in 1972? Unadulterated Food Products. However, they changed the name to Snapple after one of their failed products.
Glenna Sue Kidd – 1933
Glenna Sue Kid played four seasons in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Though she was only a teenager when she joined the league, her phenomenal pitching did not go unnoticed. Kid's arsenal of pitches was in demand making her popular with the fans.
C. Wilson Markle Jr. - 1938
Markle is credited with inventing the film colorization process. In 1987, a patent for the process was issued under US Patent No. 4710805.
Christa McAuliffe - 1948
In 1985, McAuliffe was selected as an astronaut for the NASA Teacher in Space Project. On January 28, 1986, she along with 6 other crew members perished when the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight.
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@Kurtize WOOHOO New Month!! New FUNIES!!
@alphafitchick Great job getting in your exercise early in the day!!0 -
Happy Tuesday.
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Happy Wednesday and Day 54 of 56 VIP Friends, Working today so will get my workout in this evening. That's one of my non-negotiables is to get in an at home workout after dinner.
I AM:
I am blessed with Universal love and protection.
Action for Happiness:
Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
Fitness Quote:
My Body is under construction: I am the architect of my own destiny.
MotiVerse:
We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.—Marie Curie
Daily Affirmation:
I free myself from the pessimistic thoughts.
Inspirational Quote:
Some people come into your life as blessings others come as lessons.
September 3rd Celebrated History
1752
September 3rd - 12th didn't exist for Britain. Many countries had begun adopting the Gregorian calendar. Those still on the Julian calendar were finding their calenders to be out of alignment with the solar cycle. On September 2nd, 1752, Britain and the American Colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar and skipped ahead to September 13th.
1838
Author, abolitionist, and orator Frederick Douglas escapes from slavery. He fled Baltimore to freedom in Philadelphia. Douglas would write about his journey to freedom in the book My Escape from Slavery.
1895
John Brallier accepts $10 and expenses from David Berry of the Latrobe YMCA to play football. While other football players had contracts, Brallier is the first to openly go professional.
1906
Over 16,000 fans witness the Philadelphia Giants win the International League championship and the Freihofer Cup. Members of one of the earliest professional Black baseball leagues defeated the Cuban X-Giants in a two-game contest for the honors. In the first game, the final score was 3 to 1 cinched Philadephia's win. However, in a second exhibition game, the Philadelphia players proved their abilities once again with a 4 to 1 win. The exciting game was a nail-biter with great saves in bases full situations.
1935
Andrew Varipapa sets world record bowling knocking down 2562 pins across 10 games. His best score was 299.
1956
Riding Spring Violet, jockey Johnny Longden becomes the winningest rider in thoroughbred racing.
1960
Wilber Hardee begins selling burgers, fries and milkshakes when he opens the first Hardee's restaurant in Greenville, NC.
1964
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Wilderness Act into law. The law paved the way for the conservation and preservation of wilderness areas across the country through the National Wilderness Preservation System.
1967
In a country where 90 percent of the drivers owned left driver-side cars, Sweden switches to driving on the right side of the road. The change required the reconfiguration of turning lanes, signs and more.
1976
Viking II lands on the Mars surface 6 weeks after its counterpart space orbiter, Viking I, made its landing.
1989
Chris Evert wins her 101st and last open singles victory by beating 15-year-old Monica Seles.
2010
Coca-Cola organizes the world's largest online bingo game with 493,824 players.
2013
Microsoft purchases the telecommunications company, Nokia.
September 3rd Celebrated Birthdays
Prudence Crandall - 1803
In 1833, the Quaker abolitionist and educator opened one of the first schools for Black girls. Located in Connecticut, the legislature that same year passed a Black Law making it illegal for Crandall to run a school for Black students. She was even arrested and convicted of breaking the law. However, a higher court overturned the decision. Even so, Crandall was forced to close the school in 1934.
George Hearst - 1820
The businessman served as a United States Senator from California. He is also the father of William Randolph Hearst.
Louis Sullivan - 1856
Architect Louis Sullivan gained recognition for his work in the late 1800s for his skyscraper designs. He along with Dankmar Adler are known for the Auditorium Building in Chicago, the Wainwright building in St. Louis, among others.
Ferdinand Porsche - 1875
The engineer and businessman developed the first Volkswagen Beetle designs and founded the Porsche company producing sports cars.
Harold DeForest Arnold - 1883
The inventor and scientist is responsible for making live radio broadcasting possible.
Charles Hamilton Houston - 1895
Through his work as a civil rights attorney, Houston was a civil rights attorney. He served as Dean of Howard University Law School and on led the Legal Defense Committee of the NAACP.
Carl David Anderson - 1905
As a physicist, his discovery of the positron earned him the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Dorothy Maynor - 1910
Maynor pursued a career in music and became an internationally renowned concert soprano. A woman of many firsts, on January 20, 1949, she sang at Harry S. Truman's presidential inauguration on January 20, 1949. Her performance was the first by an African American at a U.S. presidential inauguration. Among her many accomplishments, she is also the founder of the Harlem School of Arts.
Marguerite Higgins - 1920
The American journalist and war correspondent covered three wars during her career. In 1951, she won The Pulitzer Prize for her "fine front line reporting showing enterprise and courage."
Mort Walker - 1923
The comic strip artist is best known for his comic strip characters. He created Beatle Bailey in 1950. Then in 1954 he teamed up with Dik Browne and created Hi and Lois.
Glen Bell - 1923
The founder of Taco Bell opened his first restaurant in 1954. The first Bell's Drive-In and Taco Tia was located in San Bernardino. Then in 1962, Bell opens the first Taco Bell. The business grew and by 1970 the franchise went public.
Bill Flemming - 1926
The sports broadcaster was one of the first hosts of The Wide World of Sports. The show aired on ABC from 1961-1998.
Malcolm Gladwell - 1963
Gladwell is a staff writer for The New Yorker. He is also the author of several books including What the Dog Saw and Talking to Strangers.
Shaun White - 1986
As an accomplished snowboarder and skateboarder, White holds more X-Games and Olympic gold medals than any other snowboarder.
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@alphafitchick Great job!
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Happy Thursday and Day 55 of 56 VIP Friends, It's hard to believe we have 1 day left after today of the Summer Challenge.
I AM:
I am moved to wonder by the beauty that surrounds me.
Action for Happiness:
Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it
Fitness Quote:
Success will make you shine, but failure will keep you humble.—Sophie Arvebrink
MotiVerse:
It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.—Germany Kent
Daily Affirmation:
I release all negative energy from my heart chakra.
Inspirational Quote:
Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.—Plato
Notable Birthdays for September 4
Stephen Whitney (1776-1860) - Considered the 2nd richest man in America at the time.
Cullen Whipple (1801-1868) - Inventor of the pointed screw machine (machine that made threaded screws).
Sarah Childress Polk (1803-1891) - The 11th First Lady of the U.S. (President James K. Polk).
Julian W. Hill (1904-1996) - Chemist who developed nylon.
Daniel Burnham (1846-1912) - Architect who designed the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago's World Fair).
Lewis Latimer (1848-1928) - Inventor who improved the toilet system for railroad cars.
Paul Harvey (1918-2009) - Radio host fondly remembered for his The Rest of the Story radio segments .
John McCarthy (1927-2011) - Computer scientist who co-founded of the discipline of artificial intelligence.
Merald "Bubba" Knight (1942-Still Living) - Member of Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Dave Buchwald (1970-Still Living) - Hacker and phone phreak.
Beyoncé (1981-Still Living) - Contemporary pop singer.
Memorable Events for September 4
1864 - Bread riots occur in Mobile, AL, to protest rising food costs.
1882 - Thomas Edison's light bulb is used to light Pearl Street Station (NY) in its first large-scale test.
1885 - The first self-service restaurant (buffet) opens in NY City.
1886 - Geronimo surrenders to General Nelson Miles in Arizona after almost 30 years of fighting.
1888 - George Eastman receives a patent for his camera that uses roll film after registering the trademark Kodak.
1957 - The governor of Arkansas calls out the National Guard to prevent Black students from enrolling in Little Rock Central High School (American Civil Rights Movement: Little Rock Crisis).
1972 - The Price Is Right premieres on CBS for the first time.
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Happy Thursday
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Happy FriYay and Day 56 of 56 VIP Friends, I'm nearing the end of my personal Q3 challenge I take final photos on Sunday then will take starting photos Monday for the next one. I personally like this format better on the lifestyle app I use instead of doing specific ones as a group we can join when we want to. For 2026 I'm going to see how many 8 week challenges I can get in from January 1st and end the year on Dec 31st.
I AM:I am perfectly aligned with my internal guidance.
Action for Happiness:
Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.
Fitness Quote:
It takes a certain degree of obsession to get fit.
MotiVerse:
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.—William James
Daily Affirmation:
I choose to fill my world with joy and kindness
Inspirational Quote:
Today… spend more time with people who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you.
Notable Birthdays for September 5
Lester Allan Pelton (1829-1908) - American inventor of the Pelton Water Wheel (hydroelectric water wheel).
Jesse James (1847-1882) - Wild West outlaw.
Amy Beach (1867-1994) - The first successful female composer of large-scale art music in America.
Arthur Nielsen (1897-1980) - Founder of the A.C. Nielsen Company (Nielsen ratings).
Bob Newhart (1929-2024) - Multi-award winning actor and comedian fondly remembered as the star of the Bob Newhart Show.
Claudette Colvin (1939-Still Living) - Civil rights activist arrested at 15 for refusing to give her seat on a bus to a white woman (nine months before Rosa Parks).
Michael Keaton (1951-Still Living) - Actor with many leading accolades in movies, such as Mr. Mom, Beetlejuice, Batman, and Jack Frost.
Memorable Events for September 5
1774 - The first Continental Congress assembles in Philadelphia.
1774 - Philadelphia becomes the first capital of the U.S.
1877 - A U.S. soldier bayonets Oglala Sioux Chief Crazy Horse at Fort Robinson, NE.
1882 - The first Labor Day parade is held in NY City.
1939 - President Roosevelt declares the U.S. neutral at the start of WWII.
1958 - The first color video recorded on magnetic tape is viewed Charlotte, NC.
1961 - President Kennedy signs a law against hijacking.
1976 - The Muppet Show premieres on t.v.
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@alphafitchick what is this "lifestyle app" you speak of? I did a search on google, but the only lifestyle app I found was for fashion shopping.
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