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Sableness

Good morning. I had a great weekend. We drove up to Spring Hill to visit nephew and family. The oldest is thirteen, so much fun watching him grow up. He’s now a bit taller than I am, wider since our last visit, and his voice has a hint of change to come.

Yesterday I picked up my dear friend from her AL to attend Meeting. I’m so grateful that we reconnected last spring. Our Quaker Meeting is settling into a new meeting place, and our oldest folks are so enjoying seeing one another in person instead of on Zoom. This beautiful smiling lady just celebrated her 96th birthday. The lady in the wheelchair chair is my friend greeting another 96yo.

After Meeting, we had Meeting for Worship with attention to Business. Quaker business meetings are like none I’ve ever experienced. There’s no voting, no one faction’s agenda against another; matters move forward only with full consensus. That means everyone, not just a majority. If consensus can’t be reached, the issue is worked on together and reworked till everyone can support it. An individual in disagreement can choose to stand aside, making their position known that they aren’t in agreement but won’t stand in the of the Meeting moving forward.

I’m savoring my coffee with a cat at my feet. Eve is sure it must be treat time already. She’s a small black polydactyl kitty, 16 like Diane’s Izzy and just over 7 lbs. We have a vet appointment on Friday, and I’m looking forward to her 24 claws getting trimmed. She will tolerate us doing it, but I prefer to let the vet techs be the bad guys. This is Eve’s where’s my treats face. There are three thumbs on that mitten. Even her back feet have an extra toe.

Kurtize

Dianedoessmiles1

@slstover35 Does it look like you'll get any beneficial rain from the hurricane? Yet, not too much!
@alphafitchick OH COOL on the Chiefs!! I have a brother in Kansas, he'll cheer them on also, and the PATS! The Chiefs have been outstanding!! WOOHOO!! Can they get in again this year? Do you think so? I HOPE SO!! Well, it would be nice if the Pats at least got a WILD CARD, but hey, they aren't doing too badly so far!!! GREAT JOB on getting in your steps during the game!! WOOHOO!!
@Sableness I both love watching the kids growing up and the changes they go through. It just happens WAY TOO FAST in my book!! Zoom is such a blessing for many reasons, even our older ones can use it (sometimes LOL It takes that walk them through phone call, but they'll do it!). These ladies look so kind and adorable!! WOW 96!!! YO!!! Our oldest friend is 90, her memory is sliding, but she's still one very classy lady!! I love the order of what you guys do, the peace without arguing. We do the same through a different organization/religion. I love the non drama of making decisions. For us, we will have a brief discussion and raise our hand if we agree, after then raise our hand if we disagree. In my 50 years, it's rare for there to be disagreement. It's presented very well. That helps. If only more people could get along. I do not care for drama. Awww LOOK at that SWEET Baby girl Eve!! Aww, and those FEET!! Oh, those beautiful feet!!
@Kurtize How did your Monday go? I hope well!!
Today we hit 81, LOL COME ON WINTAH!!! LOL OH, PLEASE COME SOON!! Hehehehe

slstover35

@Dianedoessmiles1 I think it might get pulled away. It rain all day though.

alphafitchick

Good Tuesday Morning VIP Friends, @Dianedoessmiles1 thanks yesterday's mile time wasn't as good since I spent most of the time walking playing with my new tablet.

Friends, Speaking of my new Galaxy Tab A9+ I got the MFP app downloaded and logged in but can't get into the community feature. Keep getting community not available at this time message on both my phone and tablet. Is anyone else having this issue with the mobile app.

I AM:

I am filled with love and light.

Action for Happiness:

Remind yourself that you are enough, just as you are.

Fitness Quote:

I did NOT come here to LOSE

MotiVerse:

Being positive doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a decision.—Diamante Lavendar

Daily Affirmation:

I trust my inner voice to guide all my actions and decisions.

Inspirational Quote:

If you can’t do anything about it then let it go. Don’t be a prisoner to things you can’t change.—Tony Gaskins

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for September 30

Lucinda Hinsdale Stone (1814-1900) - Educator who became the first woman in the U.S. to take classes of young women abroad to study.

Ann Jarvis (1832-1905) - Co-founder of Mother's Day.

William Wrigley Jr. (1861-1932) - Founder of the Wrigley Company.

Nora Stanton Blatch Barney (1883-1971) - One of the first woman to graduate with an engineering degree in the U.S.

Herbert Maxwell Strong (1908-2002) - Inventor of the first synthesized diamonds.

Irving B. Kahn (1917-1994) -Inventor of the teleprompter.

Angie Dickinson (1931-Still Living) - Actress who starred in movies with John Wayne, Willie Nelson, James Arness, to name a few.

John Lombardo (1952-Still Living) - Founding member of alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.

Barry Williams (1954-Still Living) - Actor recognized for his role as Greg Brady on the The Brady Bunch. 

Fran Drescher (1957-Still Living) - Actress known for her role as the hilarious maid Fran Fine on the sitcom The Nanny.

Marty Stuart (1958-Still Living) - Award winning country and bluegrass musician.

Robby Takac (1964-Still Living) - Bassist and lead singer for the rock band the Goo Goo Dolls.

Memorable Events for September 30

1630 - Massachusetts village Shawmut changes its name to Boston.

1882 - Thomas Edison's first commercial hydroelectric power plant/light company begins operation.

1877 - The first amateur swim meet is held by the NY Athletic Club.

1880 - Amateur astronomer Henry Draper takes the first ever photograph of the Orion Nebula.

1935 - The Hoover Dam is dedicated.

1939 - The first football game is televised on NBC.

1943 - President Roosevelt dedicates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

1955 - Actor James Dean is killed in a car crash at the age of 24.

1960 - The Flintstones premieres on ABC.

HealthyBarb1

Hi All

@Ceriusly1 @ladyluk1 leaders &"teammates' I keep getting message on my cell phone app that community pages & groups are unavailable. I used my kindle to access today. Have had this problem for last 2 days. Works on Kindle. Any info would be appreciate. Thanks Barbie

Ceriusly1

@HealthyBarb1 I have the same problem. Someone else mentioned it too. I haven't had time to see if it's being fixed.

Kurtize

Hi all happy Tuesday, rained today, nothing exciting going on. Had a nice couple of days, relaxing, getting in exercise but just taking it easy. That is nice. Hugs all.

Dianedoessmiles1

@slstover35 I'm glad the hurricane didn't take a direct hit on you all!! That was scary when they thought it would. Weirdly, I know quite a few who live in both NC and SC. Many from Maine resettled down there during covid, and a friend's family in the 80s. Thankfully, most Mainers who came down there are not to change anything, and most are of modest income. Up here, as in many areas during covid, people from CT, NY, especially MA, purchased houses at an alarming cost!! Most Mainers can not afford to live in the city I live in or any around Portland (Maine). Its hard to see younger members of my family not being able to afford homes here. I am glad though, you got rain!! We were hoping for it to come up here, but yeah, out to sea. We are in a drought.
@alphafitchick MFP today is having issues!! None of us could get into the community through the app on our phones or tablets. Likely, they are doing an update, and we should be able to soon. How do you like the new tablet? Hehehe playing with it while on your walk, I GET THAT!! I have some FOOLISH games that will keep me busy for an EON of time if I let them!!
@HealthyBarb1 @Ceriusly1 Definitely MFP. I had the same issue with my phone app. Hopefully it'll be well soon!! As of 10 PM Eastern time zone, I'm not able to.
@Kurtize Can you please send some rain out to the East Coast? Please? HI Joyce!!

slstover35

@Dianedoessmiles1 I have been to Maine once and it was beautiful. I would love to visit again. Yes a lot of that younger generation are going to struggle to own.

HealthyBarb1

@Ceriusly1 hmmmm glad I'm not the only one having issues with cellphone access to groups & community. Let me know if you hear anything. Will check daily and use my kindle for team access! Barbie 😊

Ceriusly1

@HealthyBarb1 And everyone. If you can open your browser on your phone, you can access the Community that way.

alphafitchick

Good Wednesday Morning VIP Friends, @Ceriusly1 and @Dianedoessmiles1 as of a few minutes ago looks like the community might still be down on the app. I'll try the browser on my tablet later.

Rabbit, Rabbit wishing luck to all who read this for October.

I AM:

I choose thoughts the feel like love to me.

Action for Happiness:

Write down three things you can look forward to this month.

Fitness Quote:

Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. Hard is what makes it great.—A league of their own

MotiVerse:

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.—Rosa Parks

Daily Affirmation:

You are valued.

Inspirational Quote:

Forgive, YES Forget, NEVER

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 1

Caroline Harrison (1832-1892) - Educator and the 24th First Lady of the United States.

William Boeing (1881-1956) -  Engineer and founder of the Boeing Company.

Bonnie Parker (1910-1934)- Criminal and half of the duo Bonnie and Clyde.

Walter Matthau (1920-2000) - Actor who will forever be remembered for his roles in The Odd Couple and the Grumpy Old Men movies.

Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) - The 39th President of the U,.S.

Tom Bosley (1927-2010) - Actor who played Howard Cunningham on the t.v. series Happy Days.

Mary McFadden (1938-2024) - Fashion designer.

Marc Savoy (1940-Still Living) - Creator of the Cajun Accordion.

Herb Fame (1942-Still Living) - R&B singer and half of the duo Peaches and Herb.

Dave Arneson (1947-2009) - Game designer who co-created Dungeons & Dragons.

Joshua Wurman (1960-Still Living) - Scientist and avid storm chaser who invented the Doppler on Wheels.

Tom Clancy (1947-2013) - Author of made for big screen novels The Hunt for Red October and Patriots Games.

Memorable Events for October 1

1832 - Texian political delegates gather to petition for changes in the governance of Mexican Texas, eventually becoming present day Texas.

1861 - Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management is published giving instructions on how to run a household (management, childcare, recipes, and social etiquette).

1890 - Congress establishes Yosemite National Park.

1891 - Stanford University (CA) opens.

1903 - The Boston Americans play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of baseball in what would become the modern World Series.

1908 – Ford Model T automobiles go on sale for $825.

1931 – The George Washington Bridge joining NJ and NY is opened.

1940 – The first superhighway (Pennsylvania Turnpike) opens for traffic.

1957 – The motto In God We Trust appears on U.S. paper currency for the first time.

1961 – The first centralized military intelligence is formed in the U.S. under the name The United States Defense Intelligence Agency.

1962 – James Meredith defies segregation rules and becomes the first Black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi.

1964 – The Free Speech Movement begins at the University of California, Berkeley.

1971 – Walt Disney World opens in Florida.

1975 – Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in Manila, Philippines.

1979 – Pope John Paul II visits the U.S.

Dianedoessmiles1

@slstover35 This time of year is gorgeous!! It's so weird, we'll go around Maine and New Hampshire, but every time on the way home, the main street I live on is always the prettiest to me. We always laugh and agree, "Why go away when we have it all here?" I hope your day went well.
@Ceriusly1 Indeed, the browser works very well. LOL Is this where I put "But, I can't remember my password." LOL!! OH, it's written down, I just got too lazy and decided I'd use the computer. On the app, it is automatically signing in. Now THAT is lazy.

Kurtize

It rained again, I asked the weather man to send some to the places that are needed, but not sure he listened to him. Nothing new here.

Let today be a day to soar -soar your spirits, soar your joy, soar your belief in yourself. Let all aspects of your life soar. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

alphafitchick

Good Thursday Morning VIP Friends, It's 61 and Clear with a high of 87 today. Waiting for the sun to come up just a bit so I can go feed the outside cats.

I AM:

I am thankful for the inner wisdom that guides my days.

Action for Happiness:

Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time)

Fitness Quote:

Every failure is a lesson. If you are not willing to fail, you are not ready to succeed.

Motivational Quote:

Pack light and let go of the weight that is holding you down. It gets better when you get light.

MotiVerse:

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.—Abraham Lincoln

Daily Affirmation:

I love every aspect of myself.

Inspirational Quote:

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present.

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 2

Martha Brookes Hutcheson (1871-1959) - One of the first recognized female landscapers in the U.S.

Groucho Marx (1890-1977) - One of the most memorable comedians of all time.

Alex Raymond (1909-1956) - Creator of Flash Gordon.

Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002) - Austrian-American physicist and philosopher.

Jack Parsons (1914-1952) - Inventor of the the first rocket engine to use a castable, composite rocket propellant.

Chuck Williams (1915-2015) - Founded of the retail company Williams Sonoma.

Albert Scott Crossfield (1921-2006) - The first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound.

George McFarland (1928-1993) - Actor fondly remembered as Spanky in Our Gang (Little Rascals).

Gwen Marston (1936-2019) - Quilter who championed a style of quilting she called "liberated quiltmaking". 

Steve Sabol (1942-2012) - Director and producer who co-founded NFL Films.

Don McLean (1945-Still Living) - Singer best known for his 1971 hit American Pie.

Donna Karan (1948-Still Living) - Fashion designer and founder of the DKNY clothing brand.

Annie Leibovitz (1949-Still Living) - Photographer known for her portraits of celebrities and famous people.

Kelly Willis (1968-Still Living) - American country music singer-songwriter.

Kelly Ripa (1970-Still Living) - Talk show host of Live! with Kelly and Mark.

Paul Teutul Jr. (1974-Still Living) - Motorcycle designer and co-founder of Orange County Choppers.

Memorable Events for October 2

1789 - The Bill of Rights is sent to the 13 colonies (states) for ratification. Only 10 states return the document.

1917 - The U.S. enters World War I.

1935 - The Wagner Act is signed into law, creating labor unions.

1952 - The polio vaccine is successfully tested on about 1.8 million kids across the U.S.

1967 - Thurgood Marshall is sworn in as the first Black justice for the U.S. Supreme Court.

1967 - Apollo 7 is launched into space and successfully gains information for the future landing on the moon.

1987 – The Texas Supreme Court rules that burning the American flag is protected under free speech.

1990 - The Human Genome Project studying DNA in humans begins.

1996 - President Clinton signs the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments to establish how records are kept and distributed within government agencies.

Dianedoessmiles1

@Kurtize Oh, Joyce, can you please send us some of that rain? Here's how Maine is looking. The arrow is where I am.

@alphafitchick Our temp today was fantastic at 61, with tonight our low being 42. EKKKKK Sat through Tues in the 70s, and maybe high 70s. But I want it only cold out. Aww, I didn't know you fed the outside cats. Are these yours or some that live in the area? Years ago, a friend and I lived 6 blocks from where I do now. We both had kitties (I had 2, she had 1), hers was an indoor/outdoor kitty. He used to come home STINKING TO HIGH HEAVEN!! Of DEAD FISH!! We were a block from the wharf. One day, we were out for a walk, going past the wharf, when her cat came running to us. We were patting him (HOLDING our noses! LOL), a gentleman came over, "I KNEW that cat was not homeless, but he shows up with them all when it's feeding time." LOLOL That little BEGGAR!! He asked if he could feed him; who can stop a cat from eating? NO ONE!! That little tuxedo had a very interesting life!!

katiecondy1

ahhh finally able to sit down for a bit. The past week or two has been crazy. First my Lab , Molly, tore a toenail so badly that the toe had to be taken off, so that has meant trips to town every 3rd day for dressing changes. I could do them but then if there were an issue I would have to make an appointment or sit outside for my turn at the "emergency clinic" they do several days a week. Our vets are overloaded here and it is hard to get in unless you go to a neighboring town to the very high dollar Emergency Clinic there. So off to town all too often. Anyone that knows me knows how much I just "love" to go to town! Then my youngest son came to live with me. He has been out of the area for some years and is needing to get re-established. So extra hours in town for various meetings and such since he does not have a car. He had been in one of the larger neighboring towns but could not find a place to rent that was reasonable. So we are trying this for a time, huge change for me and I suppose for him as well. So far it has been ok, just too much town is my biggest problem. Looking forward to the new challenge and really glad the start was moved to Sunday, that was a good idea for sure. I have been using the "new" food tool to chart and follow my food -I like it as well. You get instant feed back on what you are eating , values of foods , etc. It is much more comprehensive than the older charting was. I like also that you can choose your items to track , I often change up between sodium which I watch carefully and fats. I actually do not get enough "good" fat in my eating so trying to round that out a bit. Now it is once again nearly time to tuck the pups in and get me ready for a good nites sleep as well.

Patti241

Good morning everyone.

alphafitchick

Good FriYay Morning VIP Friends, It's 64 and clear with a high of 88 today. Perfect weather for Friday Night Football.

I AM:

I bask in the unconditional love of the Divine.

Action for Happiness:

Take a small step towards a goal that really matters to you.

Fitness Quote:

FOCUS: Feel every rep. Make every set count. You’re here to work.

Motivational Quote:

People change and forget to tell each other.—Lillian Hellman

MotiVerse:

Positive thinking is the key to success in business, education, pro football, anything that you can mention. I go out there thinking that I’m going to complete every pass.—Ron Jaworski

Daily Affirmation:

My confidence is what drives me the most.

Inspirational Quote:

I forgive people but that doesn’t mean I accept their behavior or trust them. I forgive them for me, so I can let go and move on with my life.

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 3

John Gorrie (1803-1855) - Inventor of cold-air process of refrigeration.

Clara Noyes (1869-1936) - Head of the American Red Cross during WWI.

Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993) - Founding editor of Mad magazine.

George Wein (1925-2021) - Pianist and producer who co-founded the Newport Folk Festival.

Gary England (1939-2025) - Meteorologist and who helped pioneer the weather warning system.

Chubby Checker (1941-Still Living) - Rock-n-roll singer who introduced the twist dance at the release of his infamous song The Twist.

Roy Horn (1944-2020) - Entertainer and half of the duo Siegfried & Roy.

Fred DeLuca (1947-2015) - Co-founder of the Subway franchise.

Lindsey Buckingham (1949-Still Living) - Fleetwood Mac co-lead singer and guitarist.

Kathryn Sullivan (1951-Still Living) - The first American woman to walk in space.

Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) - Considered on of the most influential musicians in the history of Blues music.

Tommy Lee (1962-Still Living) - Infamous drummer for the rock band Mötley Crüe.

Rob Liefeld (1967-Still Living) - Comic book writer and artist who created Deadpool.

Gwen Stefani (1969-Still Living) - Singer/songwriter known for her songs Just a Girl and Hollaback Girl.

Seann William Scott (1976-Still Living) - Actor widely recognized for the character Stifler in the American Pie movie series.

Memorable Events for October 3

1789 - President Washington proclaims Thursday November 26, 1789 as the first Thanksgiving Day.

1863 - President Lincoln declares the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.

1913 - President Wilson signs the federal income tax into law. 

1919 - MLB pitcher Adolfo Luque (Cincinnati Reds) becomes the first Latin American player to appear in a World Series.

1942 - President Roosevelt forms the Office of Economic Stabilization.

1945 - Elvis Presley (10 years old) makes his first public performance at a talent show. He takes 5th place.

1955 - The Mickey Mouse Club and Captain Kangaroo premiere on t.v.

1957 - The California State Superior Court rules the book Howl and Other Poems as not obscene.

1960 - The Andy Griffith Show premieres.

1995 - O. J. Simpson is acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

2018 - The first exomoon (moon outside the solar system) is discovered 8,000 years away by astronomers at Columbia University.

Sableness

Busy morning already. Eve has had her checkup at the vet and got all of her 24 claws trimmed. 🐈‍⬛ We’ll get her bloodwork results next week. The new vet is actually one I met several years ago when she was with Lap of Love. We’ve called on Lap of Love a few times for Eve’s predecessors, much preferred to have a caring vet come to your house for your fur baby’s last moments.

I made weight watchers pumpkin spice muffins to share with the neighbor who brought us a barbecued pork dinner earlier this week.

Kurtize

Happy Friday. Hope your day has gone well.

Dianedoessmiles1

@katiecondy1 Hey, wicked good to see you, kiddo!! Aww, poor Molly!! Is she almost healed? Does it affect her walking? Animals adapt so much more easily. We have a few emergency places here for Izzy and Oscar (OSCARRR!! GET DOWN!! What ARE you doing NOW?!! LOL He's an orange kitty, so funny and lovable also). I just hung up with you, and know your S is there. COOL, he's helping around the place!! Can you both ride the horses of your neighbors? You "LOVE" going to town about as much as I love going into Portland. LOL!! I USED to, but that desire caught a bus and isn't coming back! Is the new food tracker on MFP? I used to love the scan in your food, but they made that for premium members only. I do not mind paying for apps, but from free to "WHAT!!?? HOW MUCH!" isn't reasonable. I'd easily do reasonable. OH SHOOT!! I have become my Dad!!! LOLOL!! LOL, good thing I loved him so much.
@Patti241 Good day, Patti!! Is it hot again there for the next few days, or was it? UGH mid to upper 70s and maybe 80 for the next 4 days. AARRGGHHH!!!
@alphafitchick We are going BACK into the 70s and maybe 80 over the next 4 days. Friday nights under the lights!!! Do you follow HS football? College? When my GD was in HS, we'd go to a few games. I was raised in the city I live in until the 4th grade, then moved to Portland. The 2 HSs compete horribly. Especially "The Bridge" game. Whoever loses that game ends up plowing the bridge between the 2 cities. LOL, we always know when it's being played. One part of the bridge is decorated in red and white, the other end in blue and white. Their school colors.
@Sableness Has Eve forgiven you for the (Shhhhhh v e t LOL) visit? A good vet is not easy to find. I had one down the street I ADORED!!! They always loved to see Izzy. One day, Izzy got out of the small room. She RAN out to a group of vets, etc. she meowed, and they picked her up. She was in kitty heaven with so many ooooing and awwing over her. LOL I laughed so hard. She is a very sweet kitty other except for poor Oscar!! But she also loves him deeply. Hope your neighbor loved the muffins!! YUMMY! Last week, a friend stopped by with a pork roast for me. It was super easy to make in the crockpot, but so much meat!! Good thing it's easy to freeze!
@Kurtize How's it going out therah on the west coast?

alphafitchick

Good Saturday Morning VIP Friends, @Dianedoessmiles1 I do follow all of the local high school teams, the local collage team and I root for Vandy because a childhood friend of mine's oldest son is a senior this year on their O-Line. If anyone watches a Vandy game be on the lookout for big #70 as he's a good kid I've known since he was in elementary school.

I AM:

I am a magnet for healthy, uplifting, and empowering energy.

Action for Happiness:

Start your day with the most important thing on your to-do list.

Fitness Quote:

Procrastination: You’re not just putting off the work, you’re putting off the results.

Motivational Quote:

You’re going to look back at this and be so glad you kept going. Keep it up, you’re almost there!

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 embrace each new day with gratitude.

Inspirational Quote:

Before you speak let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 4

Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) - The 19th President of the U.S.

Frederic Remington (1861-1909) - Artist who is well-known for his paintings of the American West (cowboys, Native Americans, U.S. Calvary).

Edward Stratemeyer (1862-1930) - Children's author and publisher of the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate book packing company.

Edward Murray East (1879-1938) - Botanist and geneticist who developed hybrid corn.

Alan L. Hart (1890-1962) - Physician who did pioneered research on the use of X-ray photography in detecting tuberculosis.

John Vincent Atanasoff (1903-1995) - Physicist who invented the first electronic  digital computer (Atanasoff–Berry computer).

John Charles Carter (1923-2008) - Acclaimed actor also known as Charlton Heston.

Charles Lazarus (1923-2018) - Founder of Toys "R" Us.

Donald J. Sobol (1924-2012) - Author of the children's book series Encyclopedia Brown.

Susan Sarandon (1946-Still Living) - Actress with award winning roles in Thelma & Louise, Dead Man Walking, Stepmom, and The Lovely Bones.

Linda McMahon (1948-Still Living) - Founder of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).

Memorable Events for October 4

1636 - The first law is drafted for the Plymouth Colony In Massachusetts.

1648 - Peter Stuyvesant establishes the first volunteer fire service in America.

1880- The University of California is founded.

1895 - Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.

1915 - The Dinosaur National Monument is established in Colorado and Utah.

1933 - The first publication of Esquire magazine is released.

1957 - Leave It to Beaver makes it television debut.

Dianedoessmiles1

@alphafitchick That is so cool!! Oh, yes, indeed, if I had connections to someone who was playing be guaranteed I'd be watching also. So neat!! I hope your day went well!!

Sableness

@Dianedoessmiles1 - fortunately, Eve isn’t a grudge holder. Once she’s home and visited her water bowl, food dish, and litterbox, she’s happy. I have a wonderful cats only vet practice. It’s quiet—no barking—and the office cats are a hoot. They were entangled in utero, and each had a leg removed when only a couple days old. Chunky is bigger and lazier. Lucy discovered early on that the coffee maker for pet parents means she might get to lick a container of half and half. She can be dead out asleep, but will leap up and dash to the coffee maker to beg if she hears it turn ON.

I spent the day with Greek friends, and I’m sure my weight will look awful tomorrow. Greek hospitality = FOOD. Good thing it’s only practice week.

I was unhappy with the muffins I made. I used a gluten-free spice cake mix, and the texture just isn’t right. Even husband agreed they weren’t that great, but he’s willing to eat them anyway. I’ll do something else for the neighbor.

Kurtize

It rained last night and was just a little over cast most of the day. I was very lazy today and enjoyed it. Gave myself a facial, stayed in pjs all day, then took a shower and put on clean pjs haven't done that (stayed in pjs all day for years). I really spoiled myself today. Blessings.

DNjoys

It seems like it's been forever in coming, but finally in a few hours, Practice Week begins.

We had several eager beavers on my team that posted points for today and I had to post STOP - This Challenge doesn't begin until Sunday! Old habits die hard, but we'll all adjust. While it was out of sync with the rest of my life, the Saturday through Friday schedule is deeply rooted because I've been doing it for 15 years! But once we get going, it should be an easy switch, as one day will flow into another.

Just feel like things have been in waiting mode for a long time and I'm ready to get started! Just 3-1/2 hours my time zone, then we start warming up doing Practice Week. 🙂 Clear the track cause some racers are ready to go!

Are you one of them?

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Good Sunday Morning and Happy Day 1 of practice week VIP Friends, It's 60 and Clear with a high of 85 today. Going to wait for it to get a little lighter out before going to take care of the outside cats.

I AM:

My heart is open to the joy surrounding me.

Action for Happiness:

Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is, but focus on what’s good

Fitness Quote:

Turn the Pain into Power and Conquer your Goals.

Motivational Quote:

Dear Self, there will never be anyone who can love me more than you can.

MotiVerse:

I will always find a way and a way will always find me.—Charles F. Glassman

Daily Affirmation:

Everything is happening perfectly.

Inspirational Quote:

Sometimes, you have to stop thinking so much and just go where your heart takes you.

Celebrating & Today in History:

Notable Birthdays for October 5

Robert Parker Parrott (1804-1877) - Inventor of the rifled cannon known as the Parrott gun.

Chester A. Arthur (1829-1886) - The 21st President of the U.S.

Helen Churchill Candee (1858-1949) - Author, journalist and survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) - Physicist and inventor that created and built the world's first liquid-fueled rocket.

Bil Keane (1922-2011) - Cartoonist who created The Family Circus.

Gail Davis (1925-1997) - Actress fondly remembered for her incredible role as Annie Oakley.

Willi Unsoeld (1926-1979) - Mountaineer and one of the first Americans to climb Mount Everest (China-Nepal border).

Steve Miller (1943-Still Living) - Singer and founder of the rock band Steve Miller Band.

Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton (1946-2009) - Appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger.

Jeff Conaway (1950-2011) - Actor who played Kenickie in the movie Grease.

Bernie Mac (1957-2008) - Actor and comedian.

Maya Lin (1959-Still Living) - Architect and sculptor who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Civil Rights Memorial.

Travis Kelce (1989-Still Living) - NFL football player.

Memorable Events for October 5

1915 - MLB player Ty Cobb steals his 96th base of the season.

1921 - World Series is broadcast on the radio for the first time.

1947 - President Truman makes the first televised White House address from the Oval Office.

1951 - The The Honeymooners debuts on television.

1953 - The first Narcotics Anonymous meeting is held.

1970 - PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) is founded.

Patti241

Good morning