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@SweetPeasMom55 Is the travel time flexible at all? If it snows? I went to Marque MI in October on the FIRST one year, thinking it'd be easy enough. LOL IT SNOWED!! But by 11 AM, it was mostly melted. I know we can get snow in October, or we USED to before the weather went so funky. Can you both be a little flexible time wise if needed? This time of year, even 4 hours can make a difference. Ehhhh, or pull over, grab a room, and enjoy the impromptu stop?
@Ronnie_happy2ranch It's against the law here in our city to feed the wild critters. However, some still also do it. It's ingrained in some, and they really think "they'll starve if I don't," Or "I just love to see them in my yard." The latter I understand, BUT!! When it's a nuisance for the neighbors, that if it were me I'd want to speak up. BUT people are so insane now, it would be questionable if I would. No one wants to have a neighbor who terrorizes the area. Just remember if you do not want the snow,,, send on ovah! I am HAPPY to take every single flake!1 -
@Dianedoessmiles1 on the way there we are on a tight schedule. She's speaking at Clarkson University. Way home we can always stay with my in-laws and rebook her flight home.
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A rafter of turkeys, that a new one to me too!
Today’s walk was at Wall Springs Park. The spring really is shaped like a woman’s head.
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@slstover35 yes conqueror challenges do charge, they send you very medals after completing a walk. I usually sign up when they are having sales.
It was a nice day, Don and I are still coughing. We did go shopping this morning and after coming home and doing some stuff we both had coughing jags, glad we didn't do that in the store. Both of us get tired real easily too, but no fever. People around here sometimes feed the wild animals, even though told not too then they get upset when the animals become aggressive for food, especially the black bears.
Got a post card for my Jurassic Coast walk.
Wishing you a great rest of the evening.
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@SweetPeasMom55 Ekkkk hopefully, the weather will be good. Sounds like a great time!! I am sure you'll enjoy.
@Sableness COOL Pictures!! Love seeing them.
@Kurtize Joyce, please take care. Hopefully you'll both feel well soon. Love the card!! Those cabins would be fun to stay at, just to enjoy walking by all of the colors. I'd have a hard time picking which one to stay at based on the color. I'd want them ALL!! LOL0 -
Good Thursday Morning and Happy Day 5 of 56 VIP Friends, @Dianedoessmiles1 I always enjoy my gym workouts didn't lift as heavy yesterday since I was just coming back from an injury.
I AM:
I am loved more than I ever thought possible.
Action for Happiness:
Put down your to-do list and do something fun or uplifting
Fitness Quote:
Don’t expect to see a change if you don’t make one.
Motivational Quote:
You seem to have forgotten just how awesome you are. Let me remind you.
MotiVerse:
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more.—Irish Blessing
Daily Affirmation:
I have the strength to get through any situation.
Inspirational Quote:
When you see something beautiful in someone, tell them. It may take you a second to say it, but for them, it could last a lifetime.
Celebrating & Today in History:
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 16
Noah Webster (1758-1843) - The creator of An American Dictionary of the English Language.
Paul Hamilton (1762-1816) - Third Secretary of the Navy whose contributions helped shape current methods of how the Navy handles conflict.
Benjamin Russell (1804-1885) - Journalist and founder of the Columbian Centinel, a Federalist newspaper in Boston.
Lucy Stanton (1831-1910) - One of the first Black women to receive a 4 year degree.
Richard Sears (1861-1943) - The first U.S. National Champion tennis player.
Paul Popenoe (1888-1979) - Founder of relationship counseling for couples and families.
Paul Strand (1890-1975) - Photographer most famous for his Wall Street (1915) image.
Gordon "Goose" Goslin (1900-1971) - Left-handed baseball player known for his ability to drive runs.
Big Joe Williams (1903-1982) - Delta blues singer best known for Baby Please Don’t Go and I Got the Blues.
Abraham Nemeth (1918-2013) - Mathematician who created the Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science Notation.
MacKenzie Miller (1921-2010) - Horse trainer and breeder who is best known for training the horse Affirmed, winner of the 1978 Triple Crown.
Charles Dolan (1926-Still Living) - Founder Cablevision and HBO.
Mary Daly (1928-2010) - Theologian and activist whose works centered around religion, feminism, and social justice for women.
Barry Corbin (1940-Still Living) - Actor best known for his characters Maurice Minnifield in Northern Exposure and Coach Whitey Durham in One Tree Hill.
Elizabeth Loftus (1944-Still Living) - Psychologist who provided groundbreaking research in the study of memory and how outside factors contribute to how people remember events.
Suzanne Somers (1946-2023) - Actress best known for her role as Chrissy on Three's Company.
Bob Weir (1947-Still Living) - Guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead.
Lorenzo Carcaterra (1954-Still Living) - Author of Sleepers, which was later turned into a film.
Tim Robbins (1958-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in Mystic River, Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and Dead Man Walking.
Tamara McKinney (1962-Still Living) - Four-time World Cup winner in the alpine ski racer division.
Wendy Wilson (1969-Still Living) - Singer and co-founder of the group Wilson Phillips.
John Mayer (1977-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer.
MEMORABLE EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 16
1848 - The Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania opens (now known as Drexel University College of Medicine).
1849 - Avery College opens its doors in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to provide education to Blacks.
1854 - Abraham Lincoln delivers his Peoria Speech to publicly criticizes legislation to extend slavery.
1869 - The first indoor plumbing is offered to patrons at the Tremont House (hotel in Boston).
1869 - The "Cardiff Giant" is found in Cardiff, NY, and is said to be petrified man similar to those found in the Bible.
1875 - Brigham Young University is opens in Provo, Utah.
1882 - The Nickel Plate Railroad between NY and Chicago opens for business to transport passengers.
1901 - Booker T. Washington dines at the White House with Teddy and Edith Roosevelt, prompting condemnation from both sides of segregation at the time.
1916 - Nurse Margaret Sanger opens Brownsville Clinic as the first family planning clinic in the U.S.
1923 - Walt and Roy Disney found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
1936 - Lou "The Iron Horse" Gehrig is voted the American League MVP.
1942 - The National Boxing Association freezes all boxing titles held by anyone serving in the armed forces during WWII.
1943 - Chicago opens a new subway system.
1952 - Woolworth's opens in San Francisco, CA.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis begins after President Kennedy is shown pictures of nuclear missiles in Cuba.
1967 - Joan Baez, along with other anti-draft protesters, are arrested in Oakland for protesting in front of the Oakland Induction Center.
1986 - Keith Richards (Rolling Stone guitarist) organizes concert to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Chuck Berry.
1986 - The U.S. government shuts down over a dispute between President Reagan and the House.
2013 - The 16-day government shutdown ends.
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Still looking for recipes my folks may like any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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@alphafitchick Smart thinking!!! Injuries are not good.
@SweetPeasMom55 Do you remember any foods your Mom made many times when you were a kid? My Mom and Grandmother used a 1960s Betty Crocker cookbook for many meals and yummies. My Grandmother gave me hers. Looking through it brought back many memories for me. Foods I had forgotten my Mom and Gram made. If my Mom were alive, I'd copy some of her recipes and make them up for her if she weren't able to cook. Often, the older recipes are the ones they still like the most. I do want to make Panera's Squash soup. MAN IS THAT'S SO GOOD!! And also Lasagna soup. Both are very easy, and for myself, I can gear them to be low sodium.1 -
@walkintofit - hope the medical appointment go well, and it’ll be nice to have the pneumonia shot done with. Yeah, wimpy days happen. This certainly wasn’t one of my better ones. I had a couple of disappointments and let them sabotage my day.
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Good Friday Morning and Happy Day 6 of 56 VIP Friends, 1 more day then week 1 is in the books for another challenge. My personal challenge I'm on day 40 of 56 so mine will be done on November 2nd.
I AM:
I am well respected by others.
Action for Happiness:
Take a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society.
Fitness Quote:
STOP letting food be the boss of YOU.
Motivational Quote:
I’m not a backup plan, and definitely not a second choice.
MotiVerse:
When you are imagining, you might as well imagine something worth while.—Lucy Maud Montgomery
Daily Affirmation:
I am motivated to get fit.
Inspirational Quote:
Even if we disagree about everything we can still be kind to each other.—Unknown
Celebrating & Today in History:
Notable Birthdays for October 17
Jupiter Hammon (1711-1806) - Slave poet who was the first Black person to publish poetry and other written works.
Richard Mentor Johnson (1780-1850) - The 8th VP of the U.S. (President Martin Van Buren).
Childe Hassam (1859-1935) - Painter and illustrator known for his urban paintings.
Henry Campbell Black (1860-1927) - Founder of Black's Law Dictionary.
James Rudolph Garfield (1865-1950) - U.S. Secretary of the Interior who played a key role in the expansion of the U.S. Park system.
Spring Byington (1886-1971) - Actress known for her role as Marmee in Little Women.
Doris Humphrey (1895-1958) - One of the greatest influences in modern dance.
Robert Lowery (1913-1971) - Second actor to play Batman.
Jerry Siegel (1914-1996) - Co-creator of Superman and creator of Doctor Occult.
Robert Atkins (1930-2003) - Creator of the Atkin diet.
Evel Knievel (1938-2007) - Motorcycle rider and stuntman.
Stephen Kovacevich (1940-Still Living) - One of the world's more revered pianist ever.
Earl Thomas Conley (1941-2019) -Country singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Jim Seals (1941-2022) - Half of the musical duo Seals and Crofts.
Michael Hossack (1946-2012) - Drummer for the Doobie Brothers.
Michael McKean (1947-Still Living) - Actor known as Lenny in Laverne & Shirley and cast member on Saturday Night Live.
Robert Jordan (1948-2007) - Author of Wheel of Time book series.
Howard Rollins (1950-1996) - Actor who played George Haley in Roots: The Next Generations.
Fran Cosmo (1956-Still Living) - Former lead singer for the band Boston.
Mae Jemison (1956-Still Living) - First Black woman astronaut to travel to space.
Stephen Palumbi (1956-Still Living) - Academic of genomics of marine organisms and research on how to preserve marine life.
Alan Jackson (1958-Still Living) - Country singer.
Mike Judge (1962-Still Living) - Creator of Beavis and Butt-Head.
Wood Harris (1969-Still Living) - Actor known as Julius Campbell in Remember the Titans and Jimi Hendrix the television film Hendrix.
Chris Kirkpatrick (1971-Still Living) - Founder of the band NSYNC.
Memorable Events for October 17
1691 - Merge between the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Plymouth Colony.
1787 - Blacks in Boston petition the state legislature for equal school facilities for black students.
1829 - The Chesapeake Bay Canal opens.
1850 - The Knickerbocker Engine Co No. 5 firehouse is created in San Francisco, California.
1855 - Henry Bessemer receives the patent for for mass production of steel.
1871 - President Ulysses S. Grant suspends habeas corpus in during prosecutions against Ku Klux Klan.
1885 - Salaries for baseball players is set at $1,000-$2,000 for the season.
1888 - Thomas Edison submits his patent for the Optical Phonograph (the first movie).
1904 - The Bank of America opens its doors in San Francisco, California.
1920 - The Chicago Bears plays their first professional football game.
1931 - Al Capone sentenced to 11 years for income tax evasion, but was released in 7 years for good behavior.
1933 - Albert Einstein arrives in US as a refugee from Nazi Germany.
1934 - The radio comedy series The Aldrich Family premieres across the airwaves.
1956 - A 13 year old Bobby Fischer beats U.S. Chess Champion Donald Byrne in the "Game of the Century."
1957 - Jailhouse Rock, starring Elvis Presley, premiers.
1975 - National Space Tech Labs conducts the first Space Shuttle main engine test.
1978 - President Carter signs bill restoring the U.S. citizenship of Jefferson Davis.
1979 - U.S. Department of Education is created.
1986 - An immigration bill prohibits hiring of illegal aliens but offers amnesty to illegals who entered prior to 1982.
1988 - The Traveling Wilburys (Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty) release Handle With Care.
1991 - Blue Man Group's performs for the first time in New York City.
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Made it through the day without my diet soda but it was rough. I came close to crying and so were my coworkers it was so bad today. I wanted that diet soda but I thought it's so bad for me and I could do better.
We have that cook book , My parents were very meat and potatoes. Both I struggle with blech.
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@SweetPeasMom55 - didn’t everyone have that cookbook!? I had Betty Crocker plus Better Homes and Gardens. I hardly ever look at them since we eat about half vegetarian. I feel for you about the rough day. That was me yesterday, and I didn’t do very well. Today was better even though it was very busy. And I’m retired, no less!
suggestions: meatloaf and mashed potatoes, pan-cooked pork chops with onions and/or mushrooms, baked chicken and rice. Those are the sorts of meals my family seniors loved. With a little tweaking, they can be made healthier, and you can sneak in veggies if those are a problem.
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@SweetPeasMom55 try Skinnytaste.com for healthy recipes that still taste good; sometimes you just need to up the seasonings for meals to change a bit. Definitely add lots of freggies for more anti-inflammatory/healthy options. I would imagine your folks would like more of what they grew up with or what's familiar to them. Crockpot and casserole meals would make life so much easier for you and your folks - you can just freeze meal portions in ziplocs or containers for 2 (we can literally freeze in 2-cup souper cubes and cook in their 2-cup ceramic dishes) for my husband and I. I make a really easy ham & potato casserole that feeds us for 3-4 meals each; same with ziti or some type of pasta with sauce and chicken sausage; soups, stews, etc.; sometimes I will just shred or grate carrots and/or zucchini into meals just to get added veggies in. My husband is not a big veggie soup or chili fan unless I add in some meat; he doesn't always know it's chicken or turkey sausage. 😉
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It was a busy week and I'm ready for a slower paced weekend. There's a lot on the to do list but I've learned it doesn't have to all get done.
Enjoy your weekend
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Good Saturday Morning and Happy Day 7 of 56 VIP Friends, It's the final day of week 1 How have you had a WIN/NSV for week 1. Please if you want tag me and share here and/or share with your team. I need to get back to doing my weekly reflections journaling what I did well? What I can improve? and a WIN for the week. I had a coach that would have us answer those questions when sending in our check in to her weekly.
I AM:
I am filled with love and light.
Action for Happiness:
Set hopeful but realistic goals for the days ahead.
Fitness Quote:
Be Positive. Be Ambitious. Be Driven. Be Hungry.
Motivational Quote:
Positive thoughts create a positive life.
MotiVerse:
There is strange comfort in knowing that no matter what happens today, the Sun will rise again tomorrow.—Aaron Lauritsen
Daily Affirmation:
I free myself from destructive doubt and fear.
Inspirational Quote:
I live in faith that things are always working out for me behind the scenes in greater ways than I can ever imagine.—Sherri Bishop
Celebrating and Today in History:
Notable Birthdays for October 18
Frederick August Otto Schwarz (1836-1911) - Founded of the toy chain FAO Schwarz.
Charles Scribner (1854-1930) - Magazine, book publisher, and founder of the Scribner's Publishing House.
Logan Pearsall Smith (1865-1946) - Author and critic who was said to be an authority on correct English language usage.
Florence Walrath (1877-1958) - Founder of the adoption agency The Cradle.
James Truslow Adams (1878-1949) - Author and historian who gets credit for making the phrase American Dream popular.
Bob Custer (1898-1974) - Silent film actor of the The Fighting Hombre and The Law of the Wild.
Ambrose Thibodeaux (1903-1995) - Cajun accordionist known as Ambrose Sam.
James Brooks (1906-1992) - Painter of the Acquisition of Long Island.
Evelyn Venable (1913-1993) - Actress with roles in Death Takes a Holiday and also the model for the Columbia Pictures logo.
Bobby Troup (1918-1999) - Composer of the Route 66 music.
Chuck Berry (1926-2017) - Rock-n-roll icon.
George C. Scott (1927-1999) - Actor known for his role as Patton and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.
Irwin M. Jacobs (1933-Still Living) - Co-founder of the technology company Qualcomm.
John B. Coleman (1935-Still Living) - Owner of the Ritz Carlton.
Peter Boyle (1935-2006) - Actor known as Frank in Everybody Loves Raymond.
Dawn Wells (1938-2020) - Former Miss Nevada 1959 and actress best known for her role as Mary Ann in Gilligan's Island.
Cynthia Weil (1940 -2023) - Songwriter whose credits include We Got Get Out Of This Place and You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin.
H.B. "Toby" Halicki (1940-1989) - Stunt driver in Gone In 60 Seconds.
Ntozake Shange (1948-2018) - Author, poet, and playwright of For Colored Girls.
Gary Richrath (1949-2015) - Former guitarist for REO Speedwagon.
Arliss Howard (1954-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in Full Metal Jacket, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Moneyball.
Erin Moran (1960-2017) - Actress known as the little sister Joanie in Happy Days.
Vincent Spano (1962-Still Living) - The Black Stallion Returns and Lone Rider actor.
Eric Stuart (1967-Still Living) - Voice actor known for his voice of Brock and James in Pokémon.
Rachel Nichols (1973-Still Living) - Successful female sportscaster in multiple sports, including basketball, football, and baseball.
Zac Efron (1987-Still Living) - Actor best known as Troy in the High School Musical trilogy.
Bristol Palin (1990-Still Living) - Public speaker, reality television personality, and oldest daughter of Sarah Palin.
John John Florence (1992-Still Living) - Professional surfer and world title winner.
Memorable Events for October 18
1564 - Slave trader John Hawkins begins second trip to America.
1648 - The first labor organization, the Boston Shoemakers, forms in the colonies.
1767 - The Mason–Dixon line is agreed upon between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
1775 - Black poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery.
1776 - The word "cocktail" is created after a patron requested a glassful of colorful bird tails as a joke.
1805 - The first women's charitable organization is formed as the Female Charitable Society.
1867 - The U.S. purchase Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.
1873 - Princeton and Yale set rules for college football.
1878 - Thomas Edison invents electricity for households.
1892 - The first long-distance phone line opens between Chicago and New York.
1912 - Black boxer Jack Johnson is arrested for his relationship with a white woman and charged for "transporting women across state lines for immoral purposes" under the Mann Act.
1921 - Charles Strite patents the pop-up toaster.
1944 - Allied generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery meet on an airfield to discuss supplies during WWII.
1954 - Texas Instruments Inc. announces the first transistor radio.
1955 - Jesse Owens is named the all-time track athlete by Track & Field magazine.
1955 - Physicists Emilio Segrè and Owen Chamberlain discover the antiparticle of the proton.
1967 - Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book film is released.
1968 - Circus Circus hotel opens in Las Vegas.
1969 - Cyclamates artificial sweeteners are banned by the U.S. government.
1973 - Congress authorizes the bicentennial quarter, half-dollar and dollar coin.
2016 - U.S. White House accuses Russia of email hacking and attempts to influence U.S. election.
2019 - An all-female spacewalk by NASA astronauts for the first time in history.
2022 - Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $84 million to Girl Scouts of the USA.
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My WIN for the week was exercising every day, while traveling, in rain.
-Mica
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My win was getting outside every day. Today we even went in the pool.
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@SweetPeasMom55 When I stopped drinking Pepsi, it was hard, hard!! I haven't had any alcoholic drinks since Oct 2023 (WOOHOO now 23 years!), that was HARD, but quitting Pepsi was WORSE!!! Maybe it's because there aren't any support groups? Nah, it was the caffeine I was withdrawing from. Once I had, suddenly my thoughts became clearer, and my anxiety which was high went to very low over time. HANG on in!! I do drink soda still (I know I should quit, I know the chemicals in diet soda is horrible for us). I admire you!
@Sableness Mac and Cheese, also, YUMMY meatloaf!! I think I'll make some tonight for tomorrow!! Sundays are extremely busy and hard for me. That'll taste YUMMY!! And it drives my poor neighbors CRAZY when I cook this late. Hehehehe!! WOOHOO on getting out everyday and the swimming!!
@Ronnie_happy2ranch Great Suggestions!
@jrdupree LOVE IT!! Hope you enjoyed the day!!
@alphafitchick 1) what I did well? Drank water What I can improve? Get up and move around more often, with fewer steps, but at the end of the day, there will be more steps. And a WIN for the week, I was talking to the heart failure nurse, as we went over my sodium level, WOOHOO A WIN WIN!! Plus, all of my cholesterol numbers were PERFECT!! YEAH!!! We'd be working on getting that down. I am still smiling.
@micaroo4 WTG!! That is not easy when traveling!! Excellent job!1 -
Good Sunday Morning and Happy Day 8 of 56 and Welcome to week 2 VIP Friends, @dianedoessmiles1 (not sure why it's not tagging you today) Good job on your weekly reflection I'll journal mine tonight I forgot last night.
I AM:
I am filled with love and light.
Action for Happiness:
Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future.
Fitness Quote:
Haters don’t make me stop they are my motivation: When you start having success in your area you will always be hated. So start loving your haters.
Motivational Quote:
When it hurts to move on, just remember the pain you felt hanging on.
MotiVerse:
I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.—Muhammad Ali
Daily Affirmation:
My self-worth is not defined by the number on a scale.
Inspirational Quote:
Attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect, mirror what you admire.
Celebrating & Today in History:
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 19
John Woolman (1720-1772) - Quaker preacher and journalist who wrote about spiritual life.
Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903) - Journalist and U.S. Ambassador to Russia.
Annie Smith Peck (1850-1935) - Female mountaineer.
Bertha Knight Landes (1868-1943) - First female to be elected as Mayor of a major U.S. city (Seattle).
Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown (1876-1945) - MLB pitcher with only 4 fingers.
Roger Wolfe Kahn (1907-1962) - Bandleader of Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra.
Charles E. Merrill (1885-1956) - Co-founder of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
1895 – Lewis Mumford (1895-1990) - Creator of the Mumford Theory, which said "the structure of modern cities is partially responsible for many social problems seen in western society."
Juanita Moore (1914-2001) - Black actress in Imitation of Life (1959).
Minoru Yasui (1916-1986) - Japanese American lawyer who fought for rights of detained Japanese citizens in the U.S. during WWII.
Walter Munk (1917-2019) - First oceanographer to bring statistical methods to the analysis of ocean data.
Russell Kirk (1918-1994) - Author who wrote The Conservative Mind, a key influence of the conservative movement in the U.S.
LaWanda Page (1920-2002) - Dubbed the Queen of Comedy and well-known for her hilarious role as Esther in Sanford and Son.
Jack Anderson (1922-2005) - Journalist who is considered one of the founders of investigative journalism.
Ruth Carter Stevenson (1923-2013) - Founder of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in TX.
Joel Feinberg (1926-2004) - Author of the The Moral Limits of the Criminal Law.
Marjorie Tallchief (1926-2021) - Proclaimed ballerina and the first Native American to be named première danseuse étoile in the Paris Opera Ballet.
Lou Scheimer (1928-2013) - Co-founder of the Filmation Company (animation and live-action programming).
Ed Emberley (1931-Still Living) - Author and illustrator of children's books, including the Ed Emberley series.
Robert Reed (1932-1992) - Actor known for his role as Mike Brady in the Brady Bunch.
Dave Guard (1934-1991) - Folk music singer-songwriter and founding member of the Kingston Trio.
L. E. Modesitt (1934-Still Living) - Author of the The Saga of Recluce fantasy series.
George McCrae (1944-Still Living) - Singer of the disco hit Rock Your Baby.
Bill Melchionni (1944-Still Living) - Former ABA and NBA players and one of the few player to with an NBA and ABA championship.
John Lithgow (1945-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in 3rd Rock from the Sun and Reverend Shaw in Footloose.
Jeannie C. Riley (1945-Still Living) - Country singer of Harper Valley PTA.
Patrick Simmons (1948-Still Living) - Founding member of the The Doobie Brothers.
Dan Gutman (1955-Still Living) - Children's book author of Miss Daisy is Crazy and Mr. Klutz is Nuts.
Grover Norquist (1956-Still Living) - Founder of Americans for Tax Reform.
Dorinda Clark-Cole (1957-Still Living) - Singer of the family vocal band The Clark Sisters.
Ray Richmond (1957-Still Living) - Critic in the entertainment industry.
Evander Holyfield (1962-Still Living) - Boxer and cruiserweight champion.
Ty Pennington (1964-Still Living) - T.V. host and carpenter.
David Vann (1966-Still Living) - Novelist of Caribou Island, The Darkening Land, and Halibut On The Moon.
Amy Carter (1967-Still Living) - Activist and daughter of former President Jimmy Carter.
Rodney Carrington (1968-Still Living) - Comedian, actor, and country singer.
John Edward (1969-Still Living) - Well-known psychic and author.
Chris Kattan (1970-Still Living) - Comedian and actor best known for his skits on Saturday Night Live.
J. A. Happ (1982-Still Living) - Former MLB pitcher.
Cara Santa Maria (1983-Still Living) - Neuroscientist turned blogger and podcaster for Talk Nerdy and co-host of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast.
Abby Sunderland (1993-Still Living) - Former sailor who attempted to make a solo sailing trip around the world.
MEMORABLE EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 19
1630 - First general court session is held in Boston regarding taxation, land distribution, and admission of freemen.
1765 - Congress meets in New York City to write the Declaration of Rights and Grievances (Stamp Act).
1789 - John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the U.S.
1864 - Confederate agents rob three banks in Saint Albans, Vermont.
1818 - The Chickasaw Indians and U.S. Government sign a treaty known as the Jackson Purchase.
1853 - Hawaii begins operation of the first flour mill.
1870 - Four Blacks are elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
1915 - The U.S. loans both Britain and France $500 million.
1917 - U.S. Army opens a military airplane pilot training center, in Dallas, TX.
1919 - Anna Howard Shaw receives the first Distinguished Service Medal awarded to a living female.
1932 - Car mogel Henry Ford gives his first radio speech about making cars affordable.
1932 - Baseball players Jimmie Foxx (Philadelphia Athletics) wins AL MVP and Chuck Klein (Philadelphia Phillies) wins NL MVP.
1943 - Researchers at Rutgers University create the first antibiotic for tuberculosis (Streptomycin).
1944 - U.S. forces land in the Philippines in order to liberate the country.
1944 - US Navy announces Black women can join Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES).
1950 - Iran accepts assistance from the U.S. under the Point Four Program.
1950 - Cleveland Zoo dedicates a the new Bird Building.
1951 - President Truman formally ends state of war with Germany.
1960 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested at the Atlanta sit-in protest.
1968 - Cars going south on the Golden Gate Bridge are charged tolls to cover maintenance of the bridge.
1973 - President Nixon refuses to turn over Watergate tapes after a ruling by the Appeals Court.
1976 - President Ford signs the first major revision regarding copyright laws since 1909.
1983 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day becomes a federal holiday.
1987 - The U.S. attacks two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.
1991 - NCAA football game between Rhode Island and Maine lasts 3 hours and 52 seconds, making it the longest game ever played.
2014 - The first working human intestine is generated from stem cells in a U.S. lab.
2018 - The reboot film Halloween (Jamie Curtis) makes a record $77 million and becomes the biggest debut any film with female lead over 55 years of age.
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@SweetPeasMom55 hubby is meat/potatoes guy, too, and yeah, it does get boring. Would chicken pot pie work? EZ, delicious: I use one refrigerator crust, roll it thin enough to have extra for strips across top (crust does NOT have good numbers, lol, but I settled on that to keep it 'right'), chicken breast, cut up (I boil some when I bring it home, freeze, then it ready to use in stuff), a bag of frozen mixed veggies, can of cream of chicken (I use healthier version, but it's def not as tasty, lol), 1/2 can of milk, use a chicken seasoning (I use one called chicken sh☆t, but it's probably a MI thing) and garlic salt w parsley mix to taste. Bake til crust is browned. It's simple, but SO good, can have it in pie plate ready so all you have to do is bake when you get home. I left a message for you on last seasons overall, not realizing I was on summer 🙃.
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@walkintofit Hello, glad to 'see' you here! Left a message for you on the summer main chat, didn't realize I was on the wrong one!
Glad to hear your brother got out of hospital.
My gift suggestion for anyone older is anything that GETS USED UP (gift cards count, lol), an 'experience' or outing, tickets to something, a 'groupon' or you can buy groupon gift cards which might encourage them to find something to enjoy there, a simple outing where you go too, and you plan it all out, (like a hike and you take a a food basket for lunch, or an outing to a nearby town's flea market, festival...whatever) food they love but is too pricey for everyday, flowers if it's something they enjoy, with prices these days, even a hand-made fruit basket with only the stuff they love but don't buy on the regular because of price. If you want funny, a years supply of toilet paper, heehee.
Happy to hear you got some help battering down the cooler for winter. Hope things are going well with the new friend, and that you are enjoying the ride! Are you continuing to work, or have you decided to retire? Hope work has been better!
Medicare.gov/plan-compare and shiphelp.org which is a free unbiased help trained person to help choose a plan for your state are good. You have to be very careful, because you see a lot of free help to choose the best plan, but many are people hired by companies to steer you towards their plan. It is not easy stuff to understand!
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@Sparkuvu and @walkintofit, yes, it’s that time of year for Medicare. A friend and I have fun going to Medicare seminars. We get dessert, a drink, and grocery store gift cards! One agent and care center provide a full restaurant meal. We have a couple more this week. My husband went with us to one last week. They served homemade key lime pie, his #1 favorite. He changed his plan and his doctor.
Good thing I went out in the pool earlier. It’s pouring rain right now. I’m squeezing in every day I can till the water is just too cold for this Florida wimp. Once we give it up for the season, husband will dismantle it. That pool held up really well; five years is quite respectable for an above ground pool in Florida sun and heat. Our nephew will help us put up a new one to be ready for spring. As long as our knees can handle the steps, we’re good.0 -
@Sparkuvu chicken pot pie is on the menu this week. Also slow cooker stew. I had to buy so much stuff today. I am trying really hard to stock up my parents pantry. I told my brother he is in charge of Thursday as that's the day he will be in town.
Mom hid the house and car keys in a really good place. Yep I have been searching the house for 4 days and have yet to find them. She has agreed that come spring the car is gone and we will put up a mail box. I have the spare set of keys and the deal is if she doesn't have the keys she can't drive. I have a new rule there are only a few places she is to hide things. Granted she can't remember where I told her. I told my siblings and said as soon as she states she hid something find out where.
rough weekend as mom was sick Saturday, Dad on Sunday. I can't keep up with the leaves and that's also bothering my mom. Fingers crossed I have my Dad's huge lawn and leaf machine sold. too large for me to deal with. Plus will free up a ton of space in the garage.
I have mom and dad all set for their insurance but am struggling with Hubby. He wants everything in writing and getting info is hard. I have to see if there are any places he can go for help. Getting him to go will be my next battle.
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Lovely day here in New England. Hubby and I went for a long hike. We saw a red-tailed hawk.
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@alphafitchick Aww thanks!! Some may wait until week 8, but it helps to tell ourselves daily what it is we did well. Oftentimes, we are quick to tell ourselves when we do something foolish. Yesterday, I found myself saying "Stupid" and at once questioned myself, "Huh? Oh, okay, what I did was an oopsie, I dropped food in my lap and at once said, "Oh, no big deal! It's okay. And Oscar got a treat!" I smiled again.
@Sparkuvu Your recipe sounds wonderful!! I am quite the troller on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook for recipes. I'm going to try to make bread if I feel well enough this week. It's only water, flour, salt, and dry yeast. If I ever need a gift suggestion, I'll ask you!! Those are awesome ideas! TY TY TY!! I giggled at the TP, then I smiled, because that is ALWAYS welcomed. I have many friends in their 80s; sadly, as time goes by, I lose them slowly. We help each other and the family (if they are local) to clean out their places. LOL First one in usually looks for TP and PT (Paper Towels). LOL Now, as a joke, many of us, though single, buy a 48 or more pack just for giggles. I think we are SICK PUPPIES!! LOL
@Sableness LOL, I love what you and your friend do. I have a few friends who would enjoy that. Thanks!! I use an agent. She represents, as you mentioned, 6 companies. This is my 3rd year using her; however, if I do not like what she offers, I know ZERO loyalty to any insurance company. Like them, I am out for what will benefit me. I have United Health Care PPO it's doing me extremely well. They are covering a med that is 900. My care card gets 171 a month to be used by the end of the month, for healthy food. It also strangely covers my cat supplies at one local grocery store. Since I do not drive now, 48 trips (24 round) to the Dr's office within 20 miles or shopping.
@SweetPeasMom55 GOOD Job on getting the menu and food. YO! Plus, you work, do you work full time? I had to stop hiding things, LOL I can't ever remember where I put them!! I was having a friend and her H coming here years ago. I put aside 600 for them to play with. I could NOT FIND IT!! Months later, I remembered I put it in a cereal box. Hmm, I had also thrown OUT the cereal box. Money now goes into a specific area. AND in the bank.
@Lopeyp Oh, how cool the red tailed hawk picture!! WOW!! He blends in so well, I had to look again to see him.
I went to my religious meeting today. After that, 8 of us went out to eat. Hmm, 8 people are a fun group, but the cross talking though funny, can be a bit much. I was smart and sat with the 3 I knew it would be laughter and more laughter. The 3 of us did NOT disappoint! I got a burger with mango salsa on it, WOW, it was super good!! With hand cut fries. I ate 30% of the fries and half of the burger. Tonight I ate another 20% of the fries (They are very good, but!) and the rest of the burger. I have an air fryer, they are great for reheating and of course, cooking foods we may normally fry without all the nasty grease. Well, okay, I ADORE fried food, but the air fryer and I are well acquainted, and my food is healthier, while still yummy.
WOOHOO and the PATS WON TODAY 31 to 13 over the Titans. YEAH YEAH Pats are finally at the top of the Eastern Division.0 -
Hi Sparkuvu and Sableness, good to hear what u are up too. Miss the ole' team. I'm doing ok. Working full time for now. Getting on part B but haven't heard from ss yet. I have to have part b before I can sign up for the part d. Work is gearing up for the holiday season and it is stressful. New boss is all over the place looking to run things like the higher ups want. I think good luck to her for all she is trying to do.
Started meds for osteoporsis, not a fan of the meds. Hoping I don't get a reaction from it. I was surprised by the diagnosis as I do walk and row a lot.Oh ya Happy Monday…
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Good Monday Morning and Happy Day 9 of 56 VIP Friends, It's cold and will be windy here today so will wear my flannel shirt most likely all day.
I AM:
I am able to tap into my abundant resources whenever I need to.
Action for Happiness:
Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time.
Fitness Quote:
If you want your body to change you will need to refine your mindset.
Motivational Quote:
Live for the moments that make you forget to take a selfie.
MotiVerse:
Affirm the positive, visualize the positive and expect the positive, and your life will change accordingly.—Remez Sasson
Daily Affirmation:
I show my body love and respect.
Inspirational Quote:
If you want to make positive changes in your life. Don’t sit on the couch and wait for it. Go out. Make a change. Smile more. Be excited. Do new things. Throw away what you’ve been cluttering. Do not follow negative people on social media. Go to bed early. Wake up early. Be fierce. Don’t gossip. Show more gratitude. Do things that challenge you. Be brave.—Unknown
Celebrating & Today in History:
Notable Birthdays for October 20
Chauncey Goodrich (1759-1815) - Son-in-law of Noah Webster (creator of the Dictionary) and editor of the first printed version of the Dictionary.
James F. Hinkle (1864-1951) - Banker, politician, and cattle farmer who made significant contributions to the cattle industry.
Frederick Burton (1871-1957) - Actor known for his roles in The Big Trail and One Way Passage.
Charles Ives (1874--1954) - Composer who is considered the leading composer of art music of the 20th century.
Margaret Dumont (1882-1965) - Silent film actress known for her roles in with the Marx Brothers.
Karl Probst (1883-1963) - Car engineer best known for his design of the Bantam Reconnaissance Car (World War II "jeep").
Olive Thomas (1894-1920) - Model and actress who won Most Beautiful Girl in New York City award.
Enolia McMillan (1904-2006) - First female national President of the NAACP.
Arlene Francis (1907-2001) - Television personality on What's My Line?
Stuart Hamblen (1908-1989) - One of the first radio singing cowboys.
Grandpa Jones (1913-1998) - Musician best known for his banjo playing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw.
Tracy Hall (1919-2008) - Chemist known for his work in creating synthetic diamond.
Tom Dowd (1925-2002) - Record producer who is credited with innovating the multitrack recording method.
Mickey Mantle (1931-1995) - Major League baseball player and sportscaster known as one of the sluggers of all time.
William Christopher (1932-2016) - Actor best known as Father Francis John Patrick Mulcahy on M*A*S*H.
Jerry Orbach (1935-2004) - Actor known as Detective Lennie Briscoe on Law and Order.
Wanda Jackson (1937-Still Living) - One of the first female genre crossover singers (rock, country, and gospel) whose career began with You Can't Have My Love.
Robert Pinsky (1940-Still Living) - The first poet to hold The Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress for three years in a row.
David Mancuso (1944-2016) - Famous DJ who created invitation only parties in New York City.
Tom Petty (1950-2017) - Lead singer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Al Greenwood (1951-Still Living) - Founding member of the rock band Foreigner.
Richard McWilliam (1953-2013) - Co-founder of the Upper Deck Company.
Thomas Newman (1955-Still Living) - Film score composer and conductor for musical compositions in The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Finding Nemo, and Elemental.
Kamala Harris (1964-Still Living) - The 49th VP of the U.S.
Jonathan I. Schwartz (1965-Still Living) - Founder of CarZone.
Snoop Dogg (1971-Still Living) - Rapper and business mogul.
Memorable Events for October 20
1774 - Continental Congress orders discouragement of entertainment among people.
1786 - The first astronomical expedition in the U.S. is organized by Harvard University.
1803 - The U.S. Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.
1817 - The first showboat leaves Mississippi on maiden voyage.
1818 - The border between U.S. and Canada (49th parallel) is formed.
1917 - Suffragette Alice Paul begins jail sentence for picketing for
the Women's Suffrage Amendment.
1934 - MLB All-Star team (Connie Mack, Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Lou Gehrig) sails to Japan for 18-game series.
1947 - The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigating Communist infiltration of the Hollywood film industry.
1955 - Harry Belafonte records "Day-O" (the Banana Boat Song).
1960 - The first mechanized post office opens in Providence, Rhode Island.
1970 -Agronomist Norman Borlaug is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to world food supply.
1973 - President Richard Nixon fires U.S. Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus after they refuse to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
1973 - President Nixon proclaims Jim Thorpe as the greatest athlete of the 20th century.
1975 - Supreme Court rules teachers have the authority to spank pupils after one warning.
1977 - The band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes in woodland in Mississippi, killing 6 people, including three band members.
1997 - The federal government accuses Microsoft for forcing Internet Explorer computers.
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God morning. Got back from Charleston, WV. Went there to meet my cousins. One came from Ohio and the other three came from Tennessee
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