Good Morning VIP Friends:

I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Saturday and it is going to be a great day. I am working on getting some things done today even though I work. I am struggling with gaining weight but I am going through some stuff right now. So I could see why. They took me off one of my diuretic medications because it was causing me to feel like I was going to pass out when I stood up. My BP was getting down to 104/72 and that was not good. So now I am having all kinds of crazy weight gain. Even though I have been kind of exercising by taking the dog to the dog park and going outside and throwing a ball for her. Well actually a rock. She loves rocks so I throw a rock and she chases it. She is the weirdest dog I have ever had. Here is an updated photo of her.

@Dianedoessmiles1 - Thank you. I did find out why they want to induce her. She is saying they are telling her she has a narrow pelvis so they are worried the baby is going to be too big because she is narrow. So that I can see causing an issue with delivery. Now I understand why. She is trying to go naturally if at all possible before hand. So we will see if she can get things moving.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday

Tabatha

@Patti241 Hi Patti! WB. How are you? You were missed, but we know life gets crazy at times.
@Tabatha_Cain How did the day go? Awww Chloe has grown so much!! She should be great around the baby!! It makes sense on why they want to induce her, likely they'll see how the baby is doing, how she's doing if she wants to go naturally.

I AM:

I am not trapped or stuck, everything is always changing.

Action for Happiness:

Find a fun exercise to do while waiting for the kettle to boil

Fitness Quote:

Hungry be proud of what you’ve got, but never be completely satisfied, keep learning, keep training, keep working

Motiverse:

Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.—Emory Austin

Daily Affirmation:

I am enough.

Inspirational Quote:

Positive thoughts generate positive feelings and create positive results.

Today in History:

April 27th Celebrated History

1865

The worst maritime disaster in United States history occurred on the Mississippi River just north of Marion, Arkansas. Greater than the Titanic disaster, the Sultana steamboat exploded just weeks after the end of the Civil War and the assassination of President Lincoln. Overloaded with POWs returning to the North, over 1800 passengers perished.

1937

After premieres in Los Angeles and New York, A Star is Born opens across the United States. Starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, the film follows a young woman's dream of Hollywood stardom. The film's popularity lends itself to four remakes. The first, a television adaptation, starred Kathleen Crowley and Conrad Nagel. Then in 1954, crooner Judy Garland and James Mason put on performances that many consider to be unstoppable. Some even suggest that Garland's performance is the best of her career. Then in 1976, Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson take up the challenge. Garland, Mason, Streisand, and Kristofferson all won Golden Globes for their performances. The most recent version of a Star is Born came out in 2018 starring Grammy winner Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The film won the Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.

1947

In the House that Ruth Built, 58,339 fans turn out to honor an ailing Babe Ruth.

"Way to grow" - Like that!

Happy Monday

I AM:

I am fully engaged in the beauty of the present.

Action for Happiness:

Become an activist for a cause you really believe in.

Fitness Quote:

If you have time for Facebook, you have time for exercise. #exercisemotivation

Motiverse:

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.—Mahatma Gandhi

Daily Affirmation:

Today, I am allowing the energy of happiness to flow through me.

Inspirational Quote:

The POSITIVE THINKER sees the INVISIBLE, and achieves the IMPOSSIBLE.—Winston Churchill

Today in History:

April 29th Celebrated History

1852

Peter Roget publishes Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases. The work was the result of decades of collecting lists of words and categorizing them, much like a scientist would collect specimens. The thesaurus was more than a book of synonyms – it was a complete categorization and organization of each word by meaning.

1925

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences elects the first woman, Dr. Florence Rena Sabin to the academy. Dr. Sabin of Baltimore, Maryland was a pioneer in histology and also held the first full professorship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

1986

Roger Clemens strikes out twenty batters in a 9-inning game. He's the first Major League pitcher to accomplish this milestone. The right-hander achieved the record in a 3-1 win for the Red Sox over the Seattle Mariners. Steve Carlton of the St. Louis Cardinals held the previous record of 19 strikeouts set in 1969.

April 29th Celebrated Birthdays

William Randolph Hearst - 1863

Known for heading up the rivalry between two New York papers that created yellow journalism, William Randolph Hearst’s drive for sensational headlines carried beyond the ink. He also owned newsreel and movie production companies. Much to Hearst’s displeasure, in 1941, Orson Welles released Citizen Kane, a fictionalized biography of Hearst's life.

Duke Ellington - 1899

The award-winning composer is known as one of the best jazz pianists of the 20th century. His career spanned more than six decades while leading jazz orchestras, playing in big bands, and earning 13 Grammy Awards.

Willie Nelson - 1933

Willie Nelson’s music spans more than five decades. From "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" and "Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" to well-received acting performances, Nelson had a reputation as an outlaw country musician while raising money for Farm Aid and other charitable causes.

Andre Agassi - 1970

Andre Agassi put the tennis world in the headlines during the 1990s. Winning Wimbledon and several Grand Slams, Agassi would take gold at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996.

Happy Tuesday

Today's message:

This is your life. In the symphony of your life, you are the star. You write the melody and the lyrics.

You are the soloist and the conductor. You are merely a bit player in other people's lives,

but in your own life, you are the star. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

@Patti241 - Good day!

@Tabatha_Cain - Prayers for your DD as she goes through childbirth. Exciting times for you all. Cute pup.

@Dianedoessmiles1 - TY. Lots of hours driving later, we are home safe. Tuckers show was incredible. So elated we went. Got home and a close family member & friend has passed. Family coming this weekend to attend his celebration of life. DS coming tomorrow to train me on some programs for his business. Oh yeah, and Tuckers on Jimmy Kimmel tonight. Alarm set!

Good Thursday Morning and Happy Day 20 of 56 VIP Friends!!!!!

Rabbit Rabbit wishing luck to all who read this for the month of May.

I AM:

I wake up each morning and choose a peaceful state of mind.

Action for Happiness:

Do something kind for someone you really care about

Fitness Quote:

If you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.

Motiverse:

You do not find the happy life. You make it.—Camilla Eyring Kimball

Daily Affirmation:

I am proud of my accomplishments.

Inspirational Quote:

Train your mind to see the good in every situation.

Today in History:

May 1st Celebrated History

1840

The United Kingdom issued the world’s first adhesive postage stamp called the Penny Black. Sir Rowland Hill first proposed the idea back in 1837 as part of postal reform. At the time, the receiver bore the cost of postage upon delivery, and it could be costly depending on weight and the distance traveled. Fraud was also rampant. The Penny Black cost only a penny (as the name suggests) and the sender paid for the postage at the time of sending. The Penny Black featured a profile image of Queen Victoria. Soon, the idea of pre-paid postage spread around the world and across the pond to the United States.

1884

Catcher Moses Fleetwood Walker makes his major league baseball debut with Toledo of the Association League against Louisville. He is one of the first African Americans to play in the major leagues and when he leaves the league several months later, is the last until Jackie Robinson signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

1941

Orson Welles' award-winning film Citizen Kane premieres in New York City. Welles' also starred alongside Joseph Cotton and Dorothy Comingore in a story that follows the rise and fall of publishing magnate.

1971

Nearly 102 years after the transcontinental railroad was completed, Amtrak begins operation. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation is federally supported and provides intercity passenger train service in the United States.

May 1st Celebrated Birthday

Calamity Jane - 1852

Orphaned at a young age, Martha Jane Cannary grew up to be known as the legendary sharpshooter, Calamity Jane. She earned a notorious reputation in the Wild West of Deadwood, South Dakota, for her drunkenness, lawlessness, and relationships with wanted men, including Wild Bill Hickok. However, most of the stories surrounding her life are unverifiable. Later in her life, she would perform in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in 1893 and in the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

Anna Jarvis - 1864

Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day in the United States, created the day to honor and fulfill her own mother's dream. As a result, the day celebrates mothers all over the country and the world.

Scott Carpenter - 1925

A pioneer in space exploration and a member of the Mercury 7 astronauts, Scott Carpenter, became the second American to orbit the Earth. Carpenter left the surface of land behind by being both an astronaut and aquanaut.

Max Robinson - 1939

In 1978, Max Robinson became the first African American broadcast network news anchor when he joined the ABC World News Tonight team.

Judy Collins - 1939

The American singer-songwriter achieved critical success in the 1960s and 70s with hits such as “Both Sides of Now” and “Send in the Clowns.”

Good Friday Morning and Happy Day 21 of 56 VIP Friends, Today's Murph Prep workout is No Holding Back so I'm doing 5 rounds since the reps are 75, 150, 250 so I can do them however and I decided to do 5 rounds of 15 Ring Rows, 30 Push Ups and 50 Air Squats then will get in my 5K walking either at the back of the gym or on the mats I haven't decided yet.

I AM:

I choose to be happy and find joy in the present.

Action for Happiness:

Focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t do

Fitness Quote:

I’m not trying to prove anything, I’m just doing me. Motivate Me, Support me or Get out of my way.

Motiverse:

Train your mind to think positively. Try to have an optimistic outlook in the midst of a negative situation.—Jonathan Brown

Daily Affirmation:

I matter.

Inspirational Quote:

Remember, most of your stress comes from the way you respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude, and all that extra stress is gone.—Unknown

Today in History:

Celebrated History on May 2

1885 - The popular periodical Good Housekeeping makes its publishing debut. Its full title was Good Housekeeping Conducted in the Interests of the Higher Life of the Household. (You think some of today's books have long titles!) For the price of $2.50, the advice and scholarly information of Good Housekeeping experts were delivered to households across the country every two weeks. The magazine later changed to a monthly publication.

1908 - Albert Von Tilzer and Jack Norworth register a copyright for "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," a catchy tune that continues to be a tradition during summer baseball games.

1920 - The Negro National League debuted with a doubleheader in Indianapolis, Indiana between C.I. Taylor's Indianapolis ABCs and the Chicago Giants. Taking place at Washington Park, the game hosted 6,000 fans. The home team didn't disappoint, delivering two wins 4-2 and 11-4.

1935 - After nearly 5 years, construction on Boulder Dam is complete. Twelve years later it was renamed Hoover Dam in honor of Herbert Hoover, the nation's 31st president and the secretary of commerce who helped make the project possible.

2021 - At just before 3 AM EST, the space capsule Resilience returned to Earth with four astronauts on board. Resilience splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Panama City, Florida. It was the first nighttime splashdown with astronauts since the 1968 splashdown of Apollo 8 astronauts Bill Anders, Frank Borman, and Jim Lovell. The NASA mission led by SpaceX began in November 2020 to take crew members to and from the International Space Station.

May 2nd Celebrated Birthdays

Mary Bowersock Mendenhall was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1813. She delivered 980 babies in Northern Indiana and never lost a mother in her care. She nursed the people in her communities for more than 40 years. Mendenhall lived a long 98 years and was an asset to those she provided her care.

Elijah McCoy (1844) became known as the prolific inventor who patented more than 50 of his inventions during his lifetime. Born in Canada, McCoy focused his efforts on lubricants for steam engines. His life is the focus of Andrew Moodie's play "The Real McCoy" which illustrates how the son of runaway slaves develops a product that no knockoff could replace.

Nannie Helen Boroughs (1879) became a well-known African American suffragist for her belief in education of females. In 1909, she helped the National Baptist Convention to open the National Training School for Women and Girls.

Dr. Benjamin Spock (1903) was an American pediatrician who wrote Baby and Child Care . This indispensable book of the Baby Boom era helped raise generations of children, many of whom are great-grandparents today.

Gray Baker (1925) was known for his UFO investigations. He published the Mothman mystery The Silver Bridge. Barker is best known for his book The Men in Black: The Secret Terror Among Us.

Engelbert Humperdinck (1936) is an unforgettable singer (and not just because of his name) whose ballads have been touching hearts for generations.

@Kurtize, LEAD THE WAY GF! We will follow you.