January 11, 2007


What is sad for women of my generation is that they weren't supposed to work if they had families. What were they going to do when the children are grown - watch the raindrops coming down the window pane?
Jackie Kennedy



Approached
A crossing
Without looking
Who will eat
His widow's cooking?
Burma Shave
1942


It's a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water.
Franklin P. Jones






ABRAHAM LINCOLN
  • Aug 6, 1861 - Signs a law freeing slaves being used by the Confederates in their war effort.
  • Aug 12, 1861 - The president issues a Proclamation of a National Day of Fasting.
  • Sept 11, 1861 - Revokes Gen. John C. Frémont's unauthorized military proclamation of emancipation in Missouri.
  • Oct 24, 1861 - Relieves Gen. Frémont of his command and replaces him with Gen. David Hunter.
  • Nov 1, 1861 - Appoints McClellan as commander of the Union army after the resignation of Winfield Scott.
  • Jan 27, 1862 - Issues General War Order No. 1 calling for a Union advance to begin Feb 22.
  • Feb 3, 1862 - Writes a message to McClellan on a difference of opinion regarding military plans.
  • Feb 20, 1862 - The president's son Willie dies at age 12. The president's wife is emotionally devastated and never fully recovers.
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    "Conflict builds character. Crisis defines it."
    Steven V. Thulon



    PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA
    William Taft Taft was the last president to have facial hair.
    William Taft 1909-1913



    Jim was examining an angle measuring 14 and 1/2 degrees, using his magnifying glass that magnifies everything two times. Under the glass, how large would that angle measure?



    I paid too much for it, but it's worth it.


    If wind blows on you thro' a hole, make your will and take care of your soul.
    1736


    Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.
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