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Monday, July 18, 2011

Quotes for Today--Brotherhood

Brotherhood is not just a biblical word. Out of comradeship can come and will come the happy life for all~Heywood Broun Speak not too well of one who scarce will know Himself transfigured in its roseate glow; Say kindly of him what is, chiefly, true, Remembering always he belongs to you; Deal with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 73

Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born a United States citizen. All previous presidents had been born British subjects. In the original Italian version of Cinderella, the benevolent fairy godmother figure was a cat. Many great operas derived from literary sources, such as Sir Walter... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for July 18

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Today will be a complete waste of time. You will at least learn to spell "equaminity."..er..."equanimbity"...no...hmmm. You will learn to spell a word like that, today. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Today you will receive an odd postcard from a long lost relative in Peru. He... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Random Facts 72

During the Middle Ages, a lemon slice was served with fish because it was thought the juice would dissolve any bones that were accidentally swallowed. Grover Cleveland was the only president in history to hold the job of a hangman. He was once the sheriff of Erie County, New York, and twice had to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for July 17

Hi, MiaElla. I do post this most days. As for a theme, it's not my own creation. I copy it from the Humorscope site. Aries (March 21 - April 19) You will have a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup for lunch, and will receive a phone call from a man named "Sven", but who tells you his name is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Humorscope for July 16

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Good day to start learning the violin. Interestingly, your neighbors will volunteer to pay for lessons. It's selfless gestures like that which really help friendships blossom. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Today you'll start a new rock group, named "SPAM Catapult", and kick... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 15, 2011

Random Facts 71

Mexico is second only to Brazil in the number of Catholic citizens. The first female governor of a U.S. state was Wyoming governor, elected in 1924. Wyoming was also the first state to give women the right to vote, enacting women’s suffrage in 1869. While men currently represent an even 50% of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for July 15

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Ah ha! You will finally have an opportunity to use the word "plumbaginous" in casual conversation today! You will be discussing either bicycles or aircraft, at the time. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Good day to make a nice pot of gruel. Isn't it strange, how difficult it is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Our Thursday Movie--The Changeling

Based on a true story( The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders ), the film is set in 1928 L.A. where a young boy goes missing. His mother comes home to find him gone. Five months later a boy, fitting his description, is found in IL. He claims to be the missing boy. Mother & son are reunited, but, she... Sign in to see full entry.

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Quotes for Today--Eyes

The eye see only what the mind is prepared to comprehend~Robertson Davies One's eyes are what one is, one's mouth is what one becomes~John Galsworthy Do everything as in the eye of another~Seneca the Elder The eye is the jewel of the body~Henry David Thoreau What color are your eyes? Mine are pale... Sign in to see full entry.

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