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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Humorscope for May 31

Aries (March 21 - April 19) You will call someone today, who will insist on calling you "Sven." Humor them -- act impressed. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You will finally find your spirit guide today, and your life will take on new meaning. Unfortunately for you, your spirit guide will turn out to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Quotes for Today--Memorial Day

Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet act? Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism?~Henry Ward Beecher The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts--Memorial Day Edition

Memorial day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868. It was observed by placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers during the first national celebration. Gen. James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which around 5,000 participants helped to decorate the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for May 30

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Noodle day #2! "The Revenge Of The Noodle." Today you will learn to make a really killer recipe for szechuan noodles, which will contain both chili-garlic paste and whole peanuts. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Ooh! Oh. I should have warned you. I'm sorry. Gemini (May 21 -... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Quotes for Today--Hugs

Arm ourselves for war? No! All the arms we need are for hugging~Author Unknown If you're angry at a loved one, hug that person. And mean it. You may not want to hug - which is all the more reason to do so. It's hard to stay angry when someone shows they love you, and that's precisely what happens... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 41

Red carpets traditionally marked the ceremonial and formal routes of leaders and politicians. The first reference to a “red carpet” is Agamemnon (458 B.C.) by Aeschylus. Surfing, or heenalu, was invented thousands of years ago by the Polynesians who first settled Hawaii. Their boards weighed more... Sign in to see full entry.

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When

This was another poem written in 1983 for my first love, Mike L. He never saw any of them, as, I rarely shared my writing with anyone. Plus, he & I were more in the friendship category & sometimes, not even that. Even so, I do believe there was, at least, a crush on his part. When When two hearts... Sign in to see full entry.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On May 1, one of the random facts I posted was about, The Canadian Mounted Police. Which was formed in 1873. Referred to as the Mounties, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is one of the most recognized police forces in the world. They're unique in that they're a a national, federal, provincial and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Robertson Davies

On Apr 30 I posted some quotes about nostalgia. One was from, Robertson Davies. He was born William Robertson Davies in Thamesville, Ontario in 1913 & passed on in 1995. He was a novelist, playwright, critic, journalist & professor. He was one of Canada's best-known & most popular authors & one of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for May 29

I'm a Sagittarius & mine just says to, hide. I guess that's good all around advice, lol. Aries (March 21 - April 19) You will be attacked and beaten by a group of Nuns. When a baffled pair of mounted urban police drag them off you, they will refuse to say why they were attacking you, and will sulk.... Sign in to see full entry.

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