WORD FOR THE WEEK: Nom de plume: It is identified as a pen name or an assumed name used by a writer instead of their real name.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS:
Wednesday, April 16: Dr. Jack Rhody of Smithville and football coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick.
Thursday, April 17: Penny Bolton and pop singer, Victoria Beckham, age 50.
Friday, April 18: Television host, Conan O’Brian; attorney, Clarence Darrow; and actress Kourtney Kardashian.
Saturday, April 19: Donna S. Arnette, Melissa Pirtle and Marissa Clark.
Monday, April 21: The late Queen Elizabeth II and American actress, Andie McDowell.
Tuesday, April 22: Robert White and actor Jack Nicholson, age 87, who was born in 1937. Also, Machine Gun Kelly in 1990 turned 34.
Wednesday, April 23: Long-time favorite friend Linda Sorrell and Eve Bohannon
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” (Mark Twain)
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
Wednesday, April 16: In 1912, aviator Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Remember her name.
Thursday, April 17: The Canadian Act took effect on this day in 1982. It made Canada a wholly independent, fully sovereign state, among a few other things.
Friday, April 18: On this night in 1775, Paul Revere made a dramatic ride on horseback during the Revolutionary War, warning the people of Boston of an imminent attack from British troops.
Saturday, April 19: The American Revolution begins. Launched this day in 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the American Revolution was an effort by 13 British colonies in North America to win their independence.
Sunday, April 20: German Dictator, Adolph Hitler was born on this day in 1889. He died by suicide on April 30, 1945 at age 56.
Monday, April 21: Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain was born on this day in 1926 in London, England. She died on September 8, 2022 at age 93; John Adams was sworn in as the first vice-president of the U.S. – nine days before George Washington was inaugurate as President.
Tuesday, April 22: The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970
MANNERS FOR THE WEEK: You must now know how obsessed I am with correct manners. I have found that it has become an overlooked and mostly unused practice today. During my growing years, we were taught manners as a prerequisite to leaving home at age 18. For this week’s manner, “Respect others by listening to them intently, respecting their personal space, and avoid interrupting others.”
ANGIE’S BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: “We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” (1 Timothy 6:7)
BRADY’S SHENANIGANS: My favorite little buddy began this daily habit when he joined me at the Webb House more than four years ago. I bought him a small, indoor “Welcome Home” fabric dog house from Amazon. This was not taught – but an ingrained behavior. Whenever I leave my room, he crawls into his little covered hideout and waits there until I return. It doesn’t matter if I’m away for five minutes or for five hours. Always, the welcome home is filled to overflowing with love, play, and laughter. A few treats are also thrown in for good behavior!
WEEKLY LUCY UPDATE: I can report this week that Lucy is feeling lots better and not enjoying the recent rash of severe weather.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK – Be nice!
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