1789 • George Washington took office as first elected president.
1803 • The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.
1900 • Casey Jones was killed while trying to save the runaway train Cannonball Express.
1993 • CERN announces World Wide Web protocols will be free.
MjL 30 Apr 2013, 4:40 a.m.
I also got some excited emails from Tammy, the proud mother of Andy who now has his name on the plaque for the Golden Trowel Award. He received the “Outstanding Horticulture Student” award. The plaque will be hanging in the Ropp Building. That’s the main ag building where ag classes are held. He will also be recognized as being part of Team Planet.
And to think —— In the 70s I wore pants that flared at the bottom.
MjL 30 Apr 2013, 10:51 a.m.
It was 10:30 in the morning when I realized I might have reached rock bottom in retiree decadence. I found myself thinking I should cut back on the caffeine because it was interfering with my morning nap. It gets worse, “Self, I answered, if you can’t sleep you can always go have second breakfast.” (That comes from that Hobbit book I think.)
MjL 30 Apr 2013, 10:54 a.m.
If I were a vampire I would feel better about my weight —— because I wouldn’t be able to see myself in the mirror.
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