Mommy Dearest, She's Alive!, -and- Keep Your Eyes on the Road!

Mommy Dearest - parents forget 4-year-old daughter at airport
She's Alive! - "dead" woman sues hospital
Keep Your Eyes on the Road! - man stopped doing 80 MPH in wrong lane, while texting

On this day in history: August 6, 1970 - 750 unkempt Yippies show up at Disneyland, hell-bent "to liberate Minnie Mouse, have free rein of the park and infiltrate Tom Sawyer's Island," according to Youth International Party leaflets. Instead, they wind up scuffling with Disney security and other patrons, eventually prompting Anaheim police to close the park early and forcibly eject the dirty longhairs.

Born on this day in history: August 6, 1928 - Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987) Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enigmatic artist Andy Warhol was a founder of the 1960s Pop Art movement. His Campbell's Soup can paintings (1961) made him a celebrity, and his collaborative work, including underground films, was produced in a loft called “The Factory.” In 1969, he launched fashion and gossip magazine Interview, and then created best-selling silkscreen portraits of international personalities. The Andy Warhol Museum opened in Pittsburgh in 1994.

Scripture of the Day: But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs [Those who served as priests in Old Testament times.] as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises. - Hebrews 8:6

Video of the Day: Iron Chef Sushi Battle 1/5

Imagine my surprise when I discovered the new sushi section at the local market near our house! Click to enlarge.

Yikes! There was lightning throughout the night and morning, and it continues still! Rain fell during the night, but only a small amount—just enough to make Mr. Nitro look truly filthy. The sky looks threatening, and there may be more rain soon. Rain would certainly be preferable to wildfires started by lightning strikes! I pray that there are no more fires and that the rain falls and cleans and refreshes everything it touches!

I Right the Wrongs, Role-playing, -and- Matters of Life and Death

I Right the Wrongs - judge punishes violators with Barry Manilow
Role-playing - video game helps illegals
Matters of Life and Death - city asked to evict Planned Parenthood

On this day in history: September 19, 1959 - In a Cold War setback, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev is annoyed to learn that he will not be permitted to visit Disneyland, due to concerns for his personal safety.

Born on this day in history: September 19, 1911 - William Golding (1911 - 1993) novelist. He was best known for his allegorical cult novel, "The Lord of the Flies," 1954; won the Nobel Prize in Literature, 1983.

Scripture of the Day: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." (Ephesians 4:29)

Video of the Day: It's JerryTime: Who's that Guy? - submitted by Cindy

Brrr. It is a cool 54 degrees this morning at 7:30 AM. The "high" today is forecast to be 72 degrees. Yikes! Could it be that we are bypassing autumn and going straight to winter? So it would appear. Summer does not end officially until next Sunday, yet I feel that it has gone now, and I miss it dearly! A vision of long trousers, jackets, socks, shoes, and artificial heat dances before my eyes, and it is a most unpleasant vision indeed! Brrr. Perhaps I shall make some hot tea.

Not Right, Survivor, -and- Watch Your Step

Not Right - left-leaning bloggers consider forming labor union
Survivor - boy rescued from Dead Sea after 6-hour ordeal
Watch Your Step - 400 FL swimmers stung by jellyfish

On this day in history: August 6, 1970 - 750 unkempt Yippies show up at Disneyland, hell-bent "to liberate Minnie Mouse, have free reign of the park and infiltrate Tom Sawyer's Island," according to Youth International Party leaflets. Instead, they wind up scuffling with Disney security and other patrons, eventually prompting Anaheim police to close the park early and forcibly eject the dirty longhairs.

Born on this day in history: August 6, 1917 - Robert Mitchum (1917 - 1997) film actor His films included "The Winds of War," "North & South," "Cape Fear," and "Night of the Hunter."

Today's Video: Trunk Monkey Compilation - submitted by Cindy

My hunting pals and I are preparing for a wild pig hunt. The new hunting vehicle I have rented for the trip should suit us well. Click to enlarge.

Laura brought two Sierra Nevada gourmet pizzas home Friday afternoon. She had nursery duties at Harvest Christian Center. One of my brothers was visiting from Southern California. He visited for several hours. When Laura returned from the church at 9:30, we had some pizza and champagne and watched two episodes of "Walker, Texas Ranger."

On Saturday, I made a frittata for brunch. We ate half the frittata, sipped champagne, and played Scrabble. That evening, my brother came to dinner. He does not enjoy spicy foods (yikes!), so Laura left the Jack Daniels barbecue sauce untreated. She grilled some boneless, skinless chicken breasts and glazed them with the barbecue sauce. I made a potato salad with red potatoes, celery, dill pickles, white onion, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, wasabi powder, brown mustard, dill weed, sea salt, and ground black pepper. It was a delightful meal. Following dinner, we watched "300." It was a violent, dark movie. It was well produced and exciting, but it is not for those easily disturbed by extreme violence.

Following the early service at Harvest Christian Center on Sunday, we enjoyed more of the delicious Sierra Nevada pizza, strawberry margaritas, and Scrabble. For dinner, I made a salad with red leaf lettuce, cucumber, tomato, avocado, and sugar snap peas (blanched and chilled). Laura added a diced habanero to some of the Jack Daniels barbecue sauce and used it to glaze a large pork loin that she had charred then grilled slowly, using indirect heat. It was a delicious meal.

The remaining half of the frittata followed me to the office this morning.

Help!, The Naked Truth, -and- Push!

Help! - 911 call leads to man's own arrest
The Naked Truth - VT town considers banning nudity
Push! - woman forced to give birth in jail cell

On this day in history: July 17, 1955 - Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California.

Born on this day in history: July 17, 1674 - Isaac Watts (1674 - 1748) minister He is regarded as the "father of English hymnody" and best known for "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," 1707.

Today's Video: Bull Run

For dinner last evening, we had giant shrimp with thick spaghetti. I peeled and cleaned a pound of giant shrimp and placed them in a stainless-steel bowl. I added extra-virgin olive oil, three tablespoons of minced garlic, three tablespoons of grated ginger, and Red Monkey Mango Habanera Spice. I placed the bowl in the refrigerator for two hours. I cooked a box of Barilla thick spaghetti until al dente, flushed with cold water to stem the cooking process, and set aside. Laura sautéed the shrimp, and tossed in the spaghetti when the shrimp were cooked. At the table, we plated and sprinkled with crushed red peppers, Parmesan cheese, and Progresso Italian bread crumbs. Laura was soon heard making guttural growling sounds. I took this to mean that she was enjoying the meal.

No Support, Bang!, -and- Challenged

No Support - New York attorney general accuses Dell of fraud
Bang! - Illinois issues gun-owner card to 10-month-old baby
Challenged - Judge asks, "So what's a Web site?"

On this day in history: May 17, 1974 - During a gun battle with members of the Symbionese Liberation Army, the LAPD fires tear gas into their Watts hideout. The canisters ignite a fire which soon consumes the house. Three other SLA members, including kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, watch the events unfold on TV in their motel room down the street from Disneyland.

Born on this day in history: May 17, 1956 - Sugar Ray Leonard (1956 - ____) boxer. He won Golden Gloves, 1972 and Olympic Gold, 1976; enormously popular with classic bouts against Duran and Hearns; record of 36-2-1 with 25 KOs.

Today's Video: Dodge Charger V8

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While driving to my office this morning, I spotted this cat driving a tractor. If only our cats were this productive! Click to enlarge.