It's Alive!, Movin' on Up, -and- It Came from Outer Space

It's Alive! - man wakes during autopsy
Movin' on Up - Alaskan village to relocate
It Came from Outer Space - mystery illness strikes after meteorite hits Peruvian village

On this day in history: September 18, 1970 - Jimi Hendrix dies in London from barbiturate overdose.

Born on this day in history: September 18, 1956 - Debbi Fields (1956 - ____) business executive. She is the founder of "Mrs. Fields Cookies, Inc.," 1979.

Scripture of the Day: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." (Philippians 2:3-4)

Video of the Day: It's JerryTime - The Landlord - submitted by Cindy

I saw Bobby Flay on television yesterday, and he was driving a new silver Dodge Nitro SLT. Bobby Flay has good taste!

For dinner last evening, I made fettuccine with shrimp and Alfredo sauce. It was delightful.

Fighting Back, Running on Empty, -and- Resident Evil

Fighting Back - suspected burglar shot by homeowner
Running on Empty - some gas stations refusing to sell gas
Resident Evil - Charles Manson scheduled for parole hearing

On this day in history: May 24, 1964 - In the closing minutes of a match between Peru and Argentina, after a referee disallows a goal, a riot ensues. 318 people are killed and 500 injured in Lima, Peru, making it the worst soccer riot in history.

Born on this day in history: May 24, 1941 - Bob Dylan (1941 - ____) singer, songwriter. His songs include "Blowin' in the Wind," 1962; "The Times are Changin'," 1964; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1988.

Today's Video: Honda Chorus - submitted by Jay

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The wind has abated! The sun is shining brightly, the sky is blue and clear, and the birds are singing. It is entirely possible that this beautiful weather will continue through the Memorial Day weekend.

During my journey to my office this morning, I encountered a silver Dodge Nitro SXT. Mr. Nitro was noticeably excited to encounter a member of his family, and I had to apply a good deal of restraint to keep him from engaging in an embarrassing display.