Off to Never-Never Land, Heat of the Moment, -and- Separation of Church and State

Off to Never-never Land - Michael Jackson faces forced sale of ranch
Heat of the Moment - temperature monitors report worldwide global cooling
Separation of Church and State - IRS investigating Obama's church

On this day in history: February 27, 1977 - Rolling Stone Keith Richards arrested in Toronto with his girlfriend Anita Pallenberg for possession of heroin. Found guilty at trial over one year later, he manages to get off with a suspended sentence plus benefit concerts for the blind.

Born on this day in history: February 27, 1932 - Elizabeth Taylor (1932– ) Born in London, film star Elizabeth Taylor was a child actor, notably in "National Velvet" (1944). Later films included "Butterfield 8" (1960), which earned her an Oscar, and "Cleopatra" (1962), which led to her well-publicized marriage to Richard Burton. With Burton, Taylor made several more films, including "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966). In 1985, she founded the American Foundation for AIDS Research. She has been married eight times, including to U.S. Senator John Warner (1976–82). Taylor became a dame in 1999.

Scripture of the Day: Daniel replied, "No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries." - Daniel 2:27-28

Video of the Day: Star Wars according to a 3-year-old

Don't tell Bill I'm quitting. He's having fun.

Due to financial issues, Bill's campaign for Hillary has been scaled down considerably.

Beautiful weather! It is another beautiful day today. It is forecast to be 70 degrees today and warmer yet tomorrow and Friday. The weekend promises to be in the mid-70s. While spring is 23 days away, this weather is very spring-like, and it is very welcome!

Heat of the Moment, Taxman, -and- Stupid Criminals

Heat of the Moment - Sweden to study belching cows
Taxman - pastor asks IRS to investigate his own church
Stupid Criminals - burglar called taxi from victim's home phone

On this day in history: January 22, 1918 - Manitoba, Canada film censor board decides to ban comedies, on the grounds that they make audiences "too frivolous."

Born on this day in history: January 22, 1965 - Diane Lane (1965-) Born in New York City, actress Diane Lane began her film career at age 13, opposite Sir Lawrence Olivier in "A Little Romance" (1979). She caught the attention of director Francis Ford Coppola, who cast her in a number of films including "The Outsiders" (1983), opposite Matt Dillon. Lane has gone on to star in films ever since.

Scripture of the Day: Once you were alienated from God ... but now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. - Colossians 1:22

Video of the Day: Model Rocket Crashes into Own Builder's Car

I spotted this bumper sticker on the way to the office this morning. Click
to enlarge.

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Cold but dry! It is very cold this morning, but it is dry. There is no moisture, hence there was no frost on Mr. Nitro this morning. It rained heavily throughout the night Sunday and continued through mid-morning yesterday, but it is dry today. It is cold, and the wind accentuates the cold greatly.

The television in my office appears to be expiring: The last several days, the picture has faded several times. This morning, it faded and refuses to return. Whatever shall I do? Only time will answer this question.