Emergency!, Good Parenting, -and- Gone to Pot

Emergency! - diner dials 9-1-1 over shrimp order
Good Parenting - dad finds kidnapped sons without police help
Gone to Pot - cops find marijuana garden in bedroom of "Harry Potter" actor

On this day in history: April 8, 1994 - Kurt Cobain's body is found 3 days after committing suicide with a shotgun.

Born on this day in history: April 8, 1968 - Patricia Arquette (1968-) Born in Chicago, IL, daughter of actor Lewis Arquette, actress Patricia Arquette grew up on a Virginia commune, alongside siblings Rosanna, Richmond, Alexis and David. At age 15, she ran away to pursue acting. In 2004, Arquette landed the role of psychic Allison DuBois on hit TV show "Medium," which earned her an Emmy.

Scripture of the Day: Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. - 1 Corinthians 15:1

Video of the Day: Strangest Clip Ever - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing the park on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

The rain that was forecast for yesterday did arrive—albeit briefly: It rained lightly for approximately 45 seconds yesterday afternoon. Today's weather report calls for "Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the morning... then isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 63. South winds around 10 mph." The sky looks ominous currently. It may easily rain with considerably more might than predicted. Where, oh where has spring gone? I quickly became accustomed to the 80°+ weather!

To Serve and Protect, I Spy, -and- Heat of the Moment

To Serve and Protect - guard watches TV while inmate beaten to death
I Spy - nearly quarter of married couples snoop on each other
Heat of the Moment - Los Angeles considering global-warming tax

On this day in history: April 8, 1994 - Kurt Cobain's body is found 3 days after committing suicide with a shotgun.

Born on this day in history: April 8, 1968 - Patricia Arquette (1968-) Born in Chicago, IL, daughter of actor Lewis Arquette, actress Patricia Arquette grew up on a Virginia commune, alongside siblings Rosanna, Richmond, Alexis and David. At age 15, she ran away to pursue acting. In 2004, Arquette landed the role of psychic Allison DuBois on hit TV show "Medium," which earned her an Emmy.

Scripture of the Day: Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. - James 4:7-8/

Video of the Day: Elephant Paints Self Portrait - submitted by Laura

In defiance of statistical improbability of election, Hillary orders presidential jet. Click to enlarge.

Warm Weather! The weather forecasts for this week are excellent. The weather has been warm and dry, and this is predicted to continue. Today is forecast to be 70 degrees, and it is expected that temperatures will reach 78 degrees on Thursday. I am wearing shorts for the first time this year in celebration of the weather.

Yesterday was a fast day on our food calendar. The 24-hour fast ended at 7 PM. For dinner, we had a salad of baby spinach leaves, sliced (previously grilled) chicken breast, sliced red onion, asparagus (previously grilled), sliced avocado, sliced celery, sliced white mushrooms, and cubed Roma tomatoes. I made a dressing using extra-virgin olive oil, rice wine vinegar, Tony Chachere's More Spice, lime juice, and wasabi paste. It was a delicious meal.

We watched "Disturbia" again and thoroughly enjoyed it. "Disturbia" and "Cars" begin their journey back to Netflix today. New Blu-ray DVDs shall arrive in time for weekend viewing.