Little Miss Dangerous, Slow Down!, -and- Mondo Cane

Little Miss Dangerous - woman crashes into convenience store, tries to buy beer
Slow Down! - student caught doing 105 MPH in 30-MPH zone
Mondo Cane - Leona Helmsley's multi-billion-dollar estate may go to dogs

On this day in history: July 2, 1982 - Vietnam vet Larry Walters climbs aboard an aluminum lawn chair in Southern California, equipped with 42 weather balloons, a CB radio, a parachute, and a pellet gun. During his two-hour voyage from San Pedro to Long Beach, Walters reaches an altitude of 16,000 feet and eventually becomes tangled in some power lines. Walters survives, but receives a $1,500 fine from the FAA.

Born on this day in history: July 2, 1947 - Larry David (1947-) Born in Brooklyn, New York, producer, writer and actor Larry David began doing stand-up comedy in New York nightclubs in 1974. In 1989, he and Jerry Seinfeld developed the legendary "Seinfeld" series, which David wrote and produced until 1996. In 1999, David created the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" series for HBO, which won a Golden Globe in 2003.

Scripture of the Day: For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. - Matthew 7:2

Video of the Day: The Two Talking Cats - submitted by Cindy

This was the scene that greeted me as I drove to my office this morning. This trick did not end well! Click to enlarge.

Slave Labor, Unholy Matrimony, -and- Slow Down!

Slave Labor - NY millionaire gets prison for abuse of housekeepers
Unholy Matrimony - bigamist "forgot" drunken 1978 marriage
Slow Down! - motorcyclist cited for driving 144 MPH

On this day in history: June 27, 1844 - Mormon leader Joseph Smith, along with his brother Hyrum, are shot and killed by a mob while in jail at Carthage, Illinois. According to church legend, after Smith is shot a man raises a knife to decapitate him, but is thwarted by a thunderbolt from heaven.

Born on this day in history: June 27, 1975 - Tobey Maguire (1975-) Born in Santa Monica, CA, actor Tobey Maguire spent years playing "sensitive young man" roles before hitting it big in the action adventure "Spiderman"(2002) and then "Seabiscuit" (2003).

Scripture of the Day: Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? - Matthew 6:27

Video of the Day: Thermite Experiment

Here is one of Laura's photographs of the pork loins she so masterfully
barbecued last weekend. Click to enlarge.

The sky appears clearer this morning than it has been in many days. Blue sky is visible, and the smell of smoke from the fires is not as strong as it has been recently. Hopefully, these are signs that the fires that have been plaguing California are coming under control.