On This day in History

September 14, 1901

McKinley dies of infection from gunshot wounds

On this day in 1901, U.S. President William McKinley dies after being shot by a deranged anarchist during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

1814 Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during the War of 1812.

1982 Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly actress Grace Kelly, died at age 52 of injuries suffered in a car crash.

1927 - Isadora Duncan died when her scarf became entangled in the wheel of her car.


1978 - "Mork & Mindy" premiered on ABC-TV.



Your Horoscope for Monday, September 14th

What is said and what is felt may not at all be the same today, so watch out for inner contradictions coming from those around you. Be careful what you sign today as intentions and reality may not be on the same page. It's a better time for trying to conclude things than for starting new ones.

And Happy Birthday to Karen and her son. We all share the same birthday.

On this day 55 years ago at 9:16 in the morning I was born weighing in at 9 pounds 4 ounces. It seems like just yesterday.

And yesterday my oldest son had us over for a cookout which was a surprise and they had a heavenly double chocolate fudge cake. Death by chocolate.. Yummy.

I did some cleaning yesterday and dusting, got my sheets changed on the bed, clothes washed. And I slept well.

This morning I am up bright eyed and bushing tailed. Wishing I could have a cup of coffee. Really wishing I could have a cup of coffee. Plus my tooth hurts and I wish I could have a couple of tylenol. It would probably be Ok but I will wait. Soon I will get ready to go see the skin doc which will pass some time and then at noon the hospital. The day is here.

I have definately had better birthday plans. And I want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes and email cards. Loved it.

You know. I never heard from either of my sisters or my brother. The sister I was close to I haven't spoken to for over a year now. I did think about calling her but one of the reasons she won't talk to me is because she says I never call unless it is bad news. Sheesh.. Poor thing. Interupting her perfect little life in paradise with news from the family. My husband has strict instructions to not let her know if anything happens to me.

Anyway, enough of that. I am mentally preparing myself for the surgery. I want to stay calm. centered. Time to get this shoulder fixed and get back to work.

I am not sure when I will be able to post again but thanks again for all the prayers. I will hold them close today.