Thursday, December 19th. Only 6 Shopping till Christmas
Today is the day. It’s Re-Gifting Day
1732: Benjamin Franklin began publishing “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
1843: Charles Dickens published “A Christmas Carol”
1907: A coalmine explosion in Jacobs Creek, PA, killed 239 workers
1917: The first games of the new National Hockey League (NHL) were played
1959: Walter Williams died in Houston, TX, at the age of 117. He was said to be the last surviving veteran of the U.S. Civil War
1972: Apollo 17 splashed down in the Pacific, ending the Apollo program of manned lunar landings
1996: The school board of Oakland, CA, voted to recognize Black English, also known as “Ebonics.” The board later reversed its stance
1997: “Titanic” opened in American movie theaters
1998: President Bill Clinton was impeached on two charges of perjury and obstruction of justice by the U.S. House of Representatives
In the News: Three vehicle crash overnight in Bethlehem sends 3 to hospital…Taylorsville man facing lost list of felony drug charges…Taylorsville man gets out of jail and is arrested again…Alexander County woman nabbed…Alexander County woman arrested on felony charge….Statesville resident wins $4 million in NC Lottery
Weather: Sunny and Cooler. High in low to mid 50’s. Weekend looks pretty frigid but dry
Sports: First Conference Realignment released by State, AC still in 6 team league…Cougar Hoops at South Iredell tonight…Wake hires new Football Coach..First 12-team College Football Playoff begins Friday night…Broncos at Chargers this evening…Will Patrick Mahomes play this weekend ?
Jennifer Beals
Library says just “Keep it” https://apnews.com/article/michigan-library-overdue-book-86747a3d68c0524273f2ff690bf3df7d
Word of the Day: epicure [ ep-i-kyoor ] A person with a refined taste, especially for food and wine. Someone with sensitive and discriminating tastes. Devoted to sensual pleasire. The Greek word is from the philosopher Epicurus who taught a philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and a secluded life. epicurean
Quote of the Day: “Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time”… Lou Brock