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Richard C Gilbert’s Wednesday Blog

February 27, 2019 By Richard C. Gilbert

* * * * W E D N E S D A Y * * * * F E B R U A R Y 27th * * * D A Y 58 of 2019 * * * *

Yum !

Happy Strawberry Day ! I love ’em, how can you not ?

1927: The first Mardi Gras celebration began in New Orleans

1922: The Supreme Court denied a challenge thus confirming the right to vote for women

1951: The Twenty-second Amendment to the Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified

1991: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that “Kuwait is liberated”

1997: Divorce becomes legal in Ireland

In the News: Opening Arguments in Clary Murder Trial Part II set for today….Some new developments in double murder investigation…Board of Education announces meeting for Thursday…Iredell woman charged with statutory rape…The judge that shot down the state’s voter ID law is a Wilkes County native…The new Gerber Baby is from Hickory

Weather: Clouds take over, maybe a shower

Sports: Cougar Softball and Baseball open season tonight…AC Hoops drilled in playoffs…Duke falls in Hokieland…Heels outscore the Cuse…Wake gets win…Canes stay hot…Rockies keep their man…West Alexander Volleyball finishes perfect season

Happy Birthday: Joanne Woodward, Ralph Nader, Howard Hesseman, James Worthy, Chelsea Clinton, Josh Groban

Joanne Woodward

Josh Groban

I’m considering opening a string of Massage Parlors in Florida. It seems there’s a sudden void

Does it shock you that Spike Lee had a Hissy Fit when he didn’t win an Oscar ?

Good Luck to Alexander Central Athletics as the Spring Sports Season begins. A Big Thumbs up to Kylie Hamby as she takes over the Lady Cougar Softball Program. She has a tough act to follow as the team is coming off State Championship #10. Go Cougars !!!

Quote of the Day: “My health is fine; it’s my age that’s bad”…Roy Acuff at age 83

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