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At one time I had two very cool cats, Fred I and Charcoal. Two black cats and people wondered how I could do that. Each came to me in a different way and either of them I could not say no Photos to follow.

1807  The steamboat designed by Robert Fulton, the Clermont, begins its inaugural trip up the Hudson River. The boat is the first of its kind offered in public service. 1891  Charles Kettering receives patent No. 1,150,523 for the first electric self-star. His invention put crank starts in the automobile industry’s rearview mirror. (The rearview mirror wouldn’t be invented for another 30 years.) 1945  George Orwell published the allegorical novella Animal Farm. 1979  Monty Python’s Life of Brian premieres in the United States. 

I am looking for my new found joke list. It is the one that reminds you of all the jokes you forget. Or maybe its one liners today, mini quotes. List of jokes to come if you see none below. Or comebacks and more. I sold our vacuum cleaner; it was just gathering dust. “I misjudged you… You’re not a moron. You’re only a case of arrested development.” – Hemmingway “Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Alabama.” “Anybody with you?” “Nope. I’m Alabama self.“ Did you hear the joke about experiencing déjà vu? Did you hear the joke about experiencing déjà vu? Scientists have discovered what is

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This makes me miss my dad who passed away back in 2020. We would ride the coasters together, and enjoy the trips. There weren’t that many, but I recall we did pull over once on a summer trip back through Oregon or Washington. Saw on just off the freeway, so we pulled off. Went for the ride and then continued our hurried back trip to Arizona. We did a few at Disneyland and the Scream Machine at Six Flags in Atlanta. Those come to mind. I also did them with my friend Alissa. The one she didn’t go on with me did me in though

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Maybe not the whole website but definitely this post. Fabulous photos of creatures of all sizes and their eyeballs. Such detail in some of these animals, and their ability to see things we may not. Here’s your link.

While reading through my news my Coffee Flipboard came up in a group of four. Excited as hell. https://flipboard.com/@paulvalach/coffee-yes-please-03gvr7b0z?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=share

“Help others and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and new meaning it will bring your own life.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

This is wonderful, and what a great thing a lighthouse. I’ve thought about living in one, as it is an important part of the coast. And they are important for the safety of all the vessels that go by.

There is nothing like a great chocolate chip cookie. However, there are many varieties to this wonderful treat. Also sizes and more. Types of chip, and style come to mind when making or ordering. Also many fortunes have been made with providing these morsels. Read all about this day here.