 1. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes.
She gave me a hug. 2. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh. 3. What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck.
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  George Washington, the celebrated father of our country, had no children of his own. A 2004 study suggests that a type of tuberculosis that Washington contracted in childhood may have rendered him sterile. He did adopt two children from Martha Custis's first marriage.  Charlemagne was the 8th- century king of Franks, united much of Western Europe through military campaigns. He has been called the "king and father of Europe. Charlemagne was also a devoted dad to 18 children, and today most Europeans may be able to claim Charlemagne as their ancestor.
Halsey Taylor invented the drinking fountain in 1912 as a tribute to his father, who succumbed to typhoid fever after drinking from a contaminated public waters supply in in 1896
 1. " To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. " Is it so bad, then to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood." Ralph Waldo Emerson 3. " Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored for." Socrates 4. " Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in" Aristotle Short Story
He sat in his recliner as he watched his four kids play in the living room. His 15 year-old daughter was preoccupied with her phone scanning to find the latest app. His second kid at 12 was checking out video games on her ipad. The last two siblings, 10 and 8 watched TV and checking the weather reports. They were eager to go outside and play baseball. The dark clouds and thunderstorms, and pounding rain spoiled the day for the boys. He turned to the small table next to him searching for something interesting to read. There he kept the latest motivational books he bought or the magazines he had subscribed to. He found a book he thought would put him in the frame of mind he desired at that time. The book lifted his spirit for a few minutes. But he stopped as the memories of his deceased wife sprang to his mind. She died when the last kid was two. He hardly thought of marrying again especially since his family was big and he didn't think they wanted to see another woman around the home. So, he settled on remaining their single parent. As the CEO of a major company he owned, he had to skillfully control his schedules. Holding meetings with staff, engaging other business associates, and being present for significant events in his kids life challenged him. He never complained. In fact, he found joy in knowing that he could have provided a good atmosphere for his kids to grow up in and also being able to run his business successfully. The rain subsided and the boys ran outside even though the lawns were damp. They donned their baseball gear and pitched and swung to glory. Their father peaked through his window and felt nothing but pride as he watched his kids, though muddied, having fun. The next day was Father's Day. he got out of bed a bit late. He didn't worry much about breakfast as he knew his daughters had developed the skill at preparing that meal. The boys knocked at his room and invited him out. When he emerged he saw a huge box gift-wrapped at the entrance. Some of the kids urged him to open it. He hesitantly complied. Out sprang his youngest son wishing him a happy Father's Day. His eldest daughter told him that if they all could have have fitted in the box, they would have done so. She also added that she wanted him to know that they are all his present for this special day. He sobbed. The kids then invited him for breakfast. They ate and licked their lips and fingers and smiled. © Wallace Paul June 2024.   Here we go as we continue our feature of the O"Jays. This week we'll look at "Darlin' Darlin' Baby"
"Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet,Tender, Love) You're my darlin', darlin', baby You're my darlin', darlin', love You're my darlin' ,darlin' baby I said you're everything I ever hoped for in a woman And as long as I may live Oh, you're my darlin', darlin', baby You're my sweet and tender love You're a very special lady I said you're the one I always dreamed of in a woman I'll give you all than I can give I'll give you plenty love Because you deserve the best You should everything a queen sitting on a throne should have You deserve to have it all And am going do my best to give it to you, to give it to you, to give it to you Oh, you're my darlin', darlin', baby(These verses are repeated with some variations).. Writers : Kenneth Gamble/Leon Huff © 1976 Philadelphia International   Greek singer Maxi Nil celebrates her 43rd birthday on June 4. We know this won't be any "Winter's Sail"' but likely a summer fire. Have a wonderful day, Maxi.  It certainly was a "Quiet Place" for Keyan-Mexican actress, for Lupita Nyong'o as her 41st birthday on May 1, seemed to have passed unnoticed. Don't worry special lady, we were celebrating with you in spirit.  Irish born actor, Liam Neeson adds 2 to his big 70 on June 7. Hey brother we've enjoyed your thrilling movies and TV appearances. Great journey. Happy birthday.  American actress and rapper, Awkwafina celebrated her 36th birthday on June 2. This is not "The Farewell" , as we're looking forward to seeing you and those great performances.
With summer here and many people are heading for the parks and particularly swimming pools, we'll look at some of the types of bathing suits that are trending. From the runway to the beach, designers have embraced trends that celebrate inclusivity, creativity and self expression. Green swimsuits with contemporary cuts are making a significant splash on fashion runways and resort collections. Here are a few!     Pink swimsuits are also hitting the scene.        Luxembourg is a small, landlocked country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south. It's capital and most populous city, Luxembourg is one of the four institution seats of the European Union. The culture, people and languages are highly intertwined with its French and German neighbors, even though Luxembourgish is the only national language. However, French is the only language for legislation, and all three,Luxembourgish, French, and German are used for administrative matters in the country. Luxembourg is a relatively small country with an area of 998 square miles, making it the seventh smallest country in Europe. And with a population of 672,000 inhabitants, ranks This country is the least populated in Europe. But Luxembourg has the highest population growth rate. And foreigners account for more than half of the population. This Western European country is a well developed country with an advanced economy and one of the world's highest GDP per capita. The main drivers of the economy are the financial and R&D sectors. In recent years, cutting -edge technologies have been massively supported, leading to a thriving ecosystems of businesses, investors and public stakeholders. This small European nation is a Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarch. It has a Grand Duke, prime minister, deputy prime minister, and a speaker. Seventy-three percent of the residents identify as Christians, while 23.4% have no religion, and 3.2% Other. Luxembourg GDP stands at 81.5 billion USD.  What About Embracing Gravel Gardens? Yeah, we know, you are accustomed to purchasing mulch and other potting products when you tend to your garden. But making use of mostly natural soil is an idea that has been around for ages. A gardener possesses two main quality, that is being resilient and creative. With unpredictable climate change, resilience and creativity have to be employed. You may be required to think outside the box. So these are some of the things that you need to consider. * Enhance Your Garden with Edimentals Edimental plants are both edible and ornamental-- are beautiful and easy to grow your own food in your garden, whatever the size. Edimental plants are easier to care for than traditional vegetables. with fruiting time throughout the year rather than all at once.  * Explore Naturalist Planting and The New Perennial Movement.  Originating in the Netherlands in the 1980s, the New Perennial Movement is finally becoming a mainstream design aesthetic. It's a slightly wilder, softer aesthetic , neither manicured nor neglected, but one that takes its cue from nature. It's a garden filled with drifts of plants and grasses that appear to have naturally re-seeded themselves in place, though in reality are carefully placed and chosen. The focus is on diversity of plants that blends with nature. * Preserve Every Drop of Eco-Friendly Rain Gardens  With drought an occurrence in many regions, rain gardens have soared in popularity as a method of slowing down the rain water and irrigation, keeping every last drop of precious water on site and out of the street's storm drains. It also minimizes roof and driveway pollutants from rain runoffs, as the roots of the plants slowly filter the water. * You Learn To Love Bugs (Even Those That Munch!)  While we don't want full-blown infestations destroying our gardens, a shift in perspective can result in a more sustainable garden. There are some bugs that will perpetually be on the naughty list, but there has been a fundamental shift, on how we perceive the vast majority of bugs, even those that make us squirm. The Royal Horticultural Society recently de-classified slugs and snails as pests. * Adapt And Grow With A changing Climate  We must adapt to weather rapidly becoming hotter/colder/wetter/drier than ever before, forcing us to re-evaluate the garden's roles in our lives. Many are walking a tightrope between the desire to create stunning aesthetic innovative breeders, designers, and gardeners who focus on sustainable beauty, and increased native plant selections available in nurseries. *Create Unique Outdoor Spaces  With more people more working out of their homes, gardens are being transformed into hard-working spaces for the entire family. Of course outdoor cooking and dining remain one of the top requests, when designing a garden. But spaces devoted to other aspects of everyday living are a growing demand. * Embrace Gravel Gardens For Low -Maintenance Beauty  With temperatures trending hotter and drier, than ever before, gardeners are re-evaluating their plant choices, planting methods, and dependency on water to create thriving gardens. Gravel gardens tick all the boxes of a sustainable, low-water garden. A gravel garden is a low -water, low- maintenance garden bed primarily consisting of gravel instead of soil, with carefully chosen plants throughout. Gravel of a uniform size is evenly spread over the existing ground to depth of 4-6 inches. The root -ball base of 3-to 4-5 inch potted plant is then placed near to the top of the ground and surrounded with gravels. Placing the root-ball base near the ground encourages the root to grow deep down, resulting in a much hardier plant that can withstand drought. * Rediscover the Beauty of Biodiversity of Stumpery Gardens  While once a Victorian fad to designed to show off fern collections, stumpies are making a comeback. Only the focus isn't on plant collections but on creature wildlife sanctuaries while showcasing shade-loving plants.
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