Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12/12/12

     Today is supposedly good for harmony, tying the knot, numerology, and many things. This morning I was reviewing in my head what some of the other triple repeat number dates were like. When the alarm rang this morning they were playing the 1974 hit "Nothing From Nothing" by Billy Preston. He died on the dreaded 6/6/6 day six and a half years ago. It was a Tuesday. Monday 1/1/1 was the coldest new years day in many years. However, people at the shore still went in for "First Dip" in Ocean City New Jersey. I have a friend whose daughter Sarah was born on Saturday 2/2/2. On 4/4/4 the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox in an exhibition game in their new Citizens Band Park. Saturday 7/7/7 was another day that was good for marriage. The casinos had some extra players on this "Lucky Day". Friday 8/8/8 was the opening of the Beijing Olympics. Wednesday 9/9/9 produced an earthquake in Japan. Let's see what 12/12/12/ brings.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

December 10 events

Tuesday December 10, 1963 -Six year old Donny Osmond appeared on The Andy Williams Show.

Thursday December 10, 1987 - Nightline is seen in the USSR for the first time.

Saturday December 10,1988 - Massive earthquake in Armenia kills over 100,000 people.

     In addition to writing books an memory and healing, I write humorous essays. Some of the titles include "Why I have Never Been to a Self Improvement Seminar", "Back to Jail Night" and "Teachable Moments With My Grandson" Eventually, I am going to publish them in a collection. I am currently writing one about dumb things people have done over the past 40 years.  You may have heard on the news on Friday December 7 that a man called the police on a prostitute because she short changed him ten minutes. Then there was the 1972 Olympics in Munich where two American runners missed there event because their coach did not get the correct time. I have collected a few other news memories over the years. However, I need your help. If you remember any other events where someone did something really dumb I would like to hear from you. Anything that can be verified by a news story in the past 40 years counts. If your contribution is selected, you will be listed as a contributor when the book is published. There will be an additional prise too!