A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-03-04....February is Funnest at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Bush - Cheney '04

Gosh, it looks like a fun and busy month in store for us! There's something to celebrate every day. Not only daily, but did you know that February is Black History Month; it is also An Affair to Remember Month, Canned Food Month, Creative Romance Month, Great American Pie Month, National Cherry Month, National Grapefruit Month, and National Weddings Month.

There is also a weekly celebration in February called International Flirting Week from the 12th through the 18th. What a fun month!!

Below is a list of celebration days for February. Be sure to mark your calendars 'cause I'd hate for you to miss anything!

FEBRUARY 2004

• February 1 - Freedom Day and Serpent Day
• February 2 - Ground Hog Day
• February 3 - The Day the Music Died (Buddy Holly, Ricthie Valens and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash on this day in 1959.)
• February 4 - Create a Vacuum Day and Thank a Mailman Day
• February 5 - Disaster Day and National Weatherman's Day
• February 6 - Compliments Day and Lame Duck Day
• February 7 - Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day and Send a Card to a Friend Day
• February 8 - Boy Scout Day and Kite Flying Day (in the middle of winter?)
• February 9 - Clean Out Your Computer Day and Toothache Day (oooh, I don't like that one!)
• February 10 - Umbrella Day
• February 11 - Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day, Make a Friend Day and White T-Shirt Day
• February 12 - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, Freedom to Marry Day and Plum Pudding Day
• February 13 - Get a Different Name Day
• February 14 - Ferris Wheel Day and Valentine's Day
• February 15 - National Gum Drop Day
• February 16 - Do a Grouch a Favor Day (guess I'm gonna be real busy on this day!)
• February 17 - Random Acts of Kindness Day
• February 19 - President's Day and National Chocolate Mint Day (mmm!)
• February 20 - Hoodie Hoo Day (don't know what it is, but it sounds fun!!)
• February 21 - Card Reading Day and Love Your Pet Day
• February 22 - George Washington's Birthday, Be Humble Day, Walking the Dog Day and Thinking Day
• February 23 - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day and Tennis Day (dog biscuit appreciation?!)
• February 24 - National Tortilla Chip Day (why do we need this?)
• February 25 - Pistol Patent Day
• February 26 - Carnival Day, National Pistachio Day and Tell a Fairy Tale Day
• February 27 - International Polar Bear Day and No Brainer Day (sounds good to me!)
• February 28 - Floral Design Day and Public Sleeping Day (sounds even better!)
• February 29 - Leap Day

~ Celebration calendar from www.maineiac.com ~

February 3, 1959
The Day The Music Died ~ http://www.fiftiesweb.com/crash.htm ~

On a cold winter's night on February 3, 1959, a small private plane took off from Clear Lake, Iowa bound for Fargo, N.D. It never made its destination.

When that plane crashed, it claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson and the pilot, Roger Peterson. Three of Rock and Roll's most promising performers were gone.

Jiles P. Richardson, known as The Big Bopper to his fans, was a Texas D.J. who found recording success and fame in 1958 with the song "Chantilly Lace".

Richie Valenzuela was only 16 years old when Del-Fi record producer, Bob Keane, discovered the Pacoima, California singer. Keane rearranged his name to Ritchie Valens, and in 1958 they recorded "Come On, Let's Go". Far more successful was the song Valens wrote for his girlfriend, "Donna", and its flip side, "La Bamba", a Rock and Roll version of an old Mexican standard. This earned the teenager an appearance on American Bandstand and the prospect of continued popularity.

Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (changed to Holly due to a misspelling on a contract) and his band, The Crickets, had a number one hit in 1957 with the tune "That'll Be The Day". This success was followed by "Peggy Sue" and an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. By 1959, Holly had decided to move in a new direction. He and the Crickets parted company. Holly married Maria Elena Santiago and moved to New York with the hope of concentrating on song writing and producing.

(Snip)

In keeping with the month of February, which is dedicated to Love and Lovers, I close today's post with one of Buddy Holly's songs about true love's ways.

"True Love Ways"

Hey, don't forget tomorrow, February 4th, is "Create a Vacuum Day and Thank a Mailman Day". (And if anyone wants to test their 'vacuum', I'll volunteer my house as the test site.)

Billie

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[Billie]

[Billie]

Good morning, Funnest FRiends!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[The Mayor]

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:14

When you let God's love fill your heart, it will show on your face

[The Mayor]

February 3, 2004

Aging Gracefully

Read: Psalm 139:13-18

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:14

Bible In One Year: Exodus 31-33; Matthew 22:1-22

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Many people try to reverse the aging process. Those with wrinkles get facelifts, while others have injections to remove unwanted facial lines. Behind this current trend is the notion that an aging face is unacceptable.

But not everyone feels that way. An elderly woman being interviewed on television was asked, "Do you like your face?" She responded with conviction, "I love my face! It's the face God gave me, and I accept it happily."

In Psalm 139, David expressed the conviction that his entire being was fashioned by God and therefore is worthy of acceptance. He prayed, "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (v.14). He also believed that God fashioned all the days of his life (v.16).

Instead of fighting a losing battle against our waning youthful appearance, we should concentrate on cultivating inner qualities that last forever. One key attribute is a lifelong faith in God, who reassures His people: "Even to your old age, . . . and even to gray hairs I will carry you!" (Isaiah 46:4).

Myron Taylor wrote: "Time may wrinkle the skin, but worry, doubt, hate, and the loss of ideals wrinkle the soul." As we gracefully accept the passing of years, God will smooth out the wrinkles of our souls. —Joanie Yoder

The wrinkles on a time-worn face
Can be symbols of God's grace,
If through our laughter and our tears
His love has freed us from our fears. —D. De Haan

When you let God's love fill your heart, it will show on your face.

[The Mayor]

February 11 - Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day,
Make a Friend Day
and White T-Shirt Day
my 48th birthday

[Calpernia]

Good morning to you too!

Sincere hugs to all!

[FreeTheHostages]

[Billie]

Good morning, Aeronaut! Always nice to see you in your place. :) Let's have a little fruit and pastry this morning with the coffee I see Rus has already brought. :)

[Billie]

Myron Taylor wrote: "Time may wrinkle the skin, but worry, doubt, hate, and the loss of ideals wrinkle the soul." As we gracefully accept the passing of years, God will smooth out the wrinkles of our souls. —Joanie Yoder

Food for thought. They are always good. I love this one.

I'm ready for my second cup of coffee now. :)

[The Mayor]

Nice cup!

Funny thing about this daily bread.
I was just telling my wife yesterday that I thought I was looking old.
Then this one comes up, I have to accept that it may be God's Grace..
The wrinkles on a time-worn face
Can be symbols of God's grace,

[Aquamarine]

Good morning Billie. What a bright sunny post on this chilly wintery day, reminds me that Spring is not too far away.

This has to be the cutest gif ever! :)

[Diver Dave]

Phebruary is Phunest at the Phinest... Sorry, couldn't help myself. :)

There is also a weekly celebration in February called International Flirting Week from the 12th through the 18th. What a fun month!!

Louie is gonna be soooo disappointed. You've gone and cut his year-round job down to one week.

Mornin' to the Phinest. I believe I'll help my self to some of the coffee and vittles.

[Billie]

February 11 - Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day,
Make a Friend Day
and White T-Shirt Day
my 48th birthday

Aha! February 11th - a red letter day. :) Morning, Sistahs!

[Billie]

Awww, thank you for the hugs, Cal. Haven't seen much of you lately. :(

[Billie]

Hi, Freezie! What a sweet, sweet calendar page today.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !

A good day to keep the fire going ...

[Billie]

I was just telling my wife yesterday that I thought I was looking old. Then this one comes up, I have to accept that it may be God's Grace..

Birthdays - how we look forward to them when we're little kids! Just a necessary evil as we get older. :)

(Thanks for the compliment re the cup - one of the wolfie's little gif gifts) :)

[lonestar]

I just want to say one thing about that "boob," Janet Jackson!

I had ten!!!

Weinie

Hi, Giz!