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A young classic

Administrator — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:26:53 +0000

Here is an old classic of Ramsey on a visit to Seattle. That’s Tim Freeman off to the side playing some Johnny Cash.

Remodel progress

Administrator — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:48:35 +0000

I must say I’m very pleased with the progress being made. Oak hardwood floors are labor intensive and luckily I wasn’t doing it or it would take me until 2012. They will stain and polyurethane next week. Next are the cabinets and counter then some more painting and lighting.

Kitchen floor

Administrator — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:17:09 +0000

It appears easier to rip out the entire floor than rip up 70 year old linoleum.

Kitchen Remodel – day 2

Administrator — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:58:23 +0000

University of California – UC Newsroom | Bone bed tells of life along California’s ancient coastline

Administrator — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:25:52 +0000

University of California – UC Newsroom | Bone bed tells of life along California’s ancient coastline.

Buddha Quotes

Administrator — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:33:46 +0000

All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Ca Academy of Science

Administrator — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:45 +0000

New Years Day

Administrator — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:21:54 +0000

Today is not only the first day of the 10s but also the first day of the rest of your life.

Christmas Day 2009, before the hospital.

Administrator — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:09:08 +0000

Tahoe on Flickr – Photo Sharing!.

“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”: FDR Asks for a Declaration of War

Administrator — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:30:03 +0000

“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”: FDR Asks for a Declaration of War.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt: Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation, and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our secretary of state a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday the Japanese government also launched as attack against Malaya.

Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night Japanese forces attacked Wake Island.

And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. . .

Source: Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.