Colonial Heights High School will hold it's 2008 commencement exercises tonight at the Colonial Heights High School football field at 8pm. It is true that former blogger Lee will be graduating tonight but is not true that he is the valedictorian for the CHHS class of 2008. It's hard to believe that Lee is 18 and will be off to college next year, I know Melanie can't believe it. This will be my 1st graduation that I have attended in many years, I think the last one that I attended was either Geoffrey's or Leslie's. Speaking of Geoff & Leslie , where in the world is there Marylin, has she become a former blogger. The Nascar Sprint Cup Series will be at the Michigan this weekend, besides Richmond this track may be the best for side by side racing, it is very wide. The College Baseball World Series starts tomorrow in Omaha, I guess I will be rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs in this tournament and if they get knocked out UNC, I like there coach. I just hope the mosquitoes aren't biting tonight at the football field. MICKEY
People with goals succeed because they know where they're going. Earl Nightingale
HEALTH TIP Have a glass of wine a day. No more than 5 ounces a day, and it will help reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, and stroke. Don't like wine? Go for the chocolate. One ounce of dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa will do the trick.
DID YOU KNOW More American workers (18%) call sick on Friday than any other day of the week. Tuesday has the lowest percent of absenteeism (11%).
PICNIC SAFETY TIP Keep cold foods cold until they are served. If you are at home, you can use the refrigerator. But for a picnic in the park, bring coolers with plenty of ice or freezer packs. Use one cooler for ready-to-serve foods and beverages and another for any uncooked meat for the grill.
Bob McGrath Actor ("Sesame Street") 76 Siegfried Magician (Siegfried & Roy) 69 Bobby Freeman R&B singer 68 Malcolm McDowell Actor 65 Jonathan Hogan Actor 57 Stellan Skarsgard Actor 57 Richard Thomas Actor ("The Waltons") 57 Tim Allen Actor, comedian ("Home Improvement") 55 Ally Sheedy Actress 46 Hannah Storm TV host 46 David Gray Singer 40 Deniece Pearson R&B singer (Five Star) 40 Jamie Walters Actor 39 Rivers Cuomo Rock musician (Weezer) 38 Susan Haynes Country singer 36 Steve-O Actor ("Jackass") 34 Ethan Embry Actor 30 Chris Evans Actor 27 Sarah Schaub Actress 25 Kat Dennings Actress 22 Mary-Kate Olsen Actress 22 Ashley Olsen Actress 22
SPORTS HISTORY 1940 - The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox became the first teams to play at Cooperstown's Doubleday Field.
1996 - Cal Ripken (Baltimore Orioles) tied Sachio Kinugasa's record of 2,215 consecutive games played.
1997 - The Chicago Bulls won their fifth championship in seven years.
2002 - The Detroit Red Wings won their 10th Stanley Cup. After the game, Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman announced his retirement.
Where in the world is everybody at, it is like a ghost town here on Mickey's Place. Keith & Mark haven't been heard from in a while and there are several others that barely make an appearance. It looks like they are to busy read whats been going on Mickey's Place. It is much cooler this morning than it has been in more than a week, it is cool 65 degrees and I even had to put my sweatshirt on this morning. My Pain index is still a bit elevated because my shoulder is still hurting from throwing batting practice on Tuesday, the only problem with throwing BP for the Appomattox League team is that we don't practice enough times for my arm to get use to throwing again. When I throw just about everyday I get used to it. If there anybody out there who reads Mickey's Place and would like to become a member let me know and I will send you an invitation so you will be able to make comments and if there are any members who forgot there password let me know and I will send you another invite. The participation on Mickey's Place has dwindled and I just might have to make a drastic decision. MICKEY
Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week's value out of a year while another man gets a full year's value out of a week. Charles Richards
HEALTH EATING TIP Have a mid afternoon snack. This will curb your appetite and provide fuel for your after work walk or workout at the gym.
DID YOU KNOW THAT The first Lifesaver flavor was peppermint.
Sunscreen Myth Can you get a sunburn on a cloudy day? Yes, clouds don't block the UV rays that cause sunburn, so you can still get a sunburn when it is cloudy outside. Since UV rays can be reflected off of water, sand, snow, and concrete, you can even get a sunburn in the shade.
David Rockefeller Banker 93 George H.W. Bush Former President 84 Vic Damone Singer 80 Richard Sherman Composer 80 Jim Nabors Actor-singer ("Gomer Pyle, USMC") 78 Marv Albert Sportscaster 67 Chick Corea Jazz musician 67 Roy Harper Singer 67 Len Barry Singer 66 Bun E. Carlos Rock musician (Cheap Trick) 57 Spencer Abraham Former secretary of energy 56 Junior Brown Country singer, musician 56 Rocky Burnette Singer, songwriter 55 Timothy Busfield Actor ("The West Wing," "thirtysomething") 51 Meredith Brooks Singer 50 Jenilee Harrison Actress 50 Paula Marshall Actress 44 Frances O'Connor Actress 41 Hideki Matsui MLB player 34 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Blues guitarist 31 Dallas Clark Football player 29 Wil Horneff Actor 29 Robyn Singer 29
Get moving Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great.
You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today.
Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created.
Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all.
The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place.
Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived. -- Ralph Marston
Well after some sweltering heat in Colonial Heights for about a week some cooler temps will arrive today, for the the next three days the temps will be in the upper 80's before returning to the lower 90's by Saturday. It appears that it's going to be long dry summer here in Colonial Heights. My Pain index is on the rise this morning after throwing batting practice for first time in about three weeks, my arm is a bit sore and I have a blood blister on my right middle finger. The tomato situation looks to improve today when the FDA says that Florida tomatoes are safe to eat, the tomato industry there said they could lose $40 million if they had to stop picking them for a week and that would cause you to have to pay more at the store for them. MICKEY
To know one's self is wisdom, but not to know one's neighbors is genius. - Minna Antrim
HEALTHY EATING TIP Chill soups, gravies, and stews in the refrigerator, then skim the fat off the top.
SOMETHING TO PONDER Before they invented drawing boards what did they go back to?
Sunscreen Myth Do you need to use sunscreen if you have dark skin or already have a tan? Yes, everyone should use a broad spectrum sunscreen all of the time when they are going to be out in the sun. Even people with deeply pigmented skin, who rarely burn, should use sunscreen. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 'everybody, regardless of race or ethnicity, is subject to the potential adverse effects of overexposure to the sun.'1 So use sunscreen, no matter your race or ethnic origin, or whether or not you already have a tan, because it is a myth that people with dark skin don't need sunscreen.
Rise Stevens Opera singer 95 Richard Todd Actor-producer 89 Gene Wilder Actor 75 Johnny Brown Comedian 71 Chad Everett Actor 71 Jackie Stewart Auto racer 69 Joey Dee Rock singer 68 Adrienne Barbeau Actress 63 Frank Beard Rock musician (ZZ Top) 59 Donnie Van Zant Rock singer (.38 Special) 56 Peter Bergman Actor ("The Young and the Restless") 55 Joe Montana Football Hall of Famer 52 Hugh Laurie Actor ("House M.D.") 49 Gioia Bruno Singer (Expose) 45 Bruce Robison Country singer, songwriter 42 Peter Dinklage Actor 39 Smilin' Jay McDowell Country musician (BR5-49) 39 Tai Anderson Rock musician (Third Day) 32 Joshua Jackson Actor ("Dawson's Creek") 30 Diana Taurasi Basketball player 26 Jose Reyes MLB player 25 Shia LaBeouf Actor 22
Louise got the riddle right yesterday. Way to go. I'm going to use the same Food and Brain questions again because I think if you think about you can get it right.
Riddle
Why did the teacher go cross eyed?
Questions
Food Trivia
Tree Bottom Sometimes it Floats Common BBQ Beverage Foam
Top Brain Bruisers
Imaginary Wall Stops A & B? Seen At the Beach Clear During Use
Riddle
What song did the baseball player hum when he was on third base?
Well it looks like today will be the last day of extreme heat here in Colonial Heights for a while, after todays high between 99-100 it will be in the upper 80's for the rest of the week. The upper 80's will feel like a cold snap after having some many day at a 100 or better and there is chance of t-storms as well the next few days. Well the field is now set for the College Baseball World Series with the addition of LSU & Fresno State joining the other 6 teams I mentioned in yesterdays blog entry, the CWS starts Saturday. I have enclosed an inspirational video that I got of ESPN on high school athlete, the kit has a good attitude about a bad situation. Well we went to Cracker Barrel last night and much to my dismay they didn't have any tomatoes in my salad because of a salmonella outbreak, most all of the fast foot restaurants & grocery stores have pulled them now. There seems to be a bit of confusion at allot of the schools & restaurants that I deliver to, the health department has been sending mixed signals in some localities about the use of tomatoes. MICKEY
Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination. Bertrand Russell
Sunscreen Fact You should apply your sunscreen 15-30 minutes before you are going to be exposed to the sun. Since it takes time for the sunscreen to be absorbed by your skin, you should apply it in advance. If you wait until you are already outside or until you show signs of getting red, then you will have a longer period of being unprotected and will be more at risk for getting a sunburn.
Prince Philip Husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth 87 Nat Hentoff Columnist 83 Lionel Jeffries Actor, director 82 F. Lee Bailey Attorney 75 Alexandra Stewart Actress 69 Shirley Alston Reeves R&B singer (The Shirelles) 67 Jurgen Prochnow Actor 67 Jeff Greenfield TV commentator 65 Dan Fouts Football Hall of Famer 57 Thom Schuyler Country singer 56 Andrew Stevens Actor 53 Kim Deal Rock musician (Pixies) 47 Maxi Priest Reggae singer 47 Gina Gershon Actress, singer 46 Jeanne Tripplehorn Actress 45 Jimmy Chamberlin Rock musician (Smashing Pumpkins) 44 Kate Flannery Actress ("The Office") 44 Elizabeth Hurley Model, actress 43 Joey Santiago Rock musician (Pixies) 43 Doug McKeon Actor 42 Emma Anderson Rock musician 41 Brian Hofeldt Country musician (The Derailers) 41 JoJo R&B singer (K-Ci) 37 Faith Evans R&B singer 35 Hugh Dancy Actor 33 DJ Qualls Actor 30 Shane West Actor 30 Hoku Singer 27 Tara Lipinski Figure skater 26 Leelee Sobieski Actress 26
Mel got the brain bruiser question and the food one. Al got the riddle. It's been a long time since all of the questions were answered. Good work bloggers.
Food Trivia
A city in Italy Seven letters and round Trunk of a tree in the middle A spelling variation means "nonsense"
bologna
Brain Bruisers
An elm tree was swaying in the wind. It had 8 branches and on each tree branch were 8 acorns. The wind blew an acorn off each branch. How man acorns are left?
none - acorns do not grow on elm trees - they grow on oak trees.
Riddle
What kind of gum do chickens chew?
chick lets!!
Questions
Food Trivia Question
Tree Bottom Sometimes it Floats Common BBQ Beverage Foam Top
Brain Bruisers Question
Imaginary Wall Stops A & B? Seen At the Beach Clear During Use
Well it suppose to reach 101 today and around 100 on Tuesday but there is some light at the end of the tunnel, by Wednesday it should be back in the upper 80's an the should remain in the upper 80's threw Friday. It didn't feel as bad to me yesterday as it did on Saturday, don't get me wrong it was hot but Saturday it was miserable. One thing for sure the ice cream truck vender should be doing a booming business with this record heat. We also could use some rain around here, there are allot of yards that have started turning brown around here. Kasey Kahne won yesterdays race at Pocono holding off Brian Vickers for the win, points leader Kyle Busch was involved in two accidents and now his points lead has dwindled to just 21 over Jeff Burton and 145 over Dale Jr. Maybe he shouldn't have raced in three different cities on three different days. The field is just about set for start of next weeks College Baseball World Series, from the ACC Miami, Florida Sate, & UNC are in as well as Georgia, Stanford and Rice. The final two team will be decided today, the CWS starts on Saturday. Even though it has been hot my PAIN has gone down a bit, I think my body might be adjusting to the high temps. I almost forgot to mention school is about to get out for the summer, this is the final week of the year. MICKEY
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes. - Andrew Carnegie
WEIGHT LOSS TIP You'll burn roughly 100 to 125 calories by taking 2,500 steps, about one mile. The goal during the challenge is to burn 300 extra calories and to eat roughly 200 calories less in a day. This 500 calorie deficit is equivalent to one pound of body fat per week and a healthy boost to your self esteem.
DID YOU KNOW The head of the jellyfish is called the "Bell."
Intuition - Listen to your intuition. Trust yourself and your perceptions. Have faith and confidence in what you feel.
Les Paul Guitarist 93 Mona Freeman Actress 82 Marvin Kalb Broadcast journalist 78 Dick Vitale Sportscaster 69 Jon Lord Rock musician (Whitesnake, Deep Purple) 67 Patricia Cornwell Mystery author 52 Michael J. Fox Actor 47 Johnny Depp Actor 45 Aaron Sorkin Writer, producer ("The West Wing") 47 Gloria Reuben Actress ("ER") 44 Wayman Tisdale Jazz bassist 44 Dean Dinning Rock musician 41 Dean Felber Rock musician (Hootie & the Blowfish) 41 Tedy Bruschi Football player 35 Shade Deggs Country musician 34 Michaela Conlin Actress ("Bones") 30 Natalie Portman Actress 27 Mae Whitman Actress 20
these show are very,very kid friendly!!! they are gear towards kids and its cool to watch the kids running around with that excitment in their eyes. the energy level is sky high and you can't help but to get caught up in it with them!
pic1 i really think this guys where afraid i was going to spit on them or something from up top of the suites
pic2 this kids t-shirt say i make dirt look good. i belive it too!!
pics 3 there were several autograph sessions for the kids and all the drivers where very professional with kids and if there was a kid that didn't get atleast one autograph it was because they got there way late
pic4 they bring the winner of freestyle competition up on the stands for his interview and the kids go wild to high five they guy or shake his hand!
pic1 now where else are you go see the batmobile go flying threw the air with flames coming out of the turbines?
pic2 cool names!! this is the gunslinger and as the annoucer said about 500 times"he's cocked, locked and ready to roll"
pic 3 and 4 the GGGRRAAAAVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEDDDIIIGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEERR!!! he is the show nomatter who's beihind the wheel(there are 5 gravediggers on the road doing show)
pic 5 another cool name bad news travels fast! anoth crowd favorite.
pic6thru 9. its escalade!!!! now i'm sure everybody in attendance was like me. we didn't come for the wrecks but if one happens we sure don't want to miss it!!! the pr guy at va motorspeedway asked me if i got A (1)shot of the flip, i said i got 32 shots of the flip. i think he reliazed what a stOOpid question that was after he asked it!
