Category Archives: Special Days

Albert Einstein Would Have Been 139 Today

Posted on March 14, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I’ve written often about the man who possessed probably the greatest scientific mind in the history of man, usually on his birthday. Albert Einstein would have been 139 years old today had he not passed away on April 18, 1955. … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s a math nerd’s favorite day of the year, Pi Day! So named because today’s date, 3/14, corresponds to the first 3 digits of the irrational and transcendental number known as Pi (the Greek symbol π ) which those same … Continue reading →

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National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on March 4, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

March 4–10 is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), an event to encourage people and businesses to learn more about avoiding scams and understanding consumer rights. During NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its partners highlight free resources to help … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up

Posted on January 2, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

      Just cleaning up a bit, sweeping, dusting off the layer of dust that has accrued over the last two years or so of disuse, and mopping up the floor. Just in case we were to, you know, … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2018!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2018 and welcome back to this blog.

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The Thoughtfulness of a Sister-in-Law

Posted on January 4, 2016 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Last Friday, while I was still in Florida, Cindy and I drove down to Clearwater to take my brother and his family to lunch for his birthday. It was the first time we’d been together for his birthday since we … Continue reading →

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Happy National Dog Day

Posted on August 26, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today is National Dog Day, observed by those of us who love our own dogs and/or any dog. Here’s a picture of our beloved Wolf in March of 2000 when he was a puppy and our sweet Noise. Cindy already … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Cards 2015

Posted on July 7, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I got some wonderful cards for Father’s Day and thought I’d share them. Thanks to all who helped me enjoy Father’s Day 2015!

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Happy 18th Wedding Anniversary To Us!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

  As I mentioned a few days ago on Throwback Thursday, it was 18 years ago today that Cindy and I were married in the presence of a few friends and family members in the backyard garden of her parents’ … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

March 14th, 3.14, is celebrated around the world as Pi Day every year. But this year’s Pi Day is even more significant because this year it is 2015 and the first 5 numbers of pi correspond to the format we … Continue reading →

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