Lifeboat Day

It is noteworthy that today in 1790 the first craft designed specifically to be a lifeboat was launched on the River Tyne. Since that time the resources and technology employed in rescue vessels has advanced considerably. However, when one is in need of an assist when at sea (or even at-river or at-pond) whatever is at hand that floats will constitute a lifeboat even if only temporarily.

Above is a photo of one of the Titanic's lifeboats and at left is a modern rescue vessel.

More on lifeboats to come on April 28.

National Pie Day

Today is National Pie Day (not to be confused with Pi Day which is, of course, March 14.) It is cold and windy in the midwest, near a Great Lake. I am endeavoring to stay indoors all weekend, freezing rain being my least favorite weather. The only thing that could spoil my plan is if the cats run out of food, but I think the cupboard is sufficiently stocked.

So perhaps to celebrate the day, I will bake a pie - or something. It is time to go hunting and gathering in the pantry. In between baking, I intend to do laundry, straighten up the house, do domestic things. This can be very soothing.

Happy National Pie Day!

January 11, 2007

Remember Amelia Earhart . . .
January 11, 1935 - First person to solo the 2,408-mile distance across the Pacific between Honolulu and Oakland, California; also first flight where a civilian aircraft carried a two-way radio.