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The Diary of a Nobody/July 3
It’s Sparrow, an average man passing an average life…
Wednesday, July 3
The big news at the General Hospital Security Department (GHSD) is that Daniel passed his army test and is shipping out in October…I am not making that up.
The Daily Dose/Thursday, July 3, 2025
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The Daily Dose/Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Daily Dose/July 2, 2025
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™
Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.
Leading Off will return.
Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually.
The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow hits the road. Today’s Diary.
Recall yesterday, we weren’t entirely clear what ol’ Sparrow’s stuffing-his-face schedule would be for today’s trip…Both deep-fried shrimp and our preferred burger were in play, and the logistics of the trip dictated we couldn’t do both…The matter solved itself on the drive out: neither of them…
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On This Date
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In 1776 – The United States of America is formed when the 2nd Continental Congress of the United Colonies declares its independence from Great Britain. The Congress passed the Lee Resolution, which had been introduced on June 7 and declared the colonies “are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States…”. The Declaration of Independence had been delivered to Congress on June 28 and was approved two days later.
In 1902 – Muriel Robb of Great Britain wins the Wimbledon championship, defeating Charlotte Cooper Sterry 7-5, 6-1, a day after the first match had been called because of rain at 6-4, 11-13. It was the only Wimbledon title for Robb and was the fourth of six runner-up finishes for Cooper, to go along with five championships, with the eleven finals appearances a then-record now held by Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova, who each have twelve. The match remains the only Wimbledon championship match to be played twice over.
In 2005 – Carrie Underwood is at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the only week with Inside Your Heaven. It was the first of 23 Top 40 and four Top 10 hits for Underwood, and remains her only #1. The song also went to #1 in Canada and at #52 on Billboard’s country chart. A version by Bo Bice would peak at #2 the following week.
Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.
…if his mind was preoccupied with emotions, he couldn’t use it effectively.
John Creasy
A Sharp Rise In Crime
Answer To The Last Trivia Questions
Knowledge is power.
Four riders have won five Tours de France: Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault of France, Miguel Indurain of Spain, and Eddy Merckx of Belgium.
Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.
Who was the president of the 2nd Continental Congress in July 1776? – Answer next time!
The Daily Dose/Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Daily Dose/July 1, 2025
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™
Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.
Leading Off will return.
Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually.
The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow’s right shoulder is getting better. Today’s Diary.
The big news is our right shoulder is feeling a lot better because today, for the first time in a long time, we were able to reach back for our wallet without discomfort…
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On This Date
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In 1958 – The flooding of the St Lawrence Seaway – a system of channels and locks along the St Lawrence River – begins. Ten towns were lost to the flooding, with some residents moved to a planned community in southern Ontario, though some communities were moved. The seaway allows ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, and the flooding took four days.
In 1903 – The first Tour de France begins in Montgeron. The race was run in six stages, finishing in Paris on July 19, with each stage between 167 and 293 miles in length. 21 cyclists participated in all six stages, and Frenchman Maurice Garin won the race in 94 hours, 3 minutes, his only Tour win, and he earned 6,075 francs, about $40,000 in today’s money. The 2025 Tour de France begins Saturday, with the winner receiving a bit more than half a million dollars.
In 1972 – The Rolling Stones are at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the third of four consecutive weeks with Exile on Main St. The album went to #1 in five other countries, including Norway and Great Britain, and was Billboard’s 2nd-biggest album of the year. The song produced two chart singles, including Happy, which featured lead vocals by Keith Richards and peaked #22, which remains the only Rolling Stones single not sung by Mick Jagger. It was the third of ten #1 albums for the group.
Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.
Judaism is the way we share the decisive times and crises of our life…The need to religiously share that existence remains.
RJ Rubenstein
Answer To The Last Trivia Questions
Knowledge is power.
George Washington volunteered his services as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. His rather detailed expense account was reimbursed.
Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.
What rider has won the most Tours de France? – Answer next time!