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
Extra, extra, read all about it.
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!
