The TV weather forecasters were right day before yesterday. It snowed at 12 noon on Wednesday February 20, 2013 here in the city of Tucson, Arizona. not just on the mountains at the higher elevations as is the usual case in winter. And it was cold enough (at freezing) that the snow stuck to the ground and accumulated. I donned my cap and jacket, picked up my trusty little Canon Power Shot A-510, and went out onto the front porch and snapped a few shots of this unusual occurrence.
Facing East
Zoomed In
Facing West
(Toward The Heated Swimming Pool)
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HISTORICAL CLIP
On this day. February 22, in 1732, George Washington is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the second son from the second marriage of a colonial plantation owner. An initially loyal British subject, Washington eventually led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became known as the father of the United States.
In 1775, the Continental Congress unanimously chose Washington to command the new Continental Army. Part of his success in the Revolutionary War was due to his shrewd use of what was then considered the ungentlemanly, but effective, tactic of guerrilla warfare, in which stealthy hit-and-run attacks foiled British armies used to close-formation battle-line warfare.
In 1789, in part because of the leadership skills he displayed during the war, the Continental Congress elected Washington as the first American president.
On December 14, 1799, Washington died of a severe respiratory ailment. He humbly identified himself in his will as George Washington, of Mount Vernon, a citizen of the United States.
More at: HISTORY
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WORD FOR TODAY
lacuna
noun
1. An empty space or a missing part; a gap:
example: "self-centered in opinion, with curious lacunae of astounding ignorance"
2. (Anatomy) A cavity, space, or depression, especially in a bone, containing cartilage or bone cells
3. (manuscripts), a missing section of text
A lacuna is a gap in a manuscript, inscription, text, painting, or a musical work. Weathering, decay, and other damage to old manuscripts or inscriptions are often responsible for lacunae -- words, sentences, or whole passages that are missing or illegible.
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Born Feb 22, 1732
Died Dec 14, 1799
Died Dec 14, 1799
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.
--George Washington
And . . .
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
--George Washington
And . . .
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
--George Washington
