RANDOM MUSINGS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL

11/11/2013

NOVEMBER 11

Today is Veterans Day in the USA.  Since I'm a veteran, I think I'll take the day off.  If you see a Vet today, say "Thanks for your service."

On this date in 1864, General Sherman began burning down the City of Atlanta in preparation for his march to Savannah during the Civil War.

On this date in 1889, Montana was admitted into the Union as the 42nd state.

On this date in 1918 at 11:00 am, Germany signed an armistice with the Allies effectively ending World War I.

On this date in 1940, a blizzard hit from Kansas through Michigan that killed 154 people.

On this date in 1962, Demi Moore was born.


There are 50 days left in the year; 44 days 'til Christmas; 17 days 'til Thanksgiving.

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WHERE AM I ?

I'm staying in the Aman Resort Hotel on the Isle of Sveti Stefan (Saint Stephen) near Budva, Montenegro.


Amy S had me located at 7:15 Sunday morning...congrats. 0.0

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