Hollywoodland

So let’s all jump off a bridge! Or do something equally stupid. *g*

Today in history:

• In 1890, silent film actor Edmund Lowe was born. He’s virtually unknown today. In fact, even with all my research into silent movies, I’d never heard of him. Or I’d forgotten him. Which is a shame because he was apparently very prolific.

• In 1904, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany becomes the first person to make a sound recording using Edison’s phonograph cylinder.

• In 1911, actress Jean Harlow was born.

• In 1920, actor James Doohan was born. He’s most famous for portraying Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott on the original Star Trek.

• In 1923, TIME magazine is published for the first time.

• In 1931, The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United State’s national anthem.

Tonight on TV, it’s all about the 100th episode of Ghost Hunters which will have live portions hosted by the dishy Josh Gates. We also have new episodes of Criminal Minds and CSI: NY but those will get recorded because I’ll be busy drooling over ogling enjoying Josh’s fun sense of humor. And hoping for lots of ghostly appearances at Alcatraz.

Did some more tweaking last night. Having a hard time getting back into the groove, though. I’m still kind of burnt out on this story.

Reading: Finished up Hot Stuff which I adored! Wish we had more books from Flo Fitzpatrick. Her Ghost of a Chance is fun too. Tonight i’ll be starting The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair who is a new-to-me author.

Not a real wall, I hope. Though now that I think about it, I do feel like I’ve hit a wall with my book. Hmm.

On this date in history:

• Actor William Frawley was born in 1887. He’s best known for portraying Fred Mertz on I Love Lucy.

• Actor Dub Taylor was born in 1907. He worked primarily in westerns.

• Comedian Jackie Gleason was born in 1916.

• In 1917, The Original Dixieland Jass Band recorded the first jazz record, for the Victor Talking Machine Company in New York. (Yes, they used the term “jass” vs “jazz”, don’t ask me why.)

• Actor Tony Randall was born in 1920. He’s probably best known for his role as Felix Unger in The Odd Couple.

Tonight, we have yet more Olympics coverage. Women’s curling gold medal rounds, men’s 500m short track, women’s slalom, four-man bobsled, and other stuff, I think, but it’s hard to tell by the schedule.

Did some more tweaking last night. *g*

Reading: Finished up Reclaim My Life. Not sure what’s next. A bunch of new and new-to-me books arrived at my house today. Yay!!!

And now for the Olympics report! [»]

So I’m not doing it. *g* No matter what “it” is.

On this date in history:

• In 1942, we had the Battle of Los Angeles. Never heard of it? Neither had I. And it’s fascinating! Wonder if anyone else has ever used it in a book besides the one mentioned?

Tonight on TV, we have more fun times from the Olympics, but also new episodes of Solving History with Olly Steeds and Psych.

Did a bit more tweaking. And had fun on Facebook coming up with crazy ideas for a series of murders at the Olympics. Could make a fun book if I ever get around to it.

Reading: Finished up Town in a Blueberry Jam which I enjoyed a lot. Now I’m reading If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle which is a lot of fun too.

Yesterday from Vancouver: [»]