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!!!
It’s also the birthday of Jim Backus (aka Thurston Howell III from Gilligans Island). He was born on this date in 1913.
Tonight, more Olympics and a new episode of Burn Notice. Tonight is the women’s medal round in figure skating. Nothing against the U.S. skaters but I really hope Canada’s Joannie Rochette wins a medal.
Managed a bit more revising on the Greek gods book.
Reading: Finished up If Books Could Kill which I loved. I can’t believe I have to wait an entire year to read the next in the series! Now I’m reading Reclaim My Life by Cheryl Norman. This is a romantic suspense about a woman in Witness Protection which has got me thinking about things I might use for a blog post one of these days.
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?
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.
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