FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY. On February 3rd each year, Four Chaplains Day honors four military chaplains from World War II who sacrificed their lives for fellow service members. During World War II, four chaplains who had attended Chaplain School together at Harvard boarded the Dorchester en route to the Army Command Base in southern Greenland. Aboard the ship were 904 service members.The four chaplains were Reverend George L. Fox, a Methodist minister, Reverend Clark V. Poling of the Reformed Church of America, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, and Father John P. Washington of the Roman Catholic Church. Their voyage began on January 23, 1943. At the time, German U-Boats were patrolling the area, and the convoy was on high alert. When a German submarine torpedoed the Dorchester on February 3, 1943, in the frigid waters off the coast of Newfoundland, chaos ensued.Eyewitnesses recounted the chaplains’ heroism, including giving their life jackets and gloves to other service members. They prayed with service members, assisting them into lifeboats. The four chaplains remained on the sinking Dorchester. Only 230 men were rescued from the waters.Congress awarded the four chaplains the Four Chaplains Medal in 1960.
NATIONAL THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY. The Day the Music Died Day remembers the unfortunate and untimely death of singers 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, and 28-year-old J. P. Richardson, aka: “The Big Bopper.” These three artists died in an airplane accident on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa. Their pilot, Roger Peterson, also perished in the crash.
From yesterday’s comments, jessegooddoggy said, “I’ve never understood why seeing a shadow – meaning the sun is out – would indicate more winter, and no shadow because of cloud cover meaning spring?”
We get more winter because the groundhog is so frightened of his shadow, he ducks back into his tunnel and hibernates for another 6 weeks. I guess spring doesn’t officially “spring” until the groundhogs come out of hibernation.
While it is not clear who owns the warehouse [A check of the city’s property tax records may lead somewhere about this.], Annie could be cited for trespassing, if the owner swore out a complaint. But it is a comic and not real life.
I guess I missed a whole lot of goings-on in the strip comments yesterday. I’m not going back to look. I hope Annie and the kitties can soften the lady.
Back in the day, I raised a baby cottontail bunny to maturity, I read Watership Down to him daily…I like to think he enjoyed it, when he passed away, he took time to surround himself with the toys I gave him…to this day I still miss him, but fondly remember my experience with him!
uncle snipe about 9 hours ago
Time for this old biddy to be told something a bit more rude than Goodnight!
JLChi about 9 hours ago
I wish Graham had never started this story line. The misogyny and name-calling is getting sickening.
I used to think the people here were nice. Now I’ve learned the truth.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 8 hours ago
Then I sit in the big chair and rock baby Oliver to sleep
laughingkitty about 7 hours ago
Today is:
NATIONAL WOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY
NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS DAY
NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY
NATIONAL BUBBLE GUM DAY
FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY. On February 3rd each year, Four Chaplains Day honors four military chaplains from World War II who sacrificed their lives for fellow service members. During World War II, four chaplains who had attended Chaplain School together at Harvard boarded the Dorchester en route to the Army Command Base in southern Greenland. Aboard the ship were 904 service members.The four chaplains were Reverend George L. Fox, a Methodist minister, Reverend Clark V. Poling of the Reformed Church of America, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, and Father John P. Washington of the Roman Catholic Church. Their voyage began on January 23, 1943. At the time, German U-Boats were patrolling the area, and the convoy was on high alert. When a German submarine torpedoed the Dorchester on February 3, 1943, in the frigid waters off the coast of Newfoundland, chaos ensued.Eyewitnesses recounted the chaplains’ heroism, including giving their life jackets and gloves to other service members. They prayed with service members, assisting them into lifeboats. The four chaplains remained on the sinking Dorchester. Only 230 men were rescued from the waters.Congress awarded the four chaplains the Four Chaplains Medal in 1960.
NATIONAL THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY. The Day the Music Died Day remembers the unfortunate and untimely death of singers 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, and 28-year-old J. P. Richardson, aka: “The Big Bopper.” These three artists died in an airplane accident on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa. Their pilot, Roger Peterson, also perished in the crash.
laughingkitty about 7 hours ago
From yesterday’s comments, jessegooddoggy said, “I’ve never understood why seeing a shadow – meaning the sun is out – would indicate more winter, and no shadow because of cloud cover meaning spring?”
We get more winter because the groundhog is so frightened of his shadow, he ducks back into his tunnel and hibernates for another 6 weeks. I guess spring doesn’t officially “spring” until the groundhogs come out of hibernation.
SheMc about 4 hours ago
Maybe Graham will turn her into a good, kitty loving person XXX
Dean about 4 hours ago
While it is not clear who owns the warehouse [A check of the city’s property tax records may lead somewhere about this.], Annie could be cited for trespassing, if the owner swore out a complaint. But it is a comic and not real life.
ladykat Premium Member about 2 hours ago
I guess I missed a whole lot of goings-on in the strip comments yesterday. I’m not going back to look. I hope Annie and the kitties can soften the lady.
jessegooddoggy about 1 hour ago
Sweet Annie will soften her up.
bloodykate 44 minutes ago
Annie is so sweet. That’s one of the reasons I love this comic. Oh, and also because I love cats!!!! : D
katlover 29 minutes ago
Back in the day, I raised a baby cottontail bunny to maturity, I read Watership Down to him daily…I like to think he enjoyed it, when he passed away, he took time to surround himself with the toys I gave him…to this day I still miss him, but fondly remember my experience with him!
win.45mag 4 minutes ago
How did the ol’ bat get in ??