Happy Birthday


Today is Charles Darwin and Abe Lincoln's 200th Birthday. I wonder if the earth sighed that day in 1809... to have two world-changing additions, and all in one day.

I'm perplexed by google's icon choice though. Not even a hint of Abe on the icon. Maybe they alternate years, Lincoln gets one then Darwin gets one. I'm also surprised the image they chose for Darwin didn't have a monkey, even if it was his Galapagos finch that started it all.

Happy Birthday Charles and Abe. Abe, I knew it was your birthday and I've thought about you a lot today. Charles, I didn't even know today was your day until just now when I was searching for Lady GaGa lyrics. Thank you both for filling my head with things to ponder.

Side Note: Ray, Lady GaGa is singing "Can't read my, can't read my poker face" not "Cutie Pie, Cutie Pie poker face" (But Shhhhhh, I won't tell anyone and I say we sing it how we want to sing it)

Comments

Neighbor Jane Payne said…
My, oh my. What a heavy day indeed.

If google had asked for my help, I think I would have suggested two pennies for the "o"'s.
February 12, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Cali said…
I got to laughing later because I realized they could have represented both. I think I remember a nasty letter from General McClellan where he commented on Lincoln looking like monkey. I need to go see if I can find that letter. I hate McClellan. How dare he talk to our president like that. Sorry Abe, but he doesn't represent West Point very well in my eyes.

Cali
February 12, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Noriko Anderson said…
Hey Cali,
How are things going? do you have a home yet? a home I can send you something to? You and your wedding looked beautiful!
February 12, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Unknown said…
this is a comment not about their b-days, although i did celebrate. but more than that, i feel really sad. i had NO idea you got married or ENGAGED! what the?? not even from large. but you are the cutest in the world and i think about you so much and congratulations and i just love you.
February 17, 2009 at 2:25 AM
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