Wednesday, June 15, 2005

[1215 - Magna Carta is sealed by King John of England]

[1775 - George Washington takes command of Continental Army]

[1914 - Saul Steinberg, illustrator, cartoonist, born in Ramnicul-Sarat, Romania]

[1937 - Waylon Jennings, country music singer, born in Littlefield, Texas]

[1944 - 20,000 Marines are landed on Saipan and 2,000 of them die on its beaches]

How Can Life Be Measured

Someday, thought William, one's life may be measured by the number of tubes of toothpaste used. Continue to brush the teeth every day, but take care to squeeze the tube from the bottom, and make sure to wring every last bit out of it.

William's Whimsical Words:

You don't have to floss all your teeth; only the ones you want to keep.

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