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NATIONAL BALLPOINT PEN DAY | JUNE 10

Grab your ballpoint pen and write this on your calendar. On June 10th of each year, National Ballpoint Pen Day recognizes the useful writing utensil and commemorates the anniversary of the patent filing on June 10, 1943.

Before 1943, anyone who wanted to write a letter or scribble some notes on a piece of paper used a fountain pen or pencil. Now the dominant writing instrument, the ballpoint pen was originally conceived and developed as a cleaner and more reliable alternative to the quill and fountain pens. In earlier years, many attempts by inventors led to failed patents as their inventions did not deliver the ink evenly. They also had overflow and clogging issues. However, in June of 1943, the brothers Laszlo and Gyorgy Biro obtained their patent for the ballpoint pen, revolutionizing how many write letters and conduct business.

Today, manufacturers produce ballpoint pens by the millions and sell them worldwide. As a promotional tool, ballpoint pens find their way into our hands from advertisers of all sorts assuring that we always have a ballpoint pen handy, too.

@taci,

Thank you for your post. 😎🎈I wanted you to feel better so water makes everyone feel good.
Taci you are right there near the Ocean and can take advantage of all it’s beauty.

I have the HD Earrings and glad you got them. 💕

I love these trails. 😎💕

Sheba, beautiful image! Well for a while I thought today was Monday. Glad it’s Sunday!
Hike was quick but fun and did some cleaning. Since it was free shipping I finally purchased the Heidi Daus Pumpkin Earrings in my fav’s. I like the color orange a lot and Halloween will be here before we know it. Sorry your sinus issue is still bothering you.

@xango,

Rest for now and tomorrow is another day. 😎🎈

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening and stay safe.

@xango

I started laughing at your post with five coolers. I carry three just in case. Hubby’s van has a Coleman Frig that holds quite a bit. My little sedan has a small trunk area, so the coolers fit in nicely in that area. When I get to the car I divide the bags from the store according to freezer and frig. I empty the bags which gives me more room for either one (freeaer or frig). I also have freezer paks which keep everything cold. However, I need to give you a heads up. Just after the exit for SR 64 there is construction (going South). I have no idea how the traffic is going in that direction. I can tell you it takes almost two hours just to get to Tampa from my exit, which is for SR 70 (heading North).

I am concerned with your family in Brazil with the flooding. I hope they are OK. I also see that you are feeling better. I surmise it won’t be long now before you are baking up a storm and freeaing soups, breads, entree’s, desserts and then some.

Detwiler’s has a take out area. Soups, desserts, drinks (teas, juice, etc.), salads, sandwiches, sushi, pizza, subs, chicken wings, fried chicken, roasted chicken, etc… Most everything is homemade. Oops, almost forgot. They make their own donuts from scratch. I’m not sure if their market in Palmetto makes pizza and donuts. This store is located on 301 and may be an easier alternative for you. The one near me is about 10 miles from the highway on SR 70. You will need to check on traffic conditions on 301 because of construction.

By the way, we may have rain on Monday. Just received a notification of thunderstorms. It will probably start in the Gulf and head East. Boy, do we need the rain. Our lake is very low. Not sure if the fish survive. Saw one turtle asking for shrimp.

Have a great day. Stay safe.

@oodiebom

Hi Oodiebom,
How are you doing?
We must be in the same wave of thoughts. I would love to visit such a wonderful place, and enjoy meeting you in person.
Before reading your post, I was watching YouTube video on Detwiler’s Farmer’s market. Wishing I could be there walking around and seeing everything. Of course knowing how I shop I would have to take five coolers and several bags. I would most likely want to get some of everything I see 😀.

I hope your husband’s rehab is going well and soon he will be able to be home.
Take care Oodiebom.

@sheba2011

Hi Sheba, thanks for the words of wisdom ♥️.
It’s a sunny, hot day here. Woke up two mornings ago around 6AM . Looked out our backyard and a Lynx was just sitting right in the middle of the yard. He just sat there looking at me and looking around. He must of been hungry,
but I’m not feeding it he was a big one.
We haven’t seen the bunnies in a while, so my thoughts went the way of the Lynx got a hold of them. But then, the large bunny showed up that same day in the late afternoon. And also yesterday, late afternoon.
The bunny enjoyed a feast of lettuce, strawberry and grapes. It’s been so dry, so the bunnies must of gone elsewhere.

Take care Sheba 🌹

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten in California and may this day find you doing well. 🎈💕😎