On this day in history:

1855 - Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine motor.

1946 - The first electric blanket went on sale in Petersburg, VA.

1930 - Aviator Laura Ingalls landed in Glendale, CA, to complete the first solo transcontinental flight across the U.S. by a woman.

1940 - John Lennon was born in Woolton, Liverpool.

1957 - Johnny Mathis performed "Chances Are" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - The 400th episode of "Soul Train" aired.

1986 - The musical "Phantom of the Opera" by Andrew Lloyd Webber opened in London.

2003 - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II knighted Roger Moore and made Sting a CBE (Commander of the British Empire).

And...

the fabulous, talented and sweet reedfem was born!

Happy Birthday, you sweet thing, you!

Fic Announcement and GIP

mmmchelle and I made porn again. We got to talking about how good Sheppard looked in that blue button-down shirt, and Savoring the Distraction was the result. Much fun was had during the writing of it. *g*

Plus, I made a goofy John icon. He looks like a little chipmunk, doesn't he? ::pets the big hero:: So cute!