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Free Rambling Thoughts…
A Day of Remembrance…flag posted outside my house…check…attend city of Flagstaff’s ceremony…check. A good day in Flag.
The town’s ceremony was well done…Nat’l Guard from Camp Navajo was there with the fallen soldier rifle, hat and shoes. The town’s cops and fire fighters were there. Southwest Skye Pipe and Drums were there. Our state legislator and our Congressional Rep were there along with the Mayor. Some young ballet dancers did a good show on the hard concrete. No politics, just the importance of the day. While much of the hype today centers in NYC where so many lost their lives. We were all reminded of the two other sites—the Pentagon, and the PA farm. In addition, a list of the military personnel from the Northern AZ who have given their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq was read. Lori Piestewa of Tuba was the first of the 15. Nice to be reminded that 9-11 was only the beginning.
I went up to Tom Cabin, whom I have known since my Tonalea days to let him know how much I appreciated his words. He shook my hand and said let’s go get some coffee. We had a good catch up and sharing conversation for about 2 ½ hours. His son is living in Tucson with his girl friend and new son. Tom makes a proud grandfather. His son has had a tough time—he lost his adoptive mom, he was always an outsider in Tuba—being half black/half white. He finished high school in Montana at a boarding school for troubled kids. He seems to be doing quite well now. It was an unexpected and great afternoon.
Last night, starting about 11pm we had bright lightning, loud thunder, and a very hard rain. If went on for at least an hour…if fell asleep about midnight, and it was still going. Tonight seems to be more of the same. We need the rain, but would prefer a more gentle soaking rain as these cloudbursts end up in the drainage systems.
Trivia Quiz…(answers at the end of post)
1. In the Peanuts cartoon and comics, what color is Woodstock?
2. What is the main color of the UN flag?
3. During the first six months of life, what color are a zebra's black stripes?
4. The only thing shown in color in Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 movie Rumble Fish was what?
5. In 1900 the color of what "fever" was discovered?
6. What kind of legume provides the colored inks used in most U.S. daily newspapers?
7. Litmus turns what color when dipped into an acid solution?
8. The stars on the flag of the United States are what color?
9. An Oscar is what color?
10. What element is it that gives amethyst its violet color?
11. What color is the M in McDonald's?
12. What is the main color on the Chinese flag?
13. Before he had it painted pink in 1955, what color was Elvis Presley's first Cadillac?
Zoom-ed in Picture…Can you Identify what this is? (Answer at end of post)
Hmmmmm…
Estimated amount spent by Britain’s Ntaional Health Service to outfit London ambulances for obsess patients: $341,000
Minimum amount spent in 2010 treating pet obesity in the US: $25,000,000
Somewhat Useless Information…
Elvis received a special agent badge for the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs from President Richard Nixon.
Kurt Russell made his film debut at age 10 when he kicked Elvis in the shin in It Happened at the World's Fair.
Although Elvis was on several television shows before he appeared on Stage Show in January 1956, this was his national debut.
Elvis' shoe size was 11D.
Yeah, It Really Happened…
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. - A Mississippi man was being held for allegedly attempting to steal live lobsters by stuffing them into the pockets of his shorts, police said.
Police officers responded Tuesday to a call from employees at the D'Iberville Winn Dixie, who said 35-year-old Nathan Hardy attempted to leave the store without paying for items hidden on his person, WLOX-TV, Biloxi, Miss., reported.
The D'Iberville Police Department said Hardy put two live lobsters in the front pockets of his shorts and stuffed bags of shrimp and a pork loin inside his waist band. He allegedly attempted to flee officers when they arrived on scene, but tripped and fell. Hardy was arrested and taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.
Guffaw…or at least smile…
Government Philosophy: If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is.
Searchin’ “You Tube” I found…
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Daybook Information…
…Happening This Week:
9-11
Popeye Week
11-17
Balance Awareness Week
National Assisted Living Week
12-17
National Assisted Living Week
12-17
Line Dance Week
TODAY IS
International Chocolate Day
National Celiac Awareness Day
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Pet Memorial Day
Today’s Events:
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Today’s Obits:
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ANSWERS:
Trivia Quiz
1. In the Peanuts cartoon and comics, what color is Woodstock?
a. Yellow
2. What is the main color of the UN flag?
a. Blue
3. During the first six months of life, what color are a zebra's black stripes?
a. Brown
4. The only thing shown in color in Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 movie Rumble Fish was what?
a. Mickey Rourke's Siamese fighting fish
5. In 1900 the color of what "fever" was discovered?
a. Yellow
6. What kind of legume provides the colored inks used in most U.S. daily newspapers?
a. Soybean
7. Litmus turns what color when dipped into an acid solution?
a. Pink
8. The stars on the flag of the United States are what color?
a. White
9. An Oscar is what color?
a. Gold
10. What element is it that gives amethyst its violet color?
a. Manganese
11. What color is the M in McDonald's?
a. Yellow
12. What is the main color on the Chinese flag?
a. Red
13. Before he had it painted pink in 1955, what color was Elvis Presley's first Cadillac?
a. Blue
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Disclaimer: All opinions are mine…feel free to agree or disagree. All ‘data’ info is from the internet sites and is usually checked with at least one other source, but I have learned that every site has mistakes and sadly once out the information is out there, many sites simply copy it and is therefore difficult to verify. Also for events occurring before the Gregorian calendar was adopted [1582] may not be totally accurate.
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