May 8


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May 8, 2020 Week: 19 Day: 129
86004: H 79° \ L 41° \ Average Sky Cover: 5%
Wind: 7mph\Gusts: 15mph Visibility: 10 mi
Nearest lightning: 502mi.; Nearest active fire: 373mi.

Record High: 85°[1989] Record Low: 17°[1965]
May Averages: 68°\34° (3 days with moisture)

Today’s Quote

"The more I traveled the more I realized
that fear makes strangers of people
who should be friends."
Shirley MacLaine

Random Tidbits

Turkey
With a history dating back to the stone age, the capital of Turkey is a familiar name, but not the one most think of first. While Istanbul is probably the best-known city in the country, it's not the capital. The actual capital sits about 280 miles inland from Istanbul.
Would you be surprised to learn the capital city is Ankara? Some might be, as it has roughly one-third the population of Istanbul and is not nearly as famous. What Ankara does offer is the famous Angora (long-haired) goats and cats. In fact, Angora used to be the name of the city before it was renamed Ankara.
From Roman-era temples to a Byzantine citadel to a Seljuk era mosque, there are many different viewpoints from which to see the city. Ottoman buildings fill a large portion of the city, some having been converted into museums to educate visitors.

Have a smile
A friend sent these to me
I always wanted to be somebody,
but now I realize I should have been more specific.”
Lily Tomlin

Observations This Month

Teen CEO Month
Tennis Month
Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month
Textile Month  Link
Tourettes Syndrome Awareness Month (5/15 - 6/15) Link

Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month Link
Ultra-violet Awareness Month

Women's Health Care Month
Worldwide Home Schooling Awareness Month
Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month
National Family Month (5/12 to 6/16) 

Observations This Week


Ramadan: 23-5/23
Be Kind To Animals Week: 3-9
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week: 3-9 
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Drinking Water Week: 3-9 
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Flexible Work Arrangement Week: 3-9
Goodwill Industries Week: 3-9 

Hurricane Preparedness Week: 3-9 Link
International Clitoris Awareness Week: 3-9

National Alcohol & Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week: 3-9
National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week: 3-9
National Correctional Officer's Week:3-9
National Family Week: 
3-9
National Hug Holiday Week: 3-9

National Raisin Week: 3-9 Link
National Root Canal Appreciation Week: 3-9 
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National Tourism Week: 3-9 
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North American Occupational Safety & Health Week: 3-9 Link
Public Service Recognition Week: 3-9 
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National Pet Week: 3-9 Link 
National Small Business Week: 3-9 
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Update Your References Week: 3-9 

(World) Dystonia Awareness Week: 3-11 Link
Air Quality Awareness Week: 4-8  Link 
Children's Book Week: 4-10 
Economic Development Week: 4-9  Link
International Coaching Week: 4-10  Link
National Safety Stand Down Week (Constuction Falls)4-8 Link Cancelled due to COVID-19
National Sun Safety Week: 4-10 
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National WildflowerWeek: 4-10 
Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week: 4-10 Link
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8 
Screen-Free Week (Digital Detox Week): 4-10 Link Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8 Link 
National Nurses Day and Week: 6-12 Link  Link
National Public Gardens Week: 8-17  Link

Observations for Today

Child Care Provider Day Europe Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
Student Nurse Day Link
Time of Remembrance & Reconciliation for Those  Who Lost Their Lives During The Second World War
World Ovarian Cancer Day  Link
World Red Cross / Red Crescent Day

My Rambling Thoughts

Nice day for a walk. When I returned 5 of our HOA Gestapo was wandering around, snapping pictures, pointing and writing. Only 2 had masks. Sure enough, about an hour later the tow truck showed up to haul away vehicles without permits. At least this time it is in broad daylight.

During the potato famine in Ireland, the Choctaw donated to the Irish in Ireland. Now, Ireland is sending $1.5 million for COVID-19 relief to the Navajo and Hopi.

Trump declared May 5 Missing and Murdered Native American and Alaskan Native Awareness Day. Good for him. This is a tragedy that needs a lot of publicity.

Flagstaff has one main homeless shelter, with some funds for hotel rooms if they need them. Yesterday, 2 staff and 16 of the 62 residents tested positive. Weather has been good and there is talk they will shut down the facility until the fall.

All prescribed burns in AZ forests have been postponed over concerns of travel and social distancing in doing the fires. This is good news for the workers, but not good news for the forest's health. I hope they get the virus under control. All we need here is a huge forest fire to add to our problems.

Our governor had 12 professors from ASU and UA working on Covid-19 models for tracing its spread in AZ for our Health Dept. Now that he has decided to open up the state, that group has been put on pause indefinitely. Seems like a dumb move to me.


Today’s Puzzle
Answer at the bottom of the page

What runs around the whole yard without moving?


Historical Events

1840 - The first U.S. photographic patent (#1,582) was issued to Alexander S. Wolcott of New York City

1886 - Coca-Cola was first sold to the public at the soda fountain in Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

1912 - Paramount Pictures was founded.

1933 - Mohandas Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification and launched a one-year campaign to help the Harijan movement.

1945 - V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) was celebrated in America and Great Britain.

1961 - The first practical seawater conversion plant in the US was opened in Freeport, Texas.

1976 - The New Revolution, the first steel roller coaster with a vertical loop, opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

1980 - The World Health Organization confirmed the eradication of smallpox.

1984 - The Soviet Union announced that they were boycotting the 1984 Olympics.
2007 A new Northern Ireland Executive is formed with Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party) as First Minister and Martin McGuinness (Sinn Féin) as Deputy First Minister
2008 Dmitry Medvedev appoints Vladimir Putin as Russian Prime Minister
2010 - Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live, thanks to a push by fans on Facebook. She won an Emmy for her appearance.
2012 Dmitry Medvedev is confirmed as Russian Prime Minister by the State Duma, after being nominated by Vladimir Putin
2014 World's oldest astrolabe (mariner's navigator tool) c. 1498 from Portugeuese shipwreck of explorer Vasco da Gama found near Al Hallaniyah Island, Oman
2018 President Trump pulls the US out of the multilateral Iran nuclear deal


Birthdays Today

93-TV Host David Attenborough

@88-33rd US President Harry S Truman (d. 1972)

56-Actor Melissa Gilbert

45-Pop Singer Enrique Iglesias (1975)

Puzzle Answer:

A fence



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I retired in '06--at the ripe old age of 57. I enjoy blogging, photography, traveling, and living life to it's fullest.