Aug 4

 

August 2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 31 Day 216 Ave. Sky Cover 15%\ Visibility  22mi. Flagstaff Today  80° \ 48° 
Wind  6mph \ Gusts  18mph  Nearest active fire: 17miles Risk of fire: High Nearest Lightning:  143mi
Air Quality: Fair           Moisture Days this month: 2 days
August Averages: Temps 79° \ 50° Moisture 9 Days
Sunshine 

Today’s Quote

Monthly Observations

National Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
National Traffic Awareness Month
National Truancy Prevention Month 
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National Water Quality Month  
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National Wellness Month
National Win With Civility Month
Neurosurgery Outreach Month
Psoriasis Action Month 
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Weekly Observations

28-8-6
World Police and Fire Games
30-8/5
National Exercise With Your Child Week
Single Working Women's Week

 

1-7
Happiness Happens Week Link
International Clown Week Link
National Cleanse Your Skin Week  Link
National Minority Donor Awareness Week
Simplify Your Life Week
World Breastfeeding Week Link
4-6
Tall Timber Days
4-7
Rock for Life WeekLink
4-13
Sturgis Rally Link 

Daily Observations

Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
US Coast Guard Day
Single Working Women’s Day
Braham Pie Day or Homemade Pie Day
Coast Guard Day
International Beer Day  Link  
International Clouded Leopard Day 
Internat'l Clouded Leopard Day Link

National Chocolate Chip Day Link
National Water Balloon Day  
National White Wine Day Link
Single Working Women's Day
Tomboy Tools Day  Link 
Twins Day 
Twins Day Link  
Raisin Bran Day  
Raisin Bran Day  Link

Today’s Thoughts

Another nice day…staying a little cooler.

A nice long monsoon yesterday to keep things cool. A nice female rain for about 2 hours.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is identified by arrogance, preoccupation with power; interpersonally exploitive for personal gain; lack of empathy; must be admired; inability to accept any criticism; feels entitled, always a victim.

As Trump heads for another indictment, his PAC has already paid over $40 million on legal fees this year. Some $$ for his defense, some for others who helped him and are now charged.

I picked up my CPAP supplies this morning and returned all the stuff I needed during my Rhino virus a few weeks ago. Nice to have all that behind me.

Finally caught up on my laundry. Everything clean, laundry baskets empty, everything in the closet or bureau. A nice feeling.

Native Americans with tribal ID receive free healthcare from the US government, but treaty in the late 1860’s. However starting in about 2000 they were forced, if they filed income taxes, to buy their own health insurance. Natives can only get any ‘free’ healthcare at an approved facility. Here are a couple of stories I am familiar with…A native from Chinle had numerous health issues. He was sent to Phoenix for treatment. That’s about 250 miles from his family. He was finally assigned to a rehab center in Blanding, UT. That’s 123 miles from home. Then he had more major health issues and was transferred to Provo, UT. That’s 387 miles from home. Another story, a Tuba City Native was transferred to Phx for specialized treatment. That is 225 miles from home. Patient then transferred to Tucson. That’s 270 miles from home. The families of both patients are responsible for their own transportation to and from the medical center to visit the relative and for finding a place to stay. This is a huge cost for the ‘free’ care. Especially since there are ‘non-approved’ facilities closer to home.

Enjoy


 

History you may not have learned in school…

Some of the world's worst disasters were caused, in part, by sleep deprivation.

A 1988 study on a number of manmade disasters found that, "sleep and sleep-related factors appear to be involved in widely disparate types of disasters," according to HuffPost.

Disasters that were in part the result of sleep deprivation include the explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant; the Three Mile Island accident, where a nuclear reactor's core overheated; the Challenger explosion; and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Moral of the story: don't skip out on those Zs, especially if you work at, say, a nuclear power plant.

Hoax proved wrong…

"Great Moon Hoax"

A series of six articles published in The Sun, a New York newspaper, beginning on August 15, 1835, suggested weird bat-like creatures had been discovered on the Moon. The paper claimed that eminent astronomer Sir John Herschel was the source. Richard Locke, a reporter working for the paper, later admitted to the hoax.

Random Trivia…

The first official Medals of Honor were awarded during the American Civil War. They were awarded to Union soldiers who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.

Historic Events

  • 1693 – This date is traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon’s invention of champagne.
  • 1821 – The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper. It is now published periodically throughout the year.
  • 1892 – Andrew Jackson Bordon, along with his wife Abby, were found by Lizzie Bordon, who was arrested and acquitted of their grisly ax murder.
  • 1977 – The United States Department of Energy was formed.

Birthdays with some quotes

@101 – Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother of the United Kingdom (d. 2002)
@92 – Helen Thomas, American journalist and author (d. 2013)
“I don’t think a tough question is disrespectful.”
@78 – Richard Belzer, American actor (d. 2023)
@70 – Louis Vuitton, French fashion designer, founded Louis Vuitton (d. 1892)
68 – Billy Bob Thornton, American actor
” Getting the nomination is like gravy. Winning would be like whatever is better than gravy.”
62 – Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States, Nobel Prize laureate
“We are reminded that, in the fleeting time we have on this Earth, what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame, but rather how well we have loved and what small part we have played in making the lives of other people better.”
61 – Roger Clemens, American baseball player
“I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.”
54 – Daniel Dae Kim, actor
52 – Jeff Gordon, American race car driver
“Either you focus, or you hit something really hard.”
42 – Meghan Markle, American actress, married to Prince Harry
35 – Carly Foulkes, Canadian model, and actress
31 – Dylan Sprouse, American actor
31 – Cole Sprouse, American actor
@29 – Percy Bysshe Shelley, English poet, and playwright (d. 1822; boating accident)
” When my cats aren’t happy, I’m not happy. Not because I care about their mood but because I know they’re just sitting there thinking up ways to get even.”
“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'”

 

…The End for today…

 

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