Sept 3

 

2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 36 Day 246 Ave. Sky Cover 35%\ Visibility  14mi. Flagstaff Today  78° \ 52° 
Wind  5mph \ Gusts  8mph  Nearest active fire: 16miles Risk of fire: Very Low Nearest Lightning:  28mi
Air Quality: Moderate           Moisture Days this month: 2 days Mostly Cloudy
September Averages: Temps: 74° \ 42° Moisture 5 Days   

Today’s Quote

Monthly Observations

Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month  Link
Go Wild for California Wild  Rice Month Link
Great American Low-Cholesterol, Low-fat Pizza Bake Month
Gynecology Cancer Awareness Month

Happy Healthy Cat Month Link Link
Histiocytosis Awareness Month 
Histiocytosis Awareness Month Link
Hunger Action Month  Link
Intergeneration Month

Weekly Observations

3-9 National Waffle Week

Daily Observations

Bowling League Day  Link  
National Buffalo Chicken Wings Days  
Link
National Buffalo Chicken Wings Days  Link 
National Cinema Day Link
National Day of Prayer for Victims of Hurricane Harvey 
National Pastor's Spouses Day Link 

Pet Rock Day Link  
Pressed Pennies Day
Skyscraper Day 
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Pressed Pennies Day
Skyscraper Day Link
Welsh Rabbit Day  

Today’s Thoughts

A nice monsoon last night, more expected today. It is getting very late locally for the monsoon to continue, but the main monsoon started very late.

When I turned NPR on this morning, I was saddened to hear that Jimmy Buffet had passed peacefully at 76 and former Governor (NM) Bill Richardson had passed at 75. Buffet’s music will remain popular for a long time into the future. Gov. Richardson will be remembered for his amazing ability to negotiate…especially with our foes in the release of hostages.

Seriously, this is happening: A Trump PAC has been raising money to help him with his legal woes. He has not been offering that money to any of his co-defendants, possibly for fear that a conviction of one of his fellow defendants would not help him in his campaign. Just like the sun always rises in the East, Trump has changed his mind. He is supporting a fund-raising event for his ‘friend’ Rudy. It is being held at Mara Lago. The dinner is $100,000/plate with proceeds going to Rudy. Hmmm

“One just can’t win“…Biden was criticized for not going to Maui after the fire sooner…now those same people are criticizing him for going to Florida too soon after the recent hurricane. It sure sounds hypocritical to me.

About 10 years ago my former colleague and friend gave me a beautiful hanging plant. I transplanted it several times. Today I realized it was not going to survive…and the leaves were all turning brown and wilting. I went to Home Depot and bought another one.  I will miss the old one, when it was healthy.

The Colorado Buffaloes beat TCU 45-42.

Enjoy

Unique National Treasures for the US …

Ellis Island

Sitting in its grand location in New York Harbor, Ellis Island, along with its resplendent neighbor, the Statue of Liberty, has long been a symbol of hope and freedom. More than 12 million immigrants entered the country through the Ellis Island gateway from 1892 to 1954, and currently almost half of all Americans claim ancestors who passed through its gates. In the 1980s, the building on Ellis Island was renovated and reopened as a museum.

Random Trivia…

Before the 19th century, dentures were made from dead soldiers’ teeth. After the Battle of Waterloo, dentists ran to the battlefield to seek out teeth from the thousands of dead soldiers. They then took their bounty to their dental practices and crafted them into dentures for the toothless elite.

Historic Events

  • 1777 – During the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, the Flag of the United States was flown in battle for the first time.
  • 1833 – The New York Sun began publication; it was the first successful “sensationalistic” newspaper.
  • 1838 – Frederick Douglass escaped slavery via a train from Baltimore, through Wilmington DE, Philadelphia, and New York City via the “Underground Railroad.”
  • 1950 – “Nino” Farina became the first Formula One Drivers’ champion after winning the 1950 Italian Grand Prix.

Birthdays with some quotes

@96 – Kitty Carlisle, American actress and game show panelist (d. 2007)
“It never occurred to me that I looked like a movie star.”
@94 – Mort Walker, American cartoonist, Beetle Bailey (d. 2018)
“It is not true that nice guys finish last. Nice guys are winners before the game even starts.”@89 – Whitey Bulger, American organized crime boss (d. 2018)
“Advice is a cheap commodity some seek it from me about crime, I know only one thing for sure, If you want to make crime pay, Go to Law School.”
@75 – Ferdinand Porsche, engineer, and businessman, founded Porsche (d. 1951)
“I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.”
@74 – John Humphrey Noyes, American activist, founded the Oneida Community (d. 1886)
@50 – Alan Ladd, American actor (d. 1964, OD)
@52 – Memphis Slim (John Len Chatman), American singer-songwriter, pianist (d. 1988; renal failure)
“The blues ain’t nothin’ but a botheration on your mind.”
45 – Marguerite Higgins, American journalist and author (d. 1966; parasites)
58 – Charlie Sheen, American actor
“The best way to not get your heartbroken, is pretending you don’t have one.”
48 – Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy), American singer-songwriter
37 – Shawn White, Olympic Snowboarder
36 – OMI (Omar Pasley), Jamaican singer

…The End for today…

 



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