19 July 2023
Flagstaff
Almanac
Week 29 Day 200 Ave. Sky
Cover 5%\ Visibility 28mi. Flagstaff Today 92° \ 58°
Wind 6mph \
Gusts 14mph Nearest active fire: 17miles
Nearest Lightning:
36mi
Air Quality: Moderate Moisture Days this month: 1 days
Risk
of fire: Extreme July Averages: Temps
82° \ 51° Moisture 8 Days
Sunshine High Heat Warning
Today’s Quote
Weekly Observations
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1-24 Tour de France Captive Nations Week |
17-23 Beach Volleyball Days Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Education & Awareness
Week National Baby Food Week |
Daily Observations
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Flitch Day Link |
National Hot Dog Day Link |
Today’s Thoughts
Another
hot day with no moisture in the forecast.
Last
weekend former colleagues lost their 45-year-old son to an auto accident here
in Flag. Today was the funeral. I have known the family since the mid-1970’s.
The service was very nice. Attending were many former BIA people. It was nice
to see all of them. They are all retired and enjoying their lives. Memories sure
came flowing back when I saw each one.
Congresswoman Jayapal has apologized for her comments that Israel is a racist state while
listening to Palestinians at an event. Of course, most accepted her apology,
but a few are demanding some strict sanctions for her comments.
Here
is something scary. 19 State Attorney Generals from Republican states have sent
a letter to the Feds stating that they have a right for unredacted individual
Health records of individuals who reside in their state that bans abortion or
gender affirming care when said resident seeks such care in any state where it
is legal. I’m old enough to remember when the Republicans believed in small
government. This is certainly an overreach.
Enjoy
Boomer Slang…
Cool
beans
“Cool
beans” was an expression used to express approval or agreement. It conveyed a
sense of positive affirmation and enthusiasm.
Hang
loose
“Hang
loose” was an encouragement for someone to relax or take it easy. It
represented a laid-back attitude and an invitation to stay calm and
free-spirited.
True Conspiracy
Theories…
The
Iran-Contra Drug Trafficking
The
Contra rebels funded by the US government were involved in drug trafficking to
finance their activities. The CIA was aware of the drug trade but turned a
blind eye.
Random Trivia…
Did
you know Abraham Lincoln is in the wrestling hall of fame? The 6'4"
president had only one loss among his around 300 contests. He earned a
reputation for this in New Salem, Illinois, as an elite fighter.
Historic Events
·
1848
– Woman’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls
·
1863
– Suffering 1,515 casualties, the Union soldiers were defeated while trying to
capture Fort Wagner in South Carolina.
·
1909
– Baseball’s first unassisted Triple Play was achieved by shortstop Neal Ball.
·
1982
– Geraldine Ferraro was nominated as the first female Vice-Presidential
candidate.
Birthdays with some
quotes
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@90 |
Arthur Rankin Jr.,
American director, producer and screenwriter |
(d. 2014) |
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@89
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Max Fleischer,
Austrian-American animator and producer |
(d. 1972) |
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@83 |
Edgar Degas, French painter, sculptor, and
illustrator “A painting requires a
little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy. When you always make your
meaning perfectly plain you end up boring people.” |
(d. 1917) |
|
83 |
Vikki Carr (Florencia Vicenta de Casillas-MartÃnez Cardona), American singer and actress “The biggest emotion in creation is the bridge to optimism.” “I really thought I was
pretty good before I saw Hendrix, and then I thought: Yeah, not so good |
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|
@76 |
Florence Foster Jenkins, American bad-singing soprano and
socialite “Some may say that I
couldn’t sing, but no one can say that I didn’t sing.” |
(d. 1944) |
|
76 |
Brian May, English
singer-songwriter, astrophysicist and guitarist |
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|
@66 |
Lizzie Borden, acquitted
for the murder of her parents in 1892 |
(d. 1927; pneumonia) |
|
@60 |
Alice Dunbar Nelson, African-American poet and activist “Every new fad or fashion
at once has its denouncers from the pulpit, platform, professor’s chair.” |
(d. 1935; heart ailment) |
|
61 |
Anthony Edwards, American actor |
|
|
@47 |
Samuel Colt, founded Colt’s Manufacturing Company |
(d. 1862; gout) |
|
47 |
Benedict Cumberbatch, English actor |
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|
41 |
Jared Padalecki, American actor “There’s always gonna be
someone better looking, there’s always gonna be someone smarter, there’s
always gonna be someone who works harder. What you have to offer is yourself,
so don’t lose it, focus on it and try to bring it out.” |
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|
35 |
Shane Dawson (Benedict Cumberbatch),
American Youtuber |
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…The End for today…
