Feb 25

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Feb. 25, 2020 Week: 9 Day: 56

86004: H 56° \ L 23° \ Average Sky Cover: 5%

Nearest lightning: 1043mi.; Nearest active fire: 232mi.

Wind: 8mph\Gusts: -mph Visibility: 10 mi

Record High: 70°[1986 ] Record Low: -10°[1919]

Feb. Averages: 47°\19° (5 days with moisture)

Today’s LOVE Quote

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,

Love like you'll never be hurt,

Sing like there's nobody listening,

And live like it's heaven on earth.”

― William W. Purkey

Random Tidbits

The Badwater Ultramarathon claims to be the world's toughest footrace. Stretching 135 miles from Death Valley (the lowest point in North America) to Mount Whitney (the highest point in the lower 48 states), this grueling race is by invitation only.

The treadmill was orginally designed for English prisons as a too for punishment

Observations This Week

Bird Health Awareness Week: 23-29 Link
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: 23-29
Nat'l Invasive Species Awareness Week: 23-29 Link
National Justice for Animals Week: 23-29Link Link
Cordova Ice Worm Days: 25-3/1 Link
International Petroleum Week: 25-27 Link

Observations for Today

Shrovetide

Fasching

IHOP National Pancake Day Link

International Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday

Mardi Gras  / Fat Tuesday

Museum Advocacy Day Link

National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day

Pancake Day Race

Paczki Day

Pistachio Day

Pistol Patent Day

Rubber Ducky Day Link

World Spay Day USA

My Rambling Thoughts

I got sad news last night. My former boss, Andy, lost his adult son, Chris, last night. Chris had lots of problems and OD'd down in Phoenix. He was working day jobs down there, but continued his drinking and drugs. He was in his mid-thirties. His dad tried very hard to help, but sadly, nothing really helped. At lease Chris is a peace, finally.

That storm we had here over the weekend dropped 15+” of new snow on our peaks. Much needed moisture.

I watched some of the Kobe Memorial. Very emotional. Such a sad time.

Being raised an Episcopalian, we observed Lent by giving up something. It is that time again, and even though I am not practicing that religion, I still may give up something for Lent. Always find it a good reminder that not everyone has the great life that I do.

Today’s Puzzle

Answer at the bottom of the page

There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost?

Historical Events

1836 - Samuel Colt was granted a United States patent (#9430X) for his Colt revolver.

1901 - J.P. Morgan incorporated the United States Steel Corporation.

1919 - Oregon became the first US state to levy a gasoline tax by placing 1 cent tax on every gallon of gas.

1932 - Adolf Hitler obtained German citizenship by naturalization, which allowed him to run in the 1932 election for Reichspräsident.

1950 - Your Show of Shows, hosted by Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca premiered on NBC.

1956 - # 1 Hit : Nelson Riddle - Lisbon Antigua

1964 - Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), age 22, defeated champion Sonny Liston in a technical knockout to win the world heavyweight boxing crown.

1967 - Gene Kelly starred in Jack and the Beanstalk on NBC (produced by Hanna-Barbara) it was the first TV special to combine live action and animation.

1984 - # 1 Hit : Van Halen - Jump

1991 - The Warsaw Pact officially disbanded.

2004 - The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s film about the last 44 hours of Jesus of Nazareth’s life, opened in theaters, eventually earning over $370,700,000.

2006 - The world's population reached an estimated 6.5 billion people

2017 Tom Perez is elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee

2018 China briefly bans the letter 'N' as part of widespread censorship efforts

Birthdays Today

85 - Sally Jessy Raphael, American journalist and talk show host

@79 - Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Frech painter (died in 1919)

@78 - Zeppo Marx, American comedian and Brother (died in 1979; lung cancer)

@77 - Bobby Riggs, American tennis player (died in 1995; prostate cancer)

@76 - Jim Backus, American actor (died in 1989; pneumonia)

@71 - John Foster Dulles, American statesman (died in 1959; colon cancer)

71 - Jack Handey, American author: Deep Thoughts-SNL

@58 - George Harrison, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died in 2001; cancer)

55- Scott Thompson Carrot Top, comedian

54 - Téa Leoni, American actress

@48 - Enrico Caruso, Italian-American tenor (died in 1921; peritonitis)

45 - Chelsea Handler, American comedian and talk show host

Puzzle Answer:

$45. The pricing method consists of charging $5 for each letter required to spell the item.