May 19

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May 19, 2020 Week: 20 Day: 140

86004: H 75° \ L 42° \ Average Sky Cover: 5%

Wind: 13mph\Gusts: 26mph Visibility: 10 mi

Nearest lightning: 555mi.; Nearest active fire: 97mi.

Extreme Risk of Fire

Red Flag Warning

Record High: 85°[2000] Record Low: 29°[1971]

May Averages: 68°\34° (3 days with moisture)

Today’s Quote

"The best and most beautiful things in the world

cannot be seen or even touched

they must be felt with the heart."

• -Helen Keller

Random Tidbits

What is the capital of Australia?

If you're looking to head to Australia's capital, you start off for Sydney — that famous city with its majestic opera house. But that isn't the capital of Australia. Neither are popular places such as Melbourne, Perth, or Brisbane. The lesser-known city of Canberra doesn't always ring a bell. It is, however, the capital of Australia.

Home to just about 400,000 people, Canberra has a small-town vibe that allows visitors to experience all the city has to offer without feeling overwhelmed. From art to history to the great outdoors, this city in the land down under doesn't disappoint. You'll find museums, breweries, and incredible architecture to explore, and you'll be treated to views of mountains and valleys.

Have a smile

A friend sent these to me

Why are dogs bad dancers?

Because they have two left feet.

Observations This Week

Ramadan: 23-5/23

Cannes Film Festival: 12-23 Cancelled due to COVID-19
World Schizophrenia Awareness Week: 13-19 Link
National Foul Ball Week: 16-21
National Safe Boating Week: 16-22
EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week: 17-23 Link
International Heritage Breeds Week: 17-23 Link 
National Eosinophil Awareness Week: 17-23 Link
National Medical Transcription Week: 17-23 Link
International New Friends, Old Friends Week: 17-23
National Unicycle Week: 17-23
World Trade Week: 17-23
National Bike to Work Week: 18-22Link Moved to September 21-27 due to COVID-19
National Tire Safety Week: 18-24 Link

Observations for Today

Boy's Club Day

May Ray Day

National Devil’s Food Cake Day

National Hepatitus Testing Day
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Link
National Scooter Day
World IBD Day Link

World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day

My Rambling Thoughts

A windy Monday with a Red Flag Alert, High wind warning (up to 40mph) and a beautiful blue sky. I'm skipping my walk today. I really dislike wind.

About a week ago I read that llamas may have an antibody to combat COVID 19. I figured it was some crazy theory from a llama farmer who wanted publicity. Then CNN ran a story that Sweden has been looking at this for months. They are just starting animal testing and hoping to start human testing by the end of this year. Hmmm

This virus has a positive effect: it is flattening the carbon emissions curve. Every day cities around the world are posting pictures of their very clear sky, along with a post of a picture in the same spot a couple of months ago. NICE!

Over 130 homes have been evacuated from a fire in Cave Creek, AZ. A town of 400,000 that borders Phoenix. Fire season is starting early here in AZ.

The AZ governor is not releasing stats on COVID19 from long term care facilities in our state. His reasoning has me baffled. About a year ago, an comatose Apache girl in Hacienda Care Facility gave birth after being impregnated by a care worker. The governor says he doesn't want more negative press for any health care facilities. Hacienda has to increase security and many employees left and the facility had trouble finding replacements. I am at a loss for words.

Today’s Puzzle

Answer at the bottom of the page

What day would yesterday be if Thursday was four days before the day after tomorrow?

Historical Events

1780 - This morning, a combination of thick smoke and heavy cloud cover caused complete darkness to fall on Eastern Canada and the New England area of the United States candles were needed by noon, and it not disburse until the following evening, causing New England's Dark Day.

1910 - Earth passed through the tail of Halley's Comet.

1962 - Marilyn Monroe sang her famous 'Happy Birthday' to President John F. Kennedy at NYC's Madison Square Garden

1965 - Pete Townshend wrote My Generation today, his 20th birthday on a train. He was on a train because his car, a 1935 Packard hearse, was ordered away by the Queen.

1987 - A patent (#4,666,425) for "keeping a head alive" was issued to Chet Fleming.

1996 - Sundance Channel made its debut.

1997 - Avian flu, A(H5N1), killed a three-year-old boy in Hong Kong, its first victim.

2006 - The Da Vinci Code opened in theaters.

2011 Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, project to search for dark matter, led by Samuel C. C. Ting, installed on the International Space Station

2015 Historic first handshake between Prince Charles and Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams at the National University of Ireland in Galway

Birthdays Today

75-Drummer Pete Townsend

72-Singer Grace Jones

@46-Wrestler Andre The Giant [André René Roussimoff] (d. 1993; heart failure)

@39-Activist Malcom X [Malcolm Little] (d. 1965; gun shot)

Puzzle Answer:

Friday.