11 May

 

11 May 2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 19 Day 131	Ave. Sky Cover 20%\ Visibility  21miles	Flagstaff Today  63° \ 32°
Wind  2mph \ Gusts  8mph	Nearest active fire: 30miles	Nearest Lightning:  108mi
Air Quality: Moderate High Risk of fire	May Averages: Flagstaff: 68° \ 34° May Average: 3 Days of moisture	Sunshine

Today’s Quote

Weekly Observations

3-11  (World) Dystonia Awareness Week Link 6-12  National Nurses Day and Week Link  Link     8-12 Economic Development Week  Link National Etiquette Week Teacher Appreciation Week 8-14  International Coaching Week: Link National Stuttering Awareness Week 10-16  Universal Family Week

7-13  Be Kind To Animals Week Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week Drinking Water Week Flexible Work Arrangement Week Food Allergy Awareness Week International Clitoris Awareness Week National Alcohol & Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week National Correctional Officer's Week National Family Week National Hospital Week National Hug Holiday Week National Root Canal Appreciation Week National Tick Awareness Week National Tourism Week National Pet Week North American Occupational Safety & Health Week Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week Public Service Recognition Week Salvation Army Week  Spring Astronomy Week Update Your References Week

Daily Observations

Eat What You Want Day Mocha Torte Day National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

National Foam Rolling Day Link (Massage) Root Canal Appreciation Day  Root Canal Appreciation Day  Twilight Zone Day

Today’s Thoughts

Mostly sunny and a little cooler. It’s May: It may be 75° or it may be 60°. It may be windy or it may not be windy.

NY Representative is formally charged with 13 counts of fraud and financial crimes. After pleading Not Guilty in court, he came to the mic and called this ‘another witch hunt’. Somehow, I don’t think that will fly in court for the neophyte.

The Nuggets won last night, now it is 3-2 Nuggets. Still torn in this playoff so I just hope for a good game.

The Jeopardy! Masters is this week on ABC. It is nice to see the former Champs play.  The two downsides in this show: one has to turn away at the beginning so as not to see where the Daily Doubles are hidden; the newly colored game board is very distracting. The questions are great.

With all the rising prices, I checked the inflation calculator. It turns out a 1955 15-cent McDonald’s hamburger, should cost $1.99 in 2023. According to the calculator it should only cost $1.79. I guess that means McDonald’s is making more actual money now.

Enjoy

Animal Trivia

Only male turkeys gobble

There is a reason that only male turkeys are known as “gobblers” - they’re the only ones who gobble! Male turkeys gobble as a way to attract females during mating season, with the louder and prouder gobbles winning over the more meek noises on unworthy competitors. Female turkeys also make unique noises, although those sound more like chirps and clucks than the distinctive male turkey gobble. Male turkeys are also the only ones with large, prominent tails used to attract mates.

Origins of State Names

Mississippi

Though its glistening waters weave through 10 states, the Mississippi River lent its name to just one. The river was named by the area’s Native Ojibwe tribe, who called the river misi sipi, which translates to "big river." It has also been said that the Native American communities, who long used the water for transportation and food, referred to it as the "Father of Waters." How apt, given that this namesake of Mississippi continues to provide in those ways even today.

Historic Events

     ·         1846 – President James K. Polk requested a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican American War.
·         1858 – Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state of the United States
·         1960 -Adolf Eichmann was captured by the Mossad in Argentina.
·         The 1970 Lubbock tornado killed 26 people and causes $250 million in damage.

Birthdays with some quotes

@101 – Irving Berlin (Israel Beilin), Belarusian-American pianist, composer (d. 1989)
“Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.”– Irving Berlin
90 – Louis Farrakhan, American religious leader
@84 – Salvador Dalí, Spanish artist (d. 1989)
“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.”– Salvador Dali
@74 – Phil Silvers, American comedic actor (d. 1985; following stroke)
82 – Eric Burdon, English musician
“I’m not bitter, I’m bittersweet.”– Eric Burdon
@62 – Chang Bunker and Eng Bunker, Siamese Twins (d. 1874; stroke & lack of blood flow)
40 – Holly Valance, Australian actress, singer
“I never kill insects. If I see ants or spiders in the room, I pick them up and take them outside. Karma is everything.”– Holly Valance
@31 – Cory Monteith, Canadian actor, singer (d. 2013; OD)
“Be nice to everyone, always smile & appreciate things because it could all be gone tomorrow.”– Cory Monteith
24 – Sabrina Carpenter, American singer and actress