16 Nov

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 46 Day  320	Sky Cover 40%	Wind 6mph Gusts 11mph	FlagToday  64° \34°
Active fire:31 miles Risk of fire: Low	Near Lightning: 372mi Baja California	Air Quality: Fair Partly cloudy	Nov. Averages: Temps: 53° \ 23° Moisture 3 Days

Today’s Quote

Weekly Observations

International Fraud Awareness Week: 10-16 Link  National Cider Week: 10-16  National Cider Week: 10-16 Link  National Split Pea Soup Week: 10-16 Link National Nurse Practioner's Week: 10-16 Link  Link

Perioperative Nurse Week: 10-16 Link Roc Your Moc Week: 10-16 Link   World Kindness Week: 10-16   World Kindness Week: 10-16  Link     National Global Entrepreneurship Week: 11-17   National Global Entrepreneurship Week: 11-17  Link National Young Readers Week: 11-17 Link

Daily Observations

Have a Party With Your Bear Day International Day for Tolerance  National Button Day Link  Link National Check Your Wipers Day  Link Link

National Fast Food Day National Philanthropy Day Link National Indiana Day Teddy Bear Day (Historic)   Link

Today’s Thoughts

It was overcast this morning but by noon it was much clearer. Weird.

I have been disappointed with this Congress for quite some time. I hope yesterday’s antics in the hallway and in a Senate Hearing will be the final wake-up call for all the members of this Congress. It is 2023 and this type of behavior has no place in our government. I don’t accept they are frazzled from their hard work. Just do your job.

Enjoy

 

Words pronounced differently in the North and South States…

Been©Provided by ALot.com

Most Americans pronounce the word 'been' like the word 'bin.' The North-Central U.S., however, typically pronounces the word 'been' like the name 'Ben.'

Random Trivia…

Bear-ly Succeeding©poznan

The Polish army adopted a bear named Wojtek during WWII and gave it the official rank of private so that it could be transported around from place to place with them, carrying their equipment and helping to boost morale. Following a few years spent alongside humans, Wojtek grew to love indulging in certain beverages, enjoying wrestling, and partaking in smoke-related activities.

In fact, the army loved Wojtek so much that he was eventually promoted to corporal.

Historic Events

Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean, 1805.

The National Rifle Association received its charter from New York State, in 1871.

1914 – The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States opened.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded in 1945.

1990’s Pop Music Scandal: Group Milli Vanilli were stripped of their Grammy Award because the duo did not sing at all on their Girl You Know It’s True album.

Birthdays with some quotes

@89 – Burgess Meredith, American actor, singer, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1997)
@84 – W.C. Handy, American trumpet player, and composer (Saint Louis Blues, d. 1958)
@71 – George S. Kaufman, American director, producer, and playwright (d. 1961)
KIRBY: A man can’t give up his business.
GRANDPA: Why not? You’ve got all the money you need. You can’t take it with you.
– George S. Kaufman, You Can’t Take it With You
“Like the seasons of the year, life changes frequently and drastically. You enjoy it or endure it as it comes and goes, as it ebbs and flows.”
59 – Dwight Gooden, American baseball player
59 – Diana Krall, Canadian Singer/Songwriter, and pianist
56 – Lisa Bonet, American actress, and director
53 – Martha Plimpton, American actress
51 – Missi Pyle, American actress, and singer
“I find more of an authenticity in people who are a little strange – so I really like characters who are just the tiniest bit weird. I find enormous comfort in that – someone who’s kind of normal just doesn’t feel as true.”
46 – Maggie Gyllenhaal, American actress, and singer
39 – Gemma Atkinson, English model, and actress
30 – Pete Davidson, American comedian, and actor

…The End for today…