13 May

 

13 May 2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 19 Day 132	Ave. Sky Cover 15%\ Visibility  26miles	Flagstaff Today  73° \ 34°
Wind  5mph \ Gusts  12mph	Nearest active fire: 131miles	Nearest Lightning:  601mi
Air Quality: Moderate High Risk of fire	May Averages: Flagstaff: 68° \ 34° May Average: 3 Days of moisture	Sunshine

Today’s Quote

 

Weekly Observations

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

8-14  International Coaching Week: Link National Stuttering Awareness Week 10-16  Universal Family Week

Daily Observations

American Indian Day Link  Apple Pie Day Bereaved Mother's Day Birthmother's Day Link Children of Fallen Patriots Day Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day Link  Crouton Day Frog Jumping Day Fruit Cocktail Day Hummus Day  Link Indigenous Arts Day International Migratory Bird Day Link

Letter Carrier's  Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day Link  Mother Ocean Day National Archery Day  Link   National Babysitters Day  National Crouton Day Link National Dog Mom's Day National Miniature Golf Day National Windmill Day Stay Up All Night Tulip Day World Belly Dance Day World Fair Trade Day World Migratory Bird Day

Today’s Thoughts

Spring continues to bring great weather.

The Sun’s loss last night sends Denver Nuggets to the next round.

Title 42 has officially ended. We will continue to watch so see what happens. So far, not the mass crossing predicted by the right. I hope it remains peaceful and helps those escaping persecution in their home country.

Next week I have my 3month follow-up for my bladder procedure. I haven’t had any problems. Hopefully things will be A-OK.

Enjoy

Interesting History

Woolly Mammoths Existed When The Egyptian Pyramids Were Being Built.

Wooly mammoths are considered to be prehistoric creatures by many, considering that we know early humans hunted them long before the establishment of any advanced societies. However, scientists have concluded that the massive beasts were still roaming the Earth until around 1560 BC, with their remains being found off the coast of eastern Russia.

At the same time, the oldest of the Great Pyramids in Egypt, the Pyramid of Djoser, was constructed between 2630 - 2611 BC. This means that while it's unlikely Egyptians knew of their existence, wooly mammoths were alive and well.

Origins of State Names

Montana

Though its elevation falls shy of the nearby Rocky Mountain region, the towering crags of Montana are undeniably abundant. Its rocky terrain is what inspired the name Montana, which is Latin for “mountainous.” Montana was first proposed as a name in 1864, when the Dakota territory was split into smaller portions, though the mountains have loomed large over the state for tens of millions of years prior to that.

Historic Events

• 1861 – The Great Comet of 1861 (C/1861 J1) was discovered,
  and it should return in 2063.
• 1917 – The first reported apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal.

Birthdays with some quotes

@86 – Bea Arthur, American actress and singer (d. 2009)
“I really cut my teeth on off-off-off Broadway shows.”– Bea Arthur
73 – Stevland Hardaway Morris (Stevie Wonder), R&B singer
@66 – Joe Louis, American boxer (d. 1981; cardiac arrest)
“A champion doesn’t become a champion in the ring, he’s merely recognized in the ring. His ‘becoming’ happens during his daily routine.”– Joe Louis
62 – Dennis Rodman, American basketball player
“This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can’t see how deep it is.”– Dennis Rodman
59 – Stephen Colbert, American comedian, talk show host
“Contrary to what people may say, there’s no upper limit to stupidity.”– Stephen Colbert
@49 – Mary Wells, American singer-songwriter (d. 1992)
37 – Lena Dunham, American actress
36 – Candice King, American actress
36 – Robert Pattinson, actor
30 – Debby Ryan, American actress
@17 – Ritchie Valens, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1959; cancer)