2023
Happy Labor Day
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Almanac
Week 36 Day 247 Ave. Sky Cover 25%\ Visibility 20mi.
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Today 77°
\ 49°
Wind 4mph \
Gusts 7mph Nearest active fire: 16miles Risk
of fire: Low Nearest Lightning: 243mi
Air Quality: Fair Moisture Days this
month: 3days Sunshine
Today’s Quote
Monthly Observations
International Days of Radiant Peace (9/22-6/23)
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International Square Dancing Month
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Weekly Observations
3-9 National Waffle Week
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4-10 Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week
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Daily Observations
Appreciation Day
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Newspaper Carrier
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Today’s Thoughts
The
last few days have been cooler, and I’m enjoying it. Another late-night
monsoon.
Many
tourists seem to have a very narrow view of traveling. The Maui population, as
with most of Hawaii are learning that the hard way. Yes, the Maui fires were
devastating…but only on the entire island. One tourist stop, yes, but not the rest
of the island. Both flights and cruises to Hawaii, are being cancelled by less
knowledgeable tourists. Maui and Hawaii depend on tourism for much of their
economy. All these cancellations are going to have long lasting effects on all
of Hawaii. It is a shame.
A
little more on last night’s monsoon. It was loud with heavy rain. About 9:30pm
I got an alert on my phone that lightning strikes were 0.1miles from my townhouse,
with the added alert to seek immediate shelter.
I was already inside, but still a little unnerving.
Enjoy
Unique National Treasures for the US …
There's
a Fair or Festival for Everything
It’s hard to beat a great state fair, from the butter cow at the
Iowa State Fair to the 212-foot-tall Texas Star Ferris wheel at the State Fair
of Texas. But Americans love to celebrate, so nearly every summer weekend,
you’ll find festivals across the U.S. honoring everything from strawberries
(California, Tennessee, Florida and more) to sand (Texas’ Port Aransas SandFest) to scarecrows (the St. Charles,
Illinois, Scarecrow Fest).
The North Country Moose Festival (August 25–26) along the
Vermont/New Hampshire border includes moose chili, a moose-calling contest,
moose-watching tours and a barn dance, and the Tomato Art Fest in Nashville (August 11–12) gives
the coolest possible nod to America’s favorite fruit/veggie.
Random Trivia…
Roman Emperor Gaius, also known as Caligula, made one of his
favorite horses a senator. The emperor loved his horse, named Incitatus, so
much that he gave him a marble stall, an ivory manger, a jeweled collar, and
even a house! Caligula also allegedly planned to make his trusty steed Consul
before his assassination.
Historic Events
- 1870 –
Emperor Napoleon III of France was deposed and the Third Republic is
declared.
- 1882 –
The first public electric lights were turned on in Manhattan, NYC.
- 1883 –
10-year-old Barney Flaherty was the first newsboy, hired by The New York
Sun.
- 1957 – The “Little Rock Nine” were blocked
from entering Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas.
Birthdays
92
– Mitzi Gaynor (Francesca
Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber),
American actress, singer, dancer
@83 – Stephen Whitney, businessman, helped build NY Stock
Exchange Bldg (d. 1860)
@83 – William Lyons, English businessman, co-founded Jaguar Cars
(d. 1985)
@80 – Lewis Howard Latimer, American inventor (evap air
conditioner) (d. 1928)
65
– Khandi Alexander, American actress, dancer, and choreographer
65
– ‘Dr. Drew’ Pinsky, American radio and television host
52
– Ione Skye, English-American actress
48
– Jason David Frank, actor (Power Rangers) (d. 2022; suicide)
48
– Mark Ronson, English DJ, producer, songwriter
44
– Max Greenfield, American actor
42
– BEYONCÉ, singer
39
– Kyle Mooney, American comedic actor, screenwriter (SNL)
…The End for today…
