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Flag Today 58°/24° Week 51 Day 356 Air Quality: Fair Partly Cloudy Sunshine Wind 4 mph Gusts 7 mph Light
Breeze Active Fire: 263 miles away Risk of fire: High Nearest
Lightning: 935 miles away Dec. Averages: Temps: 45°\18° Moisture: 5 Days |
Weekly Observations
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Andisop 4-24 (Meteorological Fiddling) Link Christmas Bird Count Week Link Halcyon Days: 14-28 (Always 7 days before and 7 days after
the Winter Solstice) |
15-21 Gluten-free Baking Week 16-24 Posadas Saturnalia |
Daily Observations
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Ann & Samantha Day (Summer & Winter Solstices.) |
National Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day Link Short Girl Appreciation Day (Shortest day of the year) |
Today’s Seasonal Quote
Today’s Meme
Thoughts for the day
A very warm day for late fall, and
tomorrow should be even warmer. A good day for an afternoon walk. My right foot
was sore this morning but was fine by noon.
I got to watch the Broncos lose to the
Chargers last night. I’m disappointed.
I did my weekly grocery shopping at
Fry’s today…and didn’t even have to wear a jacket to the store. Nice.
Christmas Traditions
Christmas is Celebrated on Jesus' Birthday
A common belief is that Christmas marks the exact birthdate
of Jesus Christ. Historical evidence suggests otherwise. The Bible doesn't
specify a date, and December 25th was chosen in the fourth century.
This date aligns with pagan winter solstice festivals,
merging Christian and cultural practices. Christmas has evolved into a global
celebration, embracing diverse traditions.
Understanding this myth encourages embracing Christmas's
multifaceted nature, celebrating unity and goodwill across cultures.
Random Thoughts…
Cheops’s Law: Nothing ever gets built
on schedule or within budget.
When an app asks me to rate it whilst
I’m using it – I always select “ask me later” NOT “never” because I don’t want
the app to hate me.
Minnie Mouse’s full name is Minerva
Mouse.
“Man was made at the end of the week’s
work when God was tired.” – Mark Twain
“Quidquid praecipies, esto brevis.
(Whatever advice you give, be brief.)” – Horace
A group of Spiders is called a Cluster
or Clutter.
Quirky town names…
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Originally named Hot Springs, this town changed its name in
1950 after a radio show challenge. The host of Truth or Consequences promised
to broadcast from the first town to rename itself after the show.
Hot Springs took up the offer, and the name stuck.
Ancient Roman Life
Life of a female slave
In ancient Rome, female slaves faced a particularly harrowing
existence marked by exploitation and a lack of autonomy. Beyond the general
hardships endured by all slaves, such as grueling labor and harsh punishments,
women in bondage were often subjected to additional layers of abuse and
degradation. Many were bought specifically for their masters’ physical
gratification, a tragic exploitation that stripped them of their autonomy and
consent. This coital slavery wasn’t just a private affair; it extended to
public brothels, where countless female slaves were forced to service numerous
clients daily.
Historic Events
Birthdays
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Samuel
L. Jackson, 76 Movie Actor Kiefer
Sutherland, 58 TV Actor Emmanuel
Macron, 47 World Leader
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@88 – Phil Donahue, American
talk show host (d.2024)
@82 – Paul Winchell,
American actor, and ventriloquist (d. 2005)
@74 – Joseph Stalin, Russian
politician (d. 1953; stroke) @52 – Frank
Zappa, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (d. 1993;
prostate cancer) |
…The End for today…
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