26 Oct

 

 

Week 41 Day 300 Flag Today  69°/33° Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Wind 5 mph Gusts 9 mph Active Fire: 35 miles away Risk of fire: Extreme Nearest Lightning: 1123 miles away Oct. Averages: Temps: 64°\32° Moisture:  3 Days

Weekly Observations

20-26 Freedom of Speech Week Link  Mediation Week Link   Pro Bono Week  Link 23-31 Red Ribbon Week Link  Disarmament Week 24-30 Prescription Errors Education & Awareness Week

24-11/11 World Origami Days 25-31 International Magic Week 26-11/1   Kids Care Week National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week National Massage Therapy Week  Link   National Respiratory Care Week Link  Pastoral Care Week Link

Daily Observations

Howl at The Moon Night   Link  International Mavrud Day   Link Intersex Awareness Day   Link Mincemeat Pie Day Mother-in-Law Day Mule Day     Honors the importation of the first Spanish Jacks to the US which were a gift from King Charles III of Spain delivered October , 1785 in Boston. George Washington then began breeding them in the US.)

National Chicken Fried Steak Day  Link National Day of The Deployed National Financial Crime Fighter Day  Link Pumpkin Day Reformation Sunday Visit A Cemetery Day

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Thoughts for the day

President Biden gave what should become his most historic speech today. He apologized for the treatment of Native Americans between 1876-1969. Thankfully my career began in 1971, and I was part of the necessary changes.

I have a blood appointment at 2:15 today. Last night, @ 7:15pm I got an auto-text reminding me that I had that appointment at 8:00. No one to call so I was at the office at 7:45. The office lady checked and could not explain the text and said she would check up to see what happened. My roundtrip through morning traffic was a waste of time. Oh, well. Machines should not rule our lives.

I have reading to do for my presentation on ‘Invisible Indonesia’. Should be fun tomorrow.

 Riddles

What goes up but never comes down?

Random Thoughts…

Myth #4: Piranhas Will Attack Humans

Thanks to the silver screen, these Amazonian underwater dwellers have been painted as bloodthirsty monsters. But here’s the intriguing twist: piranhas are surprisingly bashful and prudent, often leaning towards scavenging rather than actively pursuing a taste for human flesh.

They much prefer nibbling on smaller fish or indulging in the occasional carrion feast. In fact, there’s not a single documented case of piranhas targeting and killing a human! With teeth that could easily slice through flesh, it’s theoretically possible for them to cause harm, but it’s about as likely as stumbling upon a unicorn during your Amazon adventure.

Native American Facts…

Native American Tribes Have a Rich Tradition of Storytelling

Storytelling has been an integral part of Native American cultures for thousands of years. These oral traditions serve to pass down knowledge, history, and values from one generation to the next. Many Native American stories are rich with symbolism, humor, and life lessons.

Some well-known Native American stories include the Iroquois creation story of Sky Woman, the Navajo tale of the Hero Twins, and the Lakota legend of White Buffalo Calf Woman. These stories not only entertain but also provide insight into the worldviews and beliefs of indigenous peoples.

Today, Native American storytellers continue to keep these traditions alive, sharing their stories with new generations and audiences.

Historic Events

2005 - After some eight years of construction, the Erie Canal, which connects the Great Lakes with New York City via the Hudson River at Albany, officially opened; its success propelled New York City into a major commercial centre and encouraged canal construction throughout the United States.

1881 - A feud between the Earp brothers (Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan) and an outlaw gang led by Ike Clanton escalated into a celebrated gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.

1955 - A constitutional law of perpetual neutrality in Austria was promulgated.

2005 - The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros to win the team's first World Series title since 1917.

Riddles Answer

Answer: Your age.

Birthdays

Hillary Clinton, 77; First Lady Seth MacFarlane, 51; Voice Actor Keith Urban, 57; Country Singer Pat Sajak, 78; Game Show Host Crissa Jackson, 35; Basketball Player

@59 – C.W. Post, American businessman, founded Post Foods (d. 1914; suicide) @46 – Benjamin Guggenheim, American businessman (d. 1912; on Titanic) @60 – Mahalia Jackson, American singer (d. 1972; during surgery) @69 – Jackie Coogan, American actor (d. 1984; heart failure) @70 – Pat Conroy, American author (d. 2016; cancer)

…The End for today…