16 May

 

Flagstaff Today 63°: 28° Week 20 Day 136 Wind 8 mph Gusts 14 mph Active Fire: 146 miles away Risk of Fire: High Nearest lightning: 641 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Weekly Observations

Universal Family Week: 10-16                                   National Public Gardens Week: 9-18 Link 

Display Week: 11-16 Link                                           Salute to Moms 40+ Week: 11-17 
Economic Development Week: 11-17  Link               Hoarding Awareness Week: 12-16  Link
Food Allergy Awareness Week: 11-17 Link               Salvation Army Week: 11-17  
International New Friends, Old Friends Week: 11-17
National Hospital Week: 11-17 Link                          Work At Home Moms Week:  11-17

National Nursing Home Week: 11-17                        Reading is Fundamental Week:  11-17 Link 
National Police Week: 11-17                                      Neuroscience Nurses Week: 11-17
National Return To Work Week:  11-17                     National Women's Health Week:11-17 
National Skilled Nursing Care Week: 11-17 Link       National Transportation Week: 11-17
National Stuttering Awareness Week: 11-17            Nat’l Tick Awareness Week: 11-17

National Etiquette Week: 12-16                                International Coaching Week: 12-18 Link
American Craft Beer Week: 12-18 Link                     National Bike to Work Week: 12-18 Link   
National Sun Awareness Week: 12-18 Link                   Nat’l Stuttering Awareness Week: 12-18
National Stationery Week: 12-18  Link                            PGA Championships: 12-18              

National Foul Ball Week: 16-21                                 Cannes Film Festival: 13-24

Daily Observations

Biographer’s Day                                                        Morel Mushroom Day thru-18 
Coquilles St. Jacques Day                                           NASCAR Day  
Endangered Species Day Link                                    National BBQ Day Link
Honor Our LGBT Elders' Day  Link                         National Bike to Work Day Link    
International Day of Light  Link                                National Pizza Party Day   Link
International Day of Living in Peace  Link                National Piercing Day
International Defense Transportation Day               National Sea Monkey Day
International Virtual Assistants Day                          World Eel Day
Mimosa Day (Drink)

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Yesterday was a busy day. All good! I didn’t have time to do a posting.

It is so hard to watch Trump while he cozies up to foreign leaders who have done such horrific things to the USA and it’s citizens. I wonder what will happen when he learns that he is not, nor has he ever been the center of the universe.

One of the first Christmas’ I did in Mexico we all went to midnight mass. This is a very small and poor town. We went to mass, followed the statues out of the church and watched them meander though the town. Then we went to the next festivities, that included small sandwiches and young kids breaking piñatas. We were also offered sandwiches.  It was way after midnight, but decided it would be in poor taste not to accept them. So we took them. I remember this at this time because when one is in a foreign country and are offered a gift, you accept it. If you are a government official, both countries have protocol. They are not giving Trump these gifts because he is Trump, they are giving these gifts to the people of the US through our leader.  Trump doesnt’ get the last part of that.

Native American Tribes That Dominated History

Blackfoot (Niitsitapi) © native_americans__

The Blackfoot, or Niitsitapi, dominated the Northern Great Plains, excelling in buffalo hunting and territorial control. Comprising several bands, they were known for their fierce independence and warrior culture.

The Blackfoot's society centered around kinship and community, which provided cohesion and strength. Their strategic alliances and rivalries with neighboring tribes influenced regional dynamics.

The Blackfoot's skill in hunting buffalo was not only a means of subsistence but also a cornerstone of their cultural identity. Their legacy continues as they preserve their traditions and share their rich history with future generations.

Random Thoughts…

Anne Ramsey (The Goonies, Throw Mama from the Train) also founded the Theater of Living Arts (the TLA) in Philadelphia.

“I think I did pretty well, considering I started out with nothing but a bunch of blank paper.” – Steve Martin

If 7 billion competed in a single-elimination rock paper scissor tournament, the winner would have only won 33 times in a row.

“Man has always learned from the past. After all, you can’t learn history in reverse!” – Archimedes #moviequotes

The charcoal drawing of Kate Winslet in James Cameron’sTitanic was actually drawn by James Cameron.

The Breakfast Club, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science were all filmed in Highland Park, Illinois.

A group of Rabbits is called a Colony or Warren or Bury or Trace or Trip or Herd.

Lorde has made millions off a song about how she will never be a millionaire. 

Misunderstood History…

The 1929 Stock Market Crash Didn’t Cause Suicides ©wikimedia

Newspapers spread stories of bankers jumping from windows after the crash. But only two confirmed suicides were linked to it.
The myth was exaggerated to make the crisis seem more dramatic. Most financial losses were gradual, not instant.

Historic Events

Click here for 16 May history

Birthdays

81 – Danny Trejo, American actor 74 – Christian Lacroix, French fashion designer 72 – Pierce Brosnan, Irish-American actor 59 – Janet Jackson, American singer-songwriter 56 – Tucker Carlson, American journalist 56 – David Boreanaz, American actor 52 – Tori Spelling, American actress and reality television personality 39 – Megan Fox, American actress

@78 – Yvonne Craig, American actress (d. 2015; multiple cancers) @77 – Henry Fonda, American actor (d. 1982; heart disease) @71 – William H. Seward, , 24th US Secretary of State (d. 1872) @67 – Liberace, American pianist and entertainer (d. 1987; HIV)

…The End for today…

           

14 May

 

Flagstaff Today 65°: 38° Week 20 Day 134 Wind 14 mph Gusts 25 mph Wind Advisory Active Fire: 357 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 425 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Weekly Observations

Universal Family Week: 10-16                                   National Public Gardens Week: 9-18 Link 

Display Week: 11-16 Link                                                         Salute to Moms 40+ Week: 11-17 
Economic Development Week: 11-17  Link               Hoarding Awareness Week: 12-16  Link
Food Allergy Awareness Week: 11-17 Link               Salvation Army Week: 11-17  
International New Friends, Old Friends Week: 11-17
National Hospital Week: 11-17 Link                          Work At Home Moms Week:  11-17

National Nursing Home Week: 11-17                        Reading is Fundamental Week:  11-17 Link 
National Police Week: 11-17                                      Neuroscience Nurses Week: 11-17
National Return To Work Week:  11-17                     National Women's Health Week:11-17 
National Skilled Nursing Care Week: 11-17 Link       National Transportation Week: 11-17
National Stuttering Awareness Week: 11-17            Nat’l Tick Awareness Week: 11-17

National Etiquette Week: 12-16                                International Coaching Week: 12-18 Link
American Craft Beer Week: 12-18 Link                     National Bike to Work Week: 12-18 Link   
National Sun Awareness Week: 12-18 Link                   Nat’l Stuttering Awareness Week: 12-18
National Stationery Week: 12-18  Link                            PGA Championships: 12-18              

Cannes Film Festival: 13-24

Daily Observations

Apraxia Awareness Day Link                                                       National Night Shift Workers Day 
Buttermilk Biscuit Day                                                                   National Third Shift Workers Day 
Dance Like a Chicken Day                                                             Receptionists Day
Donate A Day's Wages To Charity                                             The Stars and Stripes Forever Day
National Chicken Dance Day Link                                              Underground America Day
National Decency Day Link Link                                                 WAAC Birthday

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

It’s certainly spring and it’s another windy day. Not appreciated, but expected.

Whenever I had to meet with parents, I made sure I had a trusted translator…even when I knew at least one parent spoke English. I have to wonder how any American government official could show up with a meeting with Putin without having a translator he trusted in tow. This is so hard to comprehend.

Dozens of white Afrikaners from South Africa have been given refugee status. These refugees never left South Africa until they got their refugee status. Typically, refugees must leave their home country, live in a camp in another country until they get status. Further, there is no proof to their claims of losing farms or having family members killed. All of this while real refugees from Afghanistan, Sudan, Syria with proven need for refugee status, are in a holding pattern. They have been vetted, some even have plane tickets, and many helped the US in their home country. Trump gave a blanket No Refugees Executive Order on the first day of his administration. This is wrong.

Yesterday there was a protest at Gateway Airport, a small airport in Mesa, AZ. The protesters were against Avelo Airlines doing deportation flights from the Mesa airport, which block due process from those deported.

Native American Tribes That Dominated History

Cheyenne © WyoHistory.org

The Cheyenne, inhabitants of the Great Plains, were known for their military prowess and strategic organization. Closely allied with the Arapaho and Sioux, they participated in significant battles like the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Their society was organized into warrior societies, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. The Cheyenne were skilled horsemen, which was crucial in their military strategies.

Their ability to unite with other tribes against common threats showcased their leadership and adaptability. The Cheyenne's cultural heritage, rich in tradition and resilience, remains a testament to their history and strength.

Random Thoughts…

There are three types of people. Sheep, Wolves, and Sheep Dogs.

Somebody who has an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony has an EGOT while somebody who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, and an Oscar just has an EGO.

Anosmia is the inability to smell – it is the nose’s equivalent to blindness or deafness. 

The word “mortgage” means “death pledge” in Old French.

US President #12 Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) Never living in one spot long enough to register, he never voted until 1848. Although he never told, we’re pretty sure he voted for himself.

Misunderstood History…

Cleopatra Wasn’t Egyptian ©pixabay

Despite being Egypt’s most famous queen, Cleopatra was actually Greek. She was part of the Ptolemaic dynasty, descended from one of Alexander the Great’s generals.
She learned Egyptian to rule effectively but was culturally Macedonian.

Historic Events

Click here for 14 May history

Birthdays

81 – George Lucas, American director, producer, screenwriter 73 – David Byrne, Scottish singer-songwriter 73 – Robert Zemeckis, American director, producer, screenwriter 56 – Cate Blanchett, Australian actress 54 – Sofia Coppola, American director, producer, screenwriter 32 – Miranda Cosgrove, American actress

@61 – Thomas Gainsborough, English painter (d. 1788) @37 – Bobby Darin, American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 1973; sepsis)

…The End for today…

           

13 May

 

Flagstaff Today 74°: 43° Week 20 Day 133 Wind 11 mph Gusts 21 mph Wind Advisory thru Tues 8PM Active Fire: 391 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 788 miles away Air Quality: Fair Red Flag Warning Sunshine May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Monthly Observations

Trauma Awareness Month                            Worldwide Home Schooling Awareness Month
Ultra-violet Awareness Month                      National Family Month (5/12 to 6/16) 
Women's Health Care Month                        Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month

Weekly Observations

Universal Family Week: 10-16                                   National Public Gardens Week: 9-18 Link 

Display Week: 11-16 Link                                            Salute to Moms 40+ Week: 11-17 
Economic Development Week: 11-17  Link               Hoarding Awareness Week: 12-16  Link
Food Allergy Awareness Week: 11-17 Link               Salvation Army Week: 11-17  
International New Friends, Old Friends Week: 11-17
National Hospital Week: 11-17 Link                          Work At Home Moms Week:  11-17

National Nursing Home Week: 11-17                        Reading is Fundamental Week:  11-17 Link 
National Police Week: 11-17                                      Neuroscience Nurses Week: 11-17
National Return To Work Week:  11-17                     National Women's Health Week:11-17 
National Skilled Nursing Care Week: 11-17 Link       National Transportation Week: 11-17
National Stuttering Awareness Week: 11-17            Nat’l Tick Awareness Week: 11-17

National Etiquette Week: 12-16                                International Coaching Week: 12-18 Link
American Craft Beer Week: 12-18 Link                     National Bike to Work Week: 12-18 Link   
National Sun Awareness Week: 12-18 Link                   Nat’l Stuttering Awareness Week: 12-18
National Stationery Week: 12-18  Link                            PGA Championships: 12-18              

Cannes Film Festival: 13-24

Daily Observations

American Indian Day Link                              Hummus Day  Link
Apple Pie Day                                                 Indigenous Arts Day
Children of Fallen Patriots Day                     National Crouton Day Link
Crouton Day                                                   Tulip Day
Frog Jumping Day                                           World Cocktail Day 
Fruit Cocktail Day

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

A windy spring day.

Last night there was a small fire on Mt. Elden. I could see the small fire from my residence. It was put down quickly and was less that 5 acres. Thanks to all the firefighters who handled this event.

I have to learn more about Qatar. They have helped the US get back the last American hostage…Dan Alexander….back to his parents. He spent 19 months as a Hamas hostage.

They are a rich country and have offered to ‘donate’ a $700 million airplane to Donald to use as Air Force One. Whenever his term ends the plane will  be placed at his library. Even the super-wealthy usually have a few strings. This is one of those things that sounds too good to be true.

Trump will be leaving for the Arab world very soon.

Native American Tribes That Dominated History

Seminole© Britannica

The Seminole tribe emerged from a blend of various Native American groups, including Creek refugees. Settling in Florida's challenging terrain, they famously resisted U.S. military efforts to remove them.

Their knowledge of the swamps and forests was key to their guerrilla tactics. Known for their leadership under figures like Osceola, the Seminole displayed resilience in the face of adversity.

They never formally conceded in warfare against the United States, marking them as one of the only tribes to do so. This legacy of resistance and adaptation is a proud part of Seminole identity today.

Random Thoughts…

A group of owls is called a “Parliament of owls.”

The shortest performance to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor was Anthony Quinn’s eight-minute role as Gauguin in “Lust for Life”.

Squish – word invented by Mark Twain “To Squash something down.” 

No other species is responsible for the loss of as many human lives each year as mosquitoes

A group of Grouse is called a Pack or Covey.

Misunderstood History…

The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” Wasn’t at Lexington and Concord ©wikimedia

Skirmishes between colonists and British troops had been happening for years. The famous phrase comes from a poem, not historical fact.
The revolution didn’t start with a single dramatic moment—it was a slow buildup.

Historic Events

Click here for 13 May history

Birthdays

64 – Dennis Rodman, American basketball player 61 – Stephen Colbert, American comedian and talk show host 39 – Lena Dunham, American actress 38 – Candice King, American actress 32 – Debby Ryan, American actress

@86 – Bea Arthur, American actress, singer (d. 2009)   @66 – Robert Middleton, American character actor (d. 1977) @66 – Joe Louis, American boxer (d. 1981; cardiac arrest) @49 – Mary Wells, American singer-songwriter (d. 1992; cancer) @17 – Ritchie Valens, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1959; plane crash)

…The End for today…