1 May

 

Flagstaff Today 69°: 28° Week 18 Day 121 Wind 2 mph Gusts 14 mph Air Quality: Mostly Cloudy Sunshine Active Fire: 168 miles away Risk of Fire: High Nearest lightning: 408 miles away May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Monthly Observations

Adopt A Horse Month
ALS Awareness Month  Link (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 
American Cheese Month  Link
America's Wetlands Month  Link
Apraxia Awareness Month   Link
Aramanth Month Link
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asthma Awareness Month
Awareness of Medical Orphans Month
Better Hearing & Speech Month Link

Weekly Observations

Barbed Wire Days: 1-4                                                          

Daily Observations

Batman Day                                                    Mother Goose Day

May Day

Chocolate Parfait Day                                    New Homeowners Day
Hug Your Cat Day                                            No Pants Day
Law Day                                                          School Principal’s Day
Lei Day (in Hawaii)                                          Space Day
Make a Book Day

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

No moisture yesterday. Maybe today?

I have had many a crown…on my teeth. I got one crown today on a front tooth. Word to the wise: They are very expensive. Somehow my old dentist hadn’t even seen the cavity. After an hour + of work, he saved the tooth for a mere $2,200.

I had a nice phone conversation with my buddy Julius, from Tuba City. We caught up on a lot of the people from our Shonto,Tonalea, and Tuba days. We both agreed that we are getting older and don’t get as excited about long drives anymore. Good catchup time.

Ancient Civilizations Few Have Heard Of…

The Maurya Empire: India ©Dharma from Sadao, Thailand on Wikimedia

Despite ruling millions and shaping a vast region's future, the Maurya Empire often fades into the background of global history discussions. Its cities thrived, its administration rivaled Rome's, and Emperor Ashoka championed peace after brutal conquest. Still, this civilization remains one the world has quietly forgotten.

Random Thoughts…

·         The clothing you are wearing right now will look hilarious to future generations.

·         ‘Grease’ may be the word, but it’s never said even once in the entire film.

·         I wonder how many online contests I’ve won, but deleted the email saying so because I thought it was spam.

·         If you don’t take a hint and make a move, you’re being postsumptuous. #newword

Misunderstood History…

The Boston Tea Party Wasn’t About High Taxes ©wikimedia

Most people think the Boston Tea Party was a protest against the high British taxes. In reality, the Tea Act of 1773 actually lowered the price of tea.
The real issue? The British East India Company's monopoly on tea sales.
Colonists feared economic control and a loss of local business, not just taxation. They weren’t mad about paying taxes—they were mad about who was benefiting from them.
This event was more about corporate power than political rebellion.

Do you remember making May Day baskets and giving them to friends by ringing the doorbell and leaving before anyone answered?

Historic Events

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Birthdays

86 – Judy Collins, American singer-songwriter 80 – Rita Coolidge, American singer-songwriter 58 – Tim McGraw, American singer-songwriter 53 – Julie Benz, American actress 21 – Charli D’Amelio, American social media influencer

@93 – Mary ‘Mother Jones’, Irish-American labor leader (d. 1930) @92 – Louis Nye, American comedic actor (d. 2005) @90 – Glenn Ford [Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford] , Canadian-American actor (d. 2006) @85 – Jack Paar, American comedian, author and talk show host (d. 2004) @79 – Kate Smith, American singer, actress (d. 1986; respiratory failure)   @56 – Benjamin Henry Latrobe, English-American architect; designed US Capitol Bldg. (d. 1820) @51 – Calamity Jane, American frontierswoman. professional scout (d. 1903; pneumonia)

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30 Apr

 

Flagstaff Today 57°: 26° Week 18 Day 120 Wind 2 mph Gusts 7 mph Air Quality: Fair Overcast Active Fire: A miles away Risk of Fire: Very Nearest lightning: 6 miles away Apr Averages: Temps: 60°\29° Moisture: 2 Days

Weekly Observations

4/20-5/2 Festival of Ridvan 24-30 National Scoop The Poop Week World Immunization Week 27-5/3 National Small Business Week 27-5/4 Stewardship Week

27-5/3 Preservation Week Link (re: Libraries) National Volunteer Week National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)  Link Spring Astronomy Week:  World Hurricane Preparedness Week 28-5/1 Craft Brewers Week Link National Youth Violence Prevention Week Link

Daily Observations

Adopt A Shelter Pet Day Link  Link Animal Advocacy Day Beltane Bugs Bunny Day Denim Day Link Dia De Los Ninos/Dia De Los Libros Day Hairstylist Appreciation Day Honesty Day International Guide Dogs Day Link  International Jazz Day Link   International Noise Awareness Day  Link  Jazz Day Mahjong Day Mr. Potato Head Day National Animal Advocacy Day

National Apprenticeship Day Link  National Bubble Tea Day  Link National First Ladies Day Link National Golf Day thru 5/2 Link National Honesty Day National Military Brats Day  Link National PrepareAthon Day Link National Raisin Day Oatmeal Cookie Day Raisin Day Spank Out Day - USA Stop Food Waste Day Link  Walk at Lunch Day Link  Walpurgis Night

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

Thoughts for the day

The day started out sunny, then a thunderstorm moved in. Lightning is only a few miles away, just waiting for the rain to start. Moisture is much needed.

All executive orders are not law, and may only last during that President’s term. For me, many of Biden’s Executive Orders brought a smile and an good feeling. Trump has rescinded Biden’s order to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Now it’s back to Columbus Day, honoring a sailor who got lost, brought disease, and never put his foot on any of America’s soil.

I got a much-needed pedicure this morning. My regular lady was not there, but the one who gave me the pedicure did a very good job. My whole body always feels better after each pedicure.

Ancient Civilizations Few Have Heard Of…

The Etruscans: Italy ©Chappsnet on Wikimedia

Before Rome, the Etruscans shaped Italy’s early development, influencing Roman art, politics, and religion. They built vast cities and created beautiful frescoes. Why are their contributions so often overshadowed by Rome? Perhaps it’s time to recognize their role in shaping Italy’s rise.

Random Thoughts…

·   A group of Mushrooms is called a Troop.

·   Every “secure” website: “The password you’ve chosen is too similar to a password you may actually be able to remember. We require you to select a password you will never remember.”

·   “Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just shorta do’em all together, I guess.” – Elvis Presley

·   The first recorded use of the acronym OMG was in a 1917 letter by Lord Fisher, a retired British admiral to Winston Churchill.

·   A Flock of Seagulls lead singer Mike Score was a hairdresser before he was a rock star.

Taught in High School but not true…

Pluto is a planet

I take this one personally. Pluto will always have my heart as the 9th planet in our solar system. Scientists, on the other hand, demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet in 2006. Three things are needed to be considered a planet: it must be round, it must orbit the sun, and it must have cleared its orbit of debris. Pluto is not a cleaner, apparently.

Historic Events

Click here for the history on 30 Apr

Birthdays

87 – Larry Niven, American author 50 – Johnny Galecki, American actor 43 – Kirsten Dunst, American actress 40 – Gal Gadot, Israeli actress and model 34 – Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster III), American rapper, producer

@94 – Cloris Leachman, American actress (d. 2021)   @89 – Alice B. Toklas, American memoirist (d. 1967) @82 – Eve Arden, American character actress (d. 1990) @74 – Gary Collins, American actor and talk show host (d. 2012) @73 – Bobby Vee (Robert Thomas Velline), American singer-songwriter (d. 2016; Alzheimer’s) @66 – Jill Clayburgh, American actress (d. 2010; CLL)

…The End for today…

               

29 Apr

 

Flagstaff Today 60°: 26° Week 18 Day 119 Wind 4 mph Gusts 7 mph Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Active Fire: 168 miles away Risk of Fire: Moderate Nearest lightning: 716 miles away Apr Averages: Temps: 60°\29° Moisture: 2 Days

Weekly Observations

27-5/3 National Small Business Week 27-5/4 Stewardship Week 27-5/3 Preservation Week Link (re: Libraries) National Volunteer Week National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)  Link Spring Astronomy Week:  World Hurricane Preparedness Week 28-5/1 Craft Brewers Week Link National Youth Violence Prevention Week Link

4/20-5/2 Festival of Ridvan 23-29 Disability Book Week Link 24-30 National Scoop The Poop Week World Immunization Week

Daily Observations

Dance Day International  Almanac Appreciation Day International Dance Day Link International Undiagnosed Day  Link

"Peace" Rose Day  (The flower) Shrimp Scampi Day World Wish Day Link Zipper Day

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Today’s Memes

Thoughts for the day

I got my quarterly shot to stop prostate cancer. All good.

The blue sky and lack of wind make it a great day.

FDR was the first to mark ‘the first 100 days’ for Presidents.  He did it to get a jump on his New Deal Plan. Today marks Trump’s first 100 days. In that time, he has really shaken up the country. Biden signed 160 in his 4 years as President. Trump has signed 137 so far and there is little end in sight. Trump’s approval ratings of every thing he has done continue to fall.

Ancient Civilizations Few Have Heard Of…

The Parthians: Iran ©M0tty on Wikimedia

The Parthians ruled ancient Iran from 247 BCE to 224 CE, standing in the way of Roman expansion. They were masters of cavalry, using hit-and-run tactics to battle the Romans. Lastly, their empire was an important cultural and military force that often goes unnoticed in history.

Random Thoughts…

When I trip and fall on the ground, I’m crashing into a PLANET. The fact that I can survive with just some scrapes basically makes me a superhero.

The Scary Statistic: Cancer odds: 1-in-7

 Taught in High School but not true…

The Nile is the only river that flows north

Rivers follow gravity and flow downhill, not their compass. The Lena River in Russia, the St. Johns River in Florida, and the Red River that flows between the U.S. and Canada are all rivers that flow downhill in a northern trajectory.

Historic Events

Click here for the history on 29 Apr

Bonus

The History of the Star-Spangled Banner I learned new inforamtion from this.

Birthdays

92 – Willie Nelson, American singer-songwriter 71 – Jerry Seinfeld, American comedian 70 – Kate Mulgrew, American actress 68 – Daniel Day-Lewis, British-Irish actor 67 – Michelle Pfeiffer, American actress 55 – Andre Agassi, American tennis player 55 – Uma Thurman, American actress 29 – Katherine Langford, Australian actress

@95 – Celeste Holm, American actress and singer (d. 2012) @88 – William Randolph Hearst, American publisher, politician, founded the Hearst Corporation (d. 1951) @87 – Hirohito, Japanese emperor (d. 1989) @81 – Rod McKuen, American singer-songwriter and poet (d. 2015) @75 – Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, American pianist, composer, bandleader (d. 1974; lung cancer) @49 – Dale Earnhardt, American race car driver (d. 2001; During Daytona 500) @24 – Tammi Terrell, American soul singer-songwriter (d. 1970; brain tumor)

…The End for today…