18 May

 

 


Flagstaff Today
70°: 35° Week 21 Day 138

Wind 14 mph Gusts 19 mph

Active Fire: 40 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme

Nearest lightning: 384 miles away

Air Quality: Fair Partly Cloudy Red Flag Warning Sunshine

May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days 

Weekly Observations

National Public Gardens Week: 9-18 Link                 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
International Heritage Breeds Week: 17-23 
Link    National Safe Boating Week: 17-23
Neuroscience Nurses Week: 18-24 
Link                    EMS Week: 18-24  Link  Link  Link Link
Healthcare Documentation Integrity Week: 18-24 
Link       National Unicycle Week: 18-24 

Healthy & Safe Swimming Week: 18-24  Link Internat’l New Friends, Old Friends Week: 18-24 

National Backyard Games Week: 18-24        National Eosinophil Awareness Week: 18-24  Link 
National Medical Transcription Week: 18-24 
Link    World Trade Week: 18-24

Daily Observations

Bay to Breakers Race Link  Note: Oldest Footrace in America!  
Buy A Musical Instrument Day 
Link  (Honor of The Music Man Creator)
Cheese Soufflé Day                                                    No Dirty Dishes Day 
Federal Tech Day 
Link                                                Ride A Unicycle Day
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 
Link                              Rural Life Sunday
I Love Reeses Day Link  Link                                      Send An Electronic Greeting Card Day Link
International Museum Day 
Link                               Stepmother's Day Link 
Mother Whistler Day
Museum Day                                              Take Your Parents To The Playground (Park) Day 
Link 
National Speech Pathologist Day: 
Link                     Visit Your Relatives Day
Neighbor Day

Today’s Quotes                                                             


Today’s Memes

 




Thoughts for the day

Just another windy spring day.

Over the past few days, we have learned that Biden did not have his full facilities and that his administration was covering it up. It is no wonder that so many Americans are losing faith in our government. I get that it is difficult to watch a boss or a colleague as they no longer perform as before, yet won’t willing step aside. This is when those with true character step in. Talking about the President makes this much more difficult, but isolation and covering for him is not the answer people want. The constitution allows for a President to leave office during their term and the Vice President steps in. Maybe our country would have been in much different shape it Biden had resigned much earlier. It would have been a shock for sure, but the country could have gotten used to Kamala as President and many would have felt better about voting for her. Biden did himself no favors by staying in office and certainly sent a message that he didn’t think Kamala could do the job. Just sad.

Native American Tribal Proverbs

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." © Lincoln Landscaping

The proverb "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" emphasizes the importance of stewardship for future generations. It calls us to consider the legacy we leave behind.

Living with this mindset encourages sustainable practices and a deep respect for nature. Reflecting on this, one might find inspiration to make conscious choices that protect the environment.

It’s a reminder that our actions today will shape the world of tomorrow, urging us to be mindful custodians of our planet.

Random Thoughts…

The founder of Macy’s, Rowland Hussey, who was a Quaker, is credited with inventing the price tag. Quakers believed it was immoral to barter – charging people different prices for the same product.

“Rope a dope” is a boxing technique where you allow your opponent to punch you heavily against the ropes, tiring them out. The ropes absorb most of the impact of the punches.

Jack Nicholson made $35 million from Batman Returns – and he doesn`t appear in the film at all!

Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro are the only two actors to win an Oscar for playing the same character. The first played Vito Corleone in The Godfather; the second played Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II.

17 out of the 20 tallest statues in the world are Buddhist

The first porn film was A’Ecu d’Or in 1908.

In James Bond, when in Dr. No’s cave in the 1962 film, he stops to notice a painting found on an easel next to the stairs. It is a copy of a Francisco de Goya painting of Duke Wellington that was stolen in 1961. It was recovered in 1965.

Unknown Civilizations that once ruled the world…

Hittite Empire © Britannica

The Hittite Empire, centered in Anatolia (modern Turkey), was a formidable force from the 17th to 11th centuries BCE. Known for their advanced use of iron, the Hittites revolutionized weaponry and agriculture.

They are notable for early treaties like the Treaty of Kadesh with Egypt, among the first recorded peace agreements. Their capital, Hattusa, boasts impressive ruins with massive stone walls and ceremonial gates.

The Hittites developed cuneiform script, enriching their historical record. Despite their eventual collapse, their legacy influenced neighboring cultures, particularly in metallurgy and governance, marking significant contributions to ancient civilizations.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

75 – Mark Mothersbaugh, American singer-songwriter


55 – Tina Fey, American actress, producer, screenwriter

33 – Adwoa Aboah, British fashion model

 

@94 – Frank Capra, Italian-American director, producer, screenwriter (d. 1991)


@88 – Perry Como[Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como], American singer, television host (d. 2001)


@74 – Big Joe Turner, American blues artist, R&B singer (d. 1985 heart failure)

 

@74 – Mathew Brady, American photographer, journalist (d. 1896)


@68 – Don Martin, American cartoonist, Mad Magazine (d. 2000; cancer)

…The End for today…

           

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