22 May

 

Flagstaff Today 78°: 38° Week 21 Day 142 Wind 8 mph Gusts 2 mph Active Fire: 72 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 601 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Weekly Observations

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         World Trade 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 Unicycle Week: 18-24 
National Medical Transcription Week: 18-24 Link             Nat’l Eosinophil Awareness Week: 18-24  Link  
National Seat Belt Reinforcement Week: 19-6/1  Link     National Marina Days: 19-9/1  Link

Mule Days: 20-25  Link                                                                  Fleet Week 2025 (New York): 21-27

Daily Observations

Buy a Musical Instrument Day                                                   National Maritime Day
Canadian Immigrants Day                                                            NF2 Awareness Day Link
Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day Link                                   Sherlock Holmes Day  Link
Harvey Milk Day                                                                               Stop The Bleed Day Link 
International Being You Day Link                                              US Colored Troops Day 
International Chardonnay Day Link                                          Vanilla Pudding Day
International Day for Biological Diversity                              World Goth Day Link  Link  
National Craft Distillery Day Link                                              World Paloma Day Link

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Another non-windy spring day.

Another town I enjoyed that is no unsafe to travel: Cape Town, South Africa is #2 on that list.

In this alternative universe we live in, the President of South Africa is visiting the White House. Recently, Trump allowed almost 50 white South Afrikaner farmers refugee status because of the ‘genocide’ in South Africa, while denying Afghans who helped us during the war the same status. The meeting during the press conference became tense several times. South Africa wants more trade. The South African President pushed to get that, complimented Trump several times, and fully denied any genocide of White farmers in South Africa.  

UNICEF is saying that contrary to news reports, only a tiny amount of humanitarian aide is getting to the starving and sick people in Gaza. This is all on Israel. Compassion is needed now and into the future.

Native American Tribal Proverbs

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." © Charleston County Public Library

This powerful proverb inspires us to live a life full of purpose and joy. It encourages us to make a positive impact on others’ lives. By living authentically and generously, we can leave a legacy that is cherished by those we leave behind.

This saying reminds us to strive for fulfillment, so that when our time comes, we can look back with satisfaction. It’s a call to live in a way that honors our existence and enriches the lives of those around us, creating lasting happiness.

Random Thoughts…

Australia’s Dingoes are actually ancient stray dogs.

 

If life is unfair for everyone, then life is fair.

Unknown Civilizations that once ruled the world…

Kingdom of Punt © Owlcation

The Kingdom of Punt, often termed "God’s Land" by the Egyptians, was a mysterious trading partner existing around the 15th century BCE. Renowned for exporting exotic goods like myrrh and frankincense, Punt played a pivotal role in ancient trade networks.

Located possibly around the Horn of Africa, it remains an archaeological enigma, with its exact location still debated among scholars. Egyptian records depict grand expeditions to Punt, underscoring its significance.

Although much about Punt remains unknown, its reputation as a land of wealth and mystery continues to captivate historians and adventurers alike.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

87 – Richard Benjamin, American character actor and director 59 – Johnny Gill, American singer-songwriter 55 – Naomi Campbell, English model

@81 – Ted Kaczynski, American anarchist, serial murderer, the Unabomber (d. 2023)   @71 – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, British writer (d. 1930; heart attack)   @69 – Richard Wagner, German composer (d. 1883; heart attack) @65 – Quinn Martin, American screenwriter and producer (d. 1987; heart attack)

…The End for today…