25 May

Flagstaff Today 77°: 38° Week 22 Day 145 Wind 9 mph Gusts 14 mph Active Fire: 257 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 529 miles away Air Quality: Fair Partly Cloudy Sunshine May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Weekly Observations

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
Fleet Week: 23-26                                                          Old-Time Player Piano Weekend:  23-25 Link
Mudbug Madness Days:  23-26                                                 National Polka Weekend: 23-25  Link 
National African Violet Week: 25-6/1

Week of Solidarity With The People of Non-Self-Governing Territories: 25-31

Daily Observations

Brown Bag it Day                                                        Nerd Pride Day or Geek Pride Day Link
Cookie Monster's Birthday  Link                               Rogation Sunday or Rural Life Sunday 
Indianapolis 500                                                         Sing Out Day
International Plastic Free Day Link                           Towel Day Link
National Brown Bag-it Day Link                                Wine Day
Nat’l and Internat’l Missing Children's Day  Link     World Fish Migration Day
National Tap Dance Day                                            World Football Day
National Wine Day Link                                             World Thyroid Day  Link

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

A cloudy but nice spring day.

Here’s something to think about: Who gave the better speech: Trump at West Point or Kermit the Frog at U. of Maryland?

Our discussion group is meeting today to discuss India in this changing world. Lots of reading showed that this is a very interesting topic. I’m sure the discussion will be great.

Native American Tribal Proverbs

"He who would be a leader must learn to serve." © Britannica

The proverb "He who would be a leader must learn to serve" emphasizes humility and service as the core of true leadership. It teaches that leadership is about empowering others and putting their needs first.

By serving, leaders earn trust and respect, fostering stronger communities. This wisdom guides us to transform the concept of leadership from authority to service.

It reminds us that by lifting others, we rise together, creating an environment where everyone thrives. It’s an inspiring call to lead with kindness and integrity.

Random Thoughts…

There are about two million saunas in Finland, enough for the entire Finnish population to take a sauna at the same time.

“There’s no half-singing in the shower, you’re either a rock star or an opera diva” – Josh Groban

A person who has performed a favor for someone is more likely to do another favor for that person. This is known as the Ben Franklin effect.

A group of Poems is called an Anthology.

Each frame of the CGI scenes in James Cameron’s, Avatar (1/24 of a second) took an average of 47 hours to render.

Unknown Civilizations that once ruled the world…

Zapotec Civilization © World History Encyclopedia

The Zapotec Civilization, thriving in the Oaxaca region of Mexico, flourished from around 700 BCE to 1521 CE. Known for building impressive cities like Monte Albán, they made significant advances in astronomy and writing.

Zapotec society was organized around city-states, with Monte Albán as a major ceremonial center. They left behind intricate carvings and hieroglyphs, providing insights into their history.

Their influence extended throughout Mesoamerica, impacting subsequent cultures like the Mixtecs. Despite Spanish conquest, the Zapotecs' rich cultural heritage and traditions persist, highlighting their enduring legacy in Mexican history.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

82 – Leslie Uggams, American actress and singer 80 – Frank Oz, English-born American puppeteer, filmmaker, actor 55 – Jamie Kennedy, American actor, producer, and screenwriter 54 – Anne Heche, American actress 52 – Molly Sims, American model 31 – Aly Raisman, American gymnast 26 – Brec Bassinger, American actress

@81 – Padre Pio, Italian priest, saint (d. 1968) @78 – Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet, philosopher (d. 1882; pneumonia) @78 – Beverly Sills, American soprano, actress (d. 2007pneumonia)

…The End for today…