28 May

 

Flagstaff Today 82°: 42° Week 22 Day 148 Wind 2 mph Gusts 1 mph Active Fire: 24 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 227 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

National African Violet Week: 25-6/1                   
Week of Solidarity With The People of Non-Self-Governing Territories: 25-31
Scripps Spelling Bee Finals: 27-29                                        Black Single Parents Week: 28-6/3 

Daily Observations

Amnesty International Founders Day                       National Senior Health & Fitness Day Link 

Brisket Day Sierra Club Day Link                               National Brisket Day Link
Hamburger Day Slugs Return From Capistrano Day Link     World Otter Day
Menstrual Hygiene Day Link              U.S. Border Patrol Day  Link Link Link Link Link Link Link

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Another nice spring day.

COVID shot for pregnant women or healthy children no longer recommended. I kinda want to hear that from Drs.

Tomorrow I get re-fit for the crown that isn’t quite right. Yipee!

Native American Tribal Proverbs

"If you talk to the trees, they will talk back."© www.history.com

This whimsical proverb suggests that nature holds wisdom for those who seek it. It encourages us to engage with the natural world, listening and observing its messages.

By "talking" to the trees, we develop a deeper awareness and appreciation for the environment. This saying invites us to find solace and insight in nature’s presence.

By fostering this connection, we nourish our spirit and gain perspectives that can enrich our lives. It’s a call to embrace the lessons offered by the natural world.

Random Thoughts…

A group of Ponies is called a String.

Most of the people who say that Wikipedia is an unreliable source of information believe that viral Facebook posts are credible news sources.

With only 40 digits of PI, you could calculate the circumference of the entire universe to within a single hydrogen atom.

Unknown Civilizations that once ruled the world…

Sogdian Civilization © The Brain Chamber

The Sogdian Civilization, flourishing between the 6th century BCE and the 11th century CE, was a pivotal player in the Silk Road trade network.

Based in Central Asia, the Sogdians were skilled merchants, facilitating cultural and commercial exchanges between East and West. Their cities, like Samarkand, became melting pots of diverse cultures, languages, and religions.

Sogdians contributed to the spread of ideas, art, and technologies across continents. While their prominence waned with the rise of Islamic empires, their legacy as cultural bridge-builders endures, reflecting a rich history of exchange and influence.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

81 – Rudy Giuliani, American lawyer and politician 48 – Elisabeth Hasselbeck, American talk show host, author 42 – Roman Atwood, American YouTuber 40 – Carey Mulligan, English actress

@65 – Jim Thorpe, American decathlete, football player, coach (d. 1953; heart failure) @56 – Ian Fleming, English journalist and author (d. 1964; heart attack) @20 – Cameron Boyce, American actor (d. 2019; seizure)

…The End for today…