30 May

 

Flagstaff Today 82°: 43° Week 22 Day 150 Wind 2 mph Gusts 5 mph Active Fire: 145 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 302 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 
Great American Brass Band Week: 29-31 Link

Daily Observations

Heat Awareness Day Link                                     Mike, The Headless Chicken Day-31 Link Link
Indianapolis 500 Anniversary                                    Mint Julep Day
International Day of the Potato                                My Bucket’s Got a Hole Day
Loomis Day                                                                 National Creativity Day  Link Link
Macaroon Day                                                            World MS Day (Multiple Sclerosis) Link 
Memorial Day (Traditional)

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Cloudy but still nice.

Stage 1 fire restrictions go in effect in Flagstaff. Hopefully this will help prevent fires in and around our town.

T.A.C.O. Trump upsets our President. Trump Always Chickens Out.

Mary is healing well in Phoenix. Sadly, her son is having some mental health issues due to his previous use of alcohol. It seems that his dieing liver is now affecting his brain functions. It is a very tough time for all the family.

Native American Tribal Proverbs

"The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears." © nativeamericandna

This proverb speaks to the beauty that arises from experiencing emotions. It suggests that challenges and sorrows can lead to personal growth and joy. Tears, as expressions of our deepest feelings, enrich our soul’s journey.

The saying reminds us that life’s difficulties can bring about profound beauty and strength. Embracing our emotions allows us to appreciate life’s full spectrum.

This wisdom encourages us to find balance and resilience, viewing hardships as opportunities for growth and transformation.

Random Thoughts…

A group of Pigs is called a Team or Passel or Drift or Parcel or Sounder or Drove.

JFK ordered 1,200 of his favorite Cuban cigars the night before he signed the Cuban embargo.

Being labeled a nudist and being labeled a streaker is only separated by speed. #hippieproverb

Abigail Van Buren (aka Dear Abby) – Real Name: Pauline Ester Friedman

Unknown Civilizations that once ruled the world…

 Phrygian Kingdom© Wikipedia

Inhabiting ancient Anatolia, the Phrygian Kingdom flourished from the 8th to 6th centuries BCE. They're best remembered for the legendary King Midas, whose touch turned objects to gold.

Phrygians contributed to early musical traditions, inventing instruments like the pan flute. Their capital, Gordion, was an important cultural and political center.

The Phrygians' art and mythology influenced Greek and Roman narratives, highlighting their cultural impact.

Despite their kingdom's decline due to invasions, the Phrygian legacy in music and myth persists. Gordion's archaeological sites continue to unravel the mysteries of their history and society.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

72 – Colm Meaney, Irish character actor 67 – Ted McGinley, American actor 63 – Kevin Eastman, American author, illustrator 60 – Wynonna Judd, American singer-songwriter 50 – CeeLo Green [Thomas DeCarlo Callaway-Burton], American singer-songwriter

@81 – Howard Hawks, American director, producer, screenwriter (d. 1977) @81 – Mel Blanc, American voice actor (d. 1989) @37 – Irving Thalberg, American screenwriter, producer (d. 1936; pneumonia)

…The End for today…