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Flagstaff Today 68°: 34° Week 19 Day 130 Wind 11 mph Gusts 18 mph Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Active Fire: 232 miles away Risk of
Fire: High Nearest lightning: 273 miles away May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days
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Monthly Observations
National Sweet Vidalia Onions Month National Youth Traffic Safety Month Link
National Syringomyelia Awareness Month Link Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month
National Tuberous Sclerosis Month Link Older Americans Month
National
Water Safety Month Link Oncology
Nurses Month Link
National Vinegar Month
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month (aka NF Month) Link
Weekly Observations
Spring Astronomy Week: 3-10 (World) Dystonia Awareness Week:
3-11 Link
National Small Business Week:
4-10 Link
Be Kind To
Animals Week: 4-10
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week: 4-10 Link Dog Anxiety Awareness Week: 4-10
Drinking Water Week: 4-10 Link
Flexible Work
Arrangement Week: 4-10
Goodwill Industries Week: 4-10 Geek
Week: 4-10 Link
Nat’l Hug Holiday Week: 4-10 Internat’l
Clitoris Awareness Week: 4-10
Nat’l Alcohol & Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week: 4-10
Nat’l Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week Nat’l Family Week: 4-10
4-10 Nat’l Correctional
Officer's Week: 4-10 Link Nat’l Hurricane Preparedness Week:
4-10
Nat’l Pet Week: 4-10 Link Nat’l Root Canal Appreciation
Week: 4-10 Link
Nat’l Travel & Tourism Week: 4-10 Link
Nat’l
Wildflower Week: 4-10
Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week: 4-10 Link
Pet Appreciation Week: 4-10 Link Link
Public
Service Recognition Week: 4-10 Link
Screen-Free Week (Digital Detox Week) : 4-10 Link Update Your References Week: 4-10
Tick Awareness Week: 4-10
Air Quality Awareness Week: 5-9 Link
Construction
Safety Week: 5-9 Link
National Safety Stand Down Week: 5-9 Link
North American Occupational Safety & Health Week: 5-9 Link
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week: 5-9 Teacher
Appreciation Week: 5-9
Children's Book Week: 5-11 Link
National
School Nurse Week: 6-12 Link Link
National Public Gardens Week: 9-18 Link
Universal Family Week: 10-16
Daily Observations
Bereaved Mother's Day National
Miniature Golf Day
Birthmother's Day Link National
Train Day
Clean Your Room Day Link National
Windmill Day
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day Link O. Henry Pun-off Day Link
Dia De La Madre Root
Canal Appreciation Day
Hostess Cupcake Day Link Shrimp
Day
International Day of Argania Stay
Up All Night
Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day Link
Mother Ocean Day World
Belly Dance Day
National Archery Day Link World
Fair Trade Day
National Babysitters Day World
Migratory Bird Day Link
National Dog Mom's Day World
Lupus Day
National Hamster Day Link World
Scotch Pie Day Link
National Lipid Day (Dyslipidemia) World
Textile Day Link
Today’s Quotes
Today’s Memes
Thoughts for the day
A nice blue-sky day. I went out to Andy & Faith’s to water their trees.
It’s been easy since it has rained a lot this week.
The world seems excited about the new Pope. Of course there are a few
naysayers regarding his early position on the child abuse charges of other
priests. He does seem to indicate he will continue Pope Francis’s works.
Trump keeps tariffs on Barbie Dolls, but drops them on Rolls Royce. Hmmm.
Native American Tribes That Dominated History
Creek (Muscogee) © New Georgia Encyclopedia
The Creek, or Muscogee, were a confederation of towns and
tribes in the Southeast. They managed large populations through intricate
political and social systems.
This confederation allowed them to influence trade and
alliances during the colonial era significantly. The Creek were known for their
agricultural prowess, which supported their communities.
Their ability to form strategic alliances with other tribes
and European settlers was key to their influence. Despite facing challenges,
they maintained a rich cultural heritage. Their legacy includes a strong sense
of community and cultural pride, which persists today.
Random Thoughts…
2000 years
ago, there were probably people who had season tickets to the Roman Colosseum.
Sweden has an official font, called ‘Sweden Sans’ and it’s used by its government ministries, agencies, and corporations.
It’s only a matter of time before “autocorrect” leads to a major
diplomatic incident.
A group of Rattlesnakes is called a Rhumba.
The “Michelin Man” is named Bibendum and is one of the oldest trademarks
in the world.
Misunderstood History…
The Titanic Didn’t Sink Because of an Iceberg “Gash” ©wikimedia
Movies show a massive tear ripping open the ship’s hull. In
truth, the iceberg caused small punctures along the side.
Poor-quality rivets and weak steel made the damage worse. The real tragedy was
the ship’s flawed design—watertight compartments weren’t sealed at the top.
Historic Events
Birthdays
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65 – Bono [Paul David Hewson], Irish
singer-songwriter, musician, activist
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@88 – Fred Astaire [Frederick Austerlitz], American
actor, singer, dancer (d. 1987)
@26 – John Wilkes Booth, American actor, assassin of
Abraham Lincoln (d. 1865; shot)
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…The End for today…
