21 May

 

Flagstaff Today 68°: 30° Week 21 Day 141 Wind 7 mph Gusts 9 mph Active Fire: 152 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 864 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

American Red Cross Founder's Day                                      National Memo Day
EMS Day Link                                                                          National Waitstaff Day
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day Link  Link  Link Link
End of the World or Rapture Party Day (Prediction)  Link   Sister Maria Hummel Day
I Need A Patch For That Day Link                                          Strawberries & Cream Day
International Tea Day  Link                                                   Talk Like Yoda Day
National Employee Health & Fitness Day Link                     Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
National Juice Slush Day   Link                                              World Chardonnay Day Link

       World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Finally, a nice spring day with no wind.

I was saddened to read that Ethiopia is #20 on do not travel to from the State Department. When I visited there with Focus Travel, it was an historic land with many different cultures.  In the north we saw the Coptic church history and, in the south, we saw the National Geographic tribal cultures. Internal strife has made the country unsafe. So very sad as I learned so much from our guide and the people of this beautiful country. The food was delicious. And I have met so many airport workers from Ethiopia in other travels. Many have worked for decades at airports, and all have been surprised when I tell them I have been to their country.

Native American Tribal Proverbs

"The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives." © National Today

The saying "The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives" speaks to the value of moderation. It encourages us to use resources wisely and avoid excess.

This wisdom reminds us to appreciate what we have and to live sustainably, ensuring that our needs do not deplete the environment.

By embracing moderation, we can create a balanced life, where abundance is shared and resources are preserved. It’s a call to live in harmony with our surroundings, respecting the limits of the natural world.

Random Thoughts…

I’d find less money on the ground if I was more confident.

Chaka Khan – Real Name: Yvette Marie Stevens

A group of Porpoises is called a Herd or Pod or School or Crowd or Shoal.

Tom Thumb – Real Name: Charles Stratton

Unknown Civilizations that once ruled the world…

Elamite Civilization © Iranian Tours

Flourishing from around 2700 BCE to 539 BCE, the Elamite Civilization occupied what is now southwestern Iran. It developed a unique culture, characterized by vibrant art and a distinct script.

Elamites were significant influences on neighboring Mesopotamian societies. Their capital, Susa, became a major urban center, boasting ziggurats and palaces. The Elamites' interactions with Babylonia and Assyria shaped regional politics.

Despite their eventual fall to Persian forces, their contributions to art and writing endured. Archaeological finds continue to shed light on this intriguing civilization, offering insights into early urban development and cultural exchanges.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

74 – Al Franken, American comedic actor, screenwriter, and politician   44 – Gotye [Wouter André "Wally" De Backer ], Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter 40 – Alison Carroll, English gymnast, model, actress 33 – Olivia Olson, American singer, actress

@81 – Harold Robbins, American author, screenwriter (d. 1997) @76 – Raymond Burr, Canadian-American actor (d. 1993; cancer) @72 – Tony Sheridan, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2013; heart failure) @71 – Richard Hatch, American actor (d. 2017; cancer)   @39 – Fats Waller, American singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 1943; pneumonia) @34 – Jeffrey Dahmer, American serial killer (d. 1994; beaten to death in prison)

…The End for today…