14 July

 

14 July 2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 28 Day 195 Ave. Sky Cover 15%\ Visibility  27mi. Flagstaff Today  89° \ 56° 
Wind  5mph \ Gusts  12mph  Nearest active fire: 17miles Nearest Lightning:  104mi
Air Quality: Fair           Moisture Days this month: 0 days
Risk of fire: Very Low Moderate High Extreme July Averages: Temps 82° \ 51° Moisture 8 Days
Sunshine  Red Flag Warning

Today’s Quote

 

Weekly Observations

1-24 Tour de France  9-15 National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week National Theraputic Recreation Week National Vodka Week Operation Safe Driver Week Sports Cliche Week

10-16 Nude Recreation Weekend 12-15 National Ventriloquism Week Rabbit Week

Daily Observations

Bastille Day Collector Car Appreciation Day Link International Nude Day Link National French Fry Day Link National Grand Marnier Day National Mac and Cheese Day National Motorcycle Day

National Tape Measure Day Pandemonium Day Robin Hood Day-15  Link Shark Awareness Day Link Victims of The Nice, France Attack Day Link Wayne the Chicken Day-16 Link  World Chimpanzee Day  World Chimpanzee Day Link World Orca Day Link

Today’s Thoughts

 Still awaiting the first monsoon.

I start hormone therapy today as my PSA keeps rising. One shot every 3 months should solve the problem. Dr. says side effects are minimal.

FBI director Wray tried to prevent conspiracy theories about the FBI. Republican interrogators didn’t seem to care. The FBI is far from prefect, but this is crazy.

Enjoy

 

Boomer Slang…

Rad

“Rad” is a shortened form of the word “radical” and was used to signify something cool or awesome. It expressed a high level of enthusiasm or excitement towards something impressive or exceptional.

Outta sight

“Outta sight” was an expression used to convey extreme enthusiasm or approval. It suggested that something was so amazing or extraordinary that it surpassed expectations or was beyond comprehension.

True Conspiracy Theories…

Operation Northwoods

Operation Northwoods was a proposed false flag operation by the US government in the 1960s to stage terrorist attacks against US citizens to justify a war with Cuba. The plan was rejected by then-President Kennedy, but it was later revealed through declassified documents.

Random Trivia…

The world’s most successful pirate in history was a lady named Ching Shih. She was a prostitute in China until the Commander of the Red Flag Fleet bought and married her. But her husband considered her his equal, and she became an active pirate commander in the fleet.

Historic Events

• 1789 – The start of the French Revolution (celebrated as Bastille Day today)
• 1853 – America’s first major World’s Fair, The Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations, opened in New York City.
• The ‘Little’ Chicago Fire of 1874 burned down 47 acres of the city, destroying 812 buildings, killing 20
• 1881 – Billy the Kid was shot and killed by Pat Garrett outside Fort Sumner.
• 1960 – Jane Goodall arrived at the Gombe Stream Reserve (Tanzania) to begin her study of chimpanzees in the wild.

Birthdays with some quotes

@93 – Gerald Ford, American politician, 38th President of the United States (d. 2006)
“I promise my fellow citizens only this: To uphold the Constitution, to do what is right as God gives me to see the right, and…to do the very best that I can for America.”– Gerald Ford
91 – Rosey Grier, American football player and actor
@91 – Harry Dean Stanton, American actor (d. 2017)
@89 – Ingmar Bergman, Swedish director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2007)
“I am living permanently in my dream, from which I make brief forays into reality.”– Ingmar Bergman
@84 – Dave Fleischer, American animator, director and producer (d. 1979)
@84 – Tom Carvel (Athanasios Karvelas), Greek-American businessman, founded Carvel (d. 1990)
@84 – Polly Bergen, American actress (d. 2014)
75 – Tommy Mottola, American businessman and music publisher
@71 – Kate M. Gordon, American suffragette (d. 1931)
71 – Franklin Graham, American evangelist and missionary
71 – Joel Silver, American actor and producer, co-founded Dark Castle Entertainment
@68 – John Chancellor, American journalist (d. 1996; cancer)
@65 – Woody Guthrie, American singer-songwriter (d. 1967’; Huntington’s)
“It’s a folk singer’s job to comfort disturbed people and to disturb comfortable people.”– Woody Guthrie
63 – Jane Lynch, American actor, game show host
57 – Matthew Fox, American actor
@56 – Jerry Rubin, American activist and businessman (d. 1994; hit by car)
“I am a child of America. If ever I’m sent to Death Row for my revolutionary ‘crimes,’ I’ll order as my last meal: a hamburger, french fries, and a coke.”– Jerry Rubin
@55 – Gustav Klimt, Austrian painter and illustrator (d. 1918; stroke)
“I have never painted a self-portrait. I am less interested in myself as a subject for a painting than I am in other people, above all women… There is nothing special about me. I am a painter who paints day after day from morning to night… Whoever wants to know something about me… ought to look carefully at my pictures.”– Gustav Klimt
37 – Dan Smith, English singer-songwriter
35 – Conor McGregor, Irish mixed martial artist
“At the end of the day, you gotta feel some way. So why not feel unbeatable? Why not feel untouchable.”– Conor McGregor

…The End for today…

 

13 July

 

13 July 2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 28 Day 194 Ave. Sky Cover 25%\ Visibility  23mi. Flagstaff Today  85° \ 57° 
Wind  9mph \ Gusts  16mph  Nearest active fire: 17miles Nearest Lightning:  91mi
Air Quality: Fair           Moisture Days this month: 0 days
Risk of fire: Extreme July Averages: Temps 82° \ 51° Moisture 8 Days
Sunshine  Red Flag Warning

Today’s Quote

Weekly Observations

1-24 Tour de France  9-15 National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week National Theraputic Recreation Week National Vodka Week Operation Safe Driver Week Sports Clich Week

10-16 Nude Recreation Weekend 12-15 National Ventriloquism Week Rabbit Week

Daily Observations

Barbershop Music Appreciation Day Bean ‘n’ Franks Day Embrace Your Geekness Day Link Fool’s Paradise Day Go West Day Gruntled Workers Day Link International Day of Rock n' Roll Link Link

National Beef Tallow Day National French Fry Day National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day Link National Be Your Own Hero Day National Beef Tallow Day National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day World Cup Soccer Day

Today’s Thoughts

Yesterday’s clouds didn’t bring any monsoon moisture here…hoping that today’s clouds will be much more generous. Local police and fire crews are staying busy with small fires around town.

My Bell’s Palsy is slowly leaving my face. I can now eat without drooling. Better everyday!

I have never visited Saudi Arabia; my only contact with a Saudi has been in Dubai. It was only seeing them walking around, just like me. It was always men walking in groups with their long white clothes and the covered women following behind. The news paints a very dark picture of their way of life, especially for women. Now they want to change that image. The leadership formed LIV golf to add to their changing sport’s image. The PGA wasn’t happy. With a billion dollars, the Saudi’s are now joining the PGA. I wonder if sports will have the world see the Saudis in a different light. I just don’t see how this can have anyone forget 9-11 or chopped up journalists.  

Enjoy

Boomer Slang…

Dope

“Dope” was a slang term used to refer to something as excellent or impressive. It conveyed a sense of admiration or approval, often used to describe something stylish, trendy, or of high quality.

True Conspiracy Theories…

Watergate

The Watergate Scandal is considered one of the most significant political scandals in US history. The scandal involved the Nixon administration, which was accused of breaking into the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in the Watergate complex to spy on their political opponents. The scandal eventually led to Nixon's resignation and several White House officials being indicted and convicted.

Random Trivia…

During World War II, a Great Dane named Juliana was awarded the Blue Cross Medal. She extinguished an incendiary bomb by peeing on it!

Alexander the Great was accidentally buried alive. Scientists believe Alexander suffered from a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré Syndrome. They believe that when he died, he was actually just paralyzed and mentally aware!

There were female gladiators in Ancient Rome! A female gladiator was called a gladiatrix (plural gladiatrices). They were extremely rare, unlike their male counterparts.

Historic Events

• 87 BC – Nebuchadnezzar II siege of Jerusalem ended following the destruction of Solomon’s Temple.
• 1787 – The Continental Congress enacted the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory.
• 1930 – The First World Cup was inaugurated at Montevideo, Uruguay.
• 1985 – Live Aid was broadcast from both London and Philadelphia, on MTV and in syndication.

Birthdays with some quotes

@88 – Leslie Brooks, American actress (d. 2011)

82 – Patrick Stewart, English actor

“If someone says ‘Give me one word of advice,’ I say ‘be fearless.’ And knowing without any shadow of a doubt that what they have to give – who they are – is totally unique and not shared by anybody else. And to believe in that uniqueness. It took me decades before I developed courage as an actor.”– Patrick Stewart

81 – Harrison Ford, American actor

81 – Roger McGuinn, American singer-songwriter

“If there’s anyone in space, what they’ll learn about the human race will be listening to us talking on the car phone.”– Roger McGuinn

77 – Cheech Marin, American actor and comedian

@73 – Jack Kemp, American politician (d. 2009; cancer)

“When people lack jobs, opportunity, and ownership of property they have little or no stake in their communities.”– Jack Kemp

72 – Didi Conn, American actress

@69 – Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (d. 1982)

67 – Michael Spinks, American boxer

66 – Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter

61 – Tom ‘SpongeBob” Kenny, American voice actor and screenwriter

“People are always saying that I must have been the class clown, with all these voices. No, I was way too shy to be the class clown; I was a class clown’s writer.”– Tom Kenny

54 – Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian and physician

“You can have all the tools in the world but if you don’t genuinely believe in yourself, it’s useless.”– Ken Jeong

@49 – Bob Crane, American actor (d. 1978; murdered in Scottsdale AZ)

@47 – John Jacob Astor IV, American businessman (d. 1912; on Titanic)

“If you wish a thing done, get someone to do it for you; but if you wish it done well, do it yourself.”– John Jacob Astor

49 – Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter

@40 – Gerald Levert, American R&B singer-songwriter (d. 2006; heart attack)

35 – Colton Haynes, American actor

35 – Steven R. McQueen, American actor

20 – Wyatt Oleff, American actor 

…The End for today…

 

12 July

 

12 July 2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 28 Day 193 Ave. Sky Cover 40%\ Visibility  15mi. Flagstaff Today  85° \ 57° 
Wind  4mph \ Gusts  11mph  Nearest active fire: 17miles Nearest Lightning:  148mi
Air Quality: Fair           Moisture Days this month: 0 days
Risk of fire: Moderate July Averages: Temps 82° \ 51° Moisture 8 Days
Sunshine  Red Flag Warning

Today’s Quote

Weekly Observations

1-24 Tour de France  8-12 Running of The Bulls (Spain) 9-15 National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week National Theraputic Recreation Week National Vodka Week Operation Safe Driver Week Sports Clich Week

10-16 Nude Recreation Weekend 12-15 National Ventriloquism Week Rabbit Week

Daily Observations

Different Colored Eyes Day Etch A Sketch Day National Eat Your Jell-O Day National JELL-O Day Link  Link National Pecan Pie Day

New Conversations Day Orangemen’s Day Night of Nights (Maritime Radio)  Link Paper Bag Day Simplicity Day Link

Today’s Thoughts

Clouds have arrived…maybe the monsoon will start today.

The dry weather and the very low humidity have given our area a number of small fires near I-40. So far, all have been quickly contained and just slowed traffic in the area of the fires.

Putin must be very frustrated. He claimed to invade Ukraine because he was unhappy with the 30-nation NATO’s influence near his borders. Since the invasion, he now has 800 more miles of border with NATO nations. Sweden has joined the NATO alliance giving NATO 32 members.  

Enjoy

Boomer Slang…

Gnarly

“Gnarly” was a term used to describe something impressive, cool, or extreme. It was often associated with adventurous activities or extreme sports, indicating something that was exciting or awe-inspiring.

True Conspiracy Theories…

Operation Gladio

A secret NATO network of anti-communist "stay-behind" armies operated in Europe from the 1950s to the 1990s. It was involved in numerous terrorist attacks and assassinations.

Random Trivia…

This is one animal myth that's true: Eating parts of a pufferfish can kill you because, in a defense mechanism to ward off predators, it contains a deadly chemical called tetrodotoxin. There's enough in one pufferfish to kill 30 people—and there’s no antidote. Still, pufferfish, called fugu, is a highly-prized delicacy in Japan, but can only be prepared by well-trained chefs. (nationalgeographic.com)

Historic Events

• 1862 – The United States Congress authorizes the US Medal of Honor, the highest and most prestigious personal military decoration
• 1930 – Bobby Jones won the first “Grand Slam of Golf” – US Open, British Open, British Amateur, US Amateur.
• 1962 – The Rolling Stones performed together live for the first time, at London’s Marquee Club.

Birthdays with some quotes

@93 – Milton Berle, American comedian and actor (d. 2002)
@91 – Andrew Wyeth, American artist (d. 2009)
“Most artists look for something fresh to paint; frankly I find that quite boring. For me it is much more exciting to find fresh meaning in something familiar.”– Andrew Wyeth
@87 – E.D. ‘Edgar Daniel’ Nixon, American civil rights leader (d. 1987)
86 – Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian and felon
@85 – Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (d. 1994)
@83 – Joe ‘Curly Joe’ DeRita, American actor, #6 of the 3 Stooges (d. 1993)
@77 – George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (d. 1933)
@73 – Louis B. Mayer, Russian-American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (d. 1957; cancer)
“Well, do anything, if you do something right, we’ll use it, and if you do something wrong, we’ll fix it, but do something and do it now.”– Louis B. Mayer
@79 – Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (d. 2022; stroke)
75 – Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer
“Number one, like yourself.
Number two, you have to eat healthy.
And number three, you’ve got to squeeze your buns.That’s my formula.”
– Richard Simmons
72 – Cheryl Ladd (Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor), American actress
@65 – Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (d. 1960; cancer)
65 – J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host
@55 – Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (d. 44 BC; assassinated)
“Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.”– Julius Caesar
45 – Topher Grace, American actor
@44 – Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (d. 1862; TB)
“Simplify your life. Don’t waste the years struggling for things that are unimportant. Don’t burden yourself with possessions. Keep your needs and wants simple and enjoy what you have. Don’t destroy your peace of mind by looking back, worrying about the past. Live in the present. Simplify!”– Henry David Thoreau
45 – Michelle Rodriguez, American actress
43 – Kristen Connolly, American actress
33 – Rachel Brosnahan, American actress

…The End for today…

 

11 July

 

11 July 2023

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 28 Day 195 Ave. Sky Cover 5%\ Visibility  27mi. Flagstaff Today  85° \ 53° 
Wind  3mph \ Gusts  5mph  Nearest active fire: 21miles Nearest Lightning:  287mi
Air Quality: Fair           Moisture Days this month: 0 days
Risk of fire: Extreme July Averages: Temps 82° \ 51° Moisture 8 Days
Sunshine  Red Flag Warning

Today’s Quote

 

Weekly Observations

1-24 Tour de France  8-12 Running of The Bulls (Spain)

9-15 National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week National Theraputic Recreation Week National Vodka Week Operation Safe Driver Week Sports Clich Week 10-16 Nude Recreation Weekend

Daily Observations

All American Pet Photo Day Bowdler’s Day World Population Day  7-11 Day or Free Slurpee Day Cheer Up The Lonely Day Cow Appreciation Day  Link Day of The Five Billion Link International Essential Oils Day

International Sister Cities Day Link  Make Your Own Sundae Day National Blueberry Muffin Day National Cheer up the Lonely Day National Mojito Day National Rainier Cherries Day  Make Your Own Sundae Day National Blueberry Muffin Day National Cheer up the Lonely Day National Mojito Day National Rainier Cherries Day Link National Swimming Pool Day World Population Day

Today’s Thoughts

New week. Getting better every day. Today I’m at about 90%. Great!

It’s another hot one. My new cooler is doing an excellent job.

The weatherman sez we are not getting the monsoon just yet…it is starting in Eastern AZ so that is a good sign. Our area needs moisture real soon.

I headed out early this morning to get groceries. I wanted to get it done before the heat bore down on me and my vehicle.

Enjoy

Boomer Slang…

Far out

“Far out” was an expression used to convey something as amazing or incredible. It was often used to express surprise or astonishment in response to something impressive or mind-blowing.

True Conspiracy Theories…

The Iran-Contra Affair

In the 1980s, the US sold weapons to Iran and used the proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, despite a congressional ban on such funding.

Random Trivia…

The platypus doesn't have a stomach at all: Their esophagus goes straight to their intestines. (nationalgeographic.com)

Historic Events

• 1804 – Arron Burr (US Vice-President) and Alexander Hamilton had a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Hamilton was killed and Burr’s political plans ended.
• 1914 – Babe Ruth made his debut in Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox.
• 1979 – Skylab (82 tons) fell to Earth, mainly over the Indian Ocean and Australia. There were no casualties.
• 1987 – Matej Gaspar was born in Yugoslavia. He was the official 5 Billionth person on Earth at that time.

Birthdays with some quotes

90 – Harold Bloom, American literary critic (d. 2019)
“Reading well is one of the greatest pleasures that solitude can afford you.”– Harold Bloom
89 – Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, founded the Armani Company
“Elegance is not catching somebody’s eyes, it’s staying in somebody’s memory.”– Giorgio Armani
“The difference between style and fashion is quality.”– Giorgio Armani
@86 – E.B. White (Elwyn Brooks White), American essayist and journalist (d. 1985)
“Life is like writing with a pen. You can cross out your past but you can’t erase it.”– E.B. White
“Every morning I awake torn between a desire to save the world and an inclination to savor it. This makes it hard to plan the day. But if we forget to savor the world, what possible reason do we have for saving it? In a way, the savoring must come first.”– E.B. White
@80 – John Quincy Adams, American politician, 6th President (d. 1848)
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”– John Quincy Adams
@86 – Tab Hunter (Arthur Andrew Kelm), American actor and singer (d. 2018)
70 – Mindy Sterling, American actress
@68 – Leon Spinks, American boxer (d. 2021; prostate cancer)
@68 – Bardaisan, Syrian astrologer, scholar, and philosopher (d. 222; in exile)
@67 – Bonnie Pointer, American singer (d. 2020; cirrosis)
67 – Sela Ward, American actress
@65 – Yul Brynner, Russian-American actor and dancer (d. 1985; lung cancer)
“Now that I’m gone, I tell you, don’t smoke.”– Yul Brynner
63 – Richie Sambora, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
64 – Suzanne Vega, American singer-songwriter
60 – Lisa Rinna, American actress
@54 – Robert the Bruce, Scottish king (d. 1329; leprosy)
49 – Lil’ Kim, American rapper
30 – Rebecca Bross, American gymnast
27 – Alessia Cara, Canadian singer-songwriter

…The End for today…