25 Oct

 

 

Week 41 Day 299 Flag Today  71°/34° Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Wind 2 mph Gusts 9 mph Light Breeze Active Fire: 63 miles away Risk of fire: Extreme Nearest Lightning: 935 miles away Oct. Averages: Temps: 64°\32° Moisture:  3 Days

Weekly Observations

19-25 Veterinary Technicians Week Asexuality Week    Link Bullying Bystanders Unite Week   Freedom From Bullies Week   Food & Drug Interactions and Awareness Week   Give Wildlife a Brake! Week    Link International Dyslexia Association Reading Week   National Business Women's Week    Link National Character Counts Week    National Chemistry Week   National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Link  National Forest Products Week   National Friends of Libraries Week    National Nuclear Science Week   National Pharmacy Week   Link   National School Bus Safety Week   National Teen Drivers Safety Week   Link  Rodent Awareness Week   Spiritual Care Week

20-25 Career in Energy Week YWCA Week Without Violence Link  20-26 Freedom of Speech Week Link  Mediation Week Link   Pro Bono Week  Link 23-31 Red Ribbon Week Link  Disarmament Week 24-30 Prescription Errors Education & Awareness Week 24-11/11 World Origami Days 25-31 International Magic Week

Daily Observations

Artist’s Day Greasy Foods Day Sourest Day World Pasta Day

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Thoughts for the day

Now that I’m back in the groove of Flagstaff…

Yesterday morning I went for a blood draw. I usually get there by 7:30a but since my last visit the ultrasound now get in at 8am. I waited until 8:30 only to find out they were short-staffed and I would have to go back on Thursday at 8am. I got there today just before 8. The ultrasound lady showed up about 8:25. I was in out by 8:30. All good.

I’m already fed up with political commercials and political newscasts. The news keeps saying the race is neck-in-neck. I just don’t believe it. Maybe I’m naïve. How can it be so close when Trump is on the ballot? I think it is just clickbait to keep us watching the news. CNN, MSNBC, and Fox are all saying the same thing.

I honestly have more faith in the voters. I understand it will be close, but the neck-in-neck seems a big stretch.

Even with the minor injury and a little trouble walking on cobblestones, I am so glad I spent a great week with my relatives in Mexico. Our family bond is stronger than ever.

 Riddles

What has 10 letters and starts with gas?

Random Thoughts…

Cell phones and other elctonics now have an in-built awareness that kicks in when the battery hits a full 100%. When the sun rises and you greet the day, you’ll find your device fully charged and raring to take on the world. This busted myth stands as a testament to the cleverness that’s woven into the fabric of our modern devices.

Native American Facts…

Native American Tribes Have Fought for Environmental Justice

Native American communities have long been at the forefront of the fight for environmental justice. Many tribes have faced disproportionate impacts from pollution, resource extraction, and climate change, as their lands and ways of life are often tied to the health of the environment.

In recent years, Native American activists have led high-profile campaigns against oil pipelines, coal mines, and other projects that threaten their communities and sacred sites.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline, for example, garnered international attention and solidarity. These struggles highlight the intersection of indigenous rights, environmental protection, and social justice.

Historic Events

1415-The English army, led by Henry V, scored a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War, paving the way for further English conquests and successes.

1983-The U.S. military, under President Ronald Reagan, invaded the tiny island country of Grenada.

1964-The British rock band the Rolling Stones made its first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

1950-China entered the Korean War on the side of North Korea against South Korea and the United Nations (UN), the United States being the UN's principal participant.

1940-American military officer Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., became the first African American general in the U.S. Army when he was promoted to brigadier general.

Riddles Answer

Answer: Automobile.

Birthdays

Katy Perry, 40; American singer Juan Soto, 26; Baseball Player Adam Goldberg, 54; Movie Actor

@91 – Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter, and sculptor (d. 1973) @83 – Minnie Pearl (Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon ), American country music comedienne (d. 1996) @76 – Billy Barty (William John Bertanzetti), American actor (d. 2000; heart failure)

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24 Oct

 

 

Week 41 Day 298 Flag Today  65°/36° Air Quality: Fair Wind 3 mph Gusts 6 mph Active Fire: 169 miles away Risk of fire: High  Nearest Lightning: 1809 miles away Oct. Averages: Temps: 64°\32° Moisture:  3 Days

Weekly Observations

19-25 Veterinary Technicians Week Asexuality Week    Link Bullying Bystanders Unite Week   Freedom From Bullies Week   Food & Drug Interactions and Awareness Week   Give Wildlife a Brake! Week    Link International Dyslexia Association Reading Week   National Business Women's Week    Link National Character Counts Week    National Chemistry Week   National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week   Link  National Forest Products Week   National Friends of Libraries Week    National Nuclear Science Week   National Pharmacy Week   Link   National School Bus Safety Week   National Teen Drivers Safety Week   Link  Rodent Awareness Week   Spiritual Care Week

20-24 Medical Assistants Recognition Week Link National Health Education Week Link 20-25 Career in Energy Week YWCA Week Without Violence Link  20-26 Freedom of Speech Week Link  Mediation Week Link   Pro Bono Week  Link 23-31 Red Ribbon Week Link  Disarmament Week 24-30 Prescription Errors Education & Awareness Week 24-11/11 World Origami Days

Daily Observations

American Frog Day  Link Crystal Skull World Day  Link Hogeye Day International Artists Day  Link Make A Difference Day National Merritone Music Day  Link

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Link  Pit Bull Awareness Day  Link  Sourest Day St. Crispin's Day  Link World Pasta Day  Link

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Thoughts for the day

A nice fall day. Much cooler than Mexico, but nice here too.

While in Mexico we went to some great restaurants. In Merida we ate had late lunches and late dinners at most places. One place had Yucatan food which was very good. In San Miguel, one of Richard and Laura’s friends owned a restaurant were he was the chef. The birthday dinner was fantastic. The chef provided a variety of very decadent desserts, ready for sampling.

Our day trips from the hacienda included a boat ride into the rain forest that was spectacular. We went to the night before the Bullfight Dance. It started at midnight, was fun watching everyone all traditionally dressed doing their dances. The pre-teens had some great couple dances. There were also food booths and a kids carnival. We stayed about an hour and a half and went home but the music played loudly until 4am. It made it difficult to sleep but we were the visitors so what can you do?

After a two-hour flight to San Miguel, we went to the house R&L rent in San Miguel, a nice 3-bedroom, 2 story home and converted theater. Off to their small hotel and shops including Laura’s shop. Then we wandered around San Miguel after a great breakfast at another friend’s place.

Spending time with Lenny and Eleanor was fantastic. They are kind and wonderful new ‘relatives’ for me. I am so glad I took this adventure. By the end of the week, Lenny and I were also brothers. So nice!

 Riddles

Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?

Random Thoughts…

Myth #1: Bears and Hibernation

Hibernation, commonly misunderstood as a tactic for avoiding freezing cold, is a captivating natural spectacle that animals embrace to navigate the challenging waters of food scarcity. The unavailability of sustenance during this season drives certain creatures into their prolonged state of dormancy.

This remarkable biological siesta enables them to dramatically downshift their metabolic gears, depending on stored fat reserves to endure the barren months ahead. It might come as a surprise, but chilly temperatures do indeed induce a sense of drowsiness in these animals. However, for them, it’s not about seeking comfort; it’s a matter of life and death.

Myth #2: The Color of Polar Bears

At first glance, polar bears appear to be draped in a pristine snowy mantle—an Arctic optical illusion at its finest! However, the incredible truth lies beneath the surface: their coat is neither white nor opaque but transparent and hollow. The hollow fibers capture and reflect light, perfectly mimicking the frigid ice-covered terrain.

Native American Facts…

The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 Was a Successful Indigenous Uprising©Image Credit: Loren Mozley for TRAP (USgov), 1936, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

In 1680, the Pueblo people of present-day New Mexico launched a successful rebellion against Spanish colonial rule. The Pueblo Revolt, also known as Popé’s Rebellion, was led by a spiritual leader named Popé who united the various Pueblo tribes against the Spanish.

The uprising began on August 10, 1680, with coordinated attacks on Spanish settlements and missions. The Pueblo forces, armed with bows and arrows and captured Spanish weapons, drove the colonizers out of the region. For the next 12 years, the Pueblo people governed themselves, free from Spanish control.

Although the Spanish eventually reconquered the area, the Pueblo Revolt remains a powerful example of indigenous resistance and self-determination.

 

Historic Events

• 1901 – Annie Edison Taylor went over Niagra Falls in a barrel, and survived.
• 1929 – Black Thursday in the stock market.
• 1945 – The United Nations was founded.
• 2007 – China successfully launched its first space probe, Chang’e-1.

Riddles Answer

Answer: “C.”

Birthdays

Drake, 38; Rapper Monica Arnold, 44; R&B Singer Yi Chan Liang, 34; Movie Actress Kevin Kline, 77; Movie Actor BD Wong, 64; TV Actor Zahn McClarnon, 58; TV Actor

@82 – Ken Utsui, Japanese actor (d. 2014)  @74 - David Nelson TV Actor (d.2011; cancer)   @28 – The Big Bopper [Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. ], American singer-songwriter (d. 1959) #thedaythemusicdied

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22 Nov

 

Flagstaff Almanac

Week 47 Day 325	Sky Cover 5%
Active fire:   132 miles Risk of fire: Moderate	Near Lightning: 1380mi
Wind 9mph Gusts 15mph	FlagToday  49° \32°
Air Quality: Fair Sunshine	Nov. Averages: Temps: 53° \ 23° Moisture 3 Days

Today’s Quote

Weekly Observations

American Education Week: 17-23 Link  Geography Awareness Week: 17-23  Geography Awareness Week: 17-23 Link  International Restorative Justice Week: 17-23  International Restorative Justice Week: 17-23 Link

National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week: 17-23 Link   World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 18-24   World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 18-24  Link National Farm-City Week: 22-28

Daily Observations

Educators Day Link  Humane Society Day International Musicians Day Link

Go For a (Bicycle) Ride Day National Stop The Violence Day Substitute Start Your Own Country Day

Today’s Thoughts

Slowly warming up.

I grew up where Black Friday was a big deal. My mom would be at the store when it opened about 7am come rain or shine or many times snow. She would pick up next year’s Christmas cards, some new Christmas decorations for the next year, and make necessary returns. When I retired, I too got the stores as they opened…by then about 5:30am and buy Christmas decorations and cards and a new poinsettia for 99 cents. I stopped that about 8 years ago. Most stores have Black Friday sales starting about Nov. 1^st. This year is the worst…I’ve seen DAILY Black Friday sales at most of the National stores here in Flagstaff all of November. In this time of tight money, grocery stores, prescription drug stores gas stations, and Utilities companies have never participated in any kind of Black Friday. Black Friday used to allow stores to sell Christmas stuff and slow selling inventory so they wouldn’t have to store it somewhere.  That still works, but they are also buying extra inventory of best sellers and reducing the price to make money. Times have changed.

Enjoy

 

Words pronounced differently in the North and South States…

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There's a very major and obvious divide in the way people in the North and South address a group of two or more people. Most famously, Southerners address groups as "y'all." Most Northerners address a group of people as "you guys."

Best TV Quotes… TV quotes

"Winter is coming." — "Game of Thrones", 2011-2019.

Historic Events

1963 – President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas.

November 22, 1940 (fictional) The Justice Society met for the first time, DC Comics

The Humane Society of the United States was founded on November 22, 1954.

November 22, 1968 – The first airing of an interracial kiss took place on Star Trek between William Shatner (playing Captain Kirk) and Nichelle Nichols (playing Lieutenant Uhura) in an episode titled Plato’s Stepchildren.

November 22, 2013 – Xbox One released, Video Game Console

November 22, 2005 – Xbox 360 released, Video Game Console

Birthdays with some quotes

@83 – Thomas Cook, English businessman (founded Thomas Cook Group, d. 1892)
@82 – Hoagy Carmichael, American Singer/Songwriter, pianist, and actor (d. 1981)
“I did all sorts of jobs after drama school – working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school.”
@82 – Rodney Dangerfield, American comedian, actor, rapper, and screenwriter (d. 2004)
“I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous – everyone hasn’t met me yet.”
@81 – Tom Conti, Scottish actor, and director
80 – Billie Jean King, American tennis player, and sportscaster
@79 – Charles de Gaulle (18th President of France, d. 1970)
67 – Richard Kind, American actor
66 – Donny Deutsch, American businessman, and TV host
65 – Jamie Lee Curtis, American actress
“The more I like me, the less I want to pretend to be other people.”
62 – Mariel Hemingway, American actress
58 – Mads Mikkelson, Demark actor
56 – Mark Ruffalo, American actor, and activist
@55 – Terry Stafford, American Singer/Songwriter (d. 1996; lengthy illness)
39 – Scarlett Johansson, American actress (Black Widow, Avengers)

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