28 Feb

 

Flagstaff Today 45°: 29° Week 9 Day 59 Air Quality: Moderate Sunshine Wind 8 mph Gusts 15 mph Active Fire: 301 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 1484 miles away Feb Averages: Temps: 46°\20° Moisture: 4 Days

Weekly Observations

23-28	Bird Health Awareness Week Link
23-3/1	National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
24-3/2	Cornish Pasty Week  Link
27-3/1	National Money Show

Daily Observations

Carnival-thru 3/8 Floral Design Day  Link Global Scouse Day Link Losar  Link National Chocolate Soufflé Day National Public Sleeping Day Link National Science Day

National Tooth Fairy Day  Link   Link  Public Sleeping Day Rare Disease Day Ramadan-thru 3/29 Rare Disease Day Link  Skip The Straw Day  Link  Tartar Sauce Day

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It’s much cooler but still nice. There is a cool breeze. A nice way to celebrate my birthday...3/4 century +1

In today’s world it is becoming more and more difficult to determine who is telling the truth. I’m fed up with that. These lies are destroying our country, right before our eyes. For example, All the major news networks announce that USAID funds have been cancelled. Lots of consternation. Yesterday, Musk, while attending a cabinet meeting, says that yes, the funds were temporarily stopped on EBOLA but that it was a minor problem, and the funds were restored very quickly. He added mistakes will be made, but they were also corrected as soon as they are found. Today the major news networks and the USAID workers are stating everywhere that the Ebola funds have not been restored. For a democracy to survive the people must know where the truth is.

Forgotten American Heros…

Belle Boyd

Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy during the American Civil War, provided valuable intelligence to the Southern forces.

Her charm and wit enabled her to extract information from Union officers, which she relayed via secret messages. Boyd's espionage efforts were instrumental in several Confederate victories.

Despite facing arrest and imprisonment, she remained steadfast in her mission. Boyd’s story reflects the complexities of loyalty and espionage during turbulent times.

Her daring exploits and relentless dedication to her cause have made her a fascinating figure in Civil War history.

Common Misconceptions…

“George Washington never cut down a cherry tree, it was a story from Mason Weems that he wrote in a book after Washington’s death to profit off of his namesake.”
“Benjamin Franklin did not "invent" electricity, he simply expanded on what was currently known about it.”

Random Thoughts…

A health study conducted in 2010, found that not having friends has the same health risks as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.

US President #6 John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) On April 13, 1843, he became the first ex (or even active) President to be photographed.

The biggest film of 1973: The Exorcist (Horror) earned ~ $202,000,000

Evel Knievel suffered 433 broken bones over his lifetime, the most in recorded history.

The sound of the adults in the “Peanuts” Cartoon is made using a Trombone with a Mute.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

Jason Aldean, 48 Country Singer Ali Larter, 49 TV Actress Bernadette Peters, 77 Stage Actress Paul Krugman, 72 American economist

@93 – Linus Carl Pauling, American chemist and biochemist (d, 1994) @90 Gavin MacLeod (Allan George See), American actor and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2021)   @66 – Bubba Smith, American football player and actor (d, 2011; heart disease) @62 – Zero Mostel, American actor and comedian (d, 1977; aneurysm) @41 – Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegel, American gangster (shot and killed in 1947)

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27 Feb

 

Flagstaff Today 55°: 26° Week 9 Day 58 Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Wind 7 mph Gusts 16 mph Active Fire: 546 miles away Risk of Fire: High Nearest lightning: 2120 miles away Feb Averages: Temps: 46°\20° Moisture: 4 Days

Weekly Observations

23-31	Bird Health Awareness Week Link
23-3/1	National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
24-3/2	Cornish Pasty Week  Link
25-27	International Energy Week Link
27-3/1	National Money Show

Daily Observations

African Travel Day Anosmia Awareness Day Link Digital Learning Day Kahlua Day International Polar Bear Day Link International Toast Day Journey Day Link

National Chili Day  )  Link National Kahlua Day Link National Protein Day National Retro Day Link National Strawberry Day No-Brainer Day World NGO Day  Link

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Another nice day.

There was a shooting in Mutual help housing in Tuba City last night. The shooter was not captured. Over an abundance of caution, Tuba schools are closed today.

There is slowing becoming push-back to DOGE actions. Time will tell if they work.

Forgotten American Heros…

James Armistead Lafayette

James Armistead Lafayette was a pivotal spy during the American Revolutionary War. As an enslaved African American, he worked as a double agent, providing crucial intelligence to the American forces. His work significantly contributed to the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown.

After the war, he was granted freedom in recognition of his service. Lafayette's legacy underscores the critical role of espionage and intelligence during wartime, as well as the contributions of African Americans to the nation's founding.

Common Misconceptions…

“That the US Civil War was fought over states’ rights. Or the right to own slaves. It was fought over slavery. The confederates said so. Put it in writing. They were proud of doing god’s work. States rights is one of the excuses the k—n taught and got added to school curriculum. The confederates didn’t believe in states’ rights.”

Random Thoughts…

Benjamin Franklin coined the term battery during his experiments with electricity.

America’s population will be 60% over the age of 65 soon, so Hollywood is going to have to retool all their scripts and do a major national casting call soon for sexy old fogeys.

When times are troubled, SMILE. When disaster threatens, LAUGH. When asked your age, LIE.

Place a slice of bread in a bag of a freshly cooked batch of cookies so the cookies will absorb moisture from the bread to stay fresh longer.
A group of Moles is called a Labor or Company or Movement.

Velcro is actually the name brand, the actual product is called Hook and Loop.

Out of the 10,000 members of the Communist Party USA in 1957, 1,500 were FBI informants.

A group of Computers is called a Network.

Fortune cookies were invented in 1916 by George Jung, in Los Angeles.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

Josh Groban, 44 Pop Singer Chelsea Clinton, 45 Family Member 91 – Ralph Nader, lawyer, politician, activist 88 – Barbara Babcock, actress

@96 – Marian Anderson, American singer, performer (d. 1993) @83 – Peter De Vries, American journalist and author (d. 1993) @80 – David Sarnoff, American businessman, founded RCA (d. 1971) @79 – Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress (d. 2011; congestive heart failure) @75 – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet (d. 1882) @66 – John Steinbeck, American journalist and author, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1968; heart failure)   @65 – Constantine the Great, Roman emperor (d. 337)

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26 Feb

 

Flagstaff Today 64°: 30° Week 9 Day 57 Air Quality: Fair Puffy Clouds Sunshine Wind 6 mph Gusts 9 mph Active Fire: 176 miles away Risk of Fire: High Nearest lightning: 1945 miles away Feb Averages: Temps: 46°\20° Moisture: 4 Days

Weekly Observations

23-31	Bird Health Awareness Week Link
23-3/1	National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
24-18	National Invasive Species Awareness Week Link
24-3/2	Cornish Pasty Week  Link
25-27	International Energy Week Link

Daily Observations

Carpe Diem Day For Pete's Sake Day Link Inconvenience Yourself Day  Letter To An Elder Day Levi Strauss Day National Customized Wheel and Tire Day National Personal Chef's Day Link  Link Link

National Pistachio Day Nat’l Set A Good Example Day Link Personal Chef’s Day Pink Shirt Day Link  Tell a Fairytale Day Thermos Bottle Day World Pistachio Day  Link

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A nice warm day.

I headed out to get new windshield wipers. The original manufacturer ones are 2 years old and not doing a good job. I was shocked when I found that the 3 wipers cost $74. That seems outrageous to me. I also discovered that trying to read the chart for the right size was impossible for me to understand and had to find a clerk to help me.

Roberta Flack gave us great music and will be missed after losing her battle with ALS at 88.

Germany’s election has a moderate winner, but the far-right party doubled its votes from a couple of years ago.  This is after the US administration met with the far-right party.

Shocking: At the UN, the US voted with Russia and China against a resolution that blamed Russia for the Ukraine invasion.

The office that has been around for decades and recently became known as DOGE just had 21 Federal employees resigning saying that they cannot participate in what the office is currently doing.

Forgotten American Heros…

Nellie Bly

Nellie Bly was a pioneering investigative journalist known for her daring exposé to the conditions of mental asylums. By feigning insanity, she gained entry to a facility and documented the inhumane treatment of patients.

Her tenacious reporting led to significant reforms and increased public awareness about mental health care.

Bly’s fearless approach to journalism broke new ground for women in the field. Her legacy as an advocate for social justice and journalistic excellence continues to inspire future generations.

Common Misconceptions…

“That Rome and Ancient Greece were full of cities of white marble. Both societies (and in fact, most ancient Mediterranean ones) painted the h—l out of everything, including statues.”

Random Thoughts…

A burger has no front or back until you start eating it.

A group of Bats is called a Colony or Cloud.

If an indoor cat gets outside and lost, put their litter box outside. They can smell it from up to a mile away and find their way home.

Donald Duck’s middle name is ‘Fauntleroy’.

Those who see Earth from space reputedly experience “The Overview Effect” – A deep sense of connection with the rest of the human race, and a desire for world peace.

70% of the world’s production of maple syrup is from the Province of Quebec.

The biggest film of 1974: Blazing Saddles (Comedy) earned ~ $112,000,000

When I was young all the cartoons were for kids and pretty stupid. Now all the kid’s cartoons are educational and the adult cartoons are the stupid ones.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

Michael Bolton, 72 Rock Singer

@89 – Fats Domino (Antoine Caliste Domino Jr.), American singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 2017) @86 – Betty Hutton, American actress (d. 2007) @84 – Tony Randall, American actor (d. 2004) @83 – Victor Hugo, French author, poet, and playwright (d. 1885) @79 – William Frawley, American actor, vaudevillian (d. 1966; heart attack) @78 – Robert Novak, American journalist, author (d. 2009; brain tumor) @73 – Levi Strauss, German-American fashion designer, founded Levi Strauss & Co. (d. 1902) @72 – Robert Alda (Alfonso Giuseppe Giovanni Roberto D'Abruzzo), American actor (d. 1986; stroke) @71 – Johnny Cash, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (d. 2003; multiple system atrophy) @71 – Jackie Gleason, American actor (d. 1987; colon cancer) @70 – Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody ), American soldier, showman, hunter (d. 1917)   @29 – Christopher Marlowe, English playwright (d. 1593; stabbed)

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