12 May

 

Flagstaff Today 72°: 41° Week 20 Day 132 Wind 5 mph Gusts 7 mph Wind advisory until 7pm Mon Active Fire: 180 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 362 miles away Air Quality: Fair Partly Cloudy Sunshine May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Monthly Observations

Skin Cancer Awareness Month  Link             Tennis Month
Spiritual Literacy Month                                Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month
Strike Out Strokes Month Textile Month  Link
Sturge-Weber Awareness Month Link            Tourettes Syndrome Awareness Month Link
Teen CEO Month                     Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month Link

Weekly Observations

(World) Dystonia Awareness Wek: 3-11 Link                  Universal Family Week: 10-16 

Children's Book Week: 5-11 Link                                               National Public Gardens Week: 9-18 Link 

National School Nurse Week: 6-12  Link  Link

Display Week: 11-16 Link 
Economic Development Week: 11-17  Link               Salute to Moms 40+ Week: 11-17 
Food Allergy Awareness Week: 11-17 Link               Hoarding Awareness Week: 12-16  Link
International New Friends, Old Friends Week: 11-17
National Hospital Week: 11-17 Link                          Salvation Army Week: 11-17  

National Nursing Home Week: 11-17                        Work At Home Moms Week:  11-17
National Police Week: 11-17                                      Reading is Fundamental Week:  11-17 Link 
National Return To Work Week:  11-17                     Neuroscience Nurses Week: 11-17
National Skilled Nursing Care Week: 11-17 Link       National Women's Health Week:11-17 
National Stuttering Awareness Week: 11-17            National Transportation Week: 11-17
National Tick Awareness Week: 11-17)

Daily Observations

Buddha Day Link  (Celebration Date)                                              Migratory Bird Day
Day of Vesak Link  (Traditionally on the Full May Moon)                         Nutty Fudge Day 
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Link                                         Root Canal Awareness Day
Hoarding Awareness Day Link                                                National Nutty Fudge Day Link
International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases  Link
International Day of Plant Health                                            National Sapphire Segulah Day Link
International Nurses Day Link   Link                                    National Women's Check-up Day Link 
Limerick Day                                                                                       Native American Rights Day
ME/CFS International Mother's Day Link Link                                  Odometer Day

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

A nice spring day.

I’m looking forward to a busy week. It’s all good.

Trump wants a new Air Force One and the US is taking too long, so he is accepting a luxury jet from Qatar to be the next Air Force One. This sure feels wrong, but time will tell.

Native American Tribes That Dominated History

Chickasaw

The Chickasaw, located in the Southeastern Woodlands, were renowned warriors and shrewd diplomats. They effectively formed strong alliances with European powers to maintain their autonomy.

Their strategic location enabled them to control important trade routes, bolstering their influence. The Chickasaw were known for their fierce resistance to incursions and their ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Their society was organized around kinship and community ties, which provided stability. The Chickasaw's adept use of diplomacy and warfare ensured their survival and autonomy, leaving a legacy of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Random Thoughts…

The only Americans with their own personal zip code are the President (20500) and Smokey Bear (20252).

A group of Reindeer is called a Herd.

A group of Butterflies is called a Flight or Flutter.

There is an “i” in the center of the word “hurricane.”

Misunderstood History…

Christopher Columbus Didn’t Prove the Earth Was Round

Educated Europeans had known the Earth was round since ancient Greece. Columbus’ real mistake was underestimating its size—his crew nearly starved before reaching land.
The flat-Earth myth was made up centuries later to make him seem heroic.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

75 – Bruce Boxleitner, American actor 66 – Ving Rhames, American actor 63 – Emilio Estevez, American actor 57 – Tony Hawk, American skateboarder 44 – Rami Malek, American actor

@96 – Katharine Hepburn, American actress (d. 2003) @94 – Burt Bacharach, American singer-songwriter, pianist, producer (d. 2023) @90 – Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra , American baseball player, coach, manager (d. 2015) @90 – Florence Nightingale, Italian-English nurse, social reformer, and statistician (d. 1910) @83 – Mary Kay Ash, American businesswoman, founded Mary Kay Cosmetics (d. 2001) @75 – Edward Lear, English limericks (d. 1888; heart disease) @74 – Henry Cabot Lodge, American historian, politician (d. 1924; stroke) @71 – Tom Snyder, American journalist, talk show host (d. 2007; leukemia) @71 – George Carlin, American comedian, actor, and author (d. 2008; heart attacks)

…The End for today…

           

11 May

 

Flagstaff Today A°: A° Week 20 Day 131 Wind 7 mph Gusts 16 mph Active Fire: 195 miles away Risk of Fire: High Nearest lightning: 832 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine May Averages: Temps: 68°\35° Moisture: 3 Days

Monthly Observations

Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month  Link            React Month
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month  Link                  Prepare Tomorrow's Parents Month (5/11-6/15)
Personal History Month Link                                                                 Revise Your Work Schedule Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month                           Save Your Tooth Month
Preeclampsia Awareness Month Link                      Social Security Education Awareness Month

Weekly Observations

(World) Dystonia Awareness Wek: 3-11 Link                        Universal Family Week: 10-16 

Children's Book Week: 5-11 Link                               National Public Gardens Week: 9-18 Link 

National School Nurse Week: 6-12  Link  Link

Daily Observations

Eat What You Want Day Link                                                 National Foam Rolling Day Link (Massage)
Mother's Day                                                                                  Root Canal Appreciation Day 
Mocha Torte Day                                                        Twilight Zone Day

Mother's At The Wall Day

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Another nice warm spring day. Nice!

There is no call for rain, so I took my vehicle over to the drive-thru car wash. I’m sure the clouds that are rolling in will mess up the clean ride.

Jan Psaki, former Press Secretary, now has ‘The Briefing’ on MSNBC Monday through Friday. It is worth a watch.  She has a good reporting style.

Native American Tribes That Dominated History

Apache

The Apache tribes, scattered across the Southwestern deserts and mountains, were known for their guerrilla warfare tactics. Skilled in navigating harsh environments, they adapted to the challenges of survival with remarkable agility.

Their resistance against Spanish, Mexican, and later U.S. forces showcased their determination and resilience. Apache society was organized into various bands, each led by warriors who were adept in both combat and survival skills.

Their ability to blend into the landscape and use it to their advantage marked them as formidable opponents. Their legacy is one of fierce independence and tenacity.

 

Random Thoughts…

Truth is not revealed in a courtroom, but the truth is established in a courtroom.

 

If two people on opposite sides of the world each drop a piece of bread, the Earth briefly becomes a sandwich.

 

Hasbro denied Pixar the use of GI Joe in Toy Story when they found that the GI Joe doll was going to be blown up by Sid.

 

Based on all the emails I’ve been getting, the key to earning $8500+/week from home is to have poor grammar.

 

Pocahontas is the only Disney princess with a tattoo.

 

El Cid – Real Name: Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar

 

You never realize how cluttered your desk is until you spill a glass of water. #life

Misunderstood History…

The Emancipation Proclamation Didn’t Free All Slaves

Lincoln’s 1863 order only applied to Confederate states, not border states or Union-controlled areas. Slavery remained legal in some places until the 13th Amendment in 1865.
The proclamation was more of a wartime strategy than a full abolition.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

92 – Louis Farrakhan, American religious leader 84 – Eric Burdon, English musician 42 – Holly Valance, Australian actress, singer 26 – Sabrina Carpenter, American singer, actress

@101 – Irving Berlin, Belarusian-American pianist, composer (d. 1989) @84 – Salvador Dalí, Spanish artist (d. 1989) @74 – Phil Silvers, Americand comedic actor (d. 1985; stroke)   @62 – Chang Bunker and Eng Bunker, Siamese Twins (d. 1874; brain blood clot) @31 – Cory Monteith, Canadian actor, singer (d. 2013; accidental OD)

…The End for today…

           

10 May

 

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

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

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Birthdays

65 – Bono [Paul David Hewson], Irish singer-songwriter, musician, activist 60 – Linda Evangelista, Canadian model

@88 – Fred Astaire [Frederick Austerlitz], American actor, singer, dancer (d. 1987) @69 – Nancy Walker [Anna Myrtle Swoyer], American character actress (d. 1992; lung cancer) @63 – David O. Selznick, American director, producer (d. 1965; heart attacks)   @26 – John Wilkes Booth, American actor, assassin of Abraham Lincoln (d. 1865; shot) @21 – Sid Vicious, English singer and bass player (d. 1979; OD)

…The End for today…