22 Jun

 

Flagstaff Today 79°: 52° Week 26 Day 173 Wind 6 mph Gusts 25 mph Active Fire: 129 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 510 miles away Air Quality: Fair Red Flag Warning Sunshine Jun Averages: Temps: 70°\43° Moisture: 1 Day

Weekly Observations

National Marina Days: 19-9/1  Link                           National Pollinator Week: 16-22 Link          

Learning Disabilities Week: 16-22 Link  Link             Carpenter Ant Awareness Week:  22-28  
Meet A Mate Week: 16-22                                         Windjammer Days:  22-28 Link                 
National Waste & Recycling Workers Week: 16-24 Link      
Lightning Safety Awareness Week: 22-28 Link     National Tire Safety Week: 22-28 Link 

Fish Are Friends, Not Food! Week:  22-28 Link 

Daily Observations

America's Kids Day                                                                 Onion Rings Day 

Burghfield BoxKart Day Link                                                 Positive Media Day Link
Chocolate Eclair Day                                                              Stupid Guy Thing Day Link
International Being You Day (Link)                                       World Rainforest Day  Link 
International Day of Radiant Peace                                      Worldwide VW Beetle Day  Link

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

The wind has returned. Note to weather…it is now summer, wind is a spring and fall thing. Cut it out.

I’m enjoying the day, but decided the wind would prevent me from a nice long walk. My port incision still itches every now and then. Otherwise, all good.

A friend from the Rez stopped by for a visit of a couple of hours last evening. Nice.

Historic Figures who never existed…

Jesus©Pixabay on Pexels

Jesus, believed to have been born in 6-4 BCE before his supposed death in Jerusalem in 30 CE, is a central figure of Christianity and is often thought to be the Incarnation of God. Yet, while he's highly worshipped, there doesn't seem to be any physical or archeological proof that he ever existed at all. The most detailed accounts of his life come from the four Gospels and the New Testament, though he has been referenced by historians outside of these religious texts. 

Historic Events

Click here for 22 June history

Birthdays

Returns tomorrow

…The End for today…

           

21 Jun

Flagstaff Today 85°: 50° Week 25 Day 172 Wind 7 mph Gusts 17 mph Active Fire: 20 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 333 miles away Air Quality: Fair Red Flag Warning Sunshine Jun Averages: Temps: 70°\43° Moisture: 1 Day

Weekly Observations

National Marina Days: 19-9/1  Link                                      

Animal Rights Awareness Week: 15-21 Link    Link              Meet A Mate Week: 15-21

Greencare For Troops Awareness Week: 15-21                    National Play Catch Week: 15-21 
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: 15-21 Link   Universal Father's Week: 15-21  
National Old Time Fiddlers' Frolic: 16-21  Link         Learning Disabilities Week: 16-22 Link  Link
Meet A Mate Week: 16-22                                                National Pollinator Week: 16-22 Link 
National Waste & Recycling Workers Week: 16-24 Link       Royal Ascot: 17-21  Link
Lightning Safety Awareness Week: 22-28 Link              Carpenter Ant Awareness Week:  22-28  
Fish Are Friends, Not Food! Week:  22-28 Link                     Windjammer Days:  22-28 Link
National Tire Safety Week: 22-28 Link 

Daily Observations

Anne and Samantha Day                                           National Nude in Nature Day Link
Chocolate Eclair Day                                                  National Selfie Day Link
Cuckoo Warning Day                                                 National Sea Shell Day  Link 
Global Orgasm Day                                                    National Wagyu Day
Go Skateboarding Day Link                                       Onion Rings Day 
International Day for the Celebration of the Solstice
International Day of Yoga Link                                  Polar Bear Swim (Nome,AK) Link 
International Surfing Day Link  Link                          Summer Solstice @ 2:42 UTC
International T-Shirt Day Link                                   World Giraffe Day  Link
Litha World Handshake Day Link                              World Humanist Day
Make Music Day Link                                                 World Hydrography Day  Link
Mermaid Day                                                              World Lambrusco Day World Martini Day
Midsummer World Music Day/Fete De La Musique
National Daylight Appreciation Day                         World Peace and Prayer Day Link
National Day of The Gong Link                                  World Music Day
National Energy Shopping Day

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

It’s a breezy day.

My port placement was simple yesterday. My first treatment was moved to Monday, but that’s ok.

I have occasional bouts with ‘Why me?’ due to my medical issues. Then I go to a medical office and see many patients who are much worse shape than I am. Then I am happy that I can deal with all this and stay positive.

I’m happy that Trump is waiting 2-weeks to decide if he will bomb Iran. Sadly, that also gives Iran time to move its centrifuges out of harms way. I do wish he was more of a diplomat, keep his cards close to his vest, and not give information to the enemy that is beneficial to them. 

Historic Figures who never existed…

Helen of Troy©Evelyn De Morgan on Wikimedia

If you're familiar with Greek mythology, Helen of Troy is said to have been the most beautiful woman in Greece and allegedly sparked the Trojan War—at least, that's how her life was detailed in Homer's Odyssey and Iliad. But perhaps the fact that she's a prominent figure in Greek mythology offers a telling clue: she likely never was a real person.

Random Thoughts…

Falling cocoanuts are more lethal and kill more people every year than sharks.

The guitar solo in Michael Jackson’s Beat It was performed by Eddie Van Halen.

The ZIP in “ZIP code” is an acronym for “Zone Improvement Plan”

Mr. Potato Head was introduced by the Hasbro company in 1952.

A group of Baby Chicks is called a Clutch or Chattering.

Actors are referred to as Thespians out of respect for Thespis, the first known actor in written plays.

Historic Events

Click here for 21 June history

Birthdays

77 – Todd Rundgren, American singer-songwriter, 76 – Meryl Streep, American actress 73 – Graham Greene, Canadian character actor 72 – Cyndi Lauper, American singer-songwriter   67 – Bruce Campbell, American actor 52 – Carson Daly, American radio and television host

@88 – Kris Kristofferson, American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2024) @65 – Johnny Jacobs, American television announcer (d. 1982; long illness) @31 – John Dillinger, American criminal (d. 1934; shot) @23 – Tom Dula (aka Tom Dooley), American soldier, murderer (d. 1868; hanged) @22 – Freddie Prinze (Frederick Karl Pruetzel), American actor (d. 1977; suicide)

…The End for today…

            

19 Jun

 

Flagstaff Today 88°: 46° Week 25 Day 170 Wind 5 mph Gusts 11 mph Active Fire: 129 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 860 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Jun Averages: Temps: 70°\43° Moisture: 1 Day

Weekly Observations

National Marina Days: 19-9/1  Link                                       National Hermit Week: 13-20

Animal Rights Awareness Week: 15-21 Link    Link              Meet A Mate Week: 15-21

Greencare For Troops Awareness Week: 15-21                    National Play Catch Week: 15-21 
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: 15-21 Link   Universal Father's Week: 15-21  
National Old Time Fiddlers' Frolic: 16-21  Link         Learning Disabilities Week: 16-22 Link  Link
Meet A Mate Week: 16-22                                                National Pollinator Week: 16-22 Link 
National Waste & Recycling Workers Week: 16-24 Link       Royal Ascot: 17-21  Link

Daily Observations

Dump The Pump Day                                                 Recess At Work Day
FreeBSD Day Link                                                       World Sickle Cell Awareness Day Link
Garfield the Cat Day
International Day For The Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Juneteenth World                                                      Sauntering Day
National Watch Day Link                                           World Tapas Day Link 

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

A nice warm spring day.

Flagstaff and Coconino County are starting Stage 2 fire restrictions today. As I see it, better safe than sorry.

Trump Administration strikes again. The entire Fulbright Scholarship Board has resigned. While they have been independent for 80+ years, now Trump says he has final say on all scholarships. This is just more craziness to drive Americans into insanity.

Historic Figures who never existed…

Pope Joan©Unknown author on Wikimedia

The legend about Pope Joan started circulating in the 13th century, claiming that she reigned for slightly over two years from 855 to 858, under the disguise of a man who rose through the ranks. However, it's now widely believed by scholars that the lady pontiff is pure myth; for one, there doesn't seem to be concrete evidence of her existence, and her supposed rule overlaps two highly documented popes, St. Leo IV and Benedict III, who served between the years of 847–855 and 855-858.nd

Random Thoughts

Watermelons originated in Africa and were first cultivated solely for their water content; their flavor was very bitter.

Apples belong to the rose family, just like pears and plums.

A group of Pearls is called a String.

When lending a pen or marker hand it over without the cap, you are much more likely to get it back

LaCroix sparkling water has been around since the 1980s, and it’s not French – it’s from Wisconsin.

Historic Events

Click here for 19 June history

Birthdays

Jordan Poole, 26 Basketball Player   Atticus Shaffer, 27 TV Actor    Macklemore, 42 Rapper   Boris Johnson, 61 World Leader  Paula Abdul, 63 Pop Singer     Kathleen Turner, 71 Movie Actress   Ann Wilson, 75 Rock Singer Phylicia Rashad, 77 TV Actress

@37 - Lou Gehrig (1903-1941) Baseball Player (ALS)

…The End for today…