12 Jul

 

Flagstaff Today 90°: 53° Week 28 Day 193 Wind 5 mph Gusts 3 mph Active Fire: 76 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 431 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Jul Averages: Temps: 82°\51° Moisture: 8 Day

Weekly Observations

Tour de France: 5-27  Link 
Be Nice To New Jersey Week: 6-12                               National Theraputic Recreation Week: 6-12  Link 
Nude Recreation Week: 7-13 Link                                            Running of The Bulls (Spain): 7-14
World Orienteering Days: 7-12 Link
Sports Clich Week: 12-15 Link 

Daily Observations

Bald Is In Link                                             National JELL-O Day Link  Link
Carver Day  Link                                         National Pecan Pie Day
Different Colored Eyes Day                         New Conversations Day
Etch A Sketch Day                                        Night of Nights (Maritime Radio)  Link
Grange Day                                                Orangemen’s Day
International Cava Day Link                        Paper Bag Day
International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms
International Skinny Dip Day  Link  Link      Simplicity Day Link

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Just another warm summer day.

Arizona now has the Turquoise Alert System for missing Indigenous People. Sounds like a great idea.

I got a pedicure this morning. My feet feel much better.

There sure are a lot of questions about the preparedness of those impacted by the Texas flooding. I hope they get the answers they really need.

Famous Quotes That People Have Always Misinterpreted

"All that glitters is not gold" – Common Proverb

This common proverb is thought to have had a couple of origins over time. It can first be dated back to a 12th-century monk who said, “Do not hold everything gold that shines gold.” This proverb can also go back to Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice with the quote, “All that glistens is not gold.”

Literary Legends…

Toni Morrison Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Toni Morrison’s lyrical, layered novels delve deeply into the complexities of Black identity and the American experience. Works like Beloved and Song of Solomon are celebrated for their poetic language and unflinching exploration of history, memory, and community. Morrison’s achievements as a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner have secured her place among America’s literary giants. Her influence extends beyond literature, shaping cultural conversations, as recognized by the Smithsonian.

Random Thoughts…

Peter Finch – Real Name: Ian Mitchell

The longest one-syllable word we could find in the English language is “screeched.”

People who say “no pun intended” usually intended it.

James Earl Jones was originally paid $7,000 for voicing Darth Vader

The sounds made by the Brachiosaurs in Jurassic Park were a mix of whale and donkey sounds.

The word ‘skunk’ comes from an Algonquian phrase for “peeing fox.”

Historic Events

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Birthdays

88 – Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, felon 77 – Walter Egan, American singer-songwriter 74 – Cheryl Ladd, American actress 67 – J. D. Hayworth, American politician, radio host 54 – Loni Love, American comedian actress 47 – Topher Grace, American actor 47 – Michelle Rodriguez, American actress 45 – Kristen Connolly, American actress 35 – Rachel Brosnahan, American actress

@97 – James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (d.2020) @93 – Milton Berle, American comedian and actor (d. 2002) @91 – Andrew Wyeth, American artist (d. 2009) @85 – Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, educator (d. 1994) @83 – Joe ‘Curly Joe’ DeRita, American actor, #6 of the 3 Stooges (d. 1993)   @79 – Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter, keyboard player (d. 2020; stroke)   @77 – George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (d. 1933; suicide)   @76 – Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer (d.2024; in his sleep) @73 – Louis B. Mayer, Russian-American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (d. 1957; leukemia)   @65 – Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, songwriter (d. 1960; stomach cancer)   @55 – Julius Caesar, Roman politician, general (d. 44 BC) @44 – Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, philosopher (d. 1862; TB)

…The End for today…

           

11 Jul

Flagstaff Today 91°: 50° Week 28 Day 192 Wind 9 mph Gusts 15 mph Active Fire: 78 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 391 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Jul Averages: Temps: 82°\51° Moisture: 8 Day

Weekly Observations

Tour de France: 5-27  Link 
Be Nice To New Jersey Week: 6-12                               National Theraputic Recreation Week: 6-12  Link 
Nude Recreation Week: 7-13 Link                                            Running of The Bulls (Spain): 7-14
World Orienteering Days: 7-12 Link

Daily Observations

7-11 Day or Free Slurpee Day                             National Blueberry Muffin Day

All American Pet Photo Day                               National Cheer up the Lonely Day
Bowdler’s Day                                                        National French Fry Day Link
Cheer Up The Lonely Day                                   National Mojito Day
Collector Car Appreciation DayLink             National Motorcycle Day Link Link Link
Day of The Five Billion Link                                National Rainier Cherries Day Link

International Essential Oils Day                        National Swimming Pool Day Link
Make Your Own Sundae Day                              World Population Day 

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Another warm day with no monsoon in sight.

I’m not surprised but local Texas and DC government is not forthcoming in the timeline in the hours before the flooding. I get that they are still in rescue mode, but they know something.

I’m improving every day. I have more ‘get-up’ than I have had in several months.

Famous Quotes That People Have Always Misinterpreted

"Be the change you wish to see in the world" – Mahatma Gandhi

This wasn’t a direct quote from Gandhi but rather paraphrased from one of his speeches about change and taking responsibility. What Gandhi actually said was, “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him.”

Famous Historical Myths That People Still Believe Today

Ernest Hemingway Source; Wikimedia Commons.

Ernest Hemingway transformed American fiction with his spare, unadorned prose and mastery of understatement. His novels, including The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms, are celebrated for their emotional intensity and vivid, economical language. Hemingway’s adventurous spirit, from war correspondent to deep-sea fisherman, infused his writing with authenticity and drama. His influence resonates throughout modern literature, and his life and achievements remain a source of fascination, as detailed by the Nobel Prize organization.

Random Thoughts…

When you see a couple kissing at the end of a Christmas movie, they are covered in potato flakes (fake snow).

Every single one of your favorite things started out with you trying something new. #takearisk

If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.

“It usually takes me two or three days to prepare an impromptu speech.” – Mark Twain

The word “unfriend” appeared in print in 1659.

When I was a child I always hoped that the alien that found my balloon was happy.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

91 – Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, founded the Armani Company 71 – Mindy Sterling, American actress 67 – Leon Spinks, American boxer 69 – Sela Ward, American actress 66 – Richie Sambora, American singer-songwriter, guitarist 66 – Suzanne Vega, American singer-songwriter 62 – Lisa Rinna, American actress 51 – Lil’ Kim (Kimberly Denise Jones), American rapper 35 – Connor Paolo, American actor 32 – Rebecca Bross, American gymnast

@89 – Harold Bloom, American literary critic (d. 2019) @86 – Tab Hunter (Arthur Andrew Kelm), American actor, singer (d. 2018) @86 – E.B. White, American essayist, journalist (d. 1985) @80 – John Quincy Adams, 6th President (d. 1848)   @69 – Bonnie Pointer, American singer (d. 2020; cirrhosis)   @68 – Bardaisan, Syrian astrologer, scholar, and philosopher (d. 222) @65 – Yul Brynner, Russian-American actor, dancer (d. 1985; lung cancer) @55 – Robert the Bruce, Scottish king (d. 1329; leprosy)

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10 Jul

 

Flagstaff Today 89°: 54° Week 28 Day 191 Wind 1 mph Gusts 2 mph Active Fire: 21 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 293 miles away Air Quality: Fair Partly Mostly Cloudy Sunshine Jul Averages: Temps: 82°\51° Moisture: 8 Day

Weekly Observations

Freedom Week: 4-10                                                                    National Marijuana Facts Week: 4-10
Tour de France: 5-27  Link 
Be Nice To New Jersey Week: 6-12                       National Theraputic Recreation Week: 6-12  Link 
Nude Recreation Week: 7-13 Link                                            Running of The Bulls (Spain): 7-14
World Orienteering Days: 7-12 Link

Daily Observations

Bald is In Day  Link                                      National Kitten Day
Dead Head Day (Grateful Dead fans)          National Piña Colada Day
Don’t Step on a Bee Day                                       Nikola Tesla Day
Martyrdom of The Bab                                Pick Blueberries Day
National Dimples Day Link                          Teddy Bear Picnic Day

Today’s Quotes                                                             

 

Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

A nice warm summer day.

I headed out to buy some stuff at Sam’s. A warning light came on that my key fob battery was low. I stopped at the dealership to get a new battery. They replaced it at no charge. Nice.

A big Thank You to Mexico for sending workers to help in the flooding in Texas. This is a big deal considering the friction Trump has placed on our allies.

Famous Quotes That People Have Always Misinterpreted

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" – William Shakespeare

This is a common misinterpretation of Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. The actual quote is, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by another word, would smell as sweet.” The misquote almost gives a sense of adultery, which is the complete opposite of what the play is actually about.

Famous Historical Myths That People Still Believe Today

Emily Dickinson Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Emily Dickinson’s innovative and introspective poetry reshaped American verse, introducing a new era of literary expression. Though she published only a handful of poems during her lifetime, Dickinson’s work has become central to American literature. Her brief, enigmatic lines invite endless interpretation and remain staples in classrooms and scholarly debate. Academic resources, such as those from Harvard University, continue to illuminate her lasting impact and the enduring mystery of her poetic voice.

Random Thoughts…

Sitting Bull – Real Name: Tatanka Iyotanka

We can’t find Happiness . . . But, we can make it.

Many animals probably need glasses, but nobody knows it.

A group of Trout is called a Hover.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

77 – Arlo Guthrie, American singer-songwriter 70 – Neil Tennant, English singer-songwriter 67 – Béla Fleck, American banjo player, songwriter 53 – Sofía Vergara, Colombian-American actress and 45 – James Rolfe, American actor, director, producer 45 – Jessica Simpson, American singer-songwriter, actress

@96 – Mildred Benson, American journalist. author (d. 2002) @95 – Jake LaMotta, American boxer, actor (d. 2017) @93 – Ima Hogg, American society leader, philanthropist, patron of the arts (d. 1975) @93 – David Dinkins, American politician, 106th Mayor of NYV (d. 2020) @88 – Eunice Kennedy Shriver, American activist, co-founded the Special Olympics (d. 2009) @86 – Nikola Tesla, Serbian-American physicist and engineer (d. 1943) @82 – David Brinkley, American journalist (d. 2003) @80 – Jean Kerr (Bridget Jean Collins), American author, playwright (d. 2003) @74 – Adolphus Busch, German brewer, co-founded Anheuser-Busch (d. 1913; dropsy) @71 – Ron Glass, American actor (d. 2016;  respiratory failure) @66 – Fred Gwynne, American actor (d. 1993; (pancreatic cancer) @65 – Thomas Gomez, American actor (d. 1971; accident injuries) @51 – Marcel Proust, French novelist, critic, essayist (d. 1922; pneumonia) @49 – Arthur Ashe, American tennis player and journalist (d. 1993; AIDS) @19 – Adam Petty, American race car driver (d. 2000; crash during practice)

…The End for today…