9 Aug

 

Flagstaff Today 90°: 57° Week 32 Day 221 Wind 6 mph Gusts 18 mph Active Fire: 62 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 636 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Aug. Averages: Temps: 79°\50° Moisture: 9 Day

Weekly Observations

Sturgis Rally: 1-10 Link  National Button Week: 3-9 Link  Nat’l Exercise W/Your Child Week: 3-9 Link  Single Working Women's Week: 3-9 Knights of Columbus Family Week:   3-9 National Farmers' Market Week:  3-9 Link  National Health Center Week: 3-9 Link  Internat’l Assistance Dog Week:  3-9 Link

Stop on Red Week:  3-9 Link  National Bargain Hunting Week: 4-10  Old Fiddler Days: 4-9 Link National Hobo Week: 7-9 Link Elvis Week: 8-16 Link

Daily Observations

Book Lovers Day  Link International Coworking Day Link International Day of The World's Indigenous People Middle Child Day  National Bowling Day Link

National Garage Sale Day Rice Pudding Day Smokey Bear's Birthday Veep Day The Wicket World of Croquet Day Link

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Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

A nice hot summer day with a breeze to cool things off a little.

I’m looking forward to a nice quiet weekend.

I am so happy to report that my health is doing very well. I have more energy, and the weight loss has been spectacular. Thank goodness I have excellent doctors and great insurance to get through this latest issue.

Myths from Medieval Times

Knights Were The Opposite Of Chivalrous

Knights were not as chivalrous as the average person assumes. According to Jennifer Goodman Wollock, a medieval studies professor, they were "hired thugs." In fact, the chivalrous code was designed to keep knights in check.

During the 11th and 12th centuries, knights were known as being hot-headed and inclined to violence. The concept of a "chivalrous knight" only appears in fiction. Many of these stories were not written by knights themselves, but poets and clergymen who invented a romanticized view of knights in the Middle Ages.

Accomplishments Wrongly Attributed to Famous People

The Light Bulb

Thomas Edison is often credited with inventing the light bulb, but Heinrich Göbel built a functioning prototype nearly 25 years earlier. Göbel used carbonized bamboo filament, which closely resembled the materials later used in Edison’s improved version.

While Göbel never patented his design, Edison refined the technology, creating a commercially viable bulb with more extended durability. Edison’s success stemmed from effective marketing and mass production, making his version widely accessible.

Legal disputes emerged when Göbel’s supporters claimed Edison copied his work, but courts ruled in Edison’s favor due to the lack of formal patent records. Although Göbel contributed to early developments, Edison’s improvements solidified the widespread adoption of the light bulb.

Random Thoughts…

We put a man on the moon before we put wheels on suitcases. What else are we missing out on?

Abrams’s Advice: When eating an elephant, take one bite at a time.

“Mahatma” is a Sanskrit honorific, like “Saint”, and not the first name of *Mohandas* Gandhi.

The first fried dill pickle ever sold was at the Duchess Drive-In in Atkins, Arkansas, in 1963.

Lillian Gish – Real Name: Lillian Guiche

Historic Events

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Birthdays

81 – Sam Elliott, American actor 78 – Barbara Mason, American R&B/soul singer-songwriter 68 – Melanie Griffith, American actress 67 – Amanda Bearse, American comedic actress 66 – Michael Kors (Karl Anderson Jr.), American fashion designer 61 – Hoda Kotb, American journalist and television personality 57 – Eric Bana, Australian actor 56 – McG (Joseph McGinty Nichol), American director, producer 55 – Chris Cuomo, American lawyer, journalist 49 – Jessica Capshaw, American actress

@96 – P. L. Travers, Australian-English author (d. 1996) @86 – Daniel Keyes, American short story writer, novelist (d. 2014) @70 – Ken Norton, American boxer (d. 2013; series of strokes)   @48 – Whitney Houston, American singer-songwriter and actress (d. 2012; OD drowning)

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8 Aug

 

Flagstaff Today 91°: 56° Week 32 Day 220 Wind 7 mph Gusts 11 mph Active Fire: 78 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 145 miles away Air Quality: Fair Partly Cloudy Sunshine Aug. Averages: Temps: 79°\50° Moisture: 9 Day

Weekly Observations

Sturgis Rally: 1-10 Link  International Lace Week: 3-8  National Button Week: 3-9 Link  Nat’l Exercise W/Your Child Week: 3-9 Link  Single Working Women's Week: 3-9 Knights of Columbus Family Week:   3-9 National Farmers' Market Week:  3-9 Link  National Health Center Week: 3-9 Link  Internat’l Assistance Dog Week:  3-9 Link  Stop on Red Week:  3-9 Link  International Psychic Week:  4-8 Link  National Bargain Hunting Week: 4-10  Old Fiddler Days: 4-9 Link Rock for Life Week: 4-7 Link National Hobo Week: 7-9 Link Elvis Week: 8-16 Link

Daily Observations

Dalek Day Link  Digital Nomad Day Dollar Day Frozen Custard Day Happiness Happens Day International Cat Day  Link   Link The Date to Create Global Sleep Under The Stars Night  Link Happiness Happens Day Link International Female Orgasm Day Link  International Infinity Day Link

National CBD Day  Link National Fried Chicken & Waffles Day Link  National Mochi Day National Pickleball Day Link National Spam Musubi Day Link Link National Whataburger Day  Link Odie Day (Garfield's pal) Shop Online For Groceries Day  Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Night  Link Ugliest Dog Day  Link  Link Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day

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Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

Another warm summer day.

I had lunch with Mary and Mike. Good food, good conversation. They are heading back to Chandler on Monday. They are enjoying our ’heat’ as it is much better than the 113° down there.

Everyone needs to remember that Epstein and Maxwell had many victims who deserve justice…and that doesn’t include the resort prison where Maxwell is now.

Myths from Medieval Times

There Was (Some) Medical Knowledge

No one in modern times with any sense would want to see a medieval doctor over a modern-day equivalent — but even though medieval medicine left a lot to be desired, doctors weren't totally clueless, either.

The concept of barber-surgeons working without anesthetic sounds horrifying, but these early doctors developed surprisingly advanced techniques for dealing with wounds and fractures. Other doctors utilized practical remedies using various herbs and natural substances.

Literary Legends…

Saul Bellow

Saul Bellow’s celebrated novels, including Herzog and The Adventures of Augie March, explore the intellectual and spiritual quests of modern life. His vibrant characters and philosophical narratives have made a lasting impact on American fiction. Bellow’s literary achievements, marked by wit and existential depth, earned him the Nobel Prize. His enduring significance to modern literature is acknowledged by the Nobel Prize institution.

Random Thoughts…

Accomplishments Wrongly Attributed to Famous People

I love how we call it ‘Banana Bread ‘ to disguise the fact that we are eating cake for breakfast.

A group of Frogs is called an Army or Colony or Knot.

Pteronophobia is the fear of being tickled by feathers.

No word in the English language rhymes with purple.

Katy Perry – Real Name: Katy Hudson

Historic Events

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Birthdays

Returns tomorrow

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7 Aug

 

Flagstaff Today A°: A° Week 32 Day 219 Wind 7 mph Gusts 16 mph Active Fire: 82 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 88 miles away Air Quality: Sunshine Aug. Averages: Temps: 79°\50° Moisture: 9 Day

Weekly Observations

International Clown Week: 1-7 Link National Cleanse Your Skin Week: 1-7  Link National Minority Donor Awareness Week: 1-7 Simplify Your Life Week: 1-7 World Breastfeeding Week: 1-7 Link Sturgis Rally: 1-10 Link  International Lace Week: 3-8  National Button Week: 3-9 Link  Nat’l Exercise W/Your Child Week: 3-9 Link  Single Working Women's Week: 3-9

Knights of Columbus Family Week:   3-9 National Farmers' Market Week:  3-9 Link  National Health Center Week: 3-9 Link  Internat’l Assistance Dog Week:  3-9 Link  Stop on Red Week:  3-9 Link  International Psychic Week:  4-8 Link  National Bargain Hunting Week: 4-10  Old Fiddler Days: 4-9 Link Rock for Life Week: 4-7 Link National Hobo Week: 7-9 Link

Daily Observations

India Pale Ale Beer Day Link   Lighthouse Day  Link Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day Link

Professional Speakers Day Purple Heart Day Raspberries & Cream Day U.S. Postal Inspection Service Day

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Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

My kidney doctor’s office called to cancel my quarterly appointment for tomorrow. The Dr. will not be in the office.

All is good here in Flag. Just need some moisture for the parched forest!

Myths from Medieval Times

Waste Did Not Go Straight Into The Street

The myth that Medieval people threw human waste into the street is so widespread that even some teachers repeat it. However, people did not actually do this. Although they did not know that exposure to waste caused disease, they knew that it smelled terrible and polluted the streets.

Medieval towns had strict rules about waste disposal. In 14th-century London, throwing anything out the window would result in a fine equivalent to $142 today. Houses had latrines or buckets that they emptied every day into a river.

Literary Legends…

Elizabeth Bishop

Elizabeth Bishop’s precise and evocative poetry immerses readers in landscapes both external and internal, blending geography with introspection. Her careful attention to detail and subtle emotional depth have set a high standard for poetic craft. Bishop’s influence continues to shape the work of contemporary poets, who admire her restraint and clarity. Her enduring legacy and artistry are celebrated by the Poetry Foundation.

Random Thoughts…

People in 2100 are going to look back at us like we look back at the people who we look at in the early 1900s.

James Madison was on the $5,000 bill.

Cheeto dust has an official name – “cheetle”.

The US Navy diving manual has detailed instructions for escaping a giant clam.

The seven spikes on Lady Liberty’s crown represent the seven continents.

Gatorade was named after the University of Florida’s college football team – the Gators.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

83 – Garrison Keillor, American humorist, radio host 79 – B.J. Thomas, American singer 70 – Wayne Knight, American actor 65 – David Duchovny, American actor 59 – Jimmy Wales, American businessman, co-founder of Wikipedia 54 – Rachel York, American actress 47 – Samantha Ronson, English DJ 43 – Abbie Cornish, Australian actress

@88 – Stan Freberg, American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2015) @85 – Billie Burke, American actress, and singer (d. 1970) @74 – Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, American author, activist (d. 1964)   @41 – Mata Hari, Dutch dancer, and spy (d. 1917; executed)

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