8 Dec

 

`Flagstaff Almanac

Week 49 Day  342	Sky Cover 5%
Active fire: 392miles Risk of fire: Low	Near Lightning: 1173mi
Wind 7mph Gusts 17mph	FlagToday  56° \30°
Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Windy	Dec. Averages: Temps: 44° \ 17° Moisture 5 Days

Today’s Quote

Weekly Observations

1-7  Cookie Cutter Week Link National Hand Washing Awareness Week Link  Recipe Greetings For The Holidays Week 3-10 Clerc-Gallaudet Week

4-24 Andisop (Meteorological Fiddling)  Link 8-14  Computer Science Education Week Link

Daily Observations

AFL-CIO Day Link (1886) Bodhi Day  Link [Traditional] Feast of the Immaculate Conception National Day of Lard National Brownie Day National Christmas Tree Day

Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day Toilet Paper Appreciation Day  Link   Worldwide Candle Lighting Day (The Compassionate Friends) Link ) World Choral Day Link

Today’s Thoughts

I headed out this morning to get some groceries. I only had one egg left, so picked up a new dozen. After putting them in the egg container in my fridge, I went on with my daily business. At noon I opened the fridge door to make some lunch. All 13 eggs and the container fell to the kitchen floor and made a real mess. I have never had this happen, and it took way too long to clean up. Another campus shooting, this time at UNLV, 3 died and 1 still in the hospital. No one should ever see live violence on a college campus. I skipped the debate last night. I tried to find it, but couldn’t. Highlights I’ve seen tell me I didn’t miss much.

 Enjoy

Famous Natives to Know…

Jason Momoa Jason Momoa is not only a stellar actor but a dedicated environmental activist too. Proud of his Pawnee and Native Hawaiian ancestry, he uses his platform for good to showcase his love of the land and inspire others to get involved.

Best TV Quotes… TV quotes

Resistance is futile." — "Star Trek: The Next Generation", 1987-1994.

Historic Events

1886 – The American Federation of Labor was founded 1952 – On the CBS show I Love Lucy, a pregnancy was acknowledged in a TV show for the first time, with the announcement that ‘Me and my husband are about to have a blessed event.’ 1980 – John Lennon was shot by Mark David Chapman outside of his home in New York City. 1991 – The Soviet Union dissolved. 2013 – Metallica performed a show in Antarctica, making them the first band to perform on all seven continents.

Birthdays with some quotes

@85 – William C. Durant, American businessman, founder of General Motors and Chevrolet (d. 1947) @83 – Maximilian Schell, Austrian-Swiss actor (d. 2014) @72 – David Carradine, American actor (d. 2009; accidental) @70 – Diego Rivera, Mexican painter, and educator (d. 1957) 70 – Kim Basinger, American actress @69 – Gregg Allman, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2017; liver cancer) @62 – James Thurber, American humorist, and cartoonist (d. 1961; pneumonia) “The wit makes fun of other persons; the satirist makes fun of the world; the humorist makes fun of himself, but in so doing, he identifies himself with people — that is, people everywhere, not for the purpose of taking them apart, but simply revealing their true nature. “ @64 – Lee J. Cobb, American actor (d. 1976; heart attack) @64 – Sammy Davis, Jr., American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 1990) “You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.” 62 – Ann Coulter, American author @59 – Eli Whitney, American engineer, and inventor- Cotton Gin (d. 1825; liver failure) “Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.” 59 – Teri Hatcher, American actress @56 – Sinéad O’Connor, Irish singer-songwriter (d. 2023) @44 – Mary, Queen of Scots (d. 1587) @43 – Dan Hartman, American singer-songwriter (d. 1994; brain tumor) @43 – E.C. Segar, American cartoonist, creator of Popeye (d. 1938; liver disease) 41 – Nicki Minaj, Trinidadian-American rapper and actress 39 – Sam Hunt, American singer-songwriter 37 – Kate Voegele, American singer-songwriter 30 – AnnaSophia Robb, American actress @27 – Jim Morrison, American singer-songwriter, #27club (d. 1971; heart failure)

…The End for today…