10 Feb

 

Week 6  Day 41   Flag Today  44°/20° Sky cover:  A% Wind 1mph Gusts 6mph Active Fire:  1003 miles away Risk of fire: VERY low  Nearest Lightning:  1402 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Partly cloudy Feb. Daily Averages: Temps: 47°\19° Moisture:  5 Days

Today’s Quote                                                                                                Today’s Meme

Weekly Observations

4/6-2/13 Carnival 3-10 Freelance Writer Appreciation Week 4-10 African Heritage & Health Week Burn Awareness Week  Link   Children's Authors & Illustrators Week Children's Authors & Illustrators Week 5-11  Children's Mental Health Week Link  7-10 US Nationals Snow Sculpting Days

7-12 Solo Diners Eat Out Weekend 7-13 Dump Your Significant Jerk Week 7-14  Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week Link Have A Heart for A Chained Dog Week Link National Marriage Week Link Risk Awareness Week 8-14 Love Makes the World Go Round; But, Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy 10-17   National Entrepreneurship Week Link 10-18 Take A Friend Snowmobiling Week   Link

Daily Observations

All The News That's Fit To Print Day Chinese New Year Cream Cheese Brownie Day Global Movie Day   Link  International Snowmobile Ride Day  Link

Losar (Tibet New Year)  Link National Flannel Day National Home Warranty Day   Link Plimsoll Day (a type of shoe) Teddy Day Umbrella Day   Teddy Day Umbrella Day  Link World Pulses Day

Today’s Thoughts

There was a couple of inches last night. The sunshine is helping melt the snow. Yesterday the HOA snowplowed the road 3 times. They were back at 9am to do it again. The sidewalk was cleared today by 10am. Now we await the next storm on Saturday. The only mall in Flagstaff opened this morning with regular hours. Things are sure trying to get back to normal. I called Caremark today to be sure my script was processed. After talking to 2 reps, it was finally released. They said I needed a new card with the script member number. After at least 8 reps and 45 min., the bottom line was to go online for a card through AZblue. I went to the website, but it wouldn’t take my information. Called the help line and after 5 minutes online, I told the lady I just wanted a new card. She said she would mail one to me and I should get it within 7-10 days. Finally!! I’m still trying to digest yesterday’s new about Biden. Glad the special council didn’t find criminality on his handling of documents. I wonder why he said no criminal charges for the elderly man with memory issues. Then Biden did a press briefing, rare in his administration. In my opinion he bumbled when he seemed upset by some of the questions from the press. He should remain above that. I too am now wondering if he has the vitality to be President. I hope I can answer that question before the election.

Weird History…

Heroin Was Used As A Children's Cough Remedy Heroin is a drug today that is known for its highly addictive properties and potential to cause serious health issues. However, it wasn't always this way - in the late 19th century, heroin was actually used as a children's cough remedy! It was marketed as a non-addictive alternative to morphine and even sold over the counter without a prescription. Although it was thought to be safe at the time, we now know that it can lead to addiction and other dangerous side effects. Despite this, there are still some people who remember when it was considered an acceptable form of medicine for young children.

Civil War Facts

The capture of Atlanta Union Gen. William T. Sherman captured the city of Atlanta on Sept. 2, 1864. His "March to the Sea" strategy meant destroying everything he encountered on his march through Georgia and the Carolinas to interrupt the Confederate troops' supply chain. His men destroyed every crop, railroad, bridge, and factory they found on their path.

Interesting Trivia…

What were the four main characters' names in the TV series "Golden Girls" that ran from 1985-1992? Which Disney Princess talks to the most animals? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ************************************************************************************************** Answer: Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia Answer: Snow White

Historic Events

1897 – ‘All The News That’s Fit To Print’ – the phrase appeared permanently on the front page of The New York Times. 1949 – Death of a Salesman by American playwright Arthur Miller, opened at the Morocco Theatre in New York City. 1967 – The 25th Amendment was ratified, regarding US Presidential succession. 2007 – Illinois senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president in the 2008 elections.

Birthdays with some quotes

@94 – Dame Judith Anderson, English actress (d. 1992) 94 – Robert Wagner, American actor 87 – Roberta Flack, American singer-songwriter “So see every opportunity as golden, and keep your eyes on the prize – yours, not anybody else’s. Remember: Always walk in the light. And if you feel like you’re not walking in it, go find it. Love the light.” @86 – Jimmy Durante, American actor, singer, and pianist (d. 1980) “Be nice to people on your way up, because you’re going to meet them all on your way down.” 78 – Donovan Leitch, Scottish singer @76 – Edith Clarke, American electrical engineer (d. 1959) @74 – Samuel Plimsoll, English politician, ‘The Sailor’s Friend’ (d. 1898) 74 – Mark Spitz, American swimmer “If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.” 73 – Robert (Bob) Iger, American media executive “What I’ve really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.” @70 – Boris Pasternak, Russian writer (d. 1890; lung cancer) “I believe that cruelty, spite, The powers of darkness will in time Be crushed by the spirit of light.” 69 – Jim Cramer, American television personality and pundit @67 – Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (d. 1973; cardiac failure) 63 – George Stephanopoulos, newscaster 61 – Lenny Dykstra, American baseball player 60 – Glenn Beck, American journalist, producer, and author “Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you’re worthy of the trip.” @59 – Charles Lamb, English poet and essayist (d. 1834; infection) @58 – Bertolt Brecht, German playwright, co-wrote The Three penny Opera (d. 1956; heart attack) “Our theater must stimulate a desire for understanding, a delight in changing reality. Our audience must experience not only the ways to free Prometheus but be schooled in the very desire to free him. Theater must teach all the pleasures and joys of discovery, all the feelings of triumph associated with liberation.” 57 – Vince Gilligan, American director, producer, and screenwriter 57 – Laura Dern, American actress “You don’t have to run away from life your whole life. You can really live. You can change. And you can be an agent of change.” 50 – Elizabeth Banks, American actress @34 – Chick Webb, American drummer and bandleader (d. 1939; Pott disease) 33 – Emma Roberts, American actress 27 – Chloë Grace Moretz, American actress

…The End for today…