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15 Jul

Weather Expectations         Week 23  Day 196      Flag Today  83°/61°                             

Wind 4 mph Gusts 6 mph

Active Fire: A miles away Risk of fire: High 

Nearest Lightning: 1 miles away Humidity:  43%

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Partly Cloudy

July Averages: Temps: 82°\51°  9 days with rain

Today’s Observances:

Arctic Sea Ice Day
Bagelfest-18  Link (Lender's Bagels)
Be A Dork Day Link
Gummi Worm Day Link
International Balloon Dog Day
National Clean Beauty Day  Link
National Give Something Away Day
National Hot Dog Day Link Link 
National Pet Fire Safety Day Link  Link
Ratha Yatra Link
Saint Swithin's Day 
Take Your Poet To Work Day
World Youth Skills Day

Weekly Observances:

Tour de France: 4-26  Link

National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week: 12-18  Link 
National Farriers Week: 12-18 
Operation Safe Driver Week: 12-18  Link
Nude Recreation Weekend:  12-18 

National Ventriloquism Week: 15-18 Link

World Lumberjack Championships: 15-18

World Eskimo Olympic Games: 15-19

Rabbit Week: 15-21 (Magician's) Sponsor: Melvin Rabbit (Canada)

Fresh Quotation:

 

 

Today’s Reflection:

It’s been a busy day. The monsoon has arrived, with some nice showers. The female rain is so nice.

I started the day with a blood draw, then stopped off at the Dr. office to get my letter for a handicap placard. Headed to MVD and registered. It was easy and quick. I got a paper placard until the hard plastic one arrives in a few days. On the way to the blood draw I got stuck behind a crew that was picking up traffic cones after painting new lanes. A ten-minute drive turned into a 25 minute one. 

Then it was time for my scan to see how my lymph nodes have recovered. This is a long process, an injection of dye, wait 45 minutes and then 20 minutes in the scan machine. It was easy and very boring. The tech was nice and it was nothing compared to what I had done when I was in the hospital. I’m glad I did it.

I can’t keep up with Trump. He is now charging a 20% FEE to go through the Strait of Hormuz. Even his ‘team’ have said that charging anything to be in International Waters is against International law. Trump could care less. Our country is being laughed at by many countries…including our allies.

Historical events

July 15 History

Good to know:

FLY 

Fly was first used as an adjective way back in 1724, originally in the sense of someone being keenly aware or attentive. But the even more contemporary-sounding use of fly to describe someone or something particularly fashionable or stylishly striking is almost as old: "a fly white petticoat" was mentioned in the memoirs of an English highwayman named John Poulter in 1753. 

Picture of the Day:

Professional Honorable Mention: Red-tailed Hawk
A Red-tailed Hawk holds an open-mouthed chipmunk in its yellow talons, the rodent’s head and front paws peeking out from a snowy perch. The raptor’s head bends low as it looks at its chipmunk prey, a piece of fur in its blue, pointed bill. Steve Jessmore/Audubon Photography Awards/2021

Tricky US Trivia:

 Question: What was the only state to ever have been ruled by a queen?
 

Answer: Hawaii 

Today’s Birthdays:

Gabriel Iglesias Comedian 50 years old

Birthplace San Diego, CA

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Juju Watkins Basketball Player 21 years old

Birthplace United States

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Forest Whitaker Movie Actor 64 years old

Birthplace Longview, TX

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Brian Austin Green TV Actor 53 years old

Birthplace California

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That’s All for Now

14 Jul

 

14 Jul

Weather Expectations         Week 23  Day 194      Flag Today  83°/58°                             

Wind 5 mph Gusts 6 mph

Active Fire: 22 miles away Risk of fire: High   

Nearest Lightning: 82 miles away Humidity:  30%

Air Quality: Moderate Sunshine Partly Cloudy

July Averages: Temps: 82°\51°  9 days with rain

Today’s Observances:

Bastille Day
International Nude Day Link
International Town Criers Day
Shark Awareness Day Link
World Chimpanzee Day Link
World Orca Day Link

Weekly Observances:

Tour de France: 4-26  Link

Running of The Bulls (Spain): 7-14
Sports Clich Week: 7-14 Link 

National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week: 12-18  Link 
National Farriers Week: 12-18 
Operation Safe Driver Week: 12-18  Link
Nude Recreation Weekend:  12-18 

Fresh Quotation:

 

 

Today’s Reflection:

I’m starting the new week with good vibes that the monsoon will return today.

During my stay at the hospital and rehab center, my glasses go way out of alignment. I took time this morning and took them in. In 5 minutes, they fit like a glove again. Yeah!

I ordered groceries from Walmart this morning. They said some items would come today, some tomorrow. Then the first order came and while he was bringing them to my couch I got another txt from Walmart saying my order would arrive at 1pm. OK…whatever.

Historical events

 

14 Jul History

 

Good to know:

Thunderbird and Whale's Cosmic Battle© artbyanthonyduenas

Earth-shaking battles between sky and sea play out in the dramatic legend of Thunderbird and Whale. When the enormous Whale Chief swallowed too many people, throwing nature out of balance, the mighty Thunderbird swooped down from the mountains to restore order.

Their epic confrontation explains natural phenomena across the Pacific Northwest. Lightning flashes are Thunderbird's blinking eyes, thunder is the beating of its massive wings, and earthquakes occur when the two titans clash along the coastline.

This powerful story served both cultural and practical purposes. Beyond its spiritual significance, it preserved knowledge about tsunami warnings—when coastal waters suddenly recede, people knew to seek higher ground immediately, just as their ancestors learned from the legend. 

Picture of the Day:

Professional Award Winner: Northern Cardinal

A red male Northern Cardinal seems to float above the snowy ground, the crest feathers on its head blown backward in the wind as it flies in profile in front of gray plant stalks. The bird’s three-wing feathers touch the white carpet of snow, its shadow connecting below. Steve Jessmore/Audubon Photography Awards/2021

 

Today’s Trivia:

 Banded Leporinus are a species of fish found in the Amazon River Basin. They are mostly herbivorous and eat aquatic plants, leaves, and fruits when accessible.

 

Today’s Birthdays:

Jane Lynch TV Actress 66 years old

Birthplace Evergreen Park, IL

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Franklin Graham Religious Leader 74 years old

Birthplace  Asheville, NC

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Gerald Ford US President [1912-2006] @93

Birthplace Omaha, NE

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Jackie Earle Haley Movie Actor 65 years old

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

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Vincent Pastore TV Actor  80 years old

Birthplace The Bronx, NY

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That’s All for Now

13 Jul

 

Weather Expectations         Week 23  Day 193      Flag Today  85°/50°                             

Wind 8 mph Gusts 10 mph

Active Fire: 22 miles away Risk of fire: High 

Nearest Lightning: 17 miles away Humidity:  24%

Air Quality: Moderate Sunshine Partly Cloudy

July Averages: Temps: 82°\51°  9 days with rain

Today’s Observances:

Embrace Your Geekness Day Link
Gruntled Workers Day Link
International Day of Rock n' Roll Link Link 
National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day Link Link
National Be Your Own Hero Day
National Beef Tallow Day
National French Fry Day
National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day
World Cup Soccer Day (Anniversary Observance)

Weekly Observances:

Tour de France: 4-26  Link

Running of The Bulls (Spain): 7-14
Sports Cliché Week: 7-14 Link 

National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week: 12-18  Link 
National Farriers Week: 12-18 
Operation Safe Driver Week: 12-18  Link
Nude Recreation Weekend:  12-18 

Fresh Quotation:

 

 

Today’s Reflection:

It looks like the monsoon might actually return this afternoon. We sure need moisture for our forest.

I watched the Argentina/Switzerland World Cup match last night. It was a good match though Argentina came alive in the extended time. I still don’t understand how the clock works. It counts up, but I can never figure out when the match actually going to end. Thankfully the true fans, athletes, coaches seem to find it normal.

Quite a shock to hear that Senator Lindsey Graham passed last night at 71. He was a powerhouse in Congress. I seldom agreed with him, but he could sure control things.

After visiting my brother several years ago, I got a Google Home speaker. It lets me listen to music and NPR while showering and when in the bedroom. When I was moved downstairs, the speaker came, but I could not figure out how to change the Wi-Fi network. After two weeks of messing up, I finally simply deleted the app from my phone and started over. It only took about 5 minutes to have the speaker functioning normally with the new Wi-Fi network. Lesson learned.

Laura is back at the hacienda. She flew back from Mexico City after a couple of weeks on a business trip. Her flight was delayed about an hour but made it to Merida.

Historical events

 

13 July History 

Good to know:

Australian Big-Headed Turtles have unusually large heads. Because of this, unlike other turtle species, they are unable to retract their heads into their shells

 

Picture of the Day:

 

Today’s Trivia:

 The Piasa Bird's Reign of Terror© the_tentacle_monster

Along the Mississippi River bluffs near present-day Alton, Illinois, ancient paintings once depicted a terrifying creature with wings, scales, antlers, and a human face. The Illiniwek people called this monster the Piasa Bird—a man-eating demon that swooped down to carry off hunters and warriors.

Chief Ouatoga finally ended its reign of terror. After receiving a vision from the Great Spirit, he offered himself as bait while twenty warriors hid with poison arrows. When the Piasa attacked, their coordinated volley brought down the beast forever.

Though the original cliff painting has weathered away, modern recreations preserve this legend that blends natural and supernatural fears into a tale of communal courage against overwhelming odds. 

Today’s Birthdays:

Harrison Ford Movie Actor 84 years old

Birthplace Chicago, IL

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Patrick Stewart TV Actor 86 years old

Birthplace Mirfield, England

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Ken Jeong Movie Actor 57 years old

Birthplace Detroit, MI

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Johnny Gilbert Game Show Host 98 years old

Birthplace  Newport News, VA

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Cheech Marin Movie Actor 80 years old

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

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Gil Birmingham Movie Actor 73 years old

His father was Comanche

Birthplace San Antonio, TX

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Robert Forster Movie Actor  [1941-2019] @78; brain tumor

Birthplace Rochester, NY

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That’s All for Now

12 Jul

 

12 Jul

Weather Expectations         Week 23  Day 192      Flag Today  91°/60°                             

Wind 12 mph Gusts 18 mph

Active Fire: 33 miles away Risk of fire: Extreme  

Nearest Lightning: 157 miles away Humidity:  15%

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Breezy

July Averages: Temps: 82°\51°  9 days with rain

Today’s Observances:

Different Colored Eyes Day
International Cava Day Link
International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms
International Day of Hope
National JELL-O Day Link  Link
National Pecan Pie Day
Night of Nights (Maritime Radio)  Link
Paper Bag Day
Simplicity Day Link

Weekly Observances:

World Orienteering Championships: 4-12 Link

Tour de France: 4-26  Link

Be Nice To New Jersey Week: 5-11 
National Therapeutic Recreation Week: 5-11  Link 
Running of The Bulls (Spain): 7-14
Sports Clich Week: 7-14 Link 

National Cancer Survivor Sibling Week: 12-18  Link 
National Farriers Week: 12-18 
Operation Safe Driver Week: 12-18  Link
Nude Recreation Weekend:  12-18 

Fresh Quotation:

 

 

Today’s Reflection:

A very warm Saturday. Fan is running full blast.

When I was moved to the downstairs, my good pillow stayed on the bed upstairs. The ones on the bed downstairs were far from comfortable. I switched the pillow this morning and should have even better night’s sleep tonight.

Every day I have more strength and am able to move about better. It feels good to be healing…even though it is slower than I had hoped.

The 2026 Space Race is in full swing. Will the US or China set up the first moon base at the moon’s South Pole. Both have upcoming flights and they are only a few weeks apart. This could produce the first man-made base outside of the planet earth.

Historical events

 

12 July History

 

Good to know:

Sedna: Goddess of the Sea© kaitmatthewsart

From the icy waters of the Arctic comes the haunting tale of Sedna, whose tragedy transformed her into the powerful ruler of the ocean. Once a beautiful young woman, she refused many suitors until a mysterious birdman promised her an easy life on a distant island.

His promises proved false. When her father attempted rescue, the birdman created a terrible storm. Fearing for his life, her father threw Sedna overboard, then chopped off her fingers as she clung desperately to his kayak.

Her severed fingers became seals, walruses, and whales. Sedna herself sank to the ocean floor, becoming the temperamental goddess who controls marine life—a stark reminder of humanity's dependence on nature's unpredictable forces.

 

Picture of the Day:

Plants For Birds Honorable Mention: Anna’s Hummingbird and cattail
The brown, cylindrical top of a cattail stands upright as a green Anna’s Hummingbird half its size pulls away seed fibers, their fluff extending from her beak to the top of the plant. The sunlit cattail is illuminated around the edges. Karen Boyer Guyton/Audubon Photography Awards/2021

 

Today’s Trivia:

Female African Plated Lizards lay large, oval eggs with leathery shells. They typically lay 2 – 5 eggs in soil-filled cracks in rock ledges in midsummer. Their hatchlings emerge roughly 11 weeks later.

Today’s Birthdays:

James Rodríguez Soccer Player 35 years old

Birthplace Cucuta, Colombia

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Malala Yousafzai Civil Rights Leader 29 years old

Birthplace Mingora, Pakistan

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Nico Williams Soccer Player 24 years old

Birthplace Pamplona, Spain

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Topher Grace Movie Actor 48 years old

BirthplaceNew York City, NY

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That’s All for Now