25 Aug
Weather
Expectations
Week 35
Day
237 Flag Today 75°/58°
Wind 2mph
Gusts 12 mph
Risk of fire: High Active
Fire: 64 miles away
Nearest Lightning: 82 miles away Humidity: 40%
Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Mostly Cloudy Breezy
July Averages: Temps: 82°\51° 9
days with rain
Today’s Observances:
Kiss
and Make Up Day
National Park Service Day
National Second-hand Wardrobe Day
National Whiskey Sour Day
Weekly Observances:
Drive
Sober or Get Pulled Over: 12-9/7 Link
World
Photography Week: 12-26 Link
Little
League World Series: 19-30 Link
International
Water Week: 23-27 Link
Brake Safety Week: 23-29 Link
World
Princess Week: 23-29 (Disney)
National
Composites Week: 24-28 Link
National Safe at Home Week: 24-28
Numismatic
Week (World's Fair of Money): 25-29 Link
Be Kind To Humankind Week: 25-31
Fresh Quotation:
Today’s Reflection:
The day started with a nice gentle rain. All good here. Yesterday had a nice rain to
nourish our forest, followed by warnings of burn area flash flooding.
The current administration got a waiver to build a smart wall
inside Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande. This is insanity. This is a
NATIONAL PARK and should not be part
of the wall mess.
No matter what the administration spouts, the trade war with Canada,
our neighbor and long-time allied country, is not going to end well for the US.
We need friends.
The Stars and Stripes publication has been charged with
insubordination for publishing an expose that looks bad for Trump. The publication
is saying it is simply ‘censorship’ by the administration. It sure looks that
way.
Historical events
Cool to know:
What colors are the Norwegian flag?
Answer: Red, white, and blue.
Where would you find the world’s most ancient forest?
Answer: Daintree Forest north of Cairns, Australia.
Wild Animals of AZ:
Did you know that roadrunners are actually members of the cuckoo
family? In fact, they are the largest bird in that distinguished, yet mostly
misunderstood group. The greater roadrunner found in many of Arizona’s state
parks are fun to watch and can often be seen from the trail. In addition to
preying upon almost anything that will fit in their mouths, the greater
roadrunner has become especially adept at killing and eating rattlesnakes. Fun
Fact: Roadrunners mate for life and the pair will defend their territory
fiercely.
Check out the Birds of Arizona page for
in depth info about Arizona's native bird species!
Great Life Magazine Photos:
Mickey Mantle, Yankee Stadium, 1965.
John Dominis The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock
Harper’s Index from Funny Times:
September 2026 • Source: International
Energy Agency (Paris)
Portion of Americans who say
they would oppose the construction of a nuclear power plant in their area : 1/2
September 2026 • Source: Gallup
(Washington)
Who say they would oppose the
construction of a data center : 7/10
Today’s Birthdays:
Blake Lively TV Actress 39 years old
Birthplace Los Angeles, CA
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Tim Burton Director 68
years old
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Billy Ray Cyrus Country
Singer 65 years old
Birthplace Flatwoods, KY
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George Wallace Politician
[1919-1998] @79
Birthplace Clio, AL
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Alexander Skarsgård TV Actor 50
years old
Birthplace Vallingby, Sweden
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Sean Connery Movie Actor
[1930-2020] @90
Birthplace Edinburgh, Scotland
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Gene Simmons Rock Singer
77 years old
Birthplace Tirat Carmel, Israel
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Tom Hollander Movie Actor
59 years old
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Blair Underwood TV Actor 62
years old
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Rachael Ray Chef 58 years
old
Birthplace Glens Falls, NY
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That’s
All for Now
