August 20, 2026

21 Aug

 


 

1 Aug

Weather Expectations Week 34  Day 233   Flag Today  82°/57°                            

Wind 10 mph Gusts 11 mph

Risk of fire: Extreme  Active Fire: 64 miles away

Nearest Lightning: 3 miles away Humidity:  38%

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Partly Cloudy Breezy

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

Today’s Observances:

Brazilian Blow-out Day Link
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute To The Victims of Terrorism
Internet Self-care Day 
Men's Grooming Day 
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence 
Link 

National Spumoni Day Link
Poet's Day
Senior Citizen's Day

Weekly Observances:

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: 12-9/7 Link 

World Photography Week: 12-26 Link

National Aviation Week: 16-22

Bullying No Way Week: 17-21 Link

Minority Enterprise Development Week: 18-24

Little League World Series: 19-30  Link

Fresh Quotation:

 

Today’s Reflection:

A nice day, a little cloudy. All good here.

I went to my oncologist to have my port flushed. Easy appointment, except for the 3rd time since I started seeing them, they changed their name and joined a different group. When this happens, everyone is a ‘new patient’ and has to fill out pages and pages of information. I did some on line, got disgusted while doing it. They gave me 15 forms to fill out with a pen. I did them. As I was returning the forms, I said, ‘please don’t change again’. The receptionist agreed, this was her 4th time changing. Then I found out that Theona, one of the nurses who treated me, has retired. Good for her. She was a great nurse, confident, competent, funny, a tad sarcastic, and an all-around good person. She will be missed.

While Flag is not getting that much monsoon rain, as it winds down, other parts of the state continue to have flash flooding. Last night several flash flood announcements were on TV. The closest was the burn area of the Pocket Fire near Sedona. On the road from Flag to Sedona are several recreation areas. Slide Rock being the most popular. It was closed due to possible flash floods. Also were flooding in Gila and Yavapai county a little more south of Sedona. Heavy rain over burn area always cause lots of damage.

I listened to a report that believes that we have a choice…learn AI and use it now or ignore it and fall behind where you may not be able to catch up. I’m a small user of AI…like Chat GBT makes my logo for this blog. I don’t need to spend time conversing with a machine. I tell it what I want and it makes something for me. If I don’t like it, it toss it and make a different one. That’s enough for me. On a side note: I enjoyed the Val Kilmer movies and was sorry to hear he passed last year. He was working on a movie and agreed, along with his remaining family, that the movie should be finished using AI. I doubt I will ever watch it. It just seems creepy.

Historical events

21 Aug History video

Cool to know:

What was the first state? 

 

Answer: Delaware.

 

What is the capital city of Spain? 

 

Answer: Madrid.

Wild Animals of AZ:

Raccoon 

Raccoons can be found throughout Arizona and live nearly anywhere a permanent water source can be found, even in the desert! These little mammals can reach weights of up to 30 pounds and have adapted well to living near humans and their activities. Have you ever awakened to campground trash strewn about the campsite? The culprit or often culprits, are raccoons.  

Typically, these guys will consume a variety of plant and animal species, although their main diet consists of aquatic insects, fish, invertebrates, eggs, birds, small rodents, fruits, grains and nuts. Although raccoons are nocturnal in nature, there is always a chance of seeing them during the day if you’re in the right place...Roper Lake, Patagonia Lake, and Dead Horse Ranch State Parks are great places to start looking.

 

Picture of the Day:

The Crown Jewels contain the two biggest cut diamonds on Earth.

They both came from the Cullinan Diamond, a 3,106-carat gem found in South Africa in 1905. The largest stone, called the Great Star of Africa, is in the Sovereign's Sceptre, while the second largest is mounted in the Imperial State Crown (pictured).

 

Great Life Magazine Photos:

Steve McQueen aims a pistol in his living room.

John Dominis/The LIFE Picture Collection / Shutterstock

 

Harper’s Index from Funny Times:

Percentage of Americans who strongly believed in 2018 that society is ‘better off’ if more people are married: 1/25

Who strongly believed it last year 1/10

Today’s Birthdays:

Hayden Panettiere TV Actress [1989-2026] @36, still under investigation

Birthplace Palisades, NY

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Robert Lewandowski Soccer Player 38 years old

Birthplace WarsawPoland

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Usain Bolt Runner 40 years old

Birthplace Sherwood Content, Jamaica

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Wilt Chamberlain Basketball Player [1936-1999] @63 heart failure

Birthplace PhiladelphiaPA

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Kim Cattrall TV Actress 70 years old

Birthplace LiverpoolEngland

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Princess Margaret UK Princess [1930-2002] @71, in her sleep after stroke

Birthplace Scotland

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Kenny Rogers Country Singer [1938-2002] @81

Birthplace HoustonTX

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August 19, 2026

20 Aug

 

 

20 Aug

Weather Expectations Week 34  Day 232      Flag Today  90°/60°                            

Wind 9 mph Gusts 9 mph

Risk of fire: Extreme  Active Fire: 64 miles away

Nearest Lightning: 5 miles away Humidity: 32%

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Breezy

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

Today’s Observances:

International Day of Medical Transporters Link 
National Accessible Air Travel Day 
Link
National Hazy IPA Day Link 
National Radio Day  Link
World Daffodil Day 
Link  (Southern Hemisphere)
World Mosquito Day  
Link

Weekly Observances:

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: 12-9/7 Link 

World Photography Week: 12-26 Link

National Aviation Week: 16-22

Bullying No Way Week: 17-21 Link

Minority Enterprise Development Week: 18-24

Little League World Series: 19-30  Link

Fresh Quotation:

 

Today’s Reflection:

Another nice summer day. No complaints.

The photo shoot at the hacienda was a success. About 9 guys showed up and took pictures for about 6 hours yesterday. Richard said it was a long day but the pizza he got was a big success. To see an earlier video of the hacienda, go to YouTube and search: hacienda Subin.  The one with Laura is great. 

I am getting used to living downstairs. I can’t wait to be able to move back upstairs, but I’m not quite ready. It’s all good and I realize it takes time.

Historical events

20 Aug History video

Cool to know:

In which city was Jim Morrison buried? 

 

Answer: Paris.

 

Which song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee has the most views (of all time) on YouTube? 

 

Answer: “Despacito.”

 

Wild Animals of AZ:

Coatimundi

Often mistakenly referred to as desert monkeys because of their long tails and propensity for trees, the coati, or coatimundi is actually more closely related to a raccoon. These social animals are great fun to watch and can be seen in several of your state parks across Arizona. Groups of up to thirty individuals have been seen and these large groups typically contain young animals and females. Male coatimundi live a relatively solitary life and join the groups closer to breeding season.

Coati's have been seen at Kartchner CavernsCatalinaPatagonia, and Tonto Natural Bridge State Parks. Their population is currently expanding rapidly and hopefully one day soon we will see coatimundis in more state parks across the system. Learn more about Arizona's White-nosed Coatimundi before your next trip! 

 

Picture of the Day:

The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.

Yes, although it's a fabled creature, the national animal of Scotland is actually the mythical unicorn — chosen because of its association with dominance and chivalry as well as purity and innocence in Celtic mythology. BRB, moving to Scotland real quick.

 

Great Life Magazine Photos:

Portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe on patio of her home.

Alfred Eisenstaedt/Life Picture Collection/Shutterstock

 

Harper’s Index from Funny Times:

Percentage of American mothers who say that children should start using AI as soon as possible: 3/10

Percentage of Americans who say that, as children, they knew a compassionate, nonjudgmental adult: 35

Percentage of those Americans who said that their mother was such a person: 50%

That their father was: 5%

Today’s Birthdays:

Demi Lovato Pop Singer 34 years old

Birthplace  AlbuquerqueNM

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Ben Barnes  Movie Actor 45 years old

Birthplace LondonEngland

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Ke Huy Quan Movie Actor 55 years old

Birthplace Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

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Ray Wise TV Actor 79 years old

Birthplace AkronOH

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Robert Plant Rock Singer 78 years old

Birthplace West BromwichEngland

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That’s All for Now


August 18, 2026



  

19 Aug

Weather Expectations Week 34  Day 231    Flag Today  87°/60°                            

Wind 10 mph Gusts 10 mph

Risk of fire: Extreme  Active Fire: 64 miles away

Nearest Lightning: 73 miles away Humidity:  29%

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Partly Cloudy Breezy

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

Today’s Observances:

Aviation Day
"Black Cow" Root Beer Float Day
Link 
Coco Chanel Day
Great Bird of The Galaxy Day 
 Link 
International Bow (Hair) Day
Link
International Orangutan Day
Link
National Potato Day
Link
Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day)
Link
Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day 
 Link
World Humanitarian Day
Link 
National Medical Dosimetrist Day

World Photography Day  Link

Weekly Observances:

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: 12-9/7 Link 

World Photography Week: 12-26 Link

National Aviation Week: 16-22

Bullying No Way Week: 17-21 Link

Minority Enterprise Development Week: 18-24

Little League World Series: 19-30  Link

Fresh Quotation:

 

Today’s Reflection:

It’s a nice day. No complaints.

My Vitamin D finally was filled at Walgreens. The AI machine turned off my text notificatioins, so I had to call to find out it was ready. Crazy. I’m still waiting for my CPAC supplies, they are so slow.

It’s just starting the second week of school here in Flag. On Monday evening the elementary kids were out in mass until the streetlights came on. Not sure if was a lack of homework, or the fact that there was no rain that brought them out. Glad they could have a good time.    

The photo shoot at the hacienda is today. I just left a message to let Richard know everything is OK as I know he will be very busy all day. I’ll talk to him after the crew leaves.

I’ve been using Harry’s razor blades for years. They came out with one excellent multiblade razor. Then, because it is in America, they came out with several new blades and handles. When I was in the hospital, the handle I used for the blades I had got lost. Today I finally found a the handle I needed at Walgreens. I’ve been using disposable razors since then. Now I can go back to the Harry’s one that do a great job. Happy Camper here.

Historical events

19 Aug History video

Cool to know:

3. Which email service is owned by Microsoft? 

 

Answer: Hotmail.

 

4. Which country produces the most coffee in the world? 

 

Answer: Brazil.

Wild Animals of AZ:

Although not extremely prevalent in the parks, Arizona’s black bears do, at times, make appearances in certain locations. Interestingly, not all black bears are black. Brown, reddish, and even blonde bears exist throughout their range in Arizona. Slide Rock and Tonto Natural Bridge offer the best chance of seeing one of these secretive, intelligent animals. Typically, the best time of year to see a black bear in Arizona is during the late summer and early fall as bears gorge themselves with food high in calories in preparation for a long winter hibernation.

Please give black bears ample space while viewing them in the parks and resist the urge to feed them! If bears become accustomed to feeding and are conditioned to humans, problems could certainly arise.

 


Harper’s Index from Funny Times:

Percentage of US corporate executives who day that AI saves them at lest 12 your of work a week: 19

Percentage of nonmanagement employees who say so: 2

Today’s Birthdays:

John Stamos TV Actor 63 years old

Birthplace  Cypress, CA

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Matthew Perry TV Actor [1969-2023] @54

 BirthplaceWilliamstown, MA

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Bill Clinton US President 80 years old

Birthplace Hope, AR

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Coco Chanel Fashion Designer [1883-1971] @87

Birthplace Saumur, France

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John Deacon  Bassist (Queen) 75 years old

Birthplace Oadby, England

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Kyra Sedgwick TV Actress 61 years old

Birthplace New York City, NY

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Gerald McRaney TV Actor 79 years old

Birthplace Collins, MS

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Peter Gallagher TV Actor 71 years old

Birthplace New York City, NY

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1 Aug

Weather Expectations Week 34  Day 231    Flag Today  87°/60°                            

Wind 10 mph Gusts 10 mph

Risk of fire: Extreme  Active Fire: 64 miles away

Nearest Lightning: 73 miles away Humidity:  29%

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Partly Cloudy Breezy

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

Today’s Observances:

Aviation Day
"Black Cow" Root Beer Float Day
 Link 
Coco Chanel Day
Great Bird of The Galaxy Day 
 Link 
International Bow (Hair) Day 
Link
International Orangutan Day 
Link
National Potato Day 
Link
Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day) 
Link
Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day 
 Link
World Humanitarian Day 
Link 
National Medical Dosimetrist Day

World Photography Day  Link

Weekly Observances:

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: 12-9/7 Link 

World Photography Week: 12-26 Link

National Aviation Week: 16-22

Bullying No Way Week: 17-21 Link

Minority Enterprise Development Week: 18-24

Little League World Series: 19-30  Link

Fresh Quotation:

 

 

Today’s Reflection:

It’s a nice day. No complaints.

My Vitamin D finally was filled at Walgreens. The AI machine turned off my text notificatioins, so I had to call to find out it was ready. Crazy. I’m still waiting for my CPAC supplies, they are so slow.

It’s just starting the second week of school here in Flag. On Monday evening the elementary kids were out in mass until the streetlights came on. Not sure if was a lack of homework, or the fact that there was no rain that brought them out. Glad they could have a good time.    

The photo shoot at the hacienda is today. I just left a message to let Richard know everything is OK as I know he will be very busy all day. I’ll talk to him after the crew leaves.

I’ve been using Harry’s razors for years. They came out with one excellent multiblade razor. Then, because it is in America, they came out with several new blades and handles. When I was in the hospital, the handle I used for the blades I had got lost. Today I finally found a the handle I needed at Walgreens. I’ve been using disposable razors since then. Now I can go back to the Harry’s one that do a great job. Happy Camper here.

Historical events

19 Aug History video

Cool to know:

3. Which email service is owned by Microsoft? 

 

Answer: Hotmail.

 

4. Which country produces the most coffee in the world? 

 

Answer: Brazil.

Wild Animals of AZ:

Although not extremely prevalent in the parks, Arizona’s black bears do, at times, make appearances in certain locations. Interestingly, not all black bears are black. Brown, reddish, and even blonde bears exist throughout their range in Arizona. Slide Rock and Tonto Natural Bridge offer the best chance of seeing one of these secretive, intelligent animals. Typically, the best time of year to see a black bear in Arizona is during the late summer and early fall as bears gorge themselves with food high in calories in preparation for a long winter hibernation.

Please give black bears ample space while viewing them in the parks and resist the urge to feed them! If bears become accustomed to feeding and are conditioned to humans, problems could certainly arise.

 

Harper’s Index from Funny Times:

 Percentage of US corporate executives who day that AI saves them at lest 12 your of work a week: 19

Percentage of nonmanagement employees who say so: 2

Today’s Birthdays:

John Stamos TV Actor 63 years old

Birthplace  CypressCA

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Matthew Perry TV Actor [1969-2023] @54

 BirthplaceWilliamstownMA

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Bill Clinton US President 80 years old

Birthplace HopeAR

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Coco Chanel Fashion Designer [1883-1971] @87

Birthplace Saumur, France

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John Deacon  Bassist (Queen) 75 years old

Birthplace Oadby, England

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Kyra Sedgwick TV Actress 61 years old

Birthplace New York CityNY

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Gerald McRaney TV Actor 79 years old

Birthplace Collins, MS

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Peter Gallagher TV Actor 71 years old

Birthplace New York CityNY

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