August 19, 2026

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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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That’s All for Now

 

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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That’s All for Now