September 29, 2026

30 Sept

 

 

30 Sept

Weather Expectations Week 40 Day 272 Today  60°/44°                            

Wind 10mph Gusts 16mph Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Partly Cloudy Breezy

Risk of fire: Very Low     Active Fire: 1141A miles away

Nearest Lightning: 230 miles away Humidity: 89%

Sept Averages: Temps: 74°\43° 8 days with rain

Today’s Observances:

Blasphemy Day  Link
International Podcast Day 
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International Translation Day Link
National Love People Day 
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National Mulled Cider Day
 Link
Orange Shirt Day 
Link
Recovery Day  
Link
Women's Health & Fitness Day
World Dense Breast Day 
Link 
Wrigley Chewing Gum Day

Weekly Observances:

Sukkot [Jewish]: 26-10/2
National Fall Foliage Week: 27-10/3 

Fresh Quotation:

 


Today’s Reflection:

Another day of rain. This is so unusual but greatly appreciated. There was a gentle rain most of the night that continued until almost noon. Now it’s just partly cloudy.

AI remains unregulated. Trump has the solution: rename AI to Super Intelligence and that will solve the issues. Everyone recognizes that this is simply a distraction. Regulation is needed and it is needed now.

Go Fund Me has always been questionable. Many who donate don’t realize that the company charges 2.9% + 30¢ for each transaction. They also have strict guidelines. Recently a fund was set up for an 82-year-old man hauling heavy lost airline luggage back to the owner, to support his wife of 57 years with cancer. The fund received $750,000. Then the company returned all donations because the fund said a neighbor was doing the fund, but no such neighbor existed and the daughter had made the video, used a fake neighbor…as suggested by an AI app to be more successful. Now the lady still has cancer, the family is still broke, and many wonder even more about Go Fund Me.

Historical events

30 Sept History video

Cool to know:

Fall leaf colors are present year-round.

The red, orange and yellow pigments only show once chlorophyll — the chemical that makes leaves green — breaks down in autumn. Check out these fall quotes for a little inspiration.

 

Picture of the Day:

Kasilof River, Alaska, United States

© jared lloyd/Getty Images

Seen from above, the Kasilof River winds like a ribbon of turquoise through Alaska"s Kenai Peninsula in the United States. The vivid blue water comes from glacial silt carried downstream from Tustumena Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the state. Flowing about 17 miles before emptying into Cook Inlet, the river is shorter than its famous neighbour, the Kenai, but no less remarkable.

 

Interesting Space Facts:

The Sun makes a full rotation once every 25 – 35 days.

So for us on Earth, one full rotation equals one full day. However, our gargantuan sun takes 25 – 35 Earth days to make one full rotation!

Want to learn more space facts? Check out these 40 fiery facts about the Sun!

 

Harper’s Index from Funny Times:

Minimum number of homes in San Francisco that sold for at least $1 million over the asking price in 2025: 25

 • Source: Compass International Holdings (NYC)

That are owned by adults under 44 living with children: 16

 • Source: Redfin (Seattle)

Who say they fell behind on it last year: 1/4

 • Source: Federal Reserve (Washington)

 

Average age of such a gamer: 37

 • Source: Entertainment Software Association (Washington)

Portion of such purchases that were by adults under 30 who don’t own a CD player: 1/10

 • Source: Luminate (Los Angeles)

Of those between 14 and 29 who do: 65

Today’s Birthdays:

T-Pain R&B Singer 42 years old

Birthplace Tallahassee, FL

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Fran Drescher TV Actress 69 years old

Birthplace New York City, NY

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Jenna Elfman TV Actress 55 years old

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

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Alistair Petrie Movie Actor 56 years old

Birthplace Yorkshire, England

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Eric Stoltz Movie Actor 65 years old

Birthplace Whittier, CA

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September 28, 2026

29 Sept

 



 

29 Sept

Weather Expectations Week 40 Day 272 Today  54°/47°                            

Wind 14mph Gusts 19mph Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Mostly Cloudy Breezy Raining

Risk of fire: Very Low  Active Fire: 114miles away

Nearest Lightning: 123 miles away Humidity: 92%

Sept Averages: Temps: 74°\43° 8 days with rain

Today’s Observances:

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction
Michaelmas
National Attend Your Grandchild's Birth Day
National Biscotti Day
National Coffee Day 
Link
National Energy Drink Day: 
Link
Silent Movie Night
VFW Day
World Heart Day 
 Link

Weekly Observances:

Sukkot [Jewish]: 26-10/2
National Fall Foliage Week: 27-10/3 

Fresh Quotation:

 

Today’s Reflection:

It is a day of nice gentle rain. No complaints. It rained through the night and there has been a light female rain all morning. A cool and cloudy day always means laundry for me. I’ve already done two loads with only one more to go.

Nice to watch the Broncos beat the Rams. It was quite a game. The Cards lost to the 49ers and the Cowboys lost to the Ravens.    

Richard was up early (4AM) to take the presenter from the retreat to the airport for an early flight. He was headed home when Laura called to say the flight had been cancelled. He picked up the guy and will try again later today. He has another day to visit with Dave and Stephanie is still there. Good all the way around.

Historical events

29 Sept History Video

Cool to know:

You can ride a train through the "Tunnel of Love."

The Ukrainian rails actually service an industrial train, but couples can still hitch a ride (or take one of these affordable family train trips) and make a wish, according to a new tourist legend.

 

Picture of the Day:

Amber Fort near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

© R.M. Nunes/Getty Images

Most first-time visitors know Jaipur, in Rajasthan, India, as the Pink City, but the earlier royal capital was centered on Amber Fort. That's where much of the dynasty's political and architectural history was shaped. The fort developed over more than a century, beginning under Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and continuing under later Kachwaha rulers who controlled the kingdom that eventually became Jaipur State. The royal family moved to the newly planned city of Jaipur in 1727, but Amber continued to serve ceremonial functions.

 

Interesting Space Facts:

So you’d therefore assume there are less days in a year on Mars than Earth, right? Wrong!

Because Mars orbits the sun slower than the Earth, there are actually 687 Martian days in a Martian year!

 

Harper’s Index from Funny Times:

Minimum number of OpenAI employees who sold their company shares in a tender offer last October: 600

• Source: Wall Street Journal (NYC)

Collective amount that those employees earned: $6.6 billion

• Source: Wall Street Journal (NYC)

Estimated number of millionaires that will be created if OpenAI and Anthropic go public: 13,941

 • Source: Sacra (NYC)

Of billionaires: 16

October 2026 • Source: Sacra (NYC)

Minimum number of homes in San Francisco that sold for at least $1 million over the asking price in 2025: 25

Today’s Birthdays:

Kevin Durant Basketball Player 38 years old

Birthplace Washington, DC

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Ian McShane Movie Actor 84 years old

Birthplace Blackburn, England

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Andrew Dice Clay Comedian 69 years old

Birthplace  Brooklyn, NY

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Jerry Lee Lewis Rock Singer [1935-2022] @87

Birthplace Ferriday, LA

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Madeline Kahn Movie Actress [1942-1999]@57 ovarian cancer

Birthplace Boston, MA

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September 27, 2026

28 Sept

 

 

28 Sept

Weather Expectations Week 40 Day 271  Today  74°/46°                            

Wind 8mph Gusts 12mph Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Partly Cloudy Breezy

Risk of fire: Very Low  Active Fire: 114 miles away

Nearest Lightning: 522 miles away Humidity: 33%

Sept Averages: Temps: 74°\43° 8 days with rain

Today’s Observances:

Confucius Day
Family Day
Fish Tank Floorshow Night 
 Link
International Day for Universal Access To Information
International Right To Know Day
National Drink Beer Day 
Link
National Good Neighbor Day 
World Rabies Day

Weekly Observances:

Sukkot [Jewish]: 26-10/2
National Fall Foliage Week: 27-10/3 

Fresh Quotation:

 

 

Today’s Reflection:

It’s a lazy Sunday. I slept in today. All rested now and ready for a great day.

Did a couple of loads of laundry.

Last night I watched Sing Democracy 250 on PBS. It was very well performed. Not what I expected, but worth the watch. Many leaders of democracy had their quotes turned into music. I found it inspiring, but I’m sure many on the far right would find it woke…even though many quotes were from the right side of democracy. The one line that keeps ringing in my head is ‘Do something.’

I got to phone-meet Stephanie, Richard’s niece, from his ½ brother. She is visiting the hacienda and participating in a retreat. Very nice lady.

Historical events

18 Sept History Video

Cool to know:

Dr. Seuss wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" on a bet.

Theodore Geisel's editor didn't believe the author could write a book in 50 words or less. The finished product contains 50 words on the dot. 

Picture of the Day:

Decorator crab on a sea pen, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

© Alex Mustard/Nature Picture Library

Think of this as underwater hide-and-seek: the sea pen stands out while the crab blends in. Today"s image comes from the waters surrounding Komodo National Park in Indonesia, established in 1980 and named after the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard. The protected area includes islands, mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs. Located between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the park is shaped by powerful currents that support a rich diversity of marine life, including species that rely on camouflage to survive.

 

Interesting Space Facts:

Because of lower gravity, a person who weighs 220 lbs. on Earth would weigh 84 lbs. on Mars.

When sending droids to the surface of Mars, this is something scientists plan for, being able to load the droid up with more equipment and build it from more robust materials.

Harper’s Index from Funny Times:

Minimum amount of federal money spent this year terminating offshore-wind energy contracts: $3.9 billion

Source: Taxpayers for Common Sense (Washington)

Percentage change last year in sales of energy drinks at U.S. eateries : +9

Source: Toast (Boston)

In sales of hot drip coffee: −3

Source: Toast (Boston)

Net change in 2025 the number of attendees at Munich’s Oktoberfest: −200,000

Department of Labor and Economic Development, City of Munich

In the number of stolen beer steins : +18,000

Today’s Birthdays:

Hilary Duff TV Actress 39 years old

Birthplace Houston, TX

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Jeezy (Jay Wayne Jenkins) Rapper 49 years old

Birthplace Columbia, SC

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Naomi Watts Movie Actress 58 years old

Birthplace Shoreham, England

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Mira Sorvino Movie Actress 59 years old

Birthplace New York

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Brigitte Bardot Movie Actress [1934-2025] @91

Birthplace  Paris, France

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