13 Sep

Flagstaff Today 74°: 47° Week 37 Day 256 Wind 8 mph Gusts 19 mph Active Fire: 82 miles away Risk of Fire: High Nearest lightning: 98 miles away Air Quality: Excellent Sunshine Sep. Averages: Temps: 72°\44° Moisture: 5.5 Days= 1.4”

Weekly Observations

Celebrate Community: 7-13 Link  Direct Support Professional Recognition Week: 7-13 Link InterNat’l Air Ambulance Week: 7-13  Link Nat’l Assisted Living Week: 7-13 Nat’l Chef Appreciation Week: 7-13 Link  Nat’l Security Officer Appreciation Week: 7-13 Nat’l Waffle Week: 7-13 Suicide Prevention Week:7-13

Line Dance Week: 8-13  Minimally Invasive Surgery Week: 10-13 Link National Championship Air Races: 10-14 Link National Days of Prayer & Remembrance: 12-14 Nat’l Neonatal Nurses Week: 13-19  Link

Daily Observations

9x13 Day Bald Is Beautiful Day Link Link Farmers' Consumer Awareness Day  Link Hug Your Boss Day Link International Chocolate Day Link International Programmers Day Link   International Drive Your Studebaker Day

Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day  Link National Celiac Awareness Day National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Link  National Peanut Day Link Prairie Day   Roald Dahl Day Scooby-Doo Day Uncle Sam Day  Link

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Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

It’s another great late summer day.

It was unusual for the sitting President to tell the world that the shooter had been captured with no other information. I’m relieved that the shooter has been captured. I hope there is more information regarding his motives.

First Putin bombed Qatar claiming to be killing Hamas on Qatari soil. Now NATO has shot down some 20 drones from Russia attacking Poland. Putin says it was a mistake, but analysts say the attack let Russia get crucial NATO readiness information for future attacks.  

I was reminiscing last night about my younger days. A memory that popped up was Swimland and Summer Fun Day Camp. A group of teachers organized both for something to do during the summer. Our family had no need for a day camp as my mom was always home. But the pool was a 10-minute walk from our house. I spent  lots of summers there, swimming, and getting royally tanned. My swim instructor got me on the swim team…not for my speed, but for my ‘outstanding’ form. I was used at practices to demonstrate the various strokes. I did swim in meets but never made the top three, where I would get a ribbon. My brother joined the team the following year and brought home a boat load of 1^st place ribbons every year. It was a good memory.

Historic Figures who died too soon…

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great died at just 32 years old after he had built one of the largest empires throughout the entirety of history. Had he lived longer, he could've shaped the entire ancient world that much more dramatically.

 Wrong Common Knowledge

Goldfish Have a 3-Second Memory

People love to say that goldfish can’t remember anything past three seconds, but studies show they have much longer memories. In fact, they can remember things for months and even be trained to recognize sounds and patterns.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

Lili Reinhart, 29 TV Actress Tyler Perry, 56 TV Producer Chris Hansen, 66 Journalist Ben Savage, 45 TV Actor Fiona Apple, 48 Rock Singer Jean Smart, 74 TV Actress Isiah Whitlock Jr., 71 TV Actor Bongbong Marcos, 68 Politician Swizz Beatz, 47 Music Producer JG Quintel, 43 TV Producer Louise Lombard, 55 TV Actress

Roald Dahl (d.1990 @ 74; rare cancer) Children's Author Richard Kiel (d.2014 @74; heart disease) Movie Actor

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12 Sep

 

Flagstaff Today 73°: 47A° Week 37 Day 255 Wind 9 mph Gusts 21 mph Active Fire: 82 miles away Risk of Fire: High Nearest lightning: 160 miles away Air Quality: Fair Moderate Partly Mostly Cloudy Overcast Smoky Red Flag Warning Sunshine Sep. Averages: Temps: 72°\44° Moisture: 5.5 Days= 1.4”

Monthly Observations

Whole Grains Month Wild Rice Month Link Women's Friendship Month Workforce Development Month Link World Alzheimer's Month World Beach Month

World Candle Month Link World Speak Out Month Worldwide Speak Out Month Youth Leadership Month National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15-Oct. 15)

Weekly Observations

Celebrate Community: 7-13 Link  Direct Support Professional Recognition Week: 7-13 Link InterNat’l Air Ambulance Week: 7-13  Link Nat’l Assisted Living Week: 7-13 Nat’l Chef Appreciation Week: 7-13 Link  Nat’l Security Officer Appreciation Week: 7-13 Nat’l Waffle Week: 7-13 Suicide Prevention Week:7-13

Internat’l Women Police Officers Week: 8-12 Link Line Dance Week: 8-13  Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week: 8-12 Minimally Invasive Surgery Week: 10-13 Link National Championship Air Races: 10-14 Link National Days of Prayer & Remembrance: 12-14

Daily Observations

Cloud Appreciation Day Link  International Day for South-South Cooperation Link National Day of Encouragement  Link

National Hug And High 5 Day Link  National Just One Human Family Day  National Police Woman's Day  Link  Video Games Day

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Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

A very nice late summer day. Just a tad windy.

I had a good visit with my Primary Care guy. I’ve lost another 8 lbs., my A1C was 5.9 so my diabetic meds are being cut in half and he is very pleased with my overall picture. Also, he has been having back problems, including wearing a brace, for the past year. Today he looked much better. He had a back procedure a few months ago and it fixed his problems too.

Today is my mother’s birthday. She had a good life for 89 years and is still missed.

The idea that Israel attacked Qatar to kill Hamas leaders, in Qatar to participate in peace talks, is not acceptable. It is time our government had a real sit-down serious talk with the Israel government.  

I was sad to hear of the shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado. When I was in Elementary School a neighbor with 2 girls similar to our age had a cabin in Evergreen. We visited several times. They later moved to Evergreen full time.

I don’t think I will ever understand why some believe that killing someone who disagrees with your political views is acceptable. If only there was a way to stop it. Wait, there is, but too many are afraid of reasonable gun control.

Myths from Medieval Times

Witch Hunts Were Not Common In The Middle Ages

Pop quiz: when did the European witch hunts happen? If you guessed the 13th, 14th, or 15th centuries, you're too early. Major European witch hunts did not begin until the Early Modern Period, between 1550 and 1700.

Witch trials were not common during the Middle Ages. Some religious leaders, such as Pope Gregory VII, did not believe in witches and requested that people did not search for them. But others still believed in witchcraft. In 1487, clergyman Heinrich Kramer wrote the infamous Malleus Maleficarum which explained how to spot and condemn a witch.

 Wrong Common Knowledge

You Only Use 10% of Your Brain

This one has been around for ages, but it’s completely false. Brain scans show that people use all parts of their brain, even when they’re resting. Different areas become active depending on what you’re doing, but no part of your brain just sits there unused.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

Sydney Sweeney, 28 Movie Actress Kelsea Ballerini, 32 Country Singer Jayla Walton, 21 TV Actress Jennifer Hudson, 44 Pop Singer Colin Ford, 29 Movie Actor Benjamin McKenzie, 47 TV Actor Hans Zimmer, 68 Composer Louis CK, 58 Comedian

Paul Walker (d.2013; @40, car crash) Movie Actor George Jones (d.2013 @81) Country Singer Barry White (d. 2003 @58; stroke/kidney failure) R&B Singer

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11 Sep

 

Flagstaff Today 79°: 49° Week 37 Day 254 Wind 7 mph Gusts 12 mph Active Fire: 82 miles away Risk of Fire: Extreme Nearest lightning: 214 miles away Air Quality: Fair Partly Cloudy Sunshine Sep. Averages: Temps: 72°\44° Moisture: 5.5 Days= 1.4”

Monthly Observations

Save Your Photos Month  Link Sea Cadet Month Self-Care Awareness Month Link September Is Healthy Aging Month Shameless Promotion Month

Sports and Home Eye Health & Safety Month Subliminal Communications Month Superior Relationships Month Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month  Link Update Your Resume Month

Weekly Observations

Celebrate Community: 7-13 Link  Direct Support Professional Recognition Week: 7-13 Link InterNat’l Air Ambulance Week: 7-13  Link Nat’l Assisted Living Week: 7-13 Nat’l Chef Appreciation Week: 7-13 Link  Nat’l Security Officer Appreciation Week: 7-13 Nat’l Waffle Week: 7-13 Suicide Prevention Week:7-13

Internat’l Women Police Officers Week: 8-12 Link Line Dance Week: 8-13  Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week: 8-12 Minimally Invasive Surgery Week: 10-13 Link National Championship Air Races: 10-14 Link

Daily Observations

Libraries Remember Day National Day of Service and Remembrance National School Picture Day Link

Patriot Day Remember Freedom Day  Link

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Today’s Memes

 

Thoughts for the day

I looks like a windy day.

The Denver Broncos announced the construction of a new stadium that will have a retractable roof. It should be ready by 2031.

It has been years since 9/11 and as we honor that horrific day, we will never forget.

Yesterday, the son of one of my former students stopped by. He is 34 and has a 5-year-old son, born on the same day as my brother. Avron, the child, is in first grade and is being referred for testing for the gifted program in Winslow. They were on their way to dinner to celebrate. It was cool visit.

Andy and Faith are in Phoenix. Kayla had surgery yesterday and is recovering. Faith called to ask me to put a package that arrived early in the freezer in the garage.

After putting the package in the freezer, I went outside to push the button to close the garage door. The door would move about an inch and stop. I tried several times with no success. I called Andy, who was at the dentist. He walked me through a fairly complicated procedure to close the garage door, so inside the house, put in the alarm code and leave by the front door. I was a little nervous with all the steps, but it all worked out. I hope I don’t have to remember how to do that again. Haha.

Myths from Medieval Times

Medieval People Had Pharmacies

When Medieval people wanted medicine, they did not always have to enlist a physician or a cunning man. Many towns in the Middle Ages had pharmacies. The first pharmacy opened in Baghdad, 754. They became popular in the Arabic world, and by the 12th century, they spread to Europe.

Apothecary shops were operated by pharmacists who studied for the job, similar to today. By the Renaissance, many nuns took over the pharmacist job, especially in Italy. Pharmacists became more skilled and even developed classes in the 15th and 16th centuries.

 Wrong Common Knowledge

Bats Are Blind

You’ve probably heard the phrase “blind as a bat,” but the vast majority of bats can actually see just fine. While they do rely on echolocation to find their way around in the dark, they also have functional eyesight. Some species can even see better than humans in low light.

Historic Events

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Birthdays

Amy Madigan, 75 Movie Actress Scott Patterson, 67 TV Actor Virginia Madsen, 64 Movie Actress Bashar Al-Assad, 60 Politician Harry Connick Jr., 57 Pop Singer Taraji P. Henson, 55 Movie Actress Ludacris, 48 Rapper

Paul Bear Bryant (d.1983; @69; heart attack) Football Coach

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