Life Just Gets Gooder: 19 Oct

Flagstaff Today 61°: 28° Week 43 Day 292

Wind 1 mph Gusts - mph

Active Fire: 191 miles away Risk of Fire: High

Nearest lightning: 781 miles away

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine

Oct. Averages: Temps: 65°\34° Moisture: 4 Days ave. 1.2”

Weekly Observations

Asexuality Week: 18-24 Link
Bullying Bystanders Unite Week: 18-24
Freedom From Bullies Week: 18-24
Food & Drug Interactions and Awareness Week: 18-24
Give Wildlife a Brake! Week: 18-24  Link
International Dyslexia Association Reading Week: 18-24
National Business Women's Week: 18-24   Link
National Character Counts Week: 18-24
National Chemistry Week: 18-24
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week: 18-24 Link
National Forest Products Week: 18-24
National Friends of Libraries Week: 18-24
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: 18-24 Link
National Massage Therapy Week: 18-24 Link

National Pharmacy Week: 18-24 Link
National Respiratory Care Week: 18-24Link
National School Bus Safety Week: 18-24

National Teen Drivers Safety Week: 18-24 Link
Veterinary Technicians Week: 18-24 Link
Rodent Awareness Week: 18-24
Spiritual Care Week: 18-24

Career in Energy Week: 19-24
Freedom of Speech Week: 19-25  Link
Mediation Week: 19-25  Link
Medical Assistants Recognition Week: 19-23 Link
National Health Education Week: 19-23 Link
National Nuclear Science Week: 19-23
Pro Bono Week: 19-25  Link
YWCA Week Without Violence: 19-25 Link

Daily Observations

Accounting Day Link (Also May 19)
Evaluate Your Life Day Link
International Gin and Tonic Day Link
LGBT Center Awareness Day

Lung Health Day
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
World Statistics Day (Observed every 5 years.)

Today’s Quotes

Today’s Memes

Thoughts for the day

I’m getting used to the nice fall days. The nights just keep getting more chilly.

I was shocked to see President Trump commute the sentence of former Representative George Santos. He will no longer have to serve time. He does not have to pay any fines that were imposed. This is not the America I want.

When Trump put tariffs on China, they stopped buying our soybeans. China is buying their soybeans from Argentina. Farmers have serious financial problems. Then to help prop up Argentina’s economy, he gives them $20 billion. Trump is hoping for regime change in Argentina and has admitted that CIA operatives are in Argentina to help. I just don’t get it.

The ’No Kings’ rally will be 2-4pm at Flagstaff City Hall. I have no sign, but I will be there supporting the peaceful demonstration.

A reminder, check out the blue-lettered links to learn more about birthdays.

2025 Anniversaries…

2000 Human Genome Draft, 25 Years

On June 26, 2000, researchers announced a working draft of the human genome, covering roughly 90 percent of the sequence. The full project reached its formal completion in April 2003. Early estimates placed human protein-coding genes near 20,000 to 25,000, far fewer than many expected. Classroom posters show chromosome maps and base pair counts. Science museums often run DNA extraction demos with strawberries and dish soap. Follow lab safety signs, wear goggles, and keep food away from benches during any hands-on activity.

Americans Missing From Your History Textbook

Percy Lavon Julian’s Firefighting Foam and Affordable Steroids

Percy Julian turned plant chemistry into practical rescue. His protein-based foam smothered oil and gasoline fires that water could not touch, saving crews and airfields in wartime. He also pioneered cost effective synthesis of steroid drugs, slashing prices for cortisone and opening treatment for pain and inflammation to ordinary patients. Two different lifelines came from the same mind. One stops a blaze, the other calms the body, and both expand who gets help in time.

Random Thoughts…

Problem about doing nothing - you can't tell if you're done yet.

My GPS says "Estimated Arrival Time." I see "Time to Beat."

If you don't have anything nice to say, make sure that you don't say it too loudly.

Money can't buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Mercedes than in a box.

Historic Events

Click here for 19 October history

Birthdays

Trey Parker, 56

TV Producer

John Lithgow, 80

TV Actor