Life Just Gets Gooder: 0 Jul

Weather Expectations Week 22 Day 190 Flag Today 89°/59° Wind 5 mph Gusts 21mph

Active Fire: 21 miles away Risk of fire: Extreme

Nearest Lightning: 43 miles away Humidity: 20%

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Breezy

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

Today’s Observances:

Bald is In Day Link
Dead Head Day (Grateful Dead fans)
Martyrdom of The Bab
National Dimples Day Link

Weekly Observances:

Freedom Week: 4-10

National Marijuana Facts Week: 4-10

World Orienteering Championships: 4-12 Link

Tour de France: 4-26 Link

Be Nice To New Jersey Week: 5-11
National Therapeutic Recreation Week: 5-11 Link
Running of The Bulls (Spain): 7-14
Sports Clich Week: 7-14 Link

Fresh Quotation:

Today’s Reflection:

It’s another warm day and a little breezy. At least it’s keeping the smoke out of our area.

I had lunch with Faith and Andy. Good food, good conversation.

I did some more laundry and put it away. Getting better every day.

Historical events

9 Jul blog

Good to know:

Coyote Creates Humanity© mematsenphotography

Mischievous yet wise, Coyote appears in countless tribal stories as both hero and fool. In one beloved creation myth from the Pacific Northwest, Coyote discovers a basket filled with singing voices—the yet-to-be-born human beings.

Despite warnings not to open it, his curiosity gets the better of him. When he lifts the lid, people scatter in all directions across the land, explaining why different tribes speak different languages and have unique customs.

Coyote stories teach through humor rather than direct instruction. His mistakes often lead to unexpected benefits for humanity, showing that even flawed characters can contribute to the greater good—a refreshingly nuanced moral perspective in ancient storytelling.

Picture of the Day:

Today’s Trivia:

Cuban Crocodiles prefer freshwater marshes and swamps, and rarely swim in saltwater. Additionally, they have the smallest range of any crocodile. They are found only in Cuba's Zapata Swamp in the southwest and in Lanier Swamp on Isla de Juventud, a total area that encompasses less than 200 square miles (although their range used to be larger). Sadly, they are now the most endangered species of crocodile in the world.

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With an impressive wingspan of roughly 9 feet across, American White Pelicans are one of North America’s largest birds. Despite their large size, these birds are very adept fliers.

Coquerel's Sifakas are a species of lemur native to Madagascar. They have a limited collection of vocal calls and are relatively quiet unless threatened. They are most frequently heard quietly humming, but will sound off an alarm call that sounds like “shi-fakh, shi-fakh, shi-fakh” when they are in danger.

Today’s Birthdays:

Tom Hanks Movie Actor 70 years old

Birthplace Concord, CA

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Courtney Love Rock Singer 62 years old

Birthplace San Francisco, CA

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Fred Savage TV Actor 50 years old

Birthplace Chicago, IL

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Jimmy Smits TV Actor 71 years old

Birthplace Brooklyn, NY