We’ve reached June 27 2020. I’m happy to be here because of the alternative. A lot of people on this rocky ball flying through space that made it to yesterday didn’t make it here. I am a survivor of the past, firmly in the present with expectations of the future. Despite the chaos, I’m looking forward to living this day. After all, it’s Bartender and Mixologist Day, Global Smurfs Day, Great American Camp Out, National Ice Cream Cake Day, National Bingo Day, National Celebrate Your Marriage Day, Sunglasses Day and National Indian Pudding Day which is a baked custard pudding made with cornmeal, milk, eggs, and sweetened with molasses. Yummy sounding. On this day in 1652 New Amsterdam (now New York City) enacts first speed limit law in North America. Probably a “No Gallop” zone. This date in 1693 sees the 1st women’s magazine “Ladies’ Mercury” published in London. This is the date in 1894 that American Annie Londonderry sets out from Boston to become first woman to bicycle around the world which she does by September 1895. This is the day in 1954 CIA-sponsored rebels overthrow elected government of Guatemala. Finally, This day in 1977 in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court allows lawyers to advertise. Morgan and Morgan decide to do it. This is the day in 1880 that Helen Keller started her life. Helen said, “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” This date in 2001 that Jack Lemmon’s life stopped. He was 76. Jack said, “Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure.” Both quotes seem to be correct. I’m now done with this post. Be safe, wear the damned mask and Abide.
