We are now in the time/space of November 6, 2020. I’m going to start with a quote from Buddha: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” This is one way to prevent the chaos from overwhelming us. There isn’t much room for happiness if we’re thinking about the past and worrying about the future. With that in mind, today is Lean To Homebrew Day, Hug A Teddy Bear Day, Book Lover’s Day, National Wine Tasting Day, National Bitter Sweet Chocolate With Almonds Day, National Bison Day and World Wombat Day. Since there are no wombats in Florida, I’ll go with wine tasting or chocolate with almonds. Either one would be fine and maybe better together. Now the history: In 1512 on this day Medici’s discharge Niccolo Machiavelli from Florence which I bring up so that I can quote Machiavelli: “One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.” This is the day in 1800 It becomes illegal for women in Paris to wear trousers without a Police permit. On this day in 1874 1st cartoon is published depicting elephant as Republican Party symbol, by Thomas Nast. In 1918 on this day the 1918 influenza epidemic spreads to Western Samoa, killing 7,542 (about 20% of the population) by the end of the year). This day in 1970 marks race riots in Dayton Beach Florida. Today is the birthday of Marie Curie. She was the Polish-French scientist who discovered radium and the 1st woman to win a Nobel Prize. Marie said, “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” This is also the day in 1962 Eleanor Roosevelt, 1st Lady dies at 78 in NYC. Lots of great quotes from this fine lady: “One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes”. That’s enough for this day. Stay safe, wear the mask and be sure to Abide.
