The sign reads 02.22.2021. Next year we’ll get six 2s on this day. This would be a good time to think about what you’re grateful for. It’s a good way to start your day. I have a family, friends, food and a roof over my head with no snow to shovel. Life is good. Today is Be Humble Day, National Cook A Sweet Potato Day, George Washington’s Birthday, Recreational Sports & Fitness Day, National Play More Cards Day and (drum roll) National Margarita Day!! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner! Now to the history of this date: On this day in 1349, Jews were expelled from Zurich, Switzerland. Turns out that they were the lucky ones. Many were burned at the stake. On this day in 1630 Native American Indians introduced the pilgrims to popcorn. In 1821 The Adams–Onís Treaty was signed between the United States and Spain, ceding Florida to the US. In 1879 the 1st 5 cent & 10 cent store was opened by Frank W. Woolworth in Utica, New York (failed almost immediately). In 1935, airplanes are no longer permitted to fly over the White House. In 1944 the US Army Air Forces accidentally bombed the Dutch town of Nijmegen and 800 civilians died. Finally, this is the date in 1980 of the “Miracle on Ice” when the US Olympic ice hockey team beat the heavily favored the Soviet Union, 4-3 at Lake Placid. What a game that was to watch. This is George Washington’s birthday (1732). He said, “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” This is also the day that the German philosopher, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe died in 1832 at the age of 82. He said, “Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.” That’s it. Now you and I have more miscellaneous random facts in our brain, most of which will be forgotten shortly. Now, I’ll continue to live this wonderful day. Abide
