This morning we began to live 04.20.2021. It will be a singular, once in your lifetime event and the day you live is mostly dependent on your attitude. As Zig Ziglar said, “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” The Commission has a short list for today. It’s Lima Bean Respect Day, National Cheddar Fries Day, Look Alike Day, Volunteer Recognition Day, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day. I’ll celebrate the upside down cake. Yummy and it reminds me of my mom. This is the day in 1611 that the 1st known performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth was performed at the Globe Theatre in London. In 1836 on this day the Territory of Wisconsin was established. On this day in 1894 136,000 mine workers went on strike in Ohio for pay increases. In 1918 on this day Manfred von Richthofen, aka The Red Baron, shot down his 79th and 80th victims marking his final victories before his death the following day. Finally, on this day in 1962 the New Orleans Citizens Company gave free 1-way rides to blacks to move North. Never knew that. This is Hitler’s birthday (1889). He said, “Tell a lie loud enough and long enough and people will believe it.” He also said, “What luck, for governments, that the people are stupid!” Many of Hitler’s quotes resonate today. This is also the day in 1992 that the British comedian Benny Hill died at the age of 68 from a heart attack. Benny said, “Do unto others, then run”. Sound advice. Now, live this day like it was the only April 20, 2021 that you will ever live. Abide.
