May 28, 2021. We are nearing the end of the 50 million mile journey through space designated as May. It’s been a pretty good ride. I expect the next segment, designated June, will be good too. Despite all of our problems, there’s never been a better time in the history of this universe to be alive. Today we celebrate International Hamburger Day, Amnesty International Day, The Slugs Return From Capistrano Day, Don’t Fry Day, National Wig Out Day, and National Brisket Day. Did you know that the top speed of a slug is between 5 and 6 inches a minute? I’m going to celebrate my favorite sandwich, the hamburger. Now to the “what happened” on May 28th: On this day in 1431 Joan of Arc was accused of relapsing into heresy by donning male clothing again, providing justification for her execution. This is the day in 1830 that President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, authorizing the Army to force Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes out of Georgia and surrounding states, setting the stage for the Cherokee Trail of Tears. On this day in 1863 that the 1st black regiment (54 Mass) left Boston to fight in the Civil War. To put this in context, if a black soldier was caught by Confederate forces they were either enslaved or executed. This is the day in 1929 that the 1st all color talking picture “On With the Show” was shown in New York City. This is the day in 1945 that Hunter “Patch” Adams was born. He is the doctor that Robin Williams played in the movie “Patch Adams” Patch said, “At the age of 18, I made up my mind to never have another bad day in my life. I dove into an endless sea of gratitude from which I’ve never emerged.” This is the day in 2014 that Maya Angelou took the off ramp of life. She said, “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” Both of those quotes are insightful. A good way to end this post. Abide
