June 15th is here. What kind of a day are you looking forward to? More specifically, what kind of a day have you decided to have? Usually, we decide the quality of our day. If we start the day with a good attitude, we usually get a good day. If we intentionally try to pass on the good vibes to other people, we get a better day and, here’s the important part, so do they. So, be happy, be grateful, and be kind, because today is Fly a Kite Day, National Electricity Day, National Smile Power Day, World Wide Giving Day, Native American Citizenship Day, Global Wind Day, and National Lobster Day. Now the history of June 15. In 1215 on this day King John signed the Magna Carta. On this day in 1667 the 1st documented human blood transfusion was performed when a small amount of sheep’s blood was transfused into a 15-year-old boy who survived the procedure. On this day in 1851 Jacob Fussell, a Baltimore dairyman, set up the 1st ice-cream factory in America. On this day in 1887 Carlisle D. Graham survived his 2nd ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel. On this day in 1940 France surrendered to NAZI Germany. In 2014 DJ and actor Cassey Kasem died. He said, “I accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. That is a timeless thing.” On this dame day in 1984 the musician and composer Meredith Willson died. He suggested “Never let the demands of tomorrow interfere with the pleasures and excitement of today.” I’ll wrap up today with a quote from W. Arthur Lewis who was a Professor of Political Economy at Princeton. He said, “the difference between a drunk and a alcoholic is that a drunk doesn’t have to attend all those meetings.” I hope you have decided to have a good day. Abide.
