This day is called August 5, 2022. I need to pump up my attitude with some positivity. Some days are easy, some not so much. I’ve got the Hindu God Ganesha staring at me and a laugh box within on my left that always produces a smile when I push its red button. Ganesha represents the removal of obstacles. Why he sits on my desk is a story for another day. August 5th is Braham Pie Day, Green Peppers Day, International Beer Day, International Traffic Light Day, National Oyster Day, Work like A Dog Day, and National Underwear Day. The best meal we had on our road trip 2022 was chargrilled oysters at Dragos in New Orleans. Now to the history of today. On this day in 910 the Vikings made their last raid on England when they were defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall. This is the day in 1305 that William Wallace who led the Scottish rebellion was captured and sent to London for his trial and execution. This is the day in 1583 that Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for the British crown beginning the British Empire. This is the day in 1861 that the enlistment period for the Union Army went from 3 months to 2 years and the also abolished flogging as a punishment. It was a busy day in 1861 because Lincoln signed the first income tax into law which was 3% on earnings over $800 a year. This is the day in 1926 that Harry Houdini stayed in a coffin under water for 1 ½ hours before escaping. Today we will listen to Marilyn Monroe who died in 1962 at the age of 36. This beautiful woman was rumored to have an IQ of 168. Ture or not, she was smart. She said, “The more I think of it, the more I realize there are no answers. Life is to be lived” and “don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done.” “No girl should ever forget that she doesn’t need anyone who doesn’t need her.” The last one is “Ever notice how ‘What the hell’ is always the right answer?” Abide.
