It’s March 28, 2023. Let’s get this post started. I’m grateful to be alive and you should be too. Life is good. It’s American Diabetes Association Alert Day, Children’s Picture Book Day, Eat an Edy’s Pie Day, National Black Forest Cake Day, National Hot Tub Day, National Something On a Stick Day, Respect Your Cat Day, and Weed Appreciation Day. Something for everyone. On this day in 193 the Roman Emperor Pertinax was assassinated by the Praetorian guard. Pertinax was the son of a slave, rose through the military to become Emperor and only lasted 3 months. After taking office he cut government spending. On this day in 1796 Bethel African Methodist Church opened in Philadelphia becoming the first black church in America. In 1797 on this day Nathaniel Briggs patented the washing machine. On this day in 1804 Ohio passed a law restricting the movement of blacks. On this day in 1866 the 1st ambulance went into service. On this day in 1939 a Dutch hunter shot down a British bomber. This is the day in 1972 that Wilt Chamberlain played his last pro basketball game. Today we celebrate the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower with a few of his quotes: Teachers need our active support and encouragement. They are doing one of the most necessary and exacting jobs in the land. They are developing our most precious national resource: our children, our future citizens.” “Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.” “The supreme quality of leadership is integrity.” “I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.” I always liked Ike. Still do. Abide.
