Welcome to September 29, 2023. All is well in my tiny bubble of reality. I believe we all live in slightly different realities based on who we listen to, what we read and what we watch. The more selective you are in what you allow your brain to consume, the higher the probability that you will inhabit a positive, pleasant reality. Today is Ask a Stupid Question Day, Broadway Musicals Day, Confucius Day, Happy Goose Day, Hug a Vegetarian Day, International Coffee Day, National Biscotti Day, Save the Koala Day, VFW Day, and World Heart Day. Onward to the history part of the post. On this day in 1789 the US War Department established a regular army. This is the day in 1829 the first unit of the London Metropolitan Police (Bobbies) appeared on the streets of London. On this day in 1915 a hurricane killed 275 in the Mississippi Delta. On this day in 1916 American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller became the world’s first billionaire. On this day in 1941 the Nazi massacre at Babi Yar ravine (near Kiev, Ukraine) began. 33,771 were murdered. Remember that the next time you read about neo Nazis in Orlando. On this day in 1950 the telephone answering machine was created by Bell Laboratories. On this day in 1962 JFK used federal troops to integrate the University of Mississippi. On this day in 1963 the Rolling Stones went on their 1st tour as the opening act for Bo Diddley and the Everly Brothers. Since today is Confucius Day, I’ll go with him for my dose of stoic wisdom. Confucius said, “A man is great not because he hasn’t failed; a man is great because failure hasn’t stopped him.” “Keep it simple and focus on what matters.” “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” “It is easy to hate, and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.” “Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving.” Interesting guy. Look up his quotes and read his advice. You will learn a lot. Abide.
