Yesterday turned out to be a good day to live. Perfect? No. I don’t think I’ve ever had a day that couldn’t be improved. I’ve been close a few times. Achieving “good” is a better goal. It’s all about how you measure it. Maybe the absence of “bad” is enough to make a day “good’. I’m looking forward to having a good February 6, 2024 which happens to be African American Coaches Day, Canadian Maple Syrup Day, International Frozen Yogurt Day, Lame Duck Day, National Chopsticks Day, and Pay a Compliment Day which is a particularly powerful thing to do. Say something nice and make someone feel good. Now to what happened on this date. In 1820 the 1st organized emigration of blacks back to Africa began. 86 African American immigrants were sent to present day Liberia. In 1882, the society of the Knights of Columbus formed in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1894 the bottle opener is patented by William Painter. In 1911 the 1st old-age home is opened in Prescott, Arizona. In 1918 Great Britain grants women (30 & over) the right to vote. In 1935 the “Monopoly” board game goes on sale for 1st time. On this day in 1926 the NFL ruled that college athletes were ineligible until their college class graduated. On this day in 1968 former President Dwight Eisenhower shot a hole-in-one. This is the day in 1987 that the no-smoking rules took effect in all US federal buildings. This is Babe Ruth’s birthday and I’ve never used a quote from him, so I think I’ll use them today. The Babe said, “You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” “Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back.” “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s game.” “Each strikeout brings me closer to my next homerun.” “To my sick little pal. I will try to knock you another homer, maybe two, today.” That quote was made in 1926 to a young John Dale Sylvester who had a serious infection. Ruth promised one homerun and got three hits but no homers. Have a good day. Abide.
