This day’s name is January 24, 2023. I’m going to start this day being grateful for the opportunity to live it and in-so-doing, lay the foundation for a day of happiness and contentment. Being older and wiser than my previous self helps as does my lack of stress which is one of the benefits of a comfortable retirement. Let’s get started on this daily journey: Today is Beer Can Appreciation Day, Belly Laugh Day, National “Just Do It” Day, National Compliment Day, National Edy’s Pie Patent Day” National Lobster Thermidor Day, National Peanut Butter Day, Speak Up and Succeed Day, and Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day. My pick is peanut butter, on toast, with honey. Now some history. In the year 41, Claudius succeeded Emperor Caligula after his assassination by the Praetorian Guard. He was one of Rome’s most hated Emperors. On this day in 1848 James Marshall found gold in Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, CA beginning the California Gold Rush. On this day in 1892 the Battle of Mengo took place when French missionaries attacked British missionaries. I guess neither side cared much about the 6th commandment. On this day in 1922 the Eskimo Pie was patented by Christian K. Nelson who lived in Iowa and wasn’t an Eskimo. In 1935 on this day beer is first sold in a can. It was “Krueger’s Cream Ale”. On this day in 1940 the movie, “The Grapes of Wrath” staring Henry Fonda was released. In my search for quotable people who died on this date, I found the British philosopher James Allen who said, “For true success ask yourself these four questions: Why? Why not? Why not me? Why not now?” “They who have conquered doubt and fear have conquered failure.” “Our life is what our thoughts make it. A man will find that as he alters his thoughts toward things and other people, things and other people will alter towards him.” “As he thinks, so he is; as he continues to think, so he remains.” I in total agreement with Mr. Allen which is why I started this post being grateful. Hope you agree. Abide.
