It’s now the 7th day of February in the time/space of 2022. I’m grateful to be able to live this one. Each day when I search on “people who died on (fill in the month and day), I see lots of people I recognize. None of them lived long enough to enjoy 2/7/2022. I do. I’m grateful for this opportunity. Especially when it’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, Send A Card To A Friend Day, wave all your fingers at You Neighbors Day, Ballet Day, National Periodic Table Day and Rose Day. This post will serve as my card sent to you, my friend. Now, let’s look at the history of Feb. 7th: In 1812 on this date, a 8.2 earthquake shook New Madrid, Missouri. That’s a very big quake. In 1845, the Portland Vase, thought to date to the 1st century BC was shattered into more than 80 pieces by a drunken visitor to the British Museum. Think of that moment… wow. On this day in 1904, Baltimore caught fire and 1,500 buildings were destroyed in 80 blocks. In 1944 Bing Crosby records “Swinging on a Star”. In 1949 Joe DiMaggio becomes 1st $100,000 a year baseball player for the New York Yankees. On this date in 1964 the Beatles land at NY’s JFK airport, for 1st US tour. Finally, in 1974 Mel Brooks’ film “Blazing Saddles” opens in movie theaters. This is the day in 2015 that the psychologist, mediator, author, and teacher Marshall Rosenberg stopped living. He said, “Instead of playing the game “Make Life Wonderful”, we often play the game called “Who’s Right”. Do you know that game? It’s a game where everybody loses.” “When it comes to giving advice, never do so unless you’ve first received a request in writing, signed by a lawyer.” I’ll close with “The cause of anger lies in our thinking – in thoughts of blame and judgment”. Marshall’s quotes are particularly appropriate in these times of polarized politics. Something to think about for sure. Abide.
