This 24-hour period of time/space is designated as August 4, 2022. Out of the billions of days in the past and billions more in the future, I get to live this one. Life is short. Our purpose is to enjoy living each day. I’m doing the best I can. This is Cycle to Workday (UK), Hooray for Kids Day, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, US Coast Guard Day, Single Working Women’s Day, National IPA Day, and National White Wine Day. Since I make my own apple wine, I’ll toast today later. Now let’s see what trouble our ancestors did on this date. On this day in 1666 a hurricane hit Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Christopher killing thousands. On this day in 1693 Dom Perignon invented Champagne. This is the day in 1790 that the US Revenue Cutter Service was established to serve as an armed customs enforcement service. It later became the US Coast Guard. This is the day in 1862 that America collected it’s first income tax. This is the day in 1892 that Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother were murdered with an axe in Fall Creek MA. Ms. Borden was charged with the crime, tried, and acquitted. On this day in 1914, America declared neutrality on the outbreak of WWI. On this day in 1917, Pravda called for the killing of all capitalists, priests, and officers. On this day in 1925 US troops leave Nicaragua after a 13-year occupation. This is the day in 1945 that American golfer Byon Nelson won the Canadian Open for a record 11th consecutive PGA victory on his way to a season total of 18 wins. Wow! On this day in 1997 Jeanne Calment died at the age of 122 years and 164 days. I think we should listen to what she had to say: “Always keep a smile. I attribute my long life to that. I believe I will die laughing.” “If you can’t do anything about it, don’t worry about it.” “I took pleasure when I could. I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I am very lucky.” I’ll end with that. Abide.
