April 30, 2021. A year ago on this day I wrote about progress being made on developing a vaccine. What a difference a year makes. Today we head for Homosassa for a weekend Parrot Head party. If you can’t go, you can still celebrate Bugs Bunny Day, Hairstyle Appreciation Day, National Honesty Day, National Bubble Tea Day, International Jazz Day, National Oatmeal Cookie Day, National Raisin Day, National Arbor Day and Spank Out Day (whos your daddy?). I think it makes sense to put the raisins in the oatmeal cookie while reading the comics and sipping bubble tea. Now, to history. This is the day in 1315 French chamberlain Enguerrand de Marigny is hanged on the public gallows at Montfaucon after being convicted of sorcery. This is an interesting story, Enguerrand was the King’s tax collector and hated by pretty much everyone but the king. The sorcery charge was bogus and the trial was speedy and justice was rendered immediately. Problem solved. On this day in 1349, the Jewish community of Radolfzell, Germany (up to 3,000 people) were exterminated. The town’s people believed that the Jews were somehow responsible for the Black Plague. In 1864 New York became the 1st state to charge a hunting license fee. On this day in 1904 the Ice cream cone made its debut at St. Louis World’s Fair. Lastly, on this day in 1952 Mr Potato Head is the 1st toy advertised on television. Today is the birthday of one of my favorite science fiction writers, Larry Nivern. Larry said, “Anything you don’t understand is dangerous until you understand it” and “Everything starts as somebody’s daydream.” This is the day that Muddy Waters died. One of my favorite Blues men. I’ve read the lyrics to most of his songs and they all revolve around love and ladies. I like this quote: “I went down to my baby’s house and I sit down on her steps. She said, now come on in now, you know, my husband just left.” Enough. Have a great day. Abide
