It’s 02.20.2023 which is a good date for numerologists (the more 2s the better). I woke up this morning thinking about our education model which was developed in the 18th Century in Prussia. It was designed to produce an educated work force. It still works but doesn’t teach people about how to live life. You’re on your own for that. You might try searching on “stoic philosopher’s quotes” and spend some time reading and thinking. Just a suggestion. Today is Clean Out Your Bookcase Day, Love Your Pet Day, National Cherry Pie Day (my pick), National Comfy Day, National Leadership Day, National Muffin Day, Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day, President’s Day, and World Day of Social Justice. Now some history: On this day in 1673 the 1st recorded wine auction was held in London. On this day in 1725, 10 sleeping Indians were murdered and scalped by whites in New Hampshire to collect the $100 a scalp bounty. On this day in 1792 the US Postal Service was created. Stamps sold for 6 to 12 cents depending on the distance. On tis day in 1809 the US Supreme Court ruled that the federal government’s power is greater than any state. This is the day in 1811 that Austria declared bankruptcy. On this day in 1872 Luther Crowell patented a machine to manufacture paper bags. On this day in 1939 the American pro-Nazi organization” German American bund” held a rally at Madison Square Garden and 20,000 attended. In 1941 on this day the 1st transport of Jews to concentration camps left Plotsk Poland. In 1949 on this day the 1st International Pancake Race was held in Liberal, Kansas. On this day in 1959 Jimi Hendrix at the age of 16, played his first gig in the Temple De Hirsch synagogue’s basement. He was fired after the first set because of his “wild” guitar playing. Today’s dose of wisdom comes from Frederick Douglass. He said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” “I will unite with anyone to do good, but with no one to do harm.” “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.” Abide.