November 3, 2021. I’m sitting in front of my computer. With a few keystrokes, I can find the answer to any question that pops into my head. I can access the words of the greatest minds in history. Watch the performances of entertainers long dead. If I had been born a 100 years earlier, I would have missed all this. So happy to be here. Today is Cliche Day, Give Someone A Dollar Today Day, Eat Smart Day, National Housewife Day, World Jelly Fish Day and National Sandwich Day. I think I’ll celebrate by making an egg sandwich on rye for breakfast. Moving on. On this day in 1791 the US suffered its worst defeat in the Indian wars. The Miami Tribe under Little Turtle attacked an army of 1,400 under General Arthur St. Clair and killed over 900 on the banks of the Wabash River in Ohio. In 1883 on this day self-described “Black Bart the poet” got away with his last stagecoach robbery but left an incriminating clue that eventually led to his capture. This is one of his poems: I’ve labored long and hard for bread/ For honor and for riches/ But on my corns too long you’ve tred/ You fine haired Sons of Bitches.” This day in 1900 was the opening of America’s first automobile show in Madison Square Garden. And, in 1913 on this day the 1st modern elastic brassiere was patented by New York socialite Mary Phelps Jacob. I’ve spent 20 minutes or so looking for quotes from people who died on November 3. I didn’t find any that resonated so I’ll end this post with some quotes from the original Dude. Dudeism and Buddhism have much in common. The Buddha said, “If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved, worrying will do you no good.” “The way to happiness is keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, give much. Fill your life with love. Do as you would be done by.” I’ll end with: “Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance.” Abide.
