I woke up on this day with a positive thought: When the threat of the virus is over, “we” (retired people living in The Villages) will quickly return to normal. The rest of humanity won’t. It will take a long time to climb out of the economic hole we’ve fallen into. Every day I try to remind myself how lucky I am to have this life to live. The celebratory events for March 23rd, 2020 are, in no particular order: National Chia Day, Cuddly Kitten Day, National Chip and Dip Day, National Puppy Day, OK Day, Ravenclaw Pride Day (more Harry Potter) and Near Miss Day. It’s chips and salsa for me. In 1775 on this date, Patrick Henry proclaims “Give me liberty or give me death” in speech in favor of Virginian troops joining US Revolutionary war. In 1839, the 1st recorded use of “OK” [oll korrect] was published. Now you know what “OK” stands for. Finally, in 1933 on this day the Enabling Act was passed by the German Reichstag granting Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers. He said, “How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don’t think.” Today is Joan Crawford’s birthday (1903). She said, “I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.” This is also the day that Elizabeth Taylor died (2011) at the age of 79. She said, “If someone’s dumb enough to offer me a million dollars to make a picture, I’m certainly not dumb enough to turn it down.” So there you have it. It’s going to be an oll korrect day. Watch out for the Zombies, wash those hands and be sure to Abide.
