The celestial clock reads May 30th, 2021. On this day I will celebrate the day I married my kindred spirit 50 years ago. Choosing the right person to walk this road with is the most important decision you will make in your life. I’m glad I got it right. Today is National Creativity Day, Water A Flower Day and Mint Julep Day, My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It Day and Neighbor Day. This is the day in 1431 that 19 year old Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen, France. On this day in 1539 Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto’s expedition of 10 ships and 700 men landed in Florida. In 1626 on this day an explosion at the Wanggongchang Gunpowder Factory in Beijing destroyed part of the city and killed 20,000 people. On May 30, 1806 future US President Andrew Jackson killed Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accused Jackson’s wife of bigamy. I’ve often thought that we would be more respectful of each other if they brought dueling back. In 1896 the 1st car accident occured when Henry Wells hit a cyclist in New York City. Finally, in 1935 on this day, Babe Ruth played his final game. On this day in 1778 Voltaire, French writer, philosopher and playwright died at 83. His quotes are amazing. Here are a few: “Those who can be made to believe absurdities can be made to commit atrocities.” “The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.” And “We are all guilty of the good we did not do” I really should read some of his books. I like his style. Abide.
