We are in December 28, 2020. We’ve changed a lot in the last year.
In March when we started to socially isolate, it was hard for me to give up what I loved to do. I’ve adapted. It’s not so hard anymore. I don’t think that’s a good thing but humans are adaptable. We don’t have much longer to tolerate this so hang in there. Your life is worth the effort. Until then I will focus on each day and chase the happiness that each new day contains. Today because it is Call A Friend Day, Pledge of Allegiance Day, National Playing Card Day, National Download Day, National Short Film Day and my pick: National Chocolate Candy Day. Onto the history of 12/28. This is the date in 1832 that John C. Calhoun becomes the 1st VP to resign because of differences with President Jackson. In 1832 the country was about to break apart because of slavery which is why Calhoun resigned. In 1849 M Jolly-Bellin discovers dry-cleaning. He accidentally upset lamp containing turpentine and oil on his clothing and sees the cleaning effect. Now you know! This is the day in 1942 when Congress recognized the Pledge of Allegiance. It was the middle of WWII and enlistments were needed. Finally in 1961 Tennessee Williams’ “Night of the Iguana” premieres in NYC. The only reason I’m telling you this is to get to a quote from Tennessee Williams: “Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.” Absolutely true. I avoid people who bring me down and treasure the ones who lift me up. This date in1922 is the day that Stan Lee took his first breath. He is/was a comic-book artist, writer and creative leader of Marvel Comics. He said “To have the right friends is everything: people you can depend on, people who tell you the truth if you ask something.” He and Tennessee Williams agree. Today, I will celebrate my friends. Thanks for being there. Abide
