September 24, 2023, has arrived. It’s a clean sheet. A new day to live. I have only one line written on it that sets forth my goal for today: “To be better person than I was yesterday.” I know how, all I need to do is to be. 09.24 is Daughter’s Day, Festival of Latest Novelties, Gall bladder Good Health Day, Gold Star Mother’s Day, International Day of the Deaf, Kiss Day, National Bluebird of Happiness Day, National Cherries Jubilee Day, and World Rivers Day. Onto history: On this day in 1493 Columbus set sail on this second expedition to the New World with 17 ships. On this day in 1683 King Louis XIV expelled all Jews from French possessions in the Americas. The French controlled about 1/3rd of what is present day America. On this day in 1869 the Wall Street panic named ‘Black Friday’ occurred when Gould & Fisk attempted to corner the market for gold. On this day in 1924 2,500 fans saw Babe Ruth’s farewell Yankee appearance. The Yankees lost 5-0 to the Red Sox giving Detroit the pennant. On this day in 1948 Mildred Gillars (Axis Sally) who was employed by the Third Reich to broadcast Nazi propaganda was charged with treason. She was found guilty and sentenced to 30 years which she served. This is the day in 1952 when KFC opened its first franchise (Salt Lake City, Utah). On this day in 1955 President Eisenhower suffered a heart attack while on vacation in Denver. On this day in 1991, Dr. Seuss died of cancer at the age of 87. Since he’s one of my favorite stoic philosophers, he will provide today’s quotes: “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” “If you don’t like me, remember it’s mind over matter. I don’t mind, and you don’t matter.” “When you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” “Step with care and great tact. And remember, life’s a great balancing act.” “Read. Travel. Read. Ask. Read. Learn. Read. Connect. Read.” Abide.
